TOPAZ Energy and Marine has taken on a former Petrofac senior, Bill Bayliss, as chief operating officer of the Middle East group’s engineering division. He replaces outgoing COO Jim Masterton, who remains with the company in an advisory capacity.
A 20-year veteran of the oil&gas industry, Bayliss has had a successful career, including several years based in Aberdeen building up the brownfield engineering side of Petrofac. He has joined Topaz to head the engineering division that encompasses fabrication and construction, marine repair, shipbuilding and maintenance services.
“The opportunity to join a growing company with an enviable reputation of such legacy brands as Adyard Abu Dhabi and Nico International is a privilege,” said Bayliss.
“I believe that Topaz Engineering is a market leader and is committed to a competitive service delivery of the highest international standard.”
He is to lead a team of more than 5,000 highly qualified staff spread all over the Middle East and the Caspian region. Topaz Engineering provides services to primarily international oil&gas companies and global shipping companies.
Bayliss will be based at the Topaz corporate office in Dubai.