Jay Stittleburg

Experience

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  US Navy

  Apr 1992 - Jul 2000

  Enlisted, Midshipman, Officer

  Enlisted in the Navy as a Nuclear Electricians Mate and served 2 1/2 years as an Electrician's Mate. I was accepted to the Naval Academy and served in Annapolis from July 1994 to December 1998. I was a Company Commander for the July 1997 Freshman Class. I was Commissioned as an Ensign in December 1998 and attended Nuclear Power School in Charleston, SC, Naval Nuclear Prototype in Balston Spa, NY and Naval Submarine School in Groton, CT prior to reporting to my first submarine in July 2000.

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  USS MONTPELIER (SSN 765)

  Jul 2000 - Jul 2003

  Submarine Warfare Officer

  Transformed the Workspace with a forward-thinking approach to unified Communication and Collaboration. Created and sustained an ethical workplace culture by inspiring others through my leadership and commitment to excellence. Focused attention on what was good and right and developed behavioral standards in collaboration with the division. IMPACT: Turnaround several underperforming divisions; established a legacy of highly developed military personnel; attained qualifications never given to a Junior OfficerSupervised nine personnel in managing the corrective and preventative maintenance of all non-nuclear mechanical equipment and all damage control equipment and programs onboard the submarine. Chosen for challenging operations in the Mediterranean and CENTCOM in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Personally selected by the Commanding Officer as the only Junior Officer to be qualified as Navigation Supervisor.Recognized for significantly improving maintenance and record keeping of the emergency diesel generator, as noted by the Operational Reactor Safeguards Exam (ORSE) Board during a critical inspection.Streamlined the audit and surveillance program by rewriting command policies regarding program scheduling and completion. Selected by the Commanding Officer to train junior officers and stand Engineering Officer of the Watch (for three separate Operational Reactor Safeguards Exams) and served as primary Engineering Duty Officer for a resin media change out. Improved division’s knowledge and welfare through innovative leadership and hands on training.Qualified to wear the Submarine Warfare pin and recognized as Qualified Engineer by Naval Reactors in Washington DC.Made significant improvements to the audit and surveillance program as noted by a Reactor Safeguards Exam Board by coordinating with the Engineers schedule to reduce workload. Show less

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  OPTEVFOR

  Jul 2003 - Jun 2005

  Operational Test Director

  Regulated compliance to contract specifications on all equipment related to specific government acquisition programs. Collaborated with program managers and engineers and provided written reports on compliance and performance of equipment throughout various phases of development and operational testing. Contributed to an internal process improvement initiative by updating and maintaining the command archive via Microsoft Visio.Reduced overall cost of testing up to 25% for existing fleet exercises by rewriting a Test and Evaluation Master Plan for a DOD acquisition program. Show less

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  USS HAMPTON (767)

  Jun 2005 - Dec 2006

  Combat Systems Officer (Department Head)

  Served as United States Naval Submarine Warfare Officer responsible for all aspects of the war fighting capabilities, maintenance, and operations of the Combat Systems Department. Directed and managed training and support for 35 officers and sailors through two Division Officers and three Chief Petty Officers. Maintained upkeep of all weapons and weapons systems onboard ($250M+ of equipment), enabling ship personnel to accomplish all assigned missions and tasking. Coordinated system upgrades within deadline and implemented a process improvement initiative, requiring weekly work lists from the Divisional Chiefs. Supervised enlisted personnel in the safe operation and maintenance of the nuclear reactor and stood watch in the engineering department.Improved morale and efficiency by streamlining the work schedule and requiring personnel to prepare ahead for work, which created an environment where maintenance requirements were completed on time and staff were rewarded with extra time off to spend with their families.Achieved Captain’s rating as number one Junior Officer onboard.Evaluated and verified certification records and oversaw all SUBSAFE and LEVEL I maintenance, training, and conduct, sustaining the vessel’s certification to operate as designed. The Design and Development of the Quality Assurance Framework. Developed and implemented a thorough Quality Assurance Program that maintained all required certifications. Created an Audit and Surveillance Program that provided detailed evaluations of work conducted which led to significant improvements in quality of work performance. IMPACT: Revamped and streamlined administration of the QA program; ensured efficient QA review; maintained schedule to ensure critical mission execution. Recognized by the Squadron QA Officer for creating one of the best Quality Assurance Programs on the waterfront, which was referred to other ships on the pier to improve their systems. Show less

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  Global Industries

  May 2007 - Feb 2009

  Project Engineer/Manager

  Established Best Practices in Policies and Procedures. Proposed reorganization initiatives to streamline organizational functions. Evaluated and analyzed the current business practices. Drafted and standardized policies and procedures. IMPACT: Improved efficiency; improved cost savings; unified business objectives; established goals and objectives for staffCreated Curriculum Alignment to bridge communication gaps throughout the department. Collated and evaluated department related data. Identified short falls in department policy and procedures. Developed and implemented new policies and procedures IMPACT: Increased department efficiencies up to 75%; improved data collection and business practicesCoordinated development and installation of mission equipment for a DPII MSV, including the engineering designs and approval for a DNV certified mezzanine deck as well as documentation and drawings for an ABS classed saturation diving system. Controlled $10M project budget and supervised 25 personnel (and associated project functions and reports), ranging from the Diving Superintendent and Equipment Manager to support staff. Reported directly to the Senior VP and collaborated with the CEO to improve corporate policy and procedures. Garnered exceptional feedback and created numerous business leads for the company through service as a volunteer by creating a narrative for clients visiting the company’s 3-D presentation booth at the Offshore Technology Conference.Orchestrated engineering efforts for $100M project in Brazil, including scheduling and cost estimation for engineering bids/tenders.Performed administration over revenue projects on a Derrick/Pipelay barge and coordinated construction operations for a 108km subsea pipeline in West Africa. Communicated with key proj. mgmt and operations personnel regarding production status and maintenance, as well as interfacing with the client representative about issues of project safety, progress, and procedural compliance. Show less

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  US Naval Reserves

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

  LT

  My unit was responsible for planning and executing multi-national military exercises for the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Fleet.

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  Project Associates, Inc.

  Feb 2009 - Sept 2009

  Project Manager

  Oversaw service aspects of a $3M front-end engineering R&D project for a major oil company, with focus on project controls, budget, scheduling, document controls, and procurement. Administered technical solutions to fulfill client needs, collaborating with offshore and onshore resources and establishing functionality through new and existing facilities.Developed personal skills in utilizing ProjecTools as a document control tool for the project.Led a Process Improvement Methodology to eliminate waste and reduce lead times. Coordinated with division heads and collected and consolidated all information to develop detailed project schedules and budgets. Oversaw, reviewed and updated information in the execution of the project. IMPACT: Project deliverables were executed on time; increased efficiency by 25%; improved customer relations. Show less

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  ULO Systems LLC (USA)

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2014

  Area Manager (Americas)

  ULO is a privately owned company with over 35 years experience in providing products to support, protect and stabilize subsea pipelines, cables and umbilicals. ULO also provides structural grouting services for platform installation or repair and wind turbine installation worldwide.Chaired the company’s 1st Standardized Business Processes. Developed protocols, procedures and practices to effectively develop and process business relationships. Created the process of identifying opportunities and secured profitable work for the company. Created awareness for the company and provided support for business development activities. IMPACT: Increased revenue from less than $100K to over $1M Show less

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  Noble Energy

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  PRMP Security Lead

  Overall responsibility for implementation of PRMP security systems/equipment. Managing definition and delivery of PRMP engineering contractor security related work scope and all interfaces with PRMP engineering and fabrication contractors and security equipment providers. Develop technical specifications for equipment and oversee procurement of PRMP security equipment. Ensure that all equipment is delivered in accordance with technical and FPSO interface requirements.Managed engineering contractors, overseeing the engineering work on complex electrical and instrumentation systems. Developed and implemented procedures to manage the handling and distribution of sensitive information. Assigned duties as the Project Engineer to include managing contractors in specification writing and engineering work for the living quarters, metocean analysis, seismic analysis, evaluating potential suppliers and developing the strategy and execution plan for asset security. Evaluating existing facilities security protocol and implementing applicable lessons learned into the overall procurement and execution plan ensuring that the identified risks were mitigated with the most efficient and effective design. Coordinated activities between the project team and operations team to ensure cost, schedule, budget and maintenance activities aligned to meet all required objectives for the facility. Show less

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  Novetus

  Jul 2014 - now

  Project Manager

  On the Refrigerated Absorption Demethanization Unit (RADU) Facility PHA for Energy Transfer and the Single Dose Laundry Batch mixing process HAZOPs for Sun Products, facilitated the PHA/HAZOP utilizing the PHAWorks and LEADER software and worked closely with the client to ensure efficient preparation and execution to limit the amount of time required to ensure all appropriate information was collected and all hazards of interest were addressed.On the API Separator System PHA for Holly Frontier, facilitated the PHA and worked closely with the client to ensure efficient preparation and execution to limit the amount of time required to ensure all appropriate information was collected and all hazards of interest were addressed.On the Coker Facility PHA for Holly Frontier, scribed for the PHA utilizing the LEADER software and worked with the facilitator and client to ensure all information of interest was documented and smooth transitions from node to node.On the Leviathan project for Noble Energy, managed engineering contractors, overseeing the engineering work on complex electrical and instrumentation systems. Developed and implemented procedures to manage the handling and distribution of sensitive information. Assigned duties as the Project Engineer to include managing contractors in specification writing and engineering work for the living quarters, metocean analysis, seismic analysis, evaluating potential suppliers and developing the strategy and execution plan for asset security. Evaluating existing facilities security protocol and implementing applicable lessons learned into the overall procurement and execution plan ensuring that the identified risks were mitigated with the most efficient and effective design. Coordinated activities between the project team and operations team to ensure cost, schedule, budget and maintenance activities aligned to meet all required objectives for the facility. Show less

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  Energy Transfer

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

  Project Manager

  Developing and implementing regulatory requirements for Process Safety Management Mechanical Integrity for multiple fractionation plants and new construction processes being constructed at storage and terminal facilities, including maintenance procedures and Test and Inspection Plan development. Responsibilities include schedule, budget, scope and client interface/relations.Developing and revising of Operating Procedures compliant with OSHA's PSM Standard for multiple new construction and existing processes across multiple sites. Responsibilities include schedule, budget, scope and client interface/relations. Show less