Michael Brandhorst

Experience

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  Applied Control Equipment

  Nov 2004 - Feb 2010

  Remote Automation Specialist

  • Responsible for wellhead automation installation and support. • Gas flow measurement and control. Installation and support of allEmerson Processes product lines of the FloBoss and ROC flowcomputers. • Installation and support of production management and plunger lift applications. Network communications, network• Design and implementation of FreeWave radio, satellite, and cellular networks. Compressor station monitoring and ESD control.• Tank levels and Valve Controls. Telephone and remote support calls, and building customers long-lasting relationships. Show less

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  WPX Energy

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2022

  • Continuously reviewing and prioritizing all critical projects while pursuing opportunities to go above and beyond the requirements to support business targets and maintain demanding budgets and schedules.• Provides team leadership and guidance for 6 WPX SCADA support and engineering staff, plus 8-10 contractors and vendors across multiple states. • Oversee and participate in critical projects related to all WPX SCADA systems updates and upgrades, including CygNet SCADA 8.5.1 – 9.2 upgrade, CygNet SCADA 9.4 upgrade, XSPOC 3.0.0, and Ignition 7.9.10.• Contribute direction and support with the PPDM (Professional Petroleum Data Management) initiative to meet the business integration requirements.• Completed the CygNet SCADA divestiture of the San Juan Basin under a pressing deadline and budget. • Headed the WPX SCADA team to integrate Felix Energy into the WPX CygNet SCADA and infrastructure with a complex field implementation and demanding updated timeline. Show less • Employed steady and robust leadership to complete the CygNet SCADA divestitures of both the Piceance and Marcellus Basins. • Managed and partnered with several departments to properly scope and work through the new SCADA and radio communications projects for the San Juan Basin 3rd party hosted SCADA migration and the RKI acquisition. • Prepared and delivered critical automation and CygNet SCADA training to the Piceance, San Juan, and Williston Basin asset teams.• Guided the architecture for the operational and measurement SCADA data for the enterprise while managing the systems and support to meet and exceed users' expectations. • Delivered High-level 24/7 support of the SCADA Systems with minimal staffing and guidance. • Promoted to Supervisor of SCADA Technical Support. Show less • Carried out high-quality design and deployment of several SCADA and critical automation tasks for the Piceance, Marcellus, Barnett, and Williston basins with little oversight. • Assisted with CygNet SCADA and automation implementation for the Piceance Basin.• Led the completion of the CygNet SCADA implementation for the Marcellus Basin. • Took over the completion of the CygNet SCADA implementation and divestiture for the Barnett Shale project.• Critical lead with the Williams IT environment split and managed the CygNet SCADA environment's impact to minimize system downtime and end-user interruptions.• Presented a high level of productivity and CygNet SCADA ownership. • Promoted to Team Leader - Infrastructure Applied Technology SCADA, a first for the Applied Technology Group. Show less

  • Supervisor of SCADA Technical Support

    May 2017 - Jan 2022

  • SCADA Services Technical Team Leader

    Dec 2012 - May 2017

  • Tech Specialist Sr Staff

    Feb 2010 - Dec 2012
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  Techneaux Technology Services

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

  Project Manager

  PMO / Technical Project Manager, Jan 2022 ‐ Current, Lafayette, LA (Remote).• Building the PMO team to support Enterprise Services SCADA projects o. Providing PMO team leadership and guidance o. Developing standards and practices for project implementation o. Developing a team structure, including roles and responsibilities• Delivering detailed project Discovery/Charter to ensure customer and project success• Analytical and well-organized with over 20 years of experience managing projects and addressing the oil and gas industry's sophisticated needs• Highly adaptable and empathetic, understanding projects from field operations to corporate environments• Detail-focused, consistently exceeding expectations to support the team in handling fast-paced work and daily changing requirements• Expertise in SCADA automation and business integration, with forward-thinking attention to detail and a hardworking approach to effectively serve downstream partners• Driven to build and motivate high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, focusing on quality and stakeholder satisfaction• Effective communicator, adept at presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders• Experienced in risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure success• Skilled in resource allocation and optimization to maximize team productivity and efficiency Show less