Paul A. Bluntzer

Experience

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  BP Amoco Chemical Company

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2002

  • Managed $23M expansion of paraxylene unit, Texas City, Texas; responsible for design, installation, commissioning, and startup of new propylene and ethylene compressors (19,000 hp), new 120,000 bbl API storage tank, new experimental centrifuge. Lump sum engineering and construction contract.• Developed cooling water system study and flare system study for Stage 2 FEED of $700M international joint venture in Singapore.• Developed mechanical specs for grass roots polypropylene unit.• Managed design, installation, and commissioning of all piping and mechanical improvements for polypropylene unit revamp under lump sum E&C contract. Show less

  • Facility Project Engineer / Project Manager

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2002

  • Project Engineer, Central Engineering

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1996
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  BP Products North America (Refining)

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Responsible for implementation of building improvement projects.Key Contribution: Led project to re-purpose 100,000 square feet of empty commercial retail space to world-class, owner-branded office space. Completed total building conversion in three months. • Coordinated lease-holder requirements and constraints with owner’s functional program, branding requirements, and architectural design. • Managed cultural shift from individual offices to open plan office space; Facilitated work environment assimilation from in-plant location to public office building. • Superior office and meeting facilities enhanced employee productivity and improved company’s image within the community. Show less • Established new coordination role between engineering teams and maintenance teams for complex $35-100M refinery turnarounds. Identified common goals to align both teams’ priorities and work processes. Process improvement projects were seamlessly integrated into the turnaround maintenance work plan.• Responsible for project design, installation, and commissioning of FCC main fractionator tray modifications, regenerator inlet gate replacement and regenerator outlet piping upgrade. • Responsible for alignment of engineering department processes with the turnaround processes and for integration of projects into the turnaround work plans. Show less

  • Team Leader, Small Projects and Tech Services

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Area Project Manager, Facilities

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Project Manager / TAR Liaison

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
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  BP Amoco Chemical Company

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Project Engineer / Project Team Lead

  Responsible for:• Restructuring the Projects organization and revitalizing the project execution process to better utilize owner resources. • Providing management and execution expertise in the design, installation, commissioning, and initiation of capital improvements.Key Contributions:• Streamlined the project work process utilizing feedback from the Operations, Maintenance, Finance, Site Safety, Process Safety, and Environmental Compliance teams.• Led a project to install a 200-foot temporary replacement flare restoring unit production capacity within five weeks of a natural disaster.• Led the installation and commissioning of two new process analyzer buildings, including gas chromatographs and the associated environmental controls. • Reduced site operating cost and improved site regulatory compliance by designing and installing a system connecting the site sanitary sewer to City facilities. Show less

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  Contracted to BP US Pipelines and Logistics

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2016

  Project Manager

  Responsible for:• Spearheading the FEED and execution of projects supporting product terminals throughout the eastern United States.• Overseeing the full lifecycle of projects, including mechanical, controls, and fire protection system upgrades.Project Highlights:• Managed $3.5M product storage terminal reconfiguration to reduce risk of fire and explosion.• Oversaw the design, installation, and commissioning of a $1M safety instrumented system (SIS) storage tank overflow protection system.• Directed the implementation of key piping re-route projects in support of API 653 tank inspections in five States.• Converted gasoline storage tank and pumping system to ethanol service.• Facilitated the completion of Stage 2 FEED on a product terminal fire protection system upgrade.• Designed and delivered a new, custom-designed fire-fighting foam truck; coordinated testing and training of emergency response personnel. Show less

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  Contracted to CountryMark Refining and Logistics, LLC

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Projects Manager

  Responsible for:• Completing construction of refinery FCCU electrostatic precipitator• Completing two 1000 ft underground, directional-drilled pipeline river crossings• Supporting 80,000 bbl crude tank turnaround• Mentoring others in Project Management

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  BP Whiting Refinery

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  Senior Project Engineer, Assurances

  Supported project team adherence to the Owner's project process. Mentored team members in the process. Reviewed, advised, and developed project management deliverables. Facilitated project risk reviews and project development reviews. Advised project managers on all aspects of project execution strategies. Prepared project teams to successfully obtain management approval.

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  LyondellBasell

  Feb 2021 - May 2022

  Project Manager

  • Completed alternative selection for polymer capture and recovery projects for sites’ storm water outfalls, coordinating the efforts of engineering resources, site teams, and corporate management. ($10MM)• Completed feasibility study for capture and recovery of polymeric material from material handling system vent streams for 40+ pellet blending, storage, and loadout silos. ($10MM+)• Completed three unit turnaround projects totaling >$1MM on time, within budget, and without safety or environmental incident.• Supported growth of the South Texas Polymers PMO, on-boarding and mentoring three new project managers. Show less

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  Baker Hughes

  Aug 2022 - now

  Project Manager