Robert "RJ" Baker

Experience

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  Spring Equipment Co. Inc.

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2011

  Responsible for developing bid packages for various types of construction jobs in Houston and surrounding areas. Typical duties included analyzing project plans, traveling to site, determining appropriate resources, and assigning corresponding costs to the job tasks necessary to complete scope of work. Frequently attended pre-bid meetings and worked directly with clients. Most common types of work included slope paving, dirt excavation, and pipe installation. Responsible for a construction crew of approximately ten men charged with carrying out necessary job tasks to complete scope of work. Worked directly with company super-intendants as well as client representatives in field. Typical duties included organizing daily activities, supervising work, as well as filing daily progress reports and materials requests. Responsible for daily operation and maintenace of various types of construction equipment. Efficient in operation of backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, heavy trucks, etc. Duties typically included cutting slope grade, earth excavation, as well as maintaining a safe work environment.

  • Project Estimator

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Construction Foreman

    May 2008 - Sept 2010

  • Operator

    Jun 2005 - May 2008
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  Worley

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2021

  Started at Intecsea in 2011 as pipeline engineer fresh out of college. Great company, great experience, and even better people / mentors. Remained with the company for just under 10 years. Worked my way up to senior project engineer with experience across GOM working for major operators as EPC contractor. Offshore construction experience on dive vessels and pipelay vessels, subsea installations, and fabrication package oversight. Onshore engineering experience from pipeline design, cost engineering, supply chain, and assistant project management. Covered concept to FEED with majority of experience in execution. I enjoy working as an interface between Engineering and Construction / Operations because of the challenging pace and learning opportunities. Show less

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Nov 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Engineering Specialist

    Jun 2015 - Nov 2018

  • Senior Engineer

    Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Pipeline Engineer

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Graduate Pipeline Engineer

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Oxy

  Apr 2021 - now

  Leading the Planning and Execution of full facility shut-in(s) / turnarounds for multiple Gulf of Mexico assets. Responsible for implementing the Shut-In Excellence process aimed at challenging shut-in required scope to optimize planned downtime and prioritize critical work scopes that have potential to directly impact production and HSE. Specific responsibilities included:• Working with Single Point Authorities (SPAs) from Construction, Topside Facilities, Marine Integrity, Technical Services, and Operations teams to identify all shut-in required scopes• Facilitating meetings with all SPAs to define details (POB requirements, Durations, Work Restrictions, etc.) for all scopes to be included in the planned full facility shut-in • Working with key stakeholders to assign Shut-In Priorities to all identified scopes in order to properly rank activities within a shut-in• Collaborating with Facilities, Construction, and Scheduling to determine the justified critical path and communicate the required shut-in duration to all stakeholders • Utilizing the Occidental Business Management of Change (BMOC) process to confirm alignment with the review team and obtain official approval for shut-in duration, timing, impacts, and drivers• Working with HSE to prepare, facilitate and follow up on the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) prior to shut-ins• Leading the Execution and Day to Day Reporting of Shut-In Progress throughout Wrench-Time• Facilitating Lessons Learned workshops following completion of all shut-ins Show less Planning and supporting execution of full facility shut-in(s) / turnarounds for multiple Gulf of Mexico assets. Responsible for implementing a recently developed Shut-In Excellence process aimed at challenging shut-in required scope to optimize planned downtime and prioritize critical work scopes that have potential to directly impact production and HSE. Specific responsibilities included:• Working with Single Point Authorities (SPAs) from Construction, Topside Facilities, Marine Integrity, Technical Services, and Operations teams to identify all shut-in required scopes• Facilitating meetings with all SPAs to define details (POB requirements, Durations, Work Restrictions, etc.) for all scopes to be included in the planned full facility shut-in • Working with key stakeholders to assign Shut-In Priorities to all identified scopes in order to properly rank activities within a shut-in• Collaborating with Facilities, Construction, and Scheduling to determine the justified critical path and communicate the required shut-in duration to all stakeholders • Utilizing the Occidental Business Management of Change (BMOC) process to confirm alignment with the review team and obtain official approval for shut-in duration, timing, impacts, and drivers• Working with HSE to prepare, facilitate and follow up on the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) prior to shut-ins• Facilitating Lessons Learned workshops following completion of all shut-ins Show less Planning and supporting execution of full facility shut-in(s) / turnarounds for multiple Gulf of Mexico assets. Responsible for implementing a recently developed Shut-In Excellence process aimed at challenging shut-in required scope to optimize planned downtime and prioritize critical work scopes that have potential to directly impact production and HSE. Specific responsibilities included:• Working with Single Point Authorities (SPAs) from Construction, Topside Facilities, Marine Integrity, Technical Services, and Operations teams to identify all shut-in required scopes• Facilitating meetings with all SPAs to define details (POB requirements, Durations, Work Restrictions, etc.) for all scopes to be included in the planned full facility shut-in • Working with key stakeholders to assign Shut-In Priorities to all identified scopes in order to properly rank activities within a shut-in• Collaborating with Facilities, Construction, and Scheduling to determine the justified critical path and communicate the required shut-in duration to all stakeholders • Utilizing the Occidental Business Management of Change (BMOC) process to confirm alignment with the review team and obtain official approval for shut-in duration, timing, impacts, and drivers• Working with HSE to prepare, facilitate and follow up on the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) prior to shut-ins• Facilitating Lessons Learned workshops following completion of all shut-ins Show less

  • GOM Shut-In Lead (Engineering Advisor)

    Apr 2024 - now

  • GOM Shut-In Coordinator (Staff Senior)

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  • GOM Shut-In Coordinator (Senior)

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022