Experience

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  Mobil oil

  Jun 1981 - Jan 1992

  Various

  Lead Facilities Engineer - Joliet Clean Fuels ProjectLed successful execution of all technical aspects of project development, PSM/HAZOP requirements and detailed engineering. Oversaw EPC Contractors daily activities.Facilities Engineer – Home Office Support and AES System DevelopmentHome Office Project Support and Development activities including new college hiring program. Successfully implemented the design development and application of HF Mitigation and Evacuation Systems.Project Lead – Torrance Alkylation Fire RebuildOversaw the successful temporary recovery efforts within 30 days and permanent reconstruction efforts as a result of major fire damage.Project Engineer – Torrance FCC Feed HDT ProjectEffectively led and oversaw scoping, detailed engineering development and construction activities for Refinery Expansion Project, including the FCC, Gas Plant, Amine, Sour Water, Utility and Flare Units.Project Engineer – Paulsboro Alkylation ProjectSuccessful development and implementation of the Scoping, Phase I, Phase II and Field Engineering Construction Support including the development of the technical work scopes for the construction bid packages.Engineer – Facilities DivisionDevelopment of in-house design guidelines and design packages for the Mechanical Design Group. Show less

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  Hovensa

  Jan 1992 - Jul 2007

  Various

  Director - Planning and Execution ControlsEffectively led department with responsibilities for Maintenance & Capital Project Controls incl. budget development, execution oversight, contractor performance evaluations, and detailed estimating. Proactively implemented strategic 5 year improvement plan. Annual budget from $200 MM to $500 MM.Project Management/EngineeringResponsible for Project Management and Engineering oversight for a $600 MM Grassroots Delayed Coker Unit & Refinery Debottleneck/Expansion Project. Successfully led implementation of existing unit modifications from concept development through mechanical completion and turnover to operations. Additionally, served as the Construction Manager for the final 4 months of the construction phase for the Coker Unit including systems mechanical completion. Responsible for oversight of EPC Contractor(s) Project Organization for responsible areas. Quickly and efficiently rebuilt and re-streamed No. 3 Platformer Unit following major fire damage to bring the unit back on-line to meet production needs. Hands on involvement and oversight of all required engineering disciplines and construction contractors.Responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of complete engineering development, detailed design, procurement, and construction coordination for $30 MM capital FCC Complex expansion.Led the effective and successful coordination of Engineering and Construction activities for the $1.2 B Grassroots FCC Project through start-up.Technical ServicesWest Refinery Supervisor successful daily support of refinery operation, maintenance and turnaround activities. Assumed responsibility for Technical Services Manager in his absence.Group Leader oversight for technical support staff of unit engineers and technical aides in support of operations and maintenance activities for the FCC Complex.Sr. Engineer Effectively supported daily technical support of the FCC and Gas Plant Units after initial start-up. Show less

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  Critical knowledge (petro-canada/suncor)

  Dec 2007 - Nov 2009

  Project director

  Responsible for Project Management of a $1.1 B Refinery Grassroots Delayed Coker Unit addition and Refinery Debottleneck/Expansion. Direct reports included Area Project Managers/Engineers, Process Engineering, and Ready for Operations departments. Responsible for oversight of EPC Contractors Project Organization. Accountable for oversight of Engineering, Procurement and Ready for Operations activities. Successfully led Project and Contractor teams into detailed engineering until project cancellation due to economic environment. Show less

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  Excel usa - sun constructor

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

  Regional manger

  Responsible for oversight of Sun Constructors / Excel Group work in the USVI and Caribbean including major client accounts, capital project management, government relations and new business development. Major Clients included HOVENSA (I&E Maintenance and Small Capital Project execution), Cruzan Rum (Grassroots waste evaporation unit) and Seven Seas Water (construction support services). Maintained first quartile Safety performance throughout this timeframe.

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  Invista

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2015

  Sr. project manager

  Responsible for development of large capital projects from FEED (FEL) development through completion. Projects included: A grassroots Ammonia Complex from FEL 1 through FEL 3 Phases including P&ID & PSM/HAZOP activities, finishing under budget and ahead of schedule; led the on-time and under-budget development of FEL 1 activities for Polymer Complex thru FEL 1 and provided leadership oversight for a full plant DCS Conversion and proposed Unit Expansion. Member of the Capital Project work process improvement team providing project engineering, management and execution expertise. Show less

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  Buckeye partners

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2021

  Director reliability engineering

  Responsible for the reliability engineering, mechanical integrity program and project and system solutions for the South Texas District supporting of Operations, Maintenance and Environmental departments as well as providing input and support to business development activities. Oversaw the Maintenance and Expense Capital Programs for the district and associated staff.