Mark B.

Experience

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  Atmos Energy

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1998

  Pipeline construction foreman

  Worked on gas transmission and distribution lines throughout Texas new construction and rehabilitation of existing lines. Pipeline corrosion survey, adding anodes and ground beds. Operated and maintained a propane-air unit used to keep towns supplied with gas during outages. Dispatched and maintain a fleet of 15 heavy haul trucks and trailers. Responsible for the on time delivery of all materials and pipe to various job sites in the Lone Star gas system. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of the construction equipment fleet. Show less

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  Quanta Utility Services

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2010

  Pipeline Construction Superintendent

  Mobilized on various pipeline projects for numerous clients. Guided 6 foreman and their crews’ daily activities. New pipeline construction and rehabilitation, hot tap and stopple, anomaly digs and repair, smart pig and hydro and pneumatic testing.

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  ICCS

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2014

  Construction Manager

  Worked directly with the Project Manager and VP of Natural Gas Operations, Hiland Partners, coordinating and implementing the construction of large gathering and compressing systems in the Williston Basin. Supervised coordination of all contractors, survey partners and my inspection staff. Guided line routing, Informed client weekly at update meetings. Partnered with various producers in the area to schedule well hookups and line purge into clients’ midstream system. Arbitrated land owner contractual issues and orchestrated reclamation activities. Evaluated daily reporting, QA/QC reports, addressed concerns and maintained consistent follow-up on any outstanding issues. Refocused procurement procedures on a large inventory of construction materials, yielding a 40% cost savings. Restructured project close out job books and invoices resulting in a profitable sale to a major midstream company. Projects Highlights175,000 total compression horsepower, 3,000 miles of pipeline,4 amine treating facilities, 140 Mmcf/d of gas processing capacity, 20 Mbbl/d of fractionation capacity and related NGL rail terminal. Show less

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  Gulf Companies

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2020

  Chief Inspector

  Contracted to Anadarko Petroleum Company working directly for APC construction and Project managersEnforced vendors’ performance during construction build-out phase of gas compressor stations, oil gathering stations, and salt water disposals from pad and road construction to startup of facilities, exceeding established construction schedules. Executed bid meetings with contractors including job showings. Orchestrated pre-job hazard analysis meeting before construction. Guided Inspection staff activities and assignments.Evaluated daily activities and safety reports, addressed concerns and maintained consistent follow-up on any outstanding issues. Audited preliminary construction drawings for construction issues before final drawings were issued for construction. Red-lined drawings and updated engineering using Bluebeam software. Direct experience in all phases of small and large facility construction. Project Highlights6 - $150M central transfer facilities $100M central oil process facility upgrade.10 - $55M salt water disposal facilities. Show less

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  Progressive GE

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  Civil Supervisor
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  Archaea Energy

  Apr 2022 - now

  Construction Manager