Brian C. McMorrow

Experience

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  Brooklyn Union Gas

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1998

  Held various roles

  Manager of Mandated Engineering Group / October 1997 – November 1999Handled Non-CSC Engineering group responsible for main replacement, labor pool, special projects, local law 30, undermines, resurfacing and night crew shift.Negotiated directly with Local 3 Executive Board members to resolve union issuesSenior Supervisor of Central Operations / December 1994 – October 1997Managed/coordinated activities of large support area while promoting benefits ofCentralizationSenior Field Coordinator - Engineer’s Office / April 1991 – December 1994Completed projects involving contractors such as Hallen and PCM; planned, coordinated and managed diverse construction projects using working knowledge of practices, procedures and standards.Reduced costs, improved productivity and increased efficiency through negotiation with City and State contractors as well as by combing activities traditionally performed separately by contractors and Brooklyn Union.Promoted through various levels increasing in seniority starting with Gas Distribution Helper and ending as a Senior Foreman / January 1980 – April 1991 Show less

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  KeySpan

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2007

  - Field Operations NYC - Process Alignment & Field Force Strategy- Customer Meter Services Responsible for overseeing the management and implementation of all quality assurance and quality control programs in Long Island and New York City.

  • Manager Operations

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  • Manager Quality Assurance

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
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  National Grid

  Nov 2007 - Nov 2017

  The VP of Gas Pipeline Safety and Compliance selected me for this role, in which I led 3 regions—New England, Upstate New York and New York City—in pipeline safety and compliance. I developed and supervised National Grid's Process Safety Management System, which by instituting effective risk controls and methods for hazard identification, mitigated the risk associated with all predetermined process safety assets throughout our US operations. I also launched and implemented new API 1173 standards ensuring compliance. I directed 3 Regional Managers and led them in a Management of Change process. I also created a continuous learning environment for both our employees and our customers. This ensured that our staff stayed on top of the latest safety standards, and it also improved our customers' understanding. Show less As the lead manager on this end-to-end process, I was accountable for ensuring that we achieved excellence targets that were set in conjunction with National Grid's Elevate 2018 initiative.I led cross-functional collaboration efforts to drive process excellence and efficiency. This included identifying opportunities to improve operational, asset and customer service performance, which enabled our projects to be delivered safely, efficiently and within regulatory standards and compliance.I also led initiatives to develop improvements to our end-to-end processes. This included:• Validation, testing and execution• Managing and executing contingency plans• Minimizing network disturbance • Ensuring complianceFrom Nov. 2007-May 2013, I was the Director of Field Operation for the Downstate NYC region, where I managed the operational aspect of a complex gas distribution system in order to safely and reliably provide natural gas to New York City's 3 outer boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. I also owned the process for the US enterprise-wide Auxiliary Operations.One of my key accomplishments was achieving results on a leak cost reduction project that had been attempted many times to no success. I implemented Six Sigma to drive out the variation in the process. This led to an immediate reduction in the average leak repair cost that saved $1.2M in O&M costs. My efforts resulted in our field having the lowest average leak cost in the US and prevented O&M rate relief increases. Show less

  • US Director – Gas Process Safety » Management System Development | Standards Implementation

    Nov 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Process and Performance Lead – Construction/Maintain » End-to-End Process Management & Improvement

    May 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Director Field Operations

    Nov 2007 - May 2013
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  Network Infrastructure Inc

  Dec 2016 - Feb 2025

  Director, Safety and Quality Assurance & Ethics Officer » Operational Leadership | Vision Execution

  At NII, I am leading a cultural transformation to set standards in construction safety and quality.With a $5.4 budget, I direct NII's safety operations and manage 3 Field Safety Inspectors. I make the key decisions and recommendations in developing and executing our strategic plans around:• Safety• Operational Quality• Continuous Process ImprovementMy work is critical in driving the achievement of our goals in excellence for safety and quality. I'm at the forefront of helping my company comply with the API 1173 standard, and as a change agent, I authored a robust corrective action plan that upon implementation, resulted in a contract reinstatement with our largest utility customer in New York City. Show less

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  BMC Management Consulting LLC

  Feb 2025 - now

  Consultant

  I am committed to supporting businesses as they navigate emerging industry demands, evolving safety regulations, and the integration of innovative technologies. By leveraging a combination of technical expertise and strategic vision, I help organizations turn safety and quality into competitive advantages. • Implemented safety culture initiatives to enhance workplace environment and reduce incidents.• Streamlined processes and procedures to increase operational efficiency in the gas industry.• Trained in Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Show less