Sterling Rearden

Experience

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  Bp

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Engineering Intern

  Worked with Coiled Tubing Drilling Engineering team on different projects that involved sidetracking existing wells. Required gathering and compiling information from the company data base and well files. Ultimately, delivered recommendation for "Starburst" project and identified locations for perforating pre-installed whipstocks.

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  YUKON KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORTATION

  May 2006 - Aug 2008

  Engineering Intern

  Managed various projects including the start to finish construction of a lift station for the village of Grayling. Developed a business plan for the water/sewer system for the village of Chevak. Also, completed Operational Efficiency Evaluations for water and sewer systems in several villages.

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  Bp

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Engineering Intern

  Developed a fitness-for-use white paper for the Quest “InVista” in-line inspection tool. Supported the selection and planning for the 2010 in-line inspection program. This required working with contractors for in-line inspection planning, field data collection, and manual pipeline inspection.

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  Bp

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2019

  Supported full field scheduling and execution planning during front-end loading (FEL) for all North Slope projects. This required coordinating and completing FEL constructability reviews and scheduling workshops. Also responsible for managing off-slope fabrication work for BP Alaska. Delivered facility projects through Operate Stage. Managed the Wet Gas Piping replacement project portfolio which consisted of four separate piping replacement projects at different facilities planned to be executed during shutdowns. Delivered the Class I Waste Disposal project through Define, LPC TVP Analyzer through Operate, Skid 50 NGL piping modification through Operate, GC1 SO2 Long Term Emissions through Operate, and 2018 Thermosyphon Campaign through Operate. Managed Engineering and Project Management Services (EPMS) contractor to complete detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction scope for pipeline projects. Successfully installed and commissioned the 15B/D Make Inspectable project in 2014, the DS16/17 Production Sustainment project in 2015, and the DS04 Production Sustainment project in 2016. Lead the FEL and project appraisal for multiple projects in BP Alaska's Pipeline Renewal Program portfolio. Prioritized and selected projects using business and risk-based prioritization methods. Managed FEL engineering and design for several pipeline projects and delivered selected projects through concept selection and optimization. Provided day-to-day engineering support for the operations team at Gathering Center 3 on the North Slope. Supported facility driven projects and provided technical direction for plant changes and installations. Also, provided process safety support for maintenance and construction tasks/projects

  • Construction Specialist

    Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Project Engineer: Facilities

    Sept 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Project Engineer: Pipelines

    Oct 2012 - Sept 2016

  • Developments Engineer

    Sept 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Facility Engineer: GC3

    Jun 2010 - Sept 2011
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  Oil Search Limited

  Mar 2019 - now

  Project Manager: Facilities

  Responsible for delivering the facilities scope for new Drill Site, Tie-in Pad, and Grind and Inject Facility as part of the Pikka Development Project. The Pikka Development Project is a greenfield megaproject on the North Slope of Alaska. Managed engineering contractors through pre-FEED and FEED for all 3 facilities and began procurement activities in preparation for execution. Also, supported Pikka Development project team through all phases of the stage gate assurance process including cost and schedule risk assessments, technical assurance reviews, and integrated functional reviews. Show less