SEP22-Present
KBR - Houston TX USA
SIMOPS NOE-Red Blind Co-Ordinator - KZJV/Venture Global Plaquemines Parish LNG, Louisiana
Create various documents, related to LOTO, SIMOPS, Permit to Work and other activities related to HSE. Map SIMOPS across the site using marked up plot plans. Develop training modules (utilities) for Operations training. Participate with implementation of e-Permit to Work system (Enablon). Prepare Notice of Energization (NOE) documentation packages for site distribution via DocuSign. Maintain NOE and Red-blind register.
FEB 20 - SEP22
NES Fircroft Houston TX – Shell Polymers Monaca, PA USA
Commissioning Specialist – Shell Polymers Ethylene Cracker Unit, Monaca, PA
Write ethylene commissioning procedures using KMS Accelerator. Develop and write high pressure tightness test (HPTT) and dry-out/pressure test procedures for post air blow with crack gas compressor. Pre Startup Safety Review (PSSR) coordinator. Map process systems to PSSR. Advise client on good commissioning and operating practices.
OCT 18-JUN19
Strategic Contract Resources LLC (SCRLLC) Toyo-USA, Acworth, GA USA
Commissioning Specialist Control Room - Shintech Ethylene Cracker, Plaquemine, LA
Assigned as a Utilities DCS/Control Room Commissioning Specialist. Startup/shutdown fired boilers, monitor various water production/treating units, water systems, fuel gas systems, steam systems, air systems. Advise Shintech control room operators during startup/shutdown activities.
MAR 17-SEP 18
KBR, Houston TX USA
SIMOPS Coordinator – Inpex Ichthys LNG Project, Darwin, Australia
Assist Construction/Commissioning/Client staff with identifying and resolving conflicts of work fronts in the same area at the same time. Attend daily SIMOPS meeting. Act as a scheduler between the client and contractor/subcontractor for permit application meetings (PAM) and daily Integrated safe System of Work (ISSoW) permit requests. Help resolve PAM/ISSoW SIMOPS conflicts. Create and maintain tracking data base for PAM/ISSoW requests.
APR 14-JAN 17
KBR, Houston TX USA
Commissioning Specialist – SADARA Project, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Give input to client and contractor regarding good pre-commissioning/commissioning practices for: air blowing, flushing, permit to work, SIMOPS/LOTO, care/custody and operation of equipment during activities. Write and develop commissioning procedures. Help prioritize contractor pre-commissioning activities. Note deficiencies to the contractor regarding proper preservation and layup of equipment. Facilitate resolution of permit interface issues between contractor/client staff. Train client staff to use the 3D model.
JAN 13-MAR 14
KBR, Houston TX USA
Commissioning Superintendent – Gorgon Project, Lumut, Malaysia
Oversee the daily commissioning activities of the EPC related to the fabrication/assembly of pre-assembled racks (PAR’s) for the offshore LNG loading facility at Barrow Island, Australia. Verify the EPC is conforming to the commissioning specifications listed in contract. Oversee the site Flawless Startup Initiative (FSI) compliance. Initiate weekly reports related to commissioning activities. Input commissioning completion forms for commissioning activities.
NOV 11-JAN 13
Shell QSGTL, Ras Laffan, Qatar
Area Assistant Maintenance Engineer, Shell QSGTL, Ras Laffan, Qatar
Assigned to the Utilities, area, Over see general maintenance activities of Shell and contract staff. Co-ordinate work between crews, generate work orders, prioritize activities, resolve potential conflicts between operating plant work and project activities.
DEC09-NOV11
KBR-UK, Greenford, Middlesex, UK
Commissioning Engineer, Shell Pearl Gas To Liquids (GTL), Ras Laffan, Qatar
Perform commissioning activities in the Utilities block. Systems include boiler feed water, boilers, nitrogen, instrument air, and plant air. Air blow and water flush lines. Commission rotating equipment. Perform dynamic function tests. Assist with trouble shooting of equipment and logic control issues. Supervise multiple work crews. Coordinate activities between crews. Utilize Permit to Work System (PTW). Write method statements. Participate in interface meetings. After Utilities completion reassigned to assist PMC with the Feed Gas Preparation/Sulphur /SCOT, Steam Methane Reformer (SMR), Hydrogen Manufacturing Unit (HMU) PSA/H2 areas overseeing commissioning activities of the EPC. Responsibilities include keeping the EPC on schedule for Phases 1&2, monitor rework, incorporate lessons learned into Phase 2 of the project.
APR09-OCT09
Strategic Contract Resources LLC (SCRLLC), Acworth GA USA
Commissioning Engineer, Q-ChemII/RLOC, Ras Laffan, Qatar
Work with the Project Management Team (PMT) as a Commissioning Engineer on a greenfield ethylene unit. Monitor EPC activities for conformance to project specifications and good work practices. Distribute and monitor request for inspection and test (RIT) activities to the client mechanical group with follow up weekly report. Participate in various planning meetings with regards to first run and start up of mechanical items and process systems. Assist RLOC operations personnel when requested.
DEC07 – JAN09
International Process Consultants, Warren, TX USA
Commissioning Engineer/Startup Specialist, S-Chem/Chevron-Phillips JCP, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Perform pre-commissioning/commissioning duties of a Shaw/Stone&Webster ethylene unit including propylene, and styrene tank storage areas. Performed line flushing, air blowing, chemical cleaning, walk downs, dry out lines, logic testing, motor run-ins, and pressure testing activities. Commission Toromont propylene refrigeration package. Assist S-Chem/Chevron-Phillips operators with initial startup, continuing operations, procedure writing, and advise on good operating practices.
MAY07 - DEC07
Bechtel Corporation, Houston TX USA
Startup Mechanical Engineer, Thai Oil/TPX, Sri Racha, Thailand
Assigned to the Thai Oil TPX Revamp Project. Project involved upgrade of existing (brownfield) UOP mixed xylene unit and new construction (greenfield) of a UOP BT (benzene/toluene) and UOP Sulfolane units. Performed LOTO, blinding, line flushing, air blowing, and walk down activities. Write pre-commissioning procedures, create first fill list for lubricants, and order various supplies via BPS – Bechtel Procurement System.
JAN05 - MAY07
UOP, Des Plaines, IL USA
Operating/Technical Advisor and Startup Specialist, Various International Locations
Work with various UOP technologies including UOP/Sinco New Generation-3 Solid State Polymerization (NG3-SSP), UOP/Lummus Ethyl benzene Styrene Monomer (EB/SM) Unit utilizing UOP/Lummus EBOne Ethylbenzene process, UOP/Lummus SM SMART Process, UOP DeFine, Parex loading, MOLEX start-up, UOP Light Naphtha Hydro-treater, and UOP Penex Plus.
SEPT04 - JAN05
Process Technical Services, Houston, TX USA
Technical Writer/Advisor, PREMCOR Refinery Lima, OH
Develop and write pre-commissioning/commissioning/start-up/operations/shutdown procedures for a Cat Gasoline Hydro-treating Unit (CGHT). CGHT is a new unit construction for Clean Fuels gasoline expansion.
DEC03-SEP04
Kellogg Brown & Root, Houston, TX USA
Operations Specialist/Commissioning Supervisor, In Salah Gas Project, TEG/REG/Hassi R’Mel, Algeria
Supervise local crew in pre-commissioning/commissioning/start-up of compressor booster station and gas dehydration unit. Activities include line flush, line blowing, lube oil flushes, initial startup and operation of a 2 train glycol gas dehydration plant, air compressors, and reverse osmosis water treatment units. Control Room Operator for gas dehydration process using a Yokogawa PCS control package. Remote site environment.
SEP03-OCT03
Constructors International (CBI-Howe-Baker), Tyler TX USA
Technical Advisor, Pump Station 2 Crude Oil Topping Plant (COTP), Cameroon
Advise Exxon/Mobile - Chevron/Texaco pipeline personnel with the daily operations and good operating practices of a 1000 BPD net distillate COTP. Help solve process and mechanical problems. Remote site environment.
JUL03-AUG03
Strategic Contract Resources LLC (SCRLLC), Acworth GA USA
Commissioning/Technical Advisor, Pump Station 3 Crude Oil Topping Plant (COTP), Cameroon
Assigned to assist Petrofac and KBR client personnel with pre-commission and commissioning of a 1000 BPD net distillate COTP. Activities included heater dry out, filling all piping with diesel, initial circulation, initial pump runs, and blanketing unit with nitrogen. Remote site environment.
MAR03-APR03
Kellogg Brown & Root, Houston, TX USA
Technical Advisor, Team RIO (Restore Iraqi Oil) Rumalia Oil Fields, Southern Iraq
Isolate sites from production wells. Participate with assessment of Iraqi GOSP (gas oil separation plant) and pump stations. Assess the operability of sites. Help determine maintenance requirements to bring plants up to nameplate capacity.
OCT01-APR02
KADCO, Houston, TX USA
Safety Commissioning Officer/On Shift Safety Officer (SINCOR OPCO) José, Venezuela
Assigned to the SINCOR Upgrader Facility. Oversee EPCC/sub-contractor safety during construction phase and initial commissioning activities. Verify that EPCC/sub-contractor activities followed Venezuelan (COVENIN) and OSHA regulations as applicable. Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR). Oversee/verify that Upgrader on-shift safety followed Venezuelan (COVENIN), OSHA regulations and good operating practices as applicable during initial startup and operations. Assist with initial drafts of various safety procedures including those related to confined space entry lockout/tagout (LOTO).
FEB01-AUG01
PIC (Power Industry Consultants), Marietta, GA USA
Operations Advisor and Control Room Advisor – (Petrozuata-VEHOP) José, Venezuela
Assigned to the Petrozuata Upgrader Facility as an Operations Advisor and Control Room Advisor. Duties included advising the client Plant Managers and Shift Supervisors on shift operations and good operating practices of the Crude/Vacuum/Delayed Coker Units. Advise the control room personnel on good operating practices and assist with trouble shooting process and mechanical problems. Update procedures. Work on special projects.
DEC00-FEB01
PetroFac Resources International – Sharja, UAE
Assistant Refinery Manager – Kyrgyz Petroleum Company Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan, CIS
Unit is a 10,000 BPD topping unit producing, naphtha, diesel, and residium. Daily management of 160 local and expatriate employees. Determination of: feed slates, production schedules, unit operations, product movements, blending, maintenance coordination and safety problems. Responsible for designing a program for the training of local work force, improving maintenance, better record keeping, and coordinate special projects. Step-up as Refinery Manager in the absence of the Refinery Manager.
AUG00-NOV00
Technip - Italy, Rome, Italy
Refinery Operations Trainer - Egypt
Assigned to the MIDOR Refinery Complex in Alexandria, Egypt. Responsible for creating and presenting training courses to local Egyptian Nationals. Courses include a Basic Operator Course and site specific training on a Conoco/Bechtel design Delayed Coker.
APR00 – JUL00
Kellogg Brown & Root, Houston, TX USA
Pre-commissioning Coordinator – (Petrozuata – VEHOP) José, Venezuela
Responsible for the onsite coordination of pre-commissioning activities in Venezuela for the Petrozuata VEHOP project. Perform duties associated with pre-commissioning of Crude/Vacuum, Delayed Coker, Super Claus, Amine Regeneration, Sour Water Strippers, Naphtha Hydro-treater, and Gas Treating Units. Supervise Venezuelan nationals. Write pre-commissioning procedures. Verify construction turnover packages. Sign off Test Packs. Perform air blows, line flush, lube oil flush.
MAR99 – DEC99
PIC (Power Industry Consultants), Marrietta , GA USA
Operations/Startup Specialist, Process Trainer, Gladstone, Australia
Under contract to Suncor Energy Management, Gladstone Australia. Supervise, lead and assist Suncor employees with the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and operation of a new shale oil processor, naphtha hydrotreater, hydrogen and vacuum distillation units. Verify construction turnover packages from Bechtel. Write new procedures and update current procedures.
NOV98 - MAR99
Process Technical Services, Houston, TX USA
Off Shore Shift Lead and Control Room Operator, Process Trainer – Maracaibo, Venezuela
Under contract to PetroFac LLC. Assigned to Shell Venezuela SA Urdaneta Main Production Platform offshore on Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. Assist with the commissioning, start-up and daily operation of a new installation gas sweetening/amine regeneration plant and a SuperClaus sulfur unit. Responsible for the shift operation and supervision on PetroFac LLC Venezuelan National operators. Help train Shell and GeoServices operators on control room and outside functions of the new installation.
AUG97 - AUG98
Saudi ARAMCO, Jeddah Refinery/Yanbu NGL Facility, Saudi Arabia
Refinery Operations Skills Trainer – Saudi Arabia
Train new operators and upgrade current operator’s skills. Course content includes activities from oil well production, GOSP theory/operation and complex refinery process operations. Utilize classroom and field activities to accomplish training objectives. Prepare lesson plans and classroom materials relevant to the training objective. Prepare testing and lesson review materials as needed.
JAN95 - AUG97
Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, Long Beach, California
Chief Operator/Step-up Chief Operator/Turn-around Coordinator/Unit Trainer - USA
Assigned to a UOP design Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit. Assigned to Chief Operator position from Nov. 96 until Aug. 97. Unit is of high efficiency design with power recovery and pollution abatement equipment. Turn-around Coordinator on various unit shutdowns. Perform all duties associated with the start-up/shutdown and normal operations of an FCCU. Train new operators. Write new procedures for clean fuels start-up and commissioning. Involved with clean fuels modifications and new construction while the unit was on-line. Completed successful commissioning of new clean fuels equipment, upgrades and processes.
JAN94 - JAN95
UE&C (Raytheon), Johnston Island. JACADS, (Department of Defense)
Plant Operator, Chemical Weapons Destruction (GB and VX Nerve Agents) - USA
Responsible for the operation of furnaces, boilers, pollution abatement systems, brine reduction systems, rotary kiln incinerator and utilities as related to the destruction of chemical weapons. Granted a Department of Defense (DOD) Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP) Clearance for Limited and Exclusion Areas. Completed contract.
JUN91 - JAN94
Ultramar Refining Company, Long Beach, California
Step-Up Chief Operator/Operator/Turn-around Coordinator - USA
Assigned to a UOP design Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit. Unit is of high efficiency design with power recovery and pollution abatement equipment. Perform all duties associated with the start-up/shutdown and normal operations of an FCCU. Update and write new operations and emergency procedures. Turn-around Coordinator on various unit shutdowns.
OCT85 - NOV89
Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), Ferndale, Washington
Control Room Operator (DCS), Unit Operator, Unit Trainer, Turn-around Coordinator - USA
Responsible for the operation of a Foster Wheeler design delayed coker, flare gas recovery unit, amine unit, Claus sulfur plant, SCOT tail gas plant, and a sour water unit, as a control room/DCS operator and outside operator. Honeywell TDC 2000/3000 operator and unit trainer. Perform all duties associated with the start-up/shutdown and normal operations. Turn-around Coordinator on various unit shut downs. Participated as a member of the Refinery Safety Committee.
OCT81 - OCT85
Global Marine/Santa Fe Drilling Company/KeyDril/Sedco-Forex. TX, OK, AK
Crane Operator, Roughneck, Motorman, and Roustabout – USA
Worked on various land and offshore drilling rigs, including jack-ups and semi-submersibles. Performed numerous tasks associated with an oil and gas-drilling environment. Tasks included “spud” new wells, normal drilling activities, running tubing, setting and making up BOP’s, wire line surveys, and well completion and testing. Operate diesel-electric generators including synchronization and putting on the grid.
EDUCATION
Western Washington University, Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), Process Operations Certification
Ultramar/Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, Process Operations Certification
JACADS Chemical Weapons Demilitarization Certification
ARAMCO Trainer Certification
Procedure writing (as related to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119)
Dale Carnegie Human Relations Course
SPECIALTIES
Control Room Operator (DCS)
Honeywell/Foxboro
Chief Operator/Step-up Chief Operator
Honeywell/Foxboro/Yokogawa PCS
Honeywell TDC2000/3000/Plantscape
Refinery Unit Trainer - Classroom/OJT
Technical Writer/Author (Procedures)
Refinery Unit Turn-around Coordinator
Refinery Unit Start-up/Shut Down
Commission New Equipment and Processes
Pre-commissioning Coordinator
Commissioning Engineer
Safety Commissioning Officer (Construction and Operations)
ADDITIONAL WORK SKILLS AND TRAINING
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Author
FSI Coordinator
Procedure Writer
Basic Fire Fighting
Basic Instrumentation
Forklift/Man lift Operator
PC and Apple Macintosh Computers
Off shore gas plant operations
Offshore Drilling Rigs
Verify Turnover Packages
H2S Training/CPR/First Aid/Hot-Line
Classroom/OJT Instructor/Consultant
Accident Investigation Training
Honeywell TDC 2000/3000/Plantscape
Foxboro DCS / Yokogawa PCS
MS Word/Excel/ Power Point/Office 2000
Heater Dry Out (New Construction)
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)/Permit to Work (PTW)
Confined Space Entry/Blinding
Bechtel Infoworks
Bechtel Purchasing
Bechtel University – Various On-line Courses
Bechtel Infoworks/BPS – Bechtel Procurement System
EQUIPMENT
Diesel Electric Generators
Axial Compressors
Centrifugal Compressors
Positive Displacement Compressors
Centrifugal Pumps
Positive Displacement Pumps
Gas Generator Power Plant
Steam Turbines (600/140/30 psi steam)
Emergency Diesel Generators
Distillation Columns/Strippers
Heaters/Furnaces
Dry Gas Seal Systems
Reactors (fixed and fluid bed)
Waste Heat Boilers
Regenerators
Nuovo Pigone LM 2500 Gas Turbine
Propylene/Styrene Storage
Howden Screw Compressors
PROCESSES
Conoco/Bechtel Delayed Coker
CLAUS/Super CLAUS Sulfur Plant
Reactors
Foster Wheeler Delayed Coker
Gas Dehydration
Glycol Dehydration
SCOT Tail Gas Plant
Sour Water Unit
Pollution Abatement Systems
Glycol Regeneration
Amine Treating/Regeneration
Scrubbers
Shale Oil
Selective Hydrogenation Unit (SHU)
Stripping
Gas Treating (sweetening)
Water Treatment
Crude Oil Topping Plant (COTP)
Depropanization
Debutanization
Catalytic Cracking
ChillersAcid/Caustic Washes
Steam Generation
Flare Gas Recovery Unit
Fluid Catalytic Cracking
Distillation Columns
UOP FCCU/Gas Con
UOP/Sinco NG3-SSP
UOP Ethyl Benzene Styrene Monomer
UOP/Lummus EBOne Ethylbenzene
UOP/Lummus SM SMART
UOP DeFine
UOP Penex Plus
UOP LNHT
UOP Parex Loading
UOP MOLEX
Styrene Storage
Propylene Refrigeration/Storage
Shaw/Stone&Webster Ethylene Cracker
References and Salary Requirements Available