Seasoned manager and engineer with global operations in a diverse cultural environment. Successfully improved processes, procedures, and profits. Developed a participative management style and a deep technical background. Project management and process engineering experience. Positively motivated and impacted teams and a large workforce. Achieved aggressive business goals and participated in world scale projects. Developed and managed plans to achieve objectives. A proactive team leader with expertise in the following areas:
Refinery and chemical plants: process safety management, training, engineering, operations, startup and maintenance. Plant Management: plant startup, operation, maintenance programs, Hazop, safety, QA/QC, expense and capital budget control. Improved on-stream-time to 99.8 percent. Graduate USMMA - Engineering Large rotating equipment purchase, startup, analysis, operations and maintenance. Developed commissioning, start-up, handover procedures. Performed plant audits. Performed P&ID; Reviews, HAZOPS and Plot Plan reviews. Developed recruiting, training and competency assessment strategy. Ensured that operation procedure and engineering design comply with Safety and integrity management goals and influence plant design. Participated in project design and documentation reviews. Prepared and managed $10,000,000 maintenance budgets. Sound decision-making ability that is in accordance with policies and procedures. Maintained an effective working relationship with clients, employees, and others encountered in the course of employment. Competent at reading and comprehending blueprints, drawings, and other related materials. Knowledgeable of OSHA and HSE regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Shaw Group4/2008 to 10/2009
Staff Engineer/Publication Manager. Wrote procedures and process description manuals ahead of schedule. Developed a training program for engineers and operators teaching them how to run a new facility in Shenyang China. Prepared training materials and provided Visio drawings for all units in the Ethylene plant. Also provided systems identification and inspection/turnover for commissioning onsite in Thailand - Ensured the safe and timely construction of a PDH plant.
RWD Technologies9/2004 to 3/2008 Region Manager 08/2007 to 03/2008. Supervised 13 Field Training Instructors, 4 coordinators and 9 contract instructors that deliver training for Rockwell Automation concerning PLCs, DCS, and automation equipment. Hired and trained new instructors. Managed $7,000,000 budget. Achievements included: 20% higher utilization rates, and 10% less overtime. Initiated a maintenance program for computers and demos. Provided project management oversight to ensure profitability. Controlled project costs within established budgets. Found innovative solutions to complex problems.
Staff Engineer - 09/2004 to 08/2007. Reviewed P&IDs; and other technical drawings/data to create training materials for refineries and chemical plants. Analyzed current operator training materials/systems in order to find gaps. Course Development: process manuals, operating procedures, training guides, troubleshooting exercises and operator assessments. Provided in class training at client sites covering basic equipment and unit specific process changes. Have worked on the following types of facilities: refineries, chemical plants, water treatment, air separation and CO2 gas liquefaction. Interviewed and trained new personnel. Provided project management oversight of budgets and schedules.
Air Liquide America09/1986 to 01/1998
Area Production Manager - 1992 to 1998. Managed 105 employees at seven facilities, which produced industrial gases. Priorities were: safety, plant reliability, profit/loss, maintenance programs, and operator training. Created and implemented a three-year strategic plan. Performed HAZOP reviews. Justified capital improvement projects and installed new equipment. Instituted a performance measurement system and tracked results. Led the Total Quality Management process. Participated on a team that achieved ISO certification for an air separation plant. Trained personnel in: process control, safety, QC and maintenance procedures. Projects: Developed and administered a maintenance program for 7 facilities. Ensured the safety, health and well-being of all assigned employees. Operations, performance analysis, and maintenance of large rotating equipment. Met regularly with client management to fully understand expectations, goals, priorities, and requirements. Supervised the activities of subordinates to include staff and other supervisors to ensure that maintenance and capital expenditures met or exceeded the expectations of the client. Controlled a $10,000,000 maintenance budget. Ensured compliance with all company and client policies. Selected qualified personnel to fill open positions. Inspected work in progress to assure quality workmanship and proper utilization of manpower and equipment for maximum level of productivity. Monitored and maintained compliance with the terms and conditions of contractual agreements. Assessed training needs of site personnel and developed plans to address the needs. Supervised administrative reports of the project. Monitored all turnaround activity to assure projects met established safety, budget, schedule and quality goals.
Director Resource Management - 1990 to 1992. Negotiated and maintained CO2 supply contracts. Managed distributor accounts and wholesale sales agreements. Developed business strategies based upon market conditions and the actions of competitors. Negotiated contracts and purchased two CO2 plants, which increased product availability and sales by $3,000,000 per year Managed competitor accounts and saved $500,000 per year in distribution expenses
Production Manager - 1986 to 1990. Supervised eight plant managers responsible for the operation and maintenance of industrial gas plants (oxygen, nitrogen, argon) as well as CO2 production facilities. Managed labor contracts. Prepared and controlled annual expense and capital budgets. Improved plant operations and reliability. Hired and developed personnel. Provided engineering support for process and equipment upgrades. Refurbished, staffed and started up two outdated plants at design capacity. Conformed to PSM guidelines.
Education and Supplemental Information
MBA Graduated with honors, GPA - 3.65/4.0. University of Saint Thomas, Houston Texas.
BS Engineering United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York.
Training: Total Quality Management (TQM) by 3M Corporation.
Team Leadership training by AMA.
Program coordinating/teaching positions: Houston Technology Center, Letourneau University and at the University of Phoenix from 12/01 to 9/04.
Sales and Account Management positions from 01/98 to 12/01.
