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Cypress, Texas, United States

Birmingham, Al, Us

Launched the development of company-wide SCADA standards and the implementation of digital OT within the SCADA system to improve data accuracy and asset reliability. Responsible for developing long - range strategic plan for integrating new acquisitions into our SCADA standard. • Introduced the use of Azure DevOps agile software development and imbedding team members with software contractors to reduce overall integration cost.• Established new standards for the migration of two Gas Control Centers into one in-house PHMSA regulated Gas Control Center in Charleston, WV.• Led the development of standardized SCADA tools, graphics and integration of Data Centers with Bitcoin miners into the SCADA system.• Provided operational support to two Integrated Operational Centers used to monitor upstream assets, identifying opportunities for production optimization and minimized disruption.team and project specific KPIs and communicated results on a monthly basis to Management.

Houston, Texas, Us

Managed the development of company-wide CygNet SCADA replacement project and software enhancement to comply with API 1165 specification. Coordinated a $3 million project budget for software. Implemented performance metrics to manage the SCADA software implementation, reduced overall project schedule by 16 weeks and saved over 26.5% project cost.• Introduced OSIsoft PI Operational Intelligence software and the development of Digital Twins, to proactively monitor and trend asset performance. Presented Digital Transformation business case to Executive Management team for implementation.• Supported the implementation of VMG symmetry process plant and gathering system modeling software to optimize the operation the entire Permian system.• Led the development of standardized SCADA protocol, by using IoT/IIoT technology to poll measurement facilities.

Worldwide, Br

Identified, developed and implemented engineering projects throughout Radix Engineering’s North American Division. Determined and established engineering standards, procedures and strategic planning. Provided technical scope interpretation and supervised project costs. Responsible for oil and gas company’s technical sales presentations.• OSIsoft PI Operational Intelligence software sales experience. Generated project leads for pipeline companies, underground natural gas storage facilities, LNG facilities and university energy command centers.• Heavily involved in all aspects of sales, operations engineering and project management; acted as the singular contact point for engineering.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Led the development of a multi-year, control system upgrade program for TransCanada’s North American pipelines. Responsible for a $30 million annual budget for maintenance and asset reliability. Managed growth initiatives, revenue enhancement, and cost containment with a strong focus on quality improvement.• Provided support for Keystone Oil Pipeline pump station design reviews and commissioning.• Implemented new standards and procedures and drove performance metrics up 57% within the first year; cut operating costs by $5 million and developed a long - range strategic plan to upgrade obsolete control systems, providing $10 million in annual savings.

Responsible for the turnaround of an underperforming automation division experiencing low productivity and excessive carryover costs. Accepted full P&L responsibility for a $15 million capital/expansion project budget. Managed a team of 16 professionals. • Introduced a customer-focused approach and realigned the automation group to become more cost effective. Identified a need for a satellite office in Chicago, and led its opening and staffing. • Led negotiations for control system hardware, software and licensing agreements; reduced company cost by 26%.

Reported directly to the Vice President of Engineering. Awarded and led a $120-million Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) compressor horsepower replacement project. • Full P&L and management responsibility as Owner’s Engineer for a design review team of 50 and construction inspection team of 24; responsible for all preliminary design, contract negotiations, right-of-way drawings, FERC permitting, site plans, interconnect drawings, and engineering specifications. • Oversaw the replacement of six compressor stations within a four-state region, $120M EPC project; saved El Paso over $11 million through skillful contract negotiations.

Directed a technical design team supporting general plant and maintenance projects for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline system; functioned as El Paso’s design expert on preliminary design, pipeline feasibility studies and project cost estimates.