Gerald Reece, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Sugar Land, Us

EDP Engineers and Inspectors is a distinguished firm specializing in MEP and Structural Windstorm Engineering services in the Greater Houston area. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, our team has successfully delivered projects for a diverse range of clients, including residential and commercial developments.Healthcare Centers:Completed MEP and structural windstorm engineering for healthcare facilities ensuring resilient infrastructure and sustainable systems to meet the unique demands of healthcare facilities.K12 Schools:Engineered MEP solutions for K12 schools focusing on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability to create optimal learning environments for students and faculty.Office Buildings:Successfully provided MEP and structural windstorm engineering for office building clients integrating cutting-edge technologies for enhanced occupant comfort and operational efficiency.Key Achievements:Innovation in Sustainable Design:Implemented advanced energy-efficient HVAC systems, lighting controls, and plumbing solutions, reducing energy consumption by up to 30% in various projects.Structural Resilience:Engineered structures to withstand windstorm events, ensuring the safety of occupants and protecting property investments in compliance with local codes and regulations.Client Satisfaction:Maintained a high level of client satisfaction through effective communication, timely project delivery, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.EDP Engineers and Inspectors takes pride in its pivotal role in the successful completion of numerous projects across various sectors in the Greater Houston area. Our dedication to excellence, technical expertise, and client-focused approach continue to position us as a trusted partner in delivering innovative engineering solutions.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Ensured consolidation of quality objectives for all projects executed out of the Global Central Engineering Office, managing project portfolio aggregate of $1.5B in capital projects globally. • Decreased engineering errors by creating best practices, benchmarking, and performance metrics.• Improved engineering quality 5% YOY by developing global RCI trends that focused on work process and team dynamics improvements and improved project estimate accuracy.• Led over 25 root cause investigations (RCIs) to resolve estimate, scheduling, and design quality issues on capital projects globally; compiled learnings into the database, incorporated work process changes, and devised specific training plans for discipline workgroups. • Directed fresh eyes reviews and identified / mitigated quality risks on projects, helping teams meet quality objectives.• Engaged with global portfolio of 110 feedstock, olefins, plastics projects, and integrated project execution improvements across Dow sites globally with cost avoidance savings of ~$10MM annually. o Provided consultation on 10+ GPM work process elements across multiple project life cycles globally. o Improved project / spending efficiency by reducing rework and unplanned vendor or owner quality events.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Mechanical Project Lead for Gulfstream projects executed at Fluor and Wood group EPC firms (clients included BP, Exxon, Mustang, SASOL, Samsung). Responsible for all aspects of capital project execution, including staffing, scheduling, estimating, procurement, change management, and construction support. Supervised 14 direct reports, $250MM in equipment scope, delivered on time and within budget.• Coordinated entire mechanical scope of work, ensuring Dow GPM was integrated into the design work process and design deliverables complied with Dow standards.• Optimized delivery of drawing to support engineering design by managing scope definition with PDN/change management, estimated labor hours within +/-10% of baseline, earned value management (adjusted for PDN's) >95%, and prioritized scope completion based on critical path.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Senior Buyer - Engineered Equipment Negotiated pricing for a broad array of mechanical, electrical, and vessel equipment (compressors, heat exchangers, reactors, motors, and switchgear). Delegation of authority of $5MM.• Implemented global commercial agreements and associated work processes for commodities and services, achieving total procurement benefit negotiated savings of ~ $100MM in 5 years.• Analyzed supplier purchase order data for on-time supplier delivery, incorporating findings during Quality Supplier Performance reviews. • Drafted and led charter to devise procurement RACI, identifying team members responsible for each step of the capital procurement work process.

Irving, Texas, Us

Multi-Discipline project engineer responsible for interface with owner, suppliers, and all project team disciplines. • Managed and organized the $50MM Spare Parts Inventory database (SPID), aggregated spare parts purchases prior to order placement, reducing cost by more than 20% for entire program with cost avoidance savings of roughly $10MM.• Reduced spare parts order placement 2.5 weeks/per order by creating innovative work process, efficiently compiling recommended spare parts lists, evaluating vendor data, and developing purchase requisitions (mechanical, electrical, control systems, piping, HVAC).• Developed reporting tool for improved visibility with project leadership, assuring spare parts orders were delivered to site before commissioning to support installations of critical rotating equipment.

Irving, Texas, Us

Coordinated multiple projects from Phase 1 planning to issuance to construction contractor. Designed specifications for various chillers, pumps, agitators, centrifuges, blowers, mechanical refrigeration units, extruders, and tumble blenders. Led team of 10 direct reports.• Evaluated and modified pump design parameters via pressure drop calculations, static and dynamic load calculations, and performance curve analysis.

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Masters, Intellectual Property Law