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Seattle, WA, US

Marysville, Ohio, US

Managed diverse, business critical portfolio of projects from idea conception to asset start up. Solely responsible for scope generation, cost estimating, funding request, engineering design, procurement, scheduling, construction / installation, cost control, and commissioning and start up. Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously in various stages of.

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• Managed accelerated, business critical $9.5M capital project budget and schedule including scope definition, detailed engineering, execution planning, contracting, forecasting, and construction. Directed.
• Completed project $1.1M below approved budget and 1 month ahead of approved schedule reducing site environmental risk before deadline through relentless focus on cost savings and optimization of execution sequence
• Initiated right-scope effort immediately to maximize Capital budget value resulting in $3.5M project cost reduction prior to funding while still accomplishing Project Objectives and Strategies set forth in initial.
• Maintained exceptional relationship with project customers and key stakeholders through clear, regular communication and monthly executive summary updates with transparent forecasting, opportunities, and needs
• Led effectively in virtual environment gathering approvals for engineering packages, expediting procurement deliverables, stewarding changes and RFIs, and gaining alignment on proposed path forward following road blocks
• Generated and maintained all project execution documents including Project Plan, Schedule, Cost Forecasting, Work Breakdown Structure, Safety Execution Plan, and others to align entire project organization’s focus on.

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• Delivered multiple high-profile projects for refinery and lubricant plant with budgets of $35-40M each. Acted as key point of contact for daily activities. Deeply engaged in all aspects of project including detailed.
• Awarded 2018 Spindletop Award for leading project best demonstrating Profitability in Beaumont Refinery, $4.3M/mo
• Managed key interface with operating facility to plan equipment outages, maintain or improve existing facilities, and return equipment to service with minimal interruption to day-to-day operations
• Planned and executed largest ever cement pour for Beaumont Projects organization. Responsibilities included batch formula approval, site and security logistics, and contingency planning. Completed task with 100%.
• Led bidding events for all aspects of project execution including both equipment and labor resulting in over $5M in savings. Negotiated contracts on both Lump Sum and T&M/Reimbursable basis depending on best fit for.
• Developed execution strategies for several complex activities including heavy-haul transports, critical and two-crane lifts, and catalyst unloading/loading efforts. All tasks were completed with zero safety incidents.

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• Supervised peak headcount of more than 30 craft employees during refinery unit turnaround. Scope of work included catalyst unloading and loading, carpentry on cooling tower deck, basin cleaning, and pipe fitting. Led.
• Evaluated performance of craft workers and provided coaching to improve productivity or quality. Took accountability for crews’ work and implemented corrective action when needed including difficult decisions for.
• Completed assigned scope ahead of schedule and took on additional responsibilities outside base duties to guarantee turnaround team could meet common goal of a safe and timely execution and return equipment to operation
• Demonstrated flexibility by working abnormal schedule as required including 60-day period of 13-on/1-off, 12 hr shifts

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• Multiple rotations including Project Development, Operations Support Process Engineering, and Logistics. Technical Subject Matter Expert for Offsites and Utilities process flow and operation. Provided daily.
• Led Gasoline Blending Action Team reconciling and investigating to determine root cause of giveaway for all blends. Communicated findings and influenced Management to change strategy resulting in $500k/mo savings
• Created and implemented KPI monitoring package to optimize hydrocarbon reprocessing operations on crude unit ($2.9M/yr savings). Recognized as Subject Matter Expert for reducing reprocessing across Gulf Coast Refinery.
• Championed cross-functional efforts to design, procure, and install chemical injection facilities to allow sale of off test product resulting in $225k savings versus reprocessing material inside refinery
• Created optimization tool that enabled Operations to minimize high-value product giveaway realizing $1.5M in savings from previous year. Garnered Operations buy-in via personal training with Console operators and.
• Drove to completion effort to eliminate 22 false alarms on console, earning World Class status for Offsites Console

Kansas City, MO, US

Process engineering for biotech and pharmaceutical companies.