Mark Herrera Email & Phone Number

Acworth , Georgia , Us

Working critical path assignment towards project completion. Responsible for managing and supervising the commissioning and startup activities on one or more projects as a key process of the business unit. Planning and leading commissioning and startup assignments on assigned project(s) and overall responsibility for organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments on assigned project(s), including, but not limited to-* Staffing, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.• Review drawings and specifications across multiple projects.• Review project data and submittals across multiple projects to ensure contractual requirements are met i.e., change orders, rental equipment, invoicing, and payment.• Adhere and implement all corporate and contractual safety requirements.• Adhere and implement all corporate HR processes/programs throughout assigned project(s)• Develop plans for on-site testing.• Conduct analysis to support on-site work.• Write reports that summarize the key findings of our work for external audiences.• Interface with project managers, subcontractors, and members of the customers teams by phone and email for clarification and feedback.• Contribute to business development, including speaking events, proposal development and project interviews.

Acworth , Georgia , Us

Rare Earth Separation Project - MiningLeading a team of over 70 Mechanical, Operations, Electrical and Instrument commissioning, startup and completions professionals to execute one of the most challenging projects I have ever had the pleasure of working on.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Renewable Diesel Conversion Project at Calumet Montana Refinery

Omaha, Ne, Us

• Managing all aspects of pre-comm, commissioning and startup activities for the Intergraded Commissioning, Startup and Operations Team at the Calcasieu Pass LNG Project for Venture Global.• This includes but not limited to – Developing, reading, reviewing and executing Commissioning Packages (piping blow plans, oil flushing, clean and closures, etc).• This role requires close coordination and allocating craft/maintenance personnel, commissioning techs and plant operators to support different activities in all areas of the facility in order to meet milestones.• Main area of focus around Pre-Treatment Commons (PTC). This includes but not limited to -Fuel Gas Mixing, Feed Gas Booster Compressors, Hot Oil distribution, Diesel distribution, H2S Removal and Amine systems.

As a Senior Startup Engineer- I was placed as Work Control Officer (WCO) for the Intergraded Commissioning, Startup and Operations Team (iCSU) at the Pennsylvania Chemicals Project for Shell Chemicals to control the scope of work on systems that have been turned over to the Commissioning & Startup Team. This includes but not limited to- Reading and reviewing Work Authorizations/PTW, JHA’s, LOTO plans and documents including P&ID, ISO, and Electrical markups utilizing the Q4 Engica program. This role requires close coordination with System Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, Bechtel Facility Ops Supervisors and Shell Facility Operators to ensure we meet all Construction, Commissioning, Startup and Operational milestones.

Houston, Tx, Us

● Providing a professional insight to Engineering, Commissioning, Startup and Operations for the Major Projects Organization for the Aromatics Plant as part of a Multi-Billion-dollar petrochemical expansion project. ● Reviewed reference P&ID’s from the vendor and redlining for Engineering group to ensure operability and maintainability. ● Supervised systemizing of process equipment and units of operation for constructability and turnover packages, procedures development, developing training plans, etc. during the early stages of the project (Pre-FID/FEL 1-3) as part of the Operational Readiness Team.● Reviewed all plot plan layouts, blueprints and P&IDs, 3D Models, while attending HAZOP studies.● Responsible for supervising, planning and monitoring construction subcontractors on a daily basis, ensured field operations, material control, production, safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.● Programmed meetings with all supervision, safety and staff to arrange and manage project specifications.● Communicated with all staff, supervision, project manager and HR for compliance in protocols, modifications and safety regulations per client request.● Delivered 100% safe working environment awarded by site HSE representative. ● Phases of the project completed and met all deliverables deadlines.

Denver, Co, Us

● PMT Directorate member; advise and support the Site Packages PMT’s and EPCC’s for pre-comm./comm. tasks; interface between commissioning and operation groups; supervise Commissioning. Interface Advisors● Inspect and ensure all construction activities are completed prior to taking up the system for commissioning and ensure the setting up of safety procedures for the same. Walk through site packages, units, pipe rack, sleeper way, tank batteries● Constantly monitor to identify and communicate to EPCC on any priority areas of work to accomplish smooth commissioning activities● Monitor LOTO application to the battery limits for all the RFSU systems (utilities/process), issue weekly reports to Executive Director● Revised systems/subsystems, marked-up PID’s/PFD’s, diagrams, general/detailed procedures, methods of statement, check lists, check sheets, test sheets, test packs, functional tests, operational tests, handover dossiers● Attend to establish the units start-up priority (utilities and process) and issue detailed start-up plans● Monitor EPCC for correct application of the procedures, methods of statement, start-up plans, rules in the site● Liaise PMT Packages, EPCC and Operations Group for the passivation of Soft Cooling Water System● Issue punch lists, attend to PSSR, appraise and advise status of systems readiness for operations● Lead a team of engineers/supervisors for the execution of commissioning and start-up activities● Ensure the management of commissioning and start-up, coordinate with other departments to resolve interface problems● Ensure that all safety and precautionary requirements and procedures are followed during the commissioning process● Prepare manpower organization to fulfill the commissioning scheduleetc........

Omaha, Ne, Us

Successful Projects Completed.*Aliso Canyon Turbine Replacement Project for Sempra Energy. Los Angeles, CA *T-VDR Compressor Stations for TransCanada Tuxpan Pipeline Project. Tula, Hidalgo, MX and Villa de Reyes, MX*Clear Water Treatment Facility for Veolia North America/Antero Resources. Bridgeport, WV*South Pass 89E Offshore Production Platform for BP Corp. Kiewit Offshore Fabrication yard in Ingleside, TX● Leading the efforts on post construction activities and ensuring handover from Mechanical Completion and Ready for Commissioning to Startup was achieved without flaw. This position also required me to travel 90% of the time from project to project across the U.S. and Mexico for support.● Scheduling and coordinating vendors for oil flushing, nitrogen purging etc. as well as interfacing with Technical Advisors for first runs on major equipment. ● Perform pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and operation on utilities: FG/Diesel generators, fire systems, HVAC systems, cooling tower, chemical treatment of cooling water, air compressors, nitrogen systems, softened & demineralized water (ion exchange resins), steam boilers, steam boilers dry-out, steam & steam-condensate system for pump turbines and tracing, treatment of boiler feed water, sewer water treatment, fuel gas & fuel oil, flare, closed & open drains.etc..........

Atlanta, Ga, Us

● Multi-Billion Dollar Greenfield Integrated Gasification and Combined Cycle (IGCC) Clean Coal Project for Mississippi Power Co.● Oversee installation, construction and performing CSU activities of multiple compressors and gas/liquid separation systems throughout the site (ie; Process Air, Extraction Air, Recycle Gas, Vent Gas, Trim Air, etc.), the compressors ranged from 1000hp to 27k hp.● Coordinate work scope and priorities for activities and systems completion.● Responsible for supervising, planning and monitoring construction subcontractors on a daily basis, ensuring field operations, material control, production, safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.● Build It Clean standard to increase cost and time savings. This would include but not limited to: borescoping and qualifying final closure of vessels and piping (visual inspections).● Reviewed all layouts, blueprints, PFD’s and P&IDs.● Integrating Plant Operators with CSU activities for training and familiarity with systems and equipment.● Managed Control Room/Field Startup/Operational activities while working with Controls, Process and Mechanical Engineering Leads to test equipment and verify I/O points, correct DCS logic, graphics (Emerson/Ovation) and oversee the startup of process equipment while coordinating Test Packages.● PTW Coordinator for all site activities due to management of the Control Room to ensure SIMOPS with all process areas.● Responsible for final signoff for all startup activities.● Count all Packages, test packages, work packages to maintain and establish boundaries per Completions Management dossiers.● Weekly/Daily Pre-planning and planning to keep a steady production basis, with End of Day/End of Week Reports to ensure all progress and/or modifications are captured.● Ensured Safety, Quality and Productivity.● Meet and Exceed all PMT targets and Milestones across the board for mechanical completion to RFSU and Final Handover, etc...................

Wilmington, De, Us

● Operated a chemical processing facility. The unit contained hazardous material such as Hydrofluoric Acid, Chlorine, Hydrochloric Acid, etc. to produce the finished product of 134a refrigerant. This process required full acid suits and a hazardous line entry plan prior to any line breaks or sampling to be taken in the field. ● Responsible for turnaround coordinating, work permitting, LOTO coordinating, Plant Emergency Responder and leading new employee field training and mentoring.● Responsible for supervising, planning and monitoring construction subcontractors on a daily basis, ensuring field operations, material control, production, safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.● Routine area rounds and sampling.● Shift Lead step-up to cover vacations and /or special assignments (ie; Reactor Catalyst changeout -Hot Job, Coordinating Performance Meetings,etc.)● Writing/Reviewing/Modifying SU, NO, SD procedures for a safe and effective startup to operation utilizing Process Safety Management. ● Emergency Response Team Member - HAZMAT, Rescue, Industrial Firefighting● Qualified Incident Commander ● Lead site safety team through Chairing the Site Safety Committee 2012 & 2013● Evaluate all personnel and mentor staff to improve our productivity

Essen, Nrw, De

● Operated a chemical processing facility. The plant used heavy end oil from nearby refineries to run through direct fired reactors in order to crack the oil into dust to produce the finished product of Carbon Black, the dust would then run through a series of pelletizing equipment and direct fired drum dryers and conveyors. This process was high heat and required full thermal PPE to enter the operating areas. ● Responsible for turnaround coordinating, work permitting, LOTO coordinating and leading new employee field training and mentoring.● Responsible for supervising, planning and monitoring construction subcontractors on a daily basis, ensuring field operations, material control, production, safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.● Routine area rounds and sampling.● Shift Lead step-up to cover vacations and /or special assignments (ie; Reactor Catalyst changeout -Hot Job, Coordinating Performance Meetings,etc.)● Writing/Reviewing/Modifying SU, NO, SD procedures for a safe and effective startup to operation utilizing Process Safety Management. ● Emergency Response Team Member - HAZMAT, Rescue, Industrial Firefighting● Qualified Incident Commander ● Lead site safety team through Chairing the Site Safety Committee 2006 & 2007● Evaluate all personnel and mentor staff to improve our productivity

Scott, La, Us

● Started up and Operated multiple Offshore Production Platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. ● Worked a rotating schedule of 7&7 and 14&14 for clients such as Shell, Apache, EOG, Bp.● The platforms produced oil and gas at high pressures and volumes utilizing high pressure wells, compressor skids, oil/gas/water separators and skimmers, glycol and dehydration systems.● Coordinating third party wireline, inspection, construction subcontractors, pipeline companies etc.● Responsible for turnaround coordinating, work permitting, LOTO coordinating and leading new employee field training and mentoring.● Responsible for supervising, planning and monitoring construction subcontractors on a daily basis, ensuring field operations, material control, production, safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.● Routine area rounds and sampling.● Writing/Reviewing/Modifying SU, NO, SD procedures for a safe and effective startup to operation utilizing Process Safety Management. ● Evaluate all personnel and mentor staff to improve our productivity

Aberdeen, Gb

● Started up and Operated multiple Offshore Production Platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. ● Worked a rotating schedule of 7&7 and 14&14 for clients such as Shell, Apache, EOG, Bp.● The platforms produced oil and gas at high pressures and volumes utilizing high pressure wells, compressor skids, oil/gas/water separators and skimmers, glycol and dehydration systems.● Coordinating third party wireline, inspection, construction subcontractors, pipeline companies etc.● Responsible for turnaround coordinating, work permitting, LOTO coordinating and leading new employee field training and mentoring.● Responsible for supervising, planning and monitoring construction subcontractors on a daily basis, ensuring field operations, material control, production, safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.● Routine area rounds and sampling.● Writing/Reviewing/Modifying SU, NO, SD procedures for a safe and effective startup to operation utilizing Process Safety Management. ● Evaluate all personnel and mentor staff to improve our productivity

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

New construction, Turnaround and Shutdown Specialist assisting commissioning group with hookup for testing and restoration of equipment post testing.

Industrial Technology, Chemical Process Technology

Certificate Of Continued Education In Project Management, Project Management: Duration Driven- Planning And Control Fundamentals

Osha 30

Osha 10

Continued Education, Commissioning & Startup

Gap Analysis: A Solution To Improved Process Safety Management

Iadc Rig Pass / Safe Land Usa

Graduate, Effective Communications And Human Relations

Industrial Firefighting

Hazardous Materials Management And Waste Technology/Technician