Mark Prewitt

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HSE Executive/Culture Change Leader/Continuous Improvement Expert @ Xcel Energy
minneapolis, minnesota, united states
Mark Prewitt's Location
Denver, Colorado, United States, United States
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About Mark Prewitt

Extensive experience in collaboratively strategizing, developing and implementing HSE and pipeline safety management systems and programs. Proven success improving safety performance by enhancing situational awareness competency and injury prevention techniques. Strong record for assessing work place culture and strategically creating sustainable actions to drive improvement in all HSE and pipeline safety metrics. Expertise in evaluating regulatory requirements and developing practical, cost-effective strategies for managing compliance and risk across the enterprise. Highly skilled in communicating vision and guidance across all levels of organization. Professional Qualities and Strengths*High Integrity and Trustworthy *Productivity and Time Utilization *EHS System Implementation*Operational Effectiveness *Team Building and Staff Leadership *Coaching and Mentoring*Articulate Communicator *Strategic Visions and Project Planning *Relationship Building*Management Collaboration *Technical EHS Knowledge *Budget and Cost Control

Mark Prewitt's Current Company Details
Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy

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HSE Executive/Culture Change Leader/Continuous Improvement Expert
minneapolis, minnesota, united states
Website:
xcelenergy.com
Employees:
9623
Mark Prewitt Work Experience Details
  • Xcel Energy
    Area Vice President, Safety
    Xcel Energy May 2024 - Present
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Senior safety executive leading the company's industrial safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, public awareness, and Drug-free Workplace programs across all service territories in eight states. Accountable for executing the Safety Always program and building capacity through implementation of critical controls for all business units (Electrical Transmission, Electrical Distribution, Gas Distribution, and Energy Supply)
  • Xcel Energy
    Sr. Director Of Safety
    Xcel Energy Dec 2023 - May 2024
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Senior safety executive leading the company's industrial safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and public awareness programs across all service territories in eight states. Accountable for executing the Safety Always program and building capacity through implementation of critical controls for all business units (Electrical Transmission, Electrical Distribution, Gas Distribution, and Energy Supply).
  • Xcel Energy
    Director, Safety
    Xcel Energy Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Safety executive leading the company's industrial safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and public awareness programs across all service territories in eight states. Accountable for executing the Safety Always program and building capacity through implementation of critical controls for all business units (Electrical Transmission, Electrical Distribution, Gas Distribution, and Energy Supply).
  • National Grid
    Vice President - Pipeline Safety & Compliance
    National Grid Sep 2019 - Jul 2023
    Waltham, Ma
    Led team of 160+ employees focused on PSMS, second line assurance, Operator Qualification, Work Methods, Codes and Standards, compliance oversight, and compliance process improvement. Key leader in driving pipeline safety and compliance excellence. US-wide responsibilities include leading pipeline safety program. Oversaw development of risk-based second line assurance framework and re-dig program in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Influences and guides the pipeline safety culture for the gas business.
  • Dcp Midstream
    Sr. Director Of Safety, Psm & Security
    Dcp Midstream Jun 2016 - Sep 2019
    Denver, Co
    Reporting to Chief EHS Officer for the Corporation, led a team of 8 direct reports and 45 field-based personal safety, process safety, and security professionals to support the Operations and Engineering groups in working and operating safely. • Collaborated with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability leadership teams to strategically communicate and secure buy-in of the safety vision and culture for all workgroups and contractors• Created content and associated messaging on HSE and pipeline safety performance for quarterly Board of Director meetings• Actively participated on Board-level Operational Excellence Committee with DCP Midstream, Enbridge, and Phillips 66• Promoted midstream safety best practices and improvement through position as Chairperson of GPA Midstream Safety Committee
  • Dcp Midstream
    Director Of Process Safety Management
    Dcp Midstream Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
    Denver, Co
    Reporting to the Sr. Vice President of EHS, was the individual leader responsible for upgrading Company’s process safety (PSM) program at 60 gas processing plants and LPG terminals across 15 states. Worked collaboratively with Operations and Engineering groups to guide and influence process safety improvements across the enterprise. Key Accomplishments:• Collaborated with consultant to develop an explosion and fire model specific to gas processing plants that reduced occupied building risk mitigation costs by over $40MM• Developed and implemented structured process hazard analysis methodology that leverages a risk-based approach to safeguard recommendations across enterprise• Managed personal safety, process safety, and security scenarios for enterprise risk management and developed strategic actions to reduce risk to a tolerable level• Established process safety organizational structure that created clear career progression with emphasis on developing process safety competencies • Incorporated process safety metrics into company-wide safety incentive program to raise awareness and align process safety goals across the operating regions
  • Nustar Energy Corporation
    Hse Director
    Nustar Energy Corporation Mar 2007 - Nov 2011
    League City, Tx
    Reporting to the VP of Operations, managed a team of six HSE professionals to instill a sound safety culture and to manage HSE compliance (OSHA, CAAA, CWA, RCRA, USCG, PHMSA, DOT) for company’s high growth operating region. Led operations employees in striving for operational and HSE excellence. Key Accomplishments:• Constructed strategy to address the high-incident-rate safety culture at the Texas City facility by working directly with hourly union employees and terminal management that resulted in zero employee and contractor injuries in 2009 and 2011 and one employee injury in 2010 • Developed strategy for construction air permitting that allowed a crude oil tank farm and rail unloading facility to grow their permitted storage from 3.5MMBBL to over 11MMBBL while meeting critical in-service milestones• Evaluated requirements for RICE-MACT and NESHAP Subpart BBBBBB GACT and implemented strategic plans to minimize regulatory burden while clearly demonstrating compliance for affected facilities• Implemented a structured check/balance approach to HSE and pipeline safety compliance that significantly reduced internal audit and agency findings• Strengthened contractor relationships by meeting directly with hourly and supervisory staff to discuss safety expectations and areas for improvement• Mentored and worked directly with facility personnel to improve safety programs resulting in being awarded OSHA’s VPP Star status in January 2011
  • Nustar Energy L.P.
    Director, Hse Auditing, Training, And Regulatory Affairs
    Nustar Energy L.P. Jul 2005 - Mar 2007
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Reporting to HSE Executive Director, managed a team of five HSE and pipeline safety professionals responsible for covering 77 terminals and 9,000+ miles of pipeline.Key role in addressing safety behavior development and communicating vision and approach to regional HSE managers. Provided strong leadership in the internal HSE audit program to identify safety and environmental compliance concerns and developed practical and sustainable solutions.Key Accomplishments:• Actively demonstrated leadership in developing comprehensive HSE audit program and addressing areas of concern to strengthen company’s regulatory compliance and risk management practices• Developed EPA, OSHA, PHMSA, USCG, and DHS compliance system for use by facilities and pipelines• Improved HSE auditing program by standardizing findings and creating guidelines for consistent corrective actions across the enterprise• Authored company’s Emergency Operations Center Plan and acted as EOC Manager during Hurricane Rita
  • Kaneb Pipe Line Company
    Sr. Manager - Regulatory Oversight
    Kaneb Pipe Line Company Aug 2004 - Jun 2005
    Richardson, Tx
    Reporting to the VP of Regulatory Oversight, managed team of 3 professionals in leading company’s HSE and pipeline safety programs. Key leader in establishing safety and regulatory compliance programs, including developing and implementing tracking, recordkeeping and reporting systems. Key Accomplishments:• Led the company’s pipeline integrity management program including being sole author of written program• Point person for all PHMSA compliance audits which allowed development of professional relationships with PHMSA regional staff• Active communicator with Operations personnel for HSE and pipeline safety compliance
  • Kaneb Pipe Line Company
    Manager - Regulatory Oversight
    Kaneb Pipe Line Company Jan 2002 - Aug 2004
    Wichita, Ks
    Reporting to the VP of Regulatory Oversight, led team of 2 HSE professionals to actively manage HSE compliance for 27 terminals and 4,500+ miles of interstate pipeline.Designated by executive management as lead person for all agency inspections. Key Accomplishments:• Strengthened 49CFR195 compliance including public awareness, operator qualification, operations and maintenance procedures manual, and emergency response.• Sole author of the Company’s written Process Safety Management program, and managed the entire program• Established a self-audit program to ensure Title V Permit compliance
  • Kaneb Pipe Line Company
    Air Quality Program Supervisor
    Kaneb Pipe Line Company Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
    Wichita, Ks
    Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Regulatory Affairs, was responsible for development and implementation of Company’s air quality program. Managed Title V permit program including permit applications. Worked with state air agencies during the permit approval process.Key Accomplishment:• Submitted applications and successfully negotiated 25 Title V Air Permits in 5 states for refined product distribution terminals with minimal compliance burden to Operations• Developed report tracking and recordkeeping system that was successfully used to demonstrate compliance during agency inspections.
  • Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation
    Process Engineer
    Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation May 1996 - Dec 1997
    Houston, Tx
    Worked on domestic and international projects including performing process design calculations for distillation towers and associated equipment. Assisted management in developing project cost proposals for debottlenecking and grassroots projects.
  • Lyondell
    Hse Intern
    Lyondell 1993 - 1996

Mark Prewitt Skills

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