Richard Ridley

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Vice President, Operations and Project Execution @ OctaneX Technologies
Denver, CO, US
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Denver Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
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Richard has over 35 years of leadership experience with engineering, operations and maintenance of alternative fuels and chemicals with a proven track record of developing, constructing, commissioning, operating and maintaining alternative energy projects. A results oriented leader with proven experience in project management, operation of full scale and demonstration plants, and the designing and testing of novel technologies. Extensive experience in operations and maintenance of gasification demonstration and methanol production facilities, as well as overseeing engineering activities of engineering contractors through the EPC phase of grass roots projects, and plant turnarounds. Experienced in inspection technologies and condition assessment of existing facilities. Successful at building both engineering and operations teams from interviews, selection, training, and execution of operating objectivesRichard received his education as a Mechanical Engineer from Kennedy Western University.

Richard Ridley's Current Company Details
OctaneX Technologies

Octanex Technologies

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Vice President, Operations and Project Execution
Denver, CO, US
Employees:
3
Richard Ridley Work Experience Details
  • Octanex Technologies
    Vice President, Operations And Project Execution
    Octanex Technologies
    Denver, Co, Us
  • Bighorn Renewables
    Vice President Operations & Project Execution
    Bighorn Renewables Jan 2021 - Present
    BHR develops, builds and produces a wide range of low-carbon, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) products. This is done by a conversion of AG waste commonly recognized as animal manure and food processing waste. BHR’s focus is on cattle: feedlot, dairy and food processing. This is done by anaerobic dry-digestion (feedlot) and wet-digestion (dairy/food processing). BHR’s expertise goes beyond the standard conversion of manure waste into bio-gas. Incorporating advanced gas processing and cleanup, BHR converts biogas into pipeline quality natural gas which can then be injected into the nations gas pipeline system. This converted gas is recognized as Renewable Nat Gas - RNG.BHR looks to advance our expertise, knowledge and experience into swine, poultry and various AG waste streams in the coming years.
  • Octanex Technologies
    Vice President, Operations & Project Execution
    Octanex Technologies Apr 2015 - Present
    Denver, Co, Us
    OctaneX Technologies (formerly Standard Alcohol) has developed a new generation of clean fuel additive technologies with breakthrough environmental and economic value propositions. We serve the fast-growing $53 billion high octane additives global market. Our solutions help recycle waste, are renewable, set lower carbon intensity boundaries, and improve fuel properties.As Vice President, Operations & Project Execution for OctaneX Technologies, Richard is responsible for the engineering, construction and operations of all production facilities, including ongoing development of new technologies and catalysts, and direct supervision of R&D testing facilities.
  • Sundrop Fuels
    Director Operations Sustainability
    Sundrop Fuels Aug 2009 - Apr 2015
    Longmont, Co, Us
    Manager of Mechanical Equipment (Jan 2013 – May 2015) Director of Operations Sustainability (June 2011 – Jan 2013) Development Site Manager (Aug 2009 – June 2011) As a member of the Management Team, developed projects based on commercially proven technology to support the deployment of the proprietary Sundrop Fuels Biomass-to-Syngas technology • Managed the EPC contractor for design of Sundrop Fuels demonstration plant to be built near Alexandria, LA. This was a $110MM project. • Worked with the engineering contractor to complete a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study and formalize a lump sum turn-key price for a 4,000 barrel/day Natural Gas to Gasoline facility.• Worked with the engineering contractor to complete a Pre FEED study Front End Engineering Design and formulate cost estimate for a 10,000 barrel/day Biomass to Gasoline facility.• Collaborated with the chosen engineering contractors to develop the specifications and selection of all biomass: receiving, storage, handling, and drying equipment for a 3,500 barrel/day Biomass to Gasoline facility. • Managed the relocation, inspection, and refurbishment of a 1,400 ton/day methanol loop to be used for the planned Natural Gas to Gasoline Plant. Approximately a $3MM project. • Project Engineer for all off site civil and mechanical projects related to the commercial project; this was a $30MM project. • Managed the construction, commissioning, and operations of Sundrop Fuels Development Facility with both solar and radiant electrically heated gasification processes. Led successful operations of the demonstration plant. Responsible and accountable for a budget of approximately $3.6MM annually. • Reviewed all engineering and equipment specifications for the biomass to gasoline and natural gas to gasoline projects, performed by the FEED Contractor.
  • Range Fuels, Inc.
    Commissioning / Startup Manager, Development Center Manager
    Range Fuels, Inc. Nov 2006 - Aug 2009
    Us
    Commissioning & Startup Manager– Range Fuels Soperton Plant, LLC (Oct 2008 – Aug 2009) Manager – Range Fuels Development Center (Nov 2006 – Oct 2008) Contributed to the development of the Range Fuels biomass to energy technology from the research and development effort to the deployment of the first commercial operations. Range Fuels Soperton Plant – Commissioning and Start-up Manager • Managed the development of all commissioning and start-up procedures for Range Fuels Soperton biomass to ethanol plant. • Developed and managed the budget of approximately $2MM and schedule for the commissioning and start-up of Range Fuels Soperton biomass to ethanol plant.• Collaborated with engineering and the plant operating group utilizing company personnel during commissioning process. • Developed the first operating budget for the Range Fuels Soperton Plant. $15MM / year.Range Fuels Development Center Manager• A significant contributor to the engineering design, and managed the construction of the demonstration unit from lab scale and pilot scale catalytic research units to a 5-ton per day biomass to alcohol demonstration plant. • Established operating budgets, and led team in developing operating and maintenance procedures, oversaw Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) activities for all pilot and demonstration scale units and the overall facility. Led successful operations of the demonstration plant over a 2 year period. • Managed all plant engineering, office and plant personnel for a total staffing of 30 employees. • Managed budgets of approximately $16MM per year for operations, maintenance, and capital projects. • Managed permitting activities with local and state agencies as well as community to ensure EHS compliance (including permit compliance) and maintain status as good corporate citizens.
  • Rentech Inc.
    Manager Facility Development
    Rentech Inc. Jan 2000 - 2006
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Managed Rentech’s methanol facility, including the sale and removal of equipment, and the conversion to a Fischer Tropsch demonstration facility. • Responsible for hiring/managing the engineering contractor for FEED phase engineering of Rentech’s demonstration facility.• Hired and managed the EPC contractor for the construction of the demonstration facility. • Managed operation of Pilot Plant at Rentech’s Research & Development facility. • Developed the system to allow for online catalyst replacement in Pilot Bubble Column Reactor operated at the R&D facility. • Selected and oversaw the construction contractor for the fabrication of the of the equipment modules for the demonstration facility.• Completed condition and economic assessments of two ammonia plants along with a MTBE facility. • Managed permitting activities with local and state agencies as well as community to ensure EHS compliance (including permit compliance) and maintained status as good corporate citizens.
  • Sand Creek Chemical Lp
    Maintenance Manager
    Sand Creek Chemical Lp Sep 1991 - Jan 2000
    Plant Maintenance Manager (Sept ’91 – Jan '00) A member of the Sand Creek Chemical management team, managing all maintenance and capital projects and participated in the day to day management of plant operations, as well as long term planning for the Methanol facility. • Responsible for plant O&M budget’s $25-$30 MM /Year• Developed and managed maintenance team, achieving plant reliability of 99%. • Developed and implemented Mechanical Integrity program for plant. • Developed and managed plant maintenance and capital project budgets and schedules.
  • Unocal Oil Shale Project
    Maintenance Shift Supervisor
    Unocal Oil Shale Project Nov 1984 - Aug 1991
    Shift maintenance supervisor responsible for mechanical equipment maintenance on a rotating shift, additionally worked as part of the reliability engineering group to establish a preventive and predictive maintenance program for the entire facility.Shift Maintenance Supervisor (Nov ’84 – Aug '91)

Richard Ridley Skills

Biofuels Commissioning Renewable Energy Chemical Engineering Energy Engineering Process Engineering Biomass Process Simulation Factory Petroleum Start Ups Project Engineering Petrochemical Fuel Epc Gas Catalysis Manufacturing Power Generation Instrumentation Natural Gas Process Control Refining Gasification Process Optimization R&d Materials Materials Science Energy Efficiency Characterization Hazop Chemistry Alternative Energy Solar Thermal Heat Transfer Solar Energy Cleantech Environmental Awareness Fuel Cells Sustainability Design Of Experiments Aspen Plus Science Aspen Hysys

Richard Ridley Education Details

  • Kennedy Western University
    Kennedy Western University
    Mechanical Engineering

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