Robert Bergeron Email & Phone Number

Spring, Texas, United States

Position Description:• Negotiate and maintain contracts within Corporate/IT portfolio. -Portfolio contracts include strategic Upstream/Unconventional IT agreements as well as Transportation & Logistics data agreements supporting global operations.• Perform data analytics evaluations to support effective decision making with regards to vendor's efficiencies and areas of improvement.• Identify and evaluate new technologies that may introduce value internally, as well as with XOM partnerships within portfolio.• Measure applied value - track contract value, as agreements are utilized.• Apply broad knowledge of compensation structures and rates for commodities within portfolio.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Key Accomplishments:• Achieved savings & operational improvements in SIP services for national portfolio through a compete to win mindset by applying new technology implementations, performance-based agreements & targeted complex negotiations. (Total of $131M in annual OPEX cost reduction/avoidance)• Led development team that created new supplier performance metrics tool. Gained alignment for standardized use of tool for decision making across North American Stakeholder. This innovation empowered commercial and business leadership teams to make data-driven decisions and is actively used for evaluating vendor competitiveness, expenditure, and productivity for SIP labor. Developed roadmap for global expansion plans and use of tool/methodology. (Estimated North America value of $90M through annual OPEX cost reduction) • Nominated to serve as mentor & coach fellow contract owner through 2024 NA Craft Buddy program. Additionally, was selected to serve as a commercial representative on behalf of XOM at various external public/ERG events (Louisiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Supplier Diversity Showcase | LSU-SU NSBE Mock Interview event| WBENC event | etc.)• Championed innovation and new technology adoption by leading various market information sessions and gaining alignment from US business unit leadership teams for use & implementation of new best-in-class process approaches and innovative equipment offerings.• Utilized strategic negotiation tactics during a challenging labor market, to minimize labor attrition affecting various business units, while simultaneously maximizing vendor effectiveness/value.• Selected to lead 2024/2025 Commercial SIP strategy roadmap development for all North America sites of operation (Upstream/Unconventional/Midstream/Downstream)

Dayton, Tx

• Evaluated necessary safety equipment for effective operation of chemical storage tanks• Supported the design and cost estimate for Mogas and diesel loading platform• Supported the design and cost estimate High Density Polyethylene distribution system• Verified accuracy of controlled documents related to equipment design.

Baton Rouge, La

• Work directly with ExxonMobil GMOC coordinator to review all Worley project IFC documents to ensure consistency as well as conformity with ExxonMobil global and design practices• Successfully facilitated client’s requirements among multiple disciplines resulting in the minimization of rework and schedule delays • Active liaison/POC to ExxonMobil SMTE/Second Line Supervisor/Tank Team Coordinator regarding active project design inquiries• Interface between ExxonMobil , Worley and vendor design groups regarding potential design issues to provide design corrections in a timely and effective manner• Make recommendations to ExxonMobil project management regarding procedural areas of improvement for project development• Aggressively encouraged all project’s disciplines to establish communications with key client personnel, resulting in the identification and resolution of various project short falls in a quick and efficient manner

Baton Rouge, La

• Responsible in driving the delivery of quality process design services in alignment with client’s Design and Global Practices • Lead and mentor “tank team” process design group to perform calculations in accordance with client’s expectations• Increased productivity by 25% through streamlining calculation methods while maintaining client’s expectations• Ensure package deadlines and milestones are being met, as per project development schedule.• Address and resolve client’s questions and concerns with regards to design calculations

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Design and assess of various pieces of system relief equipment related to process storage. This includes but is not limited to pressure relief vents, emergency vents, nitrogen regulators, and control valves• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to better accommodate client needs and timelines• Prepare and deliver presentations for client as well as address any comments or concerns regarding projects

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Chemical Engineering