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General Manager

As the Site Engineering Manager at Venture Global LNG, I lead the engineering efforts in the construction of a $20 billion USD LNG export facility. My role centers on assembling and guiding a high-performing engineering team tasked with overseeing the design, construction, and operational readiness of the plant.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:● 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: Spearheaded field engineering initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in construction efficiency by implementing streamlined protocols and enhancing coordination among the project's multidisciplinary teams.●𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Developed and executed a comprehensive support strategy for maintenance and operations that improved the plant's operational readiness score by 20% ahead of its initial schedule.● 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: Provided crucial technical support for the commissioning and preservation of the plant, significantly reducing the time to start-up by 10% through effective leadership and advanced planning.● 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Acted as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the design of critical power, steam, and water systems, ensuring that these core utilities were developed to exceed industry standards and project specifications.● 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Coordinated closely with the quality assurance team to elevate the project’s compliance with global engineering standards, increasing overall project quality metrics by 25%.● 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Facilitated seamless integration of efforts between the on-site Plant Engineering team and the KBR engineering team based in Houston, enhancing project communication and reducing response times for critical issues by 30%.

As Plant Manager at Natgasoline LLC, a leading methanol production facility, I oversaw operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, and environmental compliance, managing a $400M P&L and an $80M department budget.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:● 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Boosted the on-stream factor to 92% in 2022, increasing revenue by $120M through operational optimizations and focused shift management.● 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Spearheaded initiatives using Root Cause Analysis, achieving $24M in savings in 2022 by improving investigative processes and implementing effective corrective actions.● 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Secured full compliance in water, air, and solid waste management, avoiding over $1M in fines and strengthening relationships with regulatory agencies through proactive audits and compliance management.● 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Launched and led a values-driven campaign to embed care, integrity, and transparency across the organization, enhancing employee engagement and alignment.● 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Formed a volunteer Safety Committee, achieving a record of only one injury over 2.8 million work hours, demonstrating significant improvements in safety and operational risk management.● 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Implemented a stage gate Front End Loading (FEL) process and an organization-wide RACI chart, saving $10M in capital projects through enhanced project governance.● 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: Successfully passed the first Process Safety Management (PSM) audit and overhauled MOC processes, significantly raising safety and compliance standards organization-wide.

As Senior Production Manager at Sasol, I led the operational and procedural setup for a significant chemical production facility, ensuring comprehensive readiness and efficiency across multiple departments.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:● 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Authored over 800 operating procedures and installed 13,000-line labels, which facilitated the on-time start-up of the facility by ensuring the team was well-trained and fully qualified.● 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Eliminated standby construction delays, which previously cost up to $8M monthly, achieving over $200M in savings and maintaining a spotless safety record with zero accidents or spills.● 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Directed facility simultaneous operations (SimOps) during construction, managing the issuance of over 300 work permits daily and conducting thorough process hazard analyses and deviation plan preparations for high-risk activities.● 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Successfully negotiated the use of temporary laboratory space across multiple legacy buildings, setting up and operating $10M worth of equipment and providing essential workspace for 30 chemists, thereby avoiding over $100M in potential start-up delays.● 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Developed and implemented detailed organization development plans which ensured that the commissioning and start-up phases were executed on schedule. Interviewed and staffed 100 essential roles and collaborated with a local engineering company (Levingston) and community college (SOWELA) to hire over 100 temporary operators, saving $6M in wages and effectively addressing a 30% staffing shortfall.

As Senior Engineer at BASF, I specialized in utilities management, overseeing steam, water, waste treatment, power, air, and environmental compliance. My role was critical in developing and executing capital plans to modernize infrastructure and enhance operational efficiencies across the plant.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:● 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐬: Developed and implemented strategic capital plans for the complete overhaul of utility systems, leading to the sunset of outdated technologies and equipment, which sustained annual savings of $10M.● 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Acted as a Change Catalyst within Geismar Utilities, introducing LEAN methodology through workshops and training sessions that significantly increased participation and efficiency across various units.● 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Implemented focused actions using a Lean Visual Board to align daily shift activities with mission-critical operating objectives, contributing to the seamless operation and success of the plant’s 26 production units.

In my role as Senior Project Manager at British Petroleum, I led the design and operational enhancement initiatives for the Cellulose to Ethanol Project. My responsibilities centered around managing and improving steam, water, power, and support systems for large-scale ethanol production facilities.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:● 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Directed the design efforts for the Energy Island, Utilities Systems, and the Wastewater Treatment Design Teams, ensuring alignment with commercial-scale project requirements. Successfully managed a $4M budget, completed an audit of all Management of Change processes (MOCs), and led a plant-wide Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).● 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Coordinated a comprehensive review and update of all engineering documents (P&IDs), ensuring 100% accuracy and adherence to project specifications through hand-over-hand confirmation and redraw processes.● 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Acted as the BP representative for the project’s design program, leveraging operational experience and insights from PHA exercises and MOC reviews to facilitate effective technology transfer to engineering teams at CH2MHill.● 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Negotiated and managed the Davco Wastewater Renovation Project, which involved maintaining the operational continuity of a demonstration plant and executing wastewater system restorations, resulting in a cost saving of $4.5M.

(Purchased from Georgia Pacific in 2001)During my 14-year tenure at Domtar, I held dual roles as Pulp and Paper Steam and Power Superintendent and Site Kaizen Coordinator. I was charged with overseeing significant process improvements and energy management initiatives within the plant's critical operational sectors.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:● 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Coordinated with the DCS Leader to establish Control Room Consolidation, saving $900K annually in wages, allowing for smoother operation and better plant stability.● 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Developed and led a Kaizen and Lean process improvement program for over 700 employees. This initiative included conducting more than 120 workshops, which collectively saved the plant over $10M.● 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: As Steam Plant Superintendent, I managed all aspects of the steam plant, kiln recaust, wastewater, and process improvement, ensuring efficient and safe operations across all units.● 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐔𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Planned and supported annual outage work, effectively coordinating the utilities area's activities and managing the plant start-up and shutdown processes, thereby minimizing downtime and ensuring operational readiness.● 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: Led numerous optimization and reliability projects, including major pumping systems, API warm-water, and DOE steam assessments. I also directed essential infrastructure projects such as the installation of a boiler MACT scrubber and the consolidation of the power plant control room, which resulted in improved environmental compliance and operational efficiency.● 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬: Filled various shift supervisor vacancies for Utilities Foreman, Paper Machine Foreman, and Kraft Mill Foreman.

During my time at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology, I served as the Student Body President, where I played a pivotal role in enhancing student engagement, supporting academic and alumni initiatives, and bolstering recruitment efforts.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:● 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Actively participated in the Academic Committee and Alumni Committee, facilitating discussions and initiatives that strengthened relationships between students, faculty, and alumni.● 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Played a crucial role in supporting the institute’s recruiting efforts, helping to attract a diverse group of top-tier candidates to our programs.● 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Successfully coordinated the Annual Bush Trip, a key event in the institute’s calendar, which provided valuable networking opportunities and strengthened community bonds among students and faculty.● 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Served as the Student Group Ombudsman, advocating for student interests and mediating issues between students and the administration, ensuring a supportive and conducive learning environment.

In my role as Field Manager at Columbia Analytical Services, I was responsible for the rapid deployment and management of mobile environmental laboratories in challenging and remote locations.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:● 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Successfully established and operated laboratories in the Arctic and Springfield, OR, ensuring full operational capability under extreme conditions.● 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Conducted essential tests on hydrocarbons and oily waste, utilizing high-performance gas chromatography and extraction equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.● 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Adapted quickly to diverse environmental settings and logistical challenges, maintaining high standards of scientific testing and operational efficiency.

During my tenure at the University of Portland, I engaged in a four-year, part-time work-study program within the campus Maintenance Department, where I gained substantial hands-on experience in several technical disciplines.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:● 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Developed skills in shaping and assembling metal components, which involved cutting, bending, and assembling.● 𝐁𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Performed routine inspections and maintenance of boiler systems to ensure operational safety and efficiency.● 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Installed and repaired piping systems used for water, gas, and other fluids.● 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Applied various welding techniques to join metal parts for construction and repair work, ensuring structural integrity.● 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫: Diagnosed and fixed mechanical issues in campus equipment, contributing to the maintenance of facility operations.This work-study role allowed me to practically apply and enhance my mechanical and technical skills in a real-world environment.

As an Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant at the University of Portland, I facilitated lab activities, emphasizing hands-on learning and safety.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:● 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Skillfully prepared chemical solutions for lab experiments.● 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Instructed students on proper use of laboratory instruments.● 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Oversaw all lab activities to ensure compliance with safety and procedural standards.