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Hess CorporationOffshore Installation Manager (OIM)
Mar. 2022Gulf of MexicoResponsible for the health, safety and welfare of all onboard personnel. Assuring full compliance with all mandatory regulations and procedures relating to production operations. Assuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including but not limited to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification (as applicable to the asset) and all requirements including: verification, acting on weak signals and following up on actions to ensure compliance with regulatory audits. Managing process safety risks, including environmental risks, to reduce process upsets including spills, leaks and flaring. On-Scene Commander during Emergency Response events.
Hess CorporationSenior Operations Lead(Operations Team Lead)
Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2022Gulf of MexicoSr. Operations Lead on a production platform in the Gulf of Mexico with responsibilities that include delivering production targets, monitor process metrics and implement countermeasures, Reinforce overall facility operation in control room and response to events, manage process safety risks, manage occupational health & safety risks, manage costs within OPEX budget, Operations Advisor during HAZOP, HAZID, & PSSR reviews. Responsible for Safety/Quality/Delivery/Cost/ People (SQDCP). Engage in two-way dialogue with employees, contractors, and other stakeholders on EHS issues; reinforcing positive EHS behaviors. Assure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including but not limited to BSEE, USCG, EPA. Drive efforts to eliminate defects, optimize the efficiency of operational processes and work execution at all levels, ensuring lean continuous improvement principles are applied where necessary, Ensure direct reports’ annual objectives are established, regular performance feedback and sessions are held, Area Authority for Electronic Control of Work System/Permit to Work System. Emergency Response Director during incident command events. Step up as Offshore Instillation Manager(OIM) as needed.
Hess CorporationProcess Specialist (Production Supervisor)
Sep. 2017 - Jan. 2020Stampede TLP - Gulf of MexicoProcess Specialist (Production Supervisor) on a deep water TLP production platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Responsible for Production for all equipment(Sub-sea and Topsides). Responsible for process metrics to drive stability; implement countermeasures and suggest improvements. Drive equipment reliability. Lead lean and continuous improvement activities. Mentor and coach for all team members. Responsible for Control Room Operator/Deck Operator competency and skills. Initiate and drive autonomous maintenance program(system ownership). Operations Advisor during HAZOP, HAZID, & PSSR reviews. Responsible for Safety/Quality/Delivery/Cost/ People (SQDCP). Develop and implement operator standard work. Responsible for development and maintenance of Standard Operating Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions. Accountable for accuracy and completeness of Work Orders. Accountable for daily cost review/budget monitoring. Assist 3rd party vendors with scope of work, logistics, and orientation. Area Authority for Electronic Control of Work System. Emergency Response Director during incident command events.
Hess CorporationSenior Reliability Operator II (Lead Control Room Operator)
Jul. 2016 - Sep. 2017Stampede TLP - Gulf of MexicoLead Control Room Operator on a deepwater production platform. Responsiblities include Training Simulator procedure review for Topside/Subsea Control Room Operators. Procedure review for Topsides and Subsea equipment. Loop checkout, system walk downs and commissioning. Mentor for new operators to project. Responsible for the monitoring and control of equipment that includes pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, subsea well controls, seawater injection equipment, LACT unit, chemical injection systems and various utility systems. Issuing Authority/Performing Authority in Electronic Control of Work System. Responsible for Regulatory and Environmental Testing. Member of Emergency Response Team(incident command and firefighting). Sail out, hook up and first oil from new TLP platform expected in 2018.
BPControl Room Operator/Production Technician
Feb. 2013 - Jul. 2016Gulf of Mexico - Mad Dog SparControl Room Operator/Production Technician on a deepwater production platform with responsibilities that include monitoring and control of well heads, high pressure separators, low pressure separators, oil treaters, produced water equipment, VRU and boost gas compressors, fuel gas systems, glycol dehydration systems, turbine generators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, coolers, and all associated utilities which include natural gas, condensate, nitrogen, cooling water, and instrument air. Assist with development and updates of Site Operating Procedures(SOP's). Issuing Authority/Performing Authority/Isolating Authority in Electronic Control of Work System. Mentor for new operators. Member of Emergency Response Team(Firefighting) and HAZWOPER Level 3 Technician.
The Dow Chemical CompanyControl Room Operator/Incident Commander
Dec. 2005 - Feb. 2013Control Room Operator/Incident Commander with responsibilities that include monitoring and control of distillation columns, compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, coolers, condensers and all associated utilities which included natural gas, steam, condensate, nitrogen, cooling water, chilled water and instrument air. Responsible for site wide incident command during emergency response situations.
The Sauce Factory, LLCVice President of Operations/Operations Manager
Jul. 2003 - Dec. 2005West Monroe, LAResponsible for the day to day operations of a food manufacturing facility which included production, safety, supervision and training of employees, shipping & receiving and sales.
David Lane Beaird and AssociatesCivil Structural Designer
May. 2002 - Jul. 2003West Monroe, LACivil and Structural Drafting and Design
Koch IndustriesControl Room Operator
Oct. 2001 - May. 2002Sterlington, LAAmmonia Plant Control Room Operator - Responsible for the operations of several different systems such as steam, boiler feedwater, process and steam condensate, refrigeration, amine, fuel gas, demineralized water and wastewater systems. These systems included backpressure turbines, condensing turbines, waste heat boilers, heat exchangers, coolers, condensers, pumps, motors, and several types of control valves.
R-S-H Engineering, Inc.Electrical, Instrumentation, & Control Systems Engineering Technician IV
Jun. 1994 - Oct. 2001Monroe, Louisiana AreaDrafting and design, piping and instrument diagrams, distributed control systems (DCS), process instrumentation and controls, process flow diagrams, and plant operations. A majority of my experience has been on site work at various locations which included commissioning, check-out & start-up assistance, installation and troubleshooting of instruments, valves, pumps, & other major equipment, and operator training.
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