Experience

PBF Energy

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP of Refining Operations

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Supporting operations of PBF Energy's six petroleum refineries in Paulsboro, NJ, Delaware City, DE, Toledo, OH, Chalmette, LA, Torrance, CA and Martinez,, CA.. Responsible for the safe, reliable and environmentally sound operation of the refining network. Focusing on utilizing Operations Excellence and Mechanical Integrity to improve performance. Supporting operations of PBF Energy's six petroleum refineries in Paulsboro, NJ, Delaware City, DE, Toledo, OH, Chalmette, LA, Torrance, CA and Martinez,, CA.. Responsible for the safe, reliable and environmentally sound operation of the refining network. Focusing on utilizing Operations Excellence and Mechanical Integrity to improve performance.



HollyFrontier

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President Refining Operations

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2017

  Responsible for the safe, reliable and environmentally compliant operation of the five refineries in the HollyFrontier system. Refineries are located in Artesia, NM, Tulsa, OK, El Dorado, KS, Cheyenne, WY and Salt Lake City, UT. Our goal is to continue to operate this 450 MB/D network taking advantage of our mid-continent crude slate and highly complex facilities. We will continue to push our personal and process safety performance to industry leading levels while maximizing the reliable production of transportation products. We will look to capture the synergies of this refining system by integrating assets and maximizing utilization of each facility with strategic inter-refinery trading.

• VP & Refinery Manager Navajo Refining Company

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2014

  Head of the Navajo Refining Company for Holly Frontier Corp. based around facilities in Artesia and Lovington, New Mexico. Company consists of 2 refineries with 100 MB/D of nominal crude capability consisting of downstream processing units including FCCU, hydrocracker, continuous catalytic reformer, multiple hydrotreating units, HF alkylation unit, C5-C6 isomerization and sulfur recovery facilities.



Sunoco LP

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager, Ethanol Production

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2010

  Successfully headed the commissioning of the Fulton Ethanol plant for SUNOCO. This venture served as SUNOCO's initial foray into the biofuels arena. The project involved modifying an existing brewery into the first successfully operating commercial ethanol plant. The project was completed under budget and ahead of schedule. It is presently operating reliably having met all of its performance requirements associated with its justification.

• General Manager, Petroleum Refinery Philadelphia

  • Oct 2003 - Nov 2009

  Responsible for managing the complete operation of the 7th largest petroleum refinery in North America. Process units consist of 335MB/D of crude capacity, 135 MB/D of FCCU capacity, catalytic reforming, ULSD hydrotreating capability, HF and H2SO4 alkylation processing and all associated environmental controls. Responsibilities include fiscal accountability, mechanical reliability and availability objectives, as well as safety and environmental ownership in the facility as well as the community.



Murphy Oil Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Oct 2003

  Managed the Operations Department of Murphy's 110 MB/D crude oil refinery in Meraux, LA. Processes included FCCU, UOP CCR, crude distillation, HF alkylation and hydrotreating capability. Involved with two major capital projects including construction of 3200 psi hydrocracker for sulfur compliance and conversion to Yokogawa DCS installation. Previously the facility had Honeywell. This also included the construction and implementation of a centralized control room. Managed the Operations Department of Murphy's 110 MB/D crude oil refinery in Meraux, LA. Processes included FCCU, UOP CCR, crude distillation, HF alkylation and hydrotreating capability. Involved with two major capital projects including construction of 3200 psi hydrocracker for sulfur compliance and conversion to Yokogawa DCS installation. Previously the facility had Honeywell. This also included the construction and implementation of a centralized control room.



Hovensa

• Virgin Islands, U.S.
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 1996 - Nov 2000

  540 MB/D refinery owned by Amerada HESS and located in St. Croix Virgin Islands. The refinery became half owned by Venezuela forming a joint venture called HOVENSA. 540 MB/D refinery owned by Amerada HESS and located in St. Croix Virgin Islands. The refinery became half owned by Venezuela forming a joint venture called HOVENSA.



Hess Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 1991 - Feb 1996

  Port Reading, NJ Port Reading, NJ



Sunoco LP

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Aug 1989 - Feb 1991

  Petroleum Catalytic Reforming expert for SUNOCO Petroleum Catalytic Reforming expert for SUNOCO