Experience

PL Testing
• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Vice President Operations

  • Feb 2022 - Present


ION PRO Services, LLC.

• Operations Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

  • Develop business plan for new start up Hot Tap and Plugging company, including strategic planning and defining initial CAPEX. • Establish and manage procurement and supplier interface functions of such initial asset investment. • Operational facility layout; execution using lead principles. • Responsible for the operational budget, support personnel on and off site, facility safety compliance including ISNetWorld management, maintenance, and operations forecast. • Directly accountable for tooling state of readiness, rapid mob/ demob to secure and execute onsite service work. • High level of technical expertise regarding high pressure tapping machines (5000psi working pressure). • Generation and approval of all operations and field service procedures, allowing cross training and facilitating transparent, accountable workflow. • Lifecycle project management, RFQ through service completion. • Key player in ERP initialization, inventory, and service functions.



Pipeline Pressure Isolation Group LLC

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2022

  • Initial role with the organization included full setup of new construction facility, including operational layout, safety compliance, tool procurement, test facilities development and setup, and full setup and operational readiness of a 24” NPS pigging loop; used to validate actual pigging operations. Lean principles were applied to maximize waste reduction. • Operational management of research and development of the ISOPIG plug train, a low stress, non-intrusive pipeline isolation plug system (double block and monitor); rated for gas and liquid service lines, along with other new technologies proprietary to PPIG. • High level of technical expertise to facilitate troubleshooting and resolution. Key player with NCR reporting and resolution. • Generation, validation, and execution of hydrostatic, gas, and electronic testing of the ISOPIG system. • Generation of operations procedures, allowing cross training and facilitating transparent, accountable workflow. • Responsible for the operational budget, support personnel on and off site, facility safety compliance including ISNetWorld management, maintenance, and operations forecast. • Directly accountable for tooling state of readiness, rapid mob/ demob to secure and execute onsite service work.



STATS Group

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Management and operational development of Kinder Morgan 30” New Mexico CO2 Cortez pipeline retrofit for launching and receiving facility project. - Scope included product validation of 30” and 24” class 900 DBB valving, DBB self-energized line stop equipment, 2500psi Hot Tap Equipment, and specialty venting equipment. - World first high pressure, 2200psi, hot tapping and isolation of CO2. - Onsite accountability for initial systems integration testing, true real-world testing on pressurized bypass section. - Direct client interfacing, commercial and technical. • Initial role with the organization included full setup of new construction facility, including operational layout, safety compliance, tool procurement, test facilities development and setup. Lean principles were applied to maximize waste reduction. • As STATS Group is a multi-continent organization, multiple trips to Canada and UK locations, along with daily interfacing with these regions were required. • Integral role in subsea marinization of hot tap equipment, DBB valving, and DBB line stop equipment. Key player with subsea operational requirements. • Responsible for service aspect of Houston office, accountable for workshop and service technicians, on and off site.



Quality Connector Systems, LLC

• United States
• Oil and Gas

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Simultaneously manage multiple $MM projects from quotation generation through documentation package presentation. Unique ability to manage entire project life cycle, including operational aspects.• Customer specification review for all aspects of project. Generation of exceptions and concessions as applicable.• Internal review of all aspects of project.• Heavy oversight of procurement and operations departments.• High experience level with Shell Design and Engineering Practices (DEP) in regards to raw material, welding (CRA and pressure containing), and marine coating systems, along with all associated NDE.

• Interim Operations Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Managed work group of fourteen individuals, including the shop foreman, eight offshore technicians, and the remainder being assembly technicians. Also increased operations staff by hiring multiple key individuals.• Coordinated all shop work, including assembly, testing, R&D, and offshore mobilizations.• Single point of contact for offshore technicians domestic and international.• Generation and implementation of work instructions, clear escalation path, and specialized operations processes.• Daily reporting to all department managers, along with a detailed monthly report.• Responsibilities also include training permanent Operations Manager.

• Installation Supervisor

  • Feb 2006 - Jul 2012

  • Supervise offshore installations of all QCS products, including highly specialized deepwater fittings. Team lead for 2012 BP Marlin Deepwater dent repair, QCS’s first Deepwater installation.• Manage supplemental support personnel; zero recordable incidents throughout entire offshore career.• While not offsite, daily reporting to office was required. This supplemental work included assembly, hydrotesting, and facility maintenance.• Team lead for R&D of specialized Deepwater and reverse piggable wyes.



Marine and Mainland Crane Service

• Diesel and Hydraulic Specialist

  • Aug 2002 - Feb 2006

  • International and domestic 24 hour service call out consisting of troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of all offshore diesel and hydraulic systems. • Scheduled maintenance per API RP, including yearly inspections of all material handling and personnel lifting devices. • While not offsite, daily reporting to office was required. This supplemental work included assembly, fabrication, and continuous training. • Manage supplemental support personnel; zero recordable incidents throughout entire offshore career.