Company Construction Representative /Field Superintendent - Chevron Richmond Refinery - Richmond, CA
(2020-11 - 2023-01)
Chevron Refinery Capital Projects: Oversee/manage/coordinate multiple contractors and trades people working together with refinery leadership, Chevron fire, engineering, underground utility surveyors, operations, suppliers, sanitary service, traffic control, municipal permitting and inspections, HES- Communicate safety standards to contractors and sub-contractors and enforce safety regulations on job sites. Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence. Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations. Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Construction and supervision of 16 Cell North Isomax Cooling tower replacement - Construction of modular temporary cooling tower, piping and power system to support normal refinery production for duration of project
- Safe, efficient demolition of legacy redwood tower inside an active, operating refinery - Manage offhaul of debris to an offsite facility
- Manage wastewater, clean-up, inspection and repair of concrete basin/foundation
- Construction of new fiberglass structure, testing and turnover of newly built tower
- Decommissioning and removal of temporary tower modules, piping, substructure and site restoration
- Process Sewer System Replacement in Sulfur Recovery Unit of Refinery - Manage groundwater and wastewater, HES, excavation, discovery/identification, preparation, replacement and testing of the piping system-surrounded by simultaneous turnaround work, routine maintenance work, production work as well as heavy crane and truck traffic
- Calol Street Sanitary Sewer System Replacement in Shops/Maintenance Area of Refinery - Sequential demolition and replacement of clay piped sanitary sewer main and branches serving refinery shops, fleet mechanical garage warehouses and other buildings and replacing it with Heavy Duty Polyethylene Piping (HDPE)
- Manage groundwater and wastewater, HES, excavation, identification, traffic control, preparation, replacement and testing of the piping system-surrounded by simultaneous turnaround work, routine maintenance work, production work as well as crane and truck traffic
- Chevron Refinery Product Tank Turn-Around Group: Tank 2651 Replacement sodium bisulfide tank in Sulfur Recovery Unit of Refinery - Manage tank construction, electrical, lifting/rigging, civil construction and mechanical contractors in construction and completion of the foundation and a 116,000 gal process caustic tank
- Tank 2602 API Inspection/Repair of auxiliary tank in Sulfur Recovery Unit of Refinery - Manage tank isolation, evacuation and inspection- followed by electrical, lifting/rigging, tank/vessel and mechanical contractors in visual and UT inspection, repair, completion, turnover of tank
- Chevron Refinery Routine Maintenance: This scope of work generally covers the replacement, maintenance and upgrade of different systems that make up the process infrastructure of the refinery
- While the scope of project work is different, the management, oversight, sequencing and coordination very similar, but the scheduling is substantially condensed-which increases the importance of scheduling and sequencing
- 4NG pipeline miter joint rework
- Tank 3220 Suction Line replacement
- P-690 acid pump replacement
- South Isomax Condensate Sampling Station
- RDC Pipeway PRD Project
- #2 Deaerator Decommissioning
- E-1943 & E-1947 Exchanger Bundle Replacement
Environmental Construction Representative/Field Superintendent - CEMREC Downstream Legacy Properties - Richmond, CA
(2018-09 - 2020-11)
Unit and CEMREC Downstream Chemical Legacy Portfolio as a field construction representative. Lead tailgate and training meetings with business partners and crews. Oversight/HES for all construction, sampling, survey, site maintenance, O&M and vegetation management/abatement work-steward Chevron's safety program, Manage stockpile, assurance of proper segregation, logistical truck planning for changing work scope and conditions.
Interact with federal, state county and city regulatory officials as needed.
- Chevron/Texaco Lawrenceville Refinery, Ill: Manage multiple excavations on large site; remedial excavations, pipeline decommissioning; multiple bulldozers, excavators and dump trucks. Reenforce/armor Embarras river bank along refinery boundary. Continual vegetation management. Remove impacted sludge/sediment from two different site locations to haul offsite
- Chevron/Texaco Lockport Refinery, Ill: Manage multiple excavations on large site, remedial excavations/pipeline decommissioning, with multiple excavators and dump trucks. Bridge Demo over canal adjacent to refinery
- Chevron/Gulf Cincinnati Refinery, Oh: Manage multiple excavations on large site: remedial excavations/pipeline decommissioning; multiple excavators and dump trucks. Groundwater analysis well installation. Remove/replace municipal stormwater pipes crossing refinery to Miami River. Manage air-sparge station completion and QC/HES review. Manage multiple cryo-boring/sampling locations to measure undegraded hydrocarbon levels on site. Removal/replacement of power poles on site. Compliance tank cleani
- Chevron/Indian Refinery, Ky: Manage multiple soil borings on medium site, along river to measure soil condition and geotechnical stability
- Chevron/Texaco Amarillo Refinery, Tx: Manage multiple ground water boreholes- 250+ feet deep- on large site for air-sparging system installation to assist in hydrocarbon breakdown and natural attenuation. Manage air-sparge system completion and commissioning
- Chevron/Gulf Sweetwater Refinery, Tx: Manage multiple soil borings on medium site to install instrumentation for continuous, real-time monitoring of hydrocarbon attenuation/breakdown
- Chevron/Texaco Casper Refinery, Wy: Manage groundwater well removal along North Platte River. Install collection header at toe of earth dam to mitigate the erosion and weakening of dam- multiple bulldozers, excavators and dump trucks. Removed/replaced of power poles on site
- Chevron/Unocal Guadalupe Oil Field, Ca: Manage multiple excavations on large, environmentally sensitive beach site along Pacific Ocean remedial excavations/pipeline decommissioning, multiple excavators and dump trucks. Manage vegetation control/revegetation of native plants
- Chevron/Unocal Avila Beach Pumping Station, Ca: Remove/decommission large marine offshore product loading system and buildings. Manage remove/handling of ACM and lead painted materials
- Chevron/Texaco San Luis Obispo Tank Farm, Ca: Manage multiple excavations on large site: remedial excavations/pipeline decommissioning, multiple excavators and dump trucks. Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions. Developed and coordinated construction activities to meet or exceed company goals
Environmental Construction Representative/ Field Superintendent - Chevron Environmental Management Company - Richmond, CA
(2012-04 - 2018-09)
- Chevron Richmond Refinery: Oversee excavations within refinery-replaced majority of groundwater protection system. Removed almost a mile of sheetpile wall from San Francisco Bay for remediation/restoration completion
- Chevron Richmond Chemical Facility: Manage facility operation and maintenance, Multiple excavations & piping repairs on domestic and 12" fire water main, Installed SCADA stations. Replaced/updated groundwater extraction and stormwater pumps
- Manage numerous excavation/remediation projects across multiple locations in EMC Refining Business
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions
- Developed and coordinated construction approaches and activities to meet or exceed company goals
- Stewarded safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites
- Organized and participated in daily, weekly and monthly on-site meetings with clients, business partners and contractors
- Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits
- Chevron/Texaco Estero Marine Terminal and TPDE Facility: Manage multiple excavations on two project sites: remedial excavations/pipeline decommissioning to depth, multiple excavators and dump trucks
- Chevron Salt Lake Refinery: Manage four large excavation projects-re-routed Northwest Oil Drain across refinery, installed sheetpiles to minimize groundwater infiltration and stabilize excavation; remedial excavation of "Oily Wedge" to remove hydrocarbon-impacted soil, backfilled with clean imported material; cross-channel excavation to remove abandoned barrels and impacted sediments; and Jet Fuel Pipe-boring- a 400' horizontal bore beneath new canal
- Chevron/Texaco Fillmore Refinery: Manage multiple excavations on large site, remedial excavations/pipeline decommissioning, utilizing multiple excavators and dump trucks. Installation of air-sparging and vapor oxidation system
- Chevron Hawaii Refinery: Manage of crew working to redevelop/plug/abandon/sample groundwater wells at three different locations across southwestern Oahu
- Chevron/Texaco Sumatran Upstream Crude Production Unit, Indonesia: Travel to Sumatra, Indonesia for Peer assist as excavation SME to help develop factory model system to quickly and effectively remediate 800+ locations across jungle production area, recommend equipment, water management, soil analysis and remediation approach, HES and site restoration
Journeyman/Foreman - J. R. Pierce Plumbing Company - San Leandro, CA
(2002-04 - 2009-09)
- Manage, design and install piping systems and fixtures
- Project management, coordination, and supervision
- Company-Developer liaison: Stakeholder management
- Directing manpower, material ordering/inventory, obtaining and preparing for inspections, coordination of required sub-contractors, systemic detailing, safety program coordinator, apprentice training
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline
- Provided empowering leadership to ensure positive production outcomes and consistent team morale
- Assured compliance with local and state codes and job specifications to deliver superior quality
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset-setting priorities and goals
Journeyman Pipefitter/Plumber Pipefitter - Cherne Company, Golden Eagle Refinery - Avon, CA
(2001-10 - 2002-04)
- Layout and installation of process and instrument control piping systems
- Manage installation of equipment drainage systems
- Install new piping risers on cooling tower and stainless tubing for instrumentation
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing
- Oversaw Permit Hand Apprentice, answered questions and provided feedback on work
- Performed rigging and crane operations to maneuver parts and machinery
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions
Journeyman Plumber/Pipefitter - Southland Industries - Santa Clara, CA
(2001-01 - 2001-09)
- Install piping, support and seismic restraint systems for a variety of pharmaceutical and high technology applications
Journeyman Plumber/Pipefitter - Kinetics - Fremont, CA
(2000-06 - 2000-12)
- Layout and installation of fixtures/equipment, piping, support and seismic restraint systems for a variety of domestic and high technology applications at two different site locations- Lam and Mattson Research Laboratories
- Inspection of pipelines via pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing
- Inspected worksites to survey for potential hazards or safety concerns
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports for crew
