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SAMPLE PROJECTS

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PROJECT 1 - LPG Storage System

Installation of an LPG storage system and LPG loading rack, including deluge system at an independent refining company in California.

 

  • Project Management - scope, schedule, budget, technical quality

  • Piping & instrumentation

  • Relief system

  • Safety Instrumented System (SIS) 

  • Civil engineering - clearing, grading and rack construction

  • Deluge system installation, bullets and rack

  • Management of Change

  • HAZOP

  • Permitting - City and Fire Marshal

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PROJECT 2 - Continuous Emissions Monitoring

Project and program manager for a NOx/SOx Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMS) upgrade program at a major refinery in California over six years. Upgrades included fully enclosed pressurized walk in shelters as required. Activities included:

  • Project Management - scope, schedule, budget, technical quality

  • Development of "standardized" design approved by stakeholders at project commencement

  • Technical specifications

  • Integration with Data Acquisition System (DAS)

  • Procurement and vendor coordination

  • Management of Change

  • Commissioning and turnover oversight and coordination 

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PROJECT 3 - Offshore Oil - Subsea IRM Program

Technical Project Manager on a major subsea Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) program in the UK offshore oil production sector of the North Sea. Work included:

  • Major gas gathering subsea pipeline - underwater valve manifold(s) annual inspection and maintenance program including mechanical alterations, CP systems and non-destructive testing (NDT) at 530’ water depth

  • Annual underwater inspection and maintenance program on a major North Sea oil production platform including structure, CP systems and risers at 640’ water depth

  • Technical assurance on saturation diving and Remote Observation Vehicle (ROC) underwater work programs - data assurance and efficiency

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PROJECT 4 - Contaminated Groundwater and Soil Remediation Program

Project Manager and Owner's Representative on a major groundwater and soil remediation project on an operating oil refinery site in California over five years. 

  • Coordination, communication and meetings with legacy responsible parties contributory to the work

  • Approvals and reporting to jurisdictional agencies including Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and air board (SCAQMD)

  • Environmental contractor and vendor supervision

  • Groundwater recovery well installation and collection piping

  • Hydrocarbon/water separation and disposal schemes

  • Mapping and raising underground lines

  • Source reduction

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PROJECT 5 - Refinery Distributed Control System (DCS) Upgrade Program

Project Principal on a plant wide Distributed Control System (DCS) upgrade at a 105,000 bbl per day oil refinery in California. The program was executed over seven years and required a multi-discipline team of up to thirty (30) personnel. Scope of the project included:  

  • Upgrading legacy Honeywell DCS to Honeywell Experion

  • 27,000 I/O, 14 refinery units and two control room upgrades

  • Thirteen Local Control Panel (LCP) compressor upgrades

  • Safety Instrumented System (SIS) relay migration to modern TMR (Triconex)

  • Overall client satisfaction responsibility

  • Engineering personnel assignment, development and motivation

  • Innovative project incentive proposals approved for defined project stages

  • Personnel utilization optimization using a phased approach on Front End Loading (FEL) overlap and Execution phases

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