PROFILE: HSE:  Upstream and Downstream Design

2008–2009       Borger Gasoline Benzene Reduction
Systems Area Lead for multiple units, including major heat integration for distillation areas. Responsibilities included incorporating PHA into IFD release, integrating with LOPA/SIL decisions,  “Management of Change” through to IFC.

 

2008    ExxonMobil Odoptu Development – Sakhalin

HSE lead for oil& gas processing, produced water re-injection & pipeline. Conducted studies in pre-FEED optimization for fire protection, fire & gas detection, HVAC, Blast, Noise, RAM and Winterization. Responsible for closing PHA action items from HAZOP, detailed design & procurement of fire protection systems, fire and gas detection systems. Had lead role in 3D-model review for fire engine access, employee escape routes, blast panels and P.A. locations.

2007    ADMA-OpCo HAP platform, Umm Schaif Field
Lead for all HSE deliverables on gas processing platform for sour, wet natural gas. Supervised third-part contracts for HSEIA, QRA, HAZOP and SIL. Worked closely with PMC firm on strategy for fire protection, hazard detection and SIL.

2007    Marathon Garyville Major Expansion

Did sizing and hydraulics for unit-level OWS system capacity to handle equipment loss of containment plus 10-year rain storm. Worked with Piping on 3D model for underground to ensure no conflicts with storm sewer or fire main.

2006    Giant Refinery, Yorktown, VA

Ran “FlareNet” model for extension of new 18” flare header into existing 24” to flare knockout, and a case study for their coldest day to ensure no condensation in the event of a C4/C5 mix release to flare from loss of column reflux.

2005-2006       BP Refinery, Cherry Point, WA

In process study for Canadian extra heavy crude oil,  used “PI” historian to establish annual mean, maximum and seasonal variations. Evaluated existing flares for new/modified units, demonstrated a third flare would be required.

 

1998-2005       Environmental Protection Agency

Supported contractor Work Assignment Managers in EPA Oil Spill program on mitigation options for storage systems. Was expert reviewer of SPCC technical guidance to P.E’s and updated “Lessons Learned” in Gas STAR program.

1993-1995       Mobil R&D Corporation

Chaired API’s Refinery MACT subcommittee for storage tanks, on external seal/internal floater design options.. Also developed API’s two-day training materials about Refinery MACT. As an industry rep to US EPA’s Emission Inventory Improvement Program worked with their developer of “TANKS” software to extend its capability to more tank designs.

 

1977–1981       PetroUnited Terminals, Bayport & Texas City

Master-planning & Permits for specialty chemical storage, marine load/unload and design of wastewater treatment.

1976–1978       Intercontinental Terminals, Deer Park

      •    Treatment of dilute chemical wastewater with large equalization pond and a trickling filter

      •    Developed emissions inventory software for entire tank farm, marine, rail & truck loading