Petrochemical Refinery Equipment Metallurgy Risk Assessment Expert

Technical Consultant #2150

Thirty-four years of experience in engineering risk assessment, equipment reliability, pipeline inspection, materials, and corrosion in the upstream and downstream petroleum, petrochemical industries.
In-depth knowledge of API Inspection codes for pressure vessels, piping, and tankage.
RBWS (Risk Based Work Selection) assessment trainer.

Undisclosed Company, Senior Engineering Advisor, Present

Preforms: Engineering risk assessments, equipment reliability, pipeline inspections for the petroleum industries.
API Inspection codes for pressure vessels, piping and tankage.
involved in numerous RBWS reviews and has led training sessions on the RBWS process.

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering

Principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Reliability and Maintenance Risk Assessments

Provided support to refining, chemicals, and exploration affiliates in risk assessment.
Developed and implemented risk assessment work practices and software tools ("Equipment Strategies") in accordance with RCM principles and methodologies.
Co-developed ExxonMobil's Equipment Strategy Software (PESTRA) utilized globally by ExxonMobil upstream, downstream, and chemicals affiliates.
Made major contributions to the design of the next generation of Risk-Based Work Selection (RBWS) tools.
Facilitated risk assessments, particularly for fixed equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and piping.
Served as principal instructor and trainer for other risk assessment facilitators.

Pipeline Inspection Specialist

Detected underground pipeline leaks.
Conducted pipeline inspections (including intelligent pigging) and supervised repairs.

Supervisor, Inspection and Materials (Bayway Refining and Chemicals Facility)

Managed the water treatment, heat exchanger monitoring programs.
Coordinated chemical cleaning activities for the site.
Developed and implemented the initial version of ExxonMobil's Inspection Data Management System (IDMS).
Scoped, developed, and implemented the inspection and materials component of Exxon Chemicals initial Computerized Maintenance Management System (Teroman).

Credentials

Academic and Professional Affiliations

Served Chairman of ExxonMobil's Equipment Strategy Network and Exxon Chemicals Materials and Inspection Network.