·   Proficient in management tools and processes such as Six Sigma, Capability Maturity Model, Unified Modeling Language, Primavera P3e, TeamPlay, SureTrak, and Microsoft Project Server 2003.

·   Demonstrated proficiency in the entire software development and project lifecycle in engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial environments.

·   Analyzed complex business processes, schedules and plans; recommended and provided appropriate solutions. Created and maintained large-scale project schedules. Integrated, expanded, and consolidated where necessary.
 

Project Planner/Scheduler

URS – Denver, CO

Developed, resource loaded and managed the engineering, procurement and construction schedule for the Keyera Rimbey Turbo Expander Gas Plant in Alberta, Canada and the engineering schedule for the removal of uranium and plutonium from the Dounreay Fast Reactor to the Sellafield magnox plant for reprocessing. Assisted in the development of the engineering, procurement and construction schedule for the PolyMet Mining rebuild project and the engineering schedule for the Suncor Energy relief analysis and flare study using Primavera P6 version 7.0.
 

·   Applied updates, performed critical path analysis, generated look-aheads and variance reports against project and previous update baselines for Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation and Architectural engineering disciplines.

·   Modified and revised schedule to reflect changes in scope, resource availability, vendor engineering specifications and project execution changes.

·   Tracked engineering document submittals, receipts and client approvals for procurement schedule updates using the Aconex online project/document management software.

 

Citgo - 2012 Spring Turnaround – Crude & Sat Gas Units – Lemont, IL

 

Developed and executed the 2012 Spring Turnaround Crude and Sat Gas schedules using P6 version 8.1.0. 

 

·   Translated detailed estimates for Exchangers, Towers, Tanks, Instrumentation, Piping, Electrical and Rotating Equipment into resource loaded schedules.

·   Performed critical path analysis and advised contractors on crew assignments and work sequence revisions to resolve conflicts and reduce schedule duration.

·   Tracked earned value metrics and communicated to executive management cost performance index, schedule performance index, estimate to completion and estimate at completion estimates through dashboards created specifically the project.

·   Produced daily look-aheads by unit, area and equipment for contractors, task owners and craft for use in schedule updates and tracking of activities completed for QA review.

 

 

 

 

 

 

British Petroleum - Operation Exemplar/ Project Horizon – Warrenville, IL

 

Developed and managed project schedules using Primavera 6.2.1 and SAP R/3 for high priority BP projects.

 

·   Defined and incorporated activity relationships and durations, assigned activity resources and revised and consolidated activity codes.

·   Standardized presentation and schedule update layouts.

·   Utilized field observation reports to update schedule.

·   Developed project interdependency matrix to support the Whiting Refinery Modernization project.

·   Supported weekly cost reporting and analysis for Operation Exemplar and Project Horizon.

 

Project XTEND – Naperville, IL

 

Researched, defined and documented existing infrastructure and system software environment. Presented proposal for the production implementation of an enterprise Configuration Management Database (CMDB).  Supported existing configuration management processes using Tripwire Enterprise and Cherwell.

 

·   Structured project plan in alignment with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework.

·   Developed a project plan, schedule, budget, resource requirement list and evaluated in-house and new software solutions for production implementation.

·   Supported existing configuration management and governance processes using Tripwire Enterprise and Cherwell.

 

ADM - Dry Grind Ethanol Project – Cedar Rapids, IA

 

Revised and managed the Engineering, Procurement and Construction schedule of the ADM Cedar Rapids 400 MM Gallon per Year Dry Grind Ethanol construction project using SureTrak 3.0c, Microsoft Project 2003, and Primavera versions 3.1 and 6.0. Developed and integrated schedules for Grain Elevators, Mash Prep, Dry Milling, Evaporation, Dryers, Fermentation, Distillation, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, Utilities Building, Cooling Towers, Fire Protection System, Alcohol Loadout, Co-Gen Boiler, and Waste Water Treatment areas. Updated schedule weekly, and reported progress using reports in SureTrak and Microsoft Excel. Created custom report to view critical path in SureTrak. Shortened initial project duration by 5 months through identification of duplicate tasks, recursive activity logic and revising activity duration estimates. Revised original schedule to an executable condition by completing the following:

 

·   Verified activity relationships and duration estimates with area leads.

·   Assigned activity resources, updated codes, contractors and P&ID reference drawings.

·   Revised and consolidated activity codes.

·   Standardized presentation and schedule update layouts.

·   Developed instruction manual for advanced access and report generation for management resources.

·   Setup filters for status reporting by area, discipline, contractor, area lead, and project phase.

·   Cross referenced and verified major equipment activity in schedule with P&ID drawings.

·   Performed detailed analysis of all plant areas and functions for inclusion in schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

Penford Ethanol Project – Cedar Rapids, IA

 

Developed and executed the civil, structural, piping, equipment, electrical and instrumentation schedules for all contractors in Dextrose Conversion, Fermentation, Distillation, Tank Farm, and Loadout areas using Microsoft Project 2000 and Primavera 4.0 for the 40 MM GPY ethanol plant new construction project and retrofit of existing plant facilities.

 

·   Developed initial project schedule using P&ID’s, equipment lists, and steel fabrication drawings. Integrated timelines and interdependent activities of each contractor. Tracked progress weekly, performed schedule analysis and reported on contractor work efficiencies.

·   Participated in each contractor’s scope definition, bid review, analysis and contract award. Tracked RFI’s, developed field requisitions, and coordinated critical material delivery and staging in a highly congested work site. Prepared cost estimates for engineering revisions and additional scope as needed.

 

Wisconsin Public Service, Green Bay, WI

 

Evaluated the Wisconsin Public Service Information Technology department’s proficiency and skill levels using Microsoft Project versus Primavera Enterprise. Recommended and developed Microsoft Project Server 2003 implementation plan, project management and scheduling processes and procedures using Project Professional.
 

·   Developed and documented project planning and scheduling standards and processes.

·   Defined the scope of Project Server 2003 implementation plan, including resources, software functionality, pilot and production deployment timeline, budget, training plan, and production support requirements.

·   Recommended reporting structure to support enterprise earned value and resource allocation analysis.
 

SeverCorr Steel, Columbus, MS

 

Consolidated Microsoft Project 2003 schedules developed by SeverCorr and converted all schedule files to Primavera 5.0 to develop the SeverCorr master schedule.
 

·   Ensured all activities had a predecessor and successor, and that durations were less than two reporting periods. Clearly defined schedule constraints and key milestones. Verified the logical relationships, calendars, and constraints for correct critical path analysis.

·   Updated progress based on remaining effort and duration rather than assigning completion percentages to provide an accurate and realistic schedule.

 

Marathon Petroleum Company – Catlettsburg, KY

 

Planned and executed mechanical scope of exchangers, towers, drums, relief, manual and motor operated valves during Cumene turnaround. Coordinated unplanned activities during emergency FCC and ALKY unit outages. Developed and maintained daily work schedule and updated progress in Primavera 5.0.
 

·   Reduced budget and cut project costs by $443,000 by revising critical path and reducing and consolidating resources, tools and equipment.

·   Immediately raised and tracked critical issues related to scope boundaries, and defined the change management process to avoid cost and schedule overruns.

·   Utilized and adhered to Marathon’s procurement, materials management, and accounting structure so that cost spreadsheets were supported by purchase requests, purchase orders, receiving tickets, invoices, and expense reports.

·   Performed readiness review prior to shutdown – Reviewed bid package and contract, finalized manpower projections and costs, verified all relevant engineering drawings and specifications were received, organization chart completed, capital and expense items planned and allocated, lessons learned documentation from previous shutdowns reviewed for known or recurring issues and standards, etc.

·   Executed project using standardized procedures and documentation for weld mapping, material procurement, certification and inspection, hydro and NDE testing, and equipment sign off and closures.

·   Performed daily walk downs and reviews of project scope to develop manpower, equipment, tool, subcontractor and safety expectations, lift plans, crane setup locations and timing, defined staging areas for materials, air compressors, light plants, tool rooms, break areas and offices.

 

Marathon Petroleum Company – St Paul Park, MN

 

Estimated new projects, maintained construction work packages, monitored and revised project schedule with new activities during Clean Fuels project and shutdown of Distillate Desulfurizing, Heavy Distillate Hydrotreater, Saturate Gas and Isomerization units.

 

·   Planned all piping, mechanical and civil revisions for Clean Fuels project and 2006 spring Turnaround. Coordinated dependant electrical and instrumentation tasks where applicable.

·   Progressed and updated schedule daily and reported planned versus actual hours, resource productivity and schedule growth. Processed and tracked all change requests.

State Farm Insurance – Bloomington, IL

 

Developed and maintained complex logic network diagrams, and interdependent project schedules using Primavera TeamPlay 4.1. Allocated specific task assignments for all project resources for time reporting and activity updates.

·   Mentored and trained new Schedulers and Project Managers during Primavera implementation established standardized settings, reports, status gathering and update procedures.

·   Performed detailed schedule analysis, reported timeline and resource variances and EVA. (Estimate To and At Completion costs, weekly, monthly and cumulative Schedule and Cost Performance Index.)

·   Migrated and imported active project schedules from MS Project 98 to Primavera 4.1.

·   Designed and implemented several project schedules, including the Enterprise Claim System (ECS) Program Testing schedule, incorporating Unit Server, Performance, System, Integration, Regression, Training and Acceptance testing of 111 core application components and over 76,000 requirements.

 

Progress Energy – Bartow, FL

 

Safely completed the construction of several critical systems including Boiler Feedwater, Instrument Air, Closed Cooling Water, and Demineralized Water through hydro and in-service testing. 

·   Initiated new progress tracking and reporting procedures at the work package level to eliminate redundancy. Consolidated daily progress reports for faster and simpler auditing.

·   Created field revision and extra work order packages that included estimated man hours, scaffolding, materials and equipment required, reference drawings, and all needed resources.

Primavera Risk Analysis - Pertmaster: Latin Hypercube and Monte Carlo Risk Assessment, 2010

 

Primavera Systems: Basic Course 101, Intermediate Course 102, Advanced Course 106, 2005