Matthew J. Schnelle

17219 Yeoman Way

Crosby, Texas  77532

Cell# (713) 855-3468

matthewjschnelle@gmail.com

 

Summary of Qualifications
Eighteen plus years experience in Petrochemical, Oil & Gas / LNG, Polymer, and Power Plant Construction. Extensive experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction of Grass Roots Projects, Capitol Projects, Turnarounds, Major Expansion, and Industrial Maintenance. Excellence in providing vital factors of making a project successful through planning, scheduling, coordinating, problem solving and, positive working relationships.  Expert experience in Planning / Scheduling and Coordinating, Management, welding, fabrication, and design.  Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively in various aspects of all projects. 

 

Areas of Expertise:

EPC/CPM, FEED Scheduling, Planning, Estimating, Coordinating, Heavy Software knowledge in Primavera Project Planning / Scheduling with (P3, P4, P5, P6 (P6 multiple releases) and, Microsoft Professional Planner, NCCER National Registry, Pipe fitting and fabrication, Welding and Visual Inspection, Bidding and Contracts, Capital Projects, Grass Roots Projects, Major Turn Around Knowledge, Grass Roots Knowledge, Vendor and, Sub Contractor Coordinating relationships, Procurement, International Logistics, Constructability Issue Resolving, Pipe Fabrication, Turn Around Scheduling, and some Estimating and, Cost Control. Learning the procedures and specifics of Sub Sea and Upstream Scheduling.

 

Employment History

Ventech Engineers International (Contract) –  Pasadena TX.              June 2012 – November 2013

Lead Senior Project Scheduler

 

·         Primarily the development and maintenance of Schedules through all phases of Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction.  Scheduling the build of entire modular facilities through the entire Refining processes.

·         Work closely with all accountable discipline leads and engineers to develop, populate, progress and track assigned projects through completion.  Directly involved in critical decisions on projects, including Constructability and Logistics.

·         Responsible for many imperative actions for project success.

·         Required and successfully operate at a senior level; performing all the necessary tasks required to execute the project requirements.  

·         Currently using the latest releases of Primavera software and multiple Microsoft Office programs.

·         Continued understanding and knowledge of Project Controls such as foreign customs and standards, global logistics, and foreign project execution standards have been obtained during this assignment. 

 

 

 

 

 

Hetsco Industrial Services (Contract) - Houston TX.                            April 2010 - June 2012

Lead Senior Project Scheduler / Coordinator   

·         Responsible for Planning, Scheduling, Device Tracking for Mechanical, Structural Steel, Civil, and I & E for multiple units of a Turnaround.

·         Used Primavera daily to track and build multiple schedules, build reports, manage progress and manage multiple contractor schedules tied to the master schedules.

·         Responsible for developing, maintaining and coordinating a cost and resource loaded schedule for all levels of management. 

·         Facilitated daily project client update meetings for multiple projects, all in different phases.

·         Managed all change order processes and incorporated them into the project schedules. 

·         Managed positive relationships with the Subs (Mechanical, Pipe, I&E, Scaffold, Civil, Etc....) for successful project completion. 

Mustang Engineering – Houston, TX.                                                        August 2007 - June 2009

 Senior Project Controls Scheduler

·         Responsible for multiple Engineering, Procurement and Construction schedules for a grass roots LNG facility and multiple ULSD facilities.

·         Managed multiple projects using Primavera 3.1 and above. 

·         Managed all scheduling duties from building new schedules to updating and maintaining current working schedules. 

·         Strong working knowledge of Engineering and Procurement, as well as the detailed EPC schedules.

·         Facilitated progress meetings with Engineering and Contractors.
    

Reynolds Industrial Contractors (for Common Wealth Engineering) – Shreveport LA.             

 January 2007 - August 2007

Lead Scheduler

·         Responsible for Planning, Scheduling, Coordinating, and Estimating Piping, Mechanical, Structural Steel, and Civil Groups for multiple outages for Capitol Project Turnarounds using Primavera 3.1 Planner.

·         Performed cost and labor estimating including, lump sum, hard priced, and scope.

·         Developed, maintained, and coordinated multiple cost and resource loaded schedules.

·         Provided communication to the Client and Management detail explanation and update of weekly schedule progress and forecasting.

Foster Wheeler USA - Houston, TX.                                                        May 2006 - January 2007

Project Controls Specialist

·         Planning and Scheduling for Mechanical, Structural Steel, Civil, I & E, Pipe and, Material for multiple units of a Turnaround and New Construction work.

·         Integrated Primavera 3.0 and above with various contractor versions.

·         Updated schedules and Trackers (KPI's) for client’s weekly review.

·         Managed multiple schedules for reporting and forecasting.

·         Built schedules from inception and then delivered resource loaded schedules with Critical Path Recognized. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Infinity Group – LaPorte, TX.                                                        November 2005 - May 2006

Lead Project Controls Specialist

 

·         Provided Planning, Scheduling, and Estimating for Turn Key for R.F.I and additional work.

·         Developed and maintained management schedules, weekly project reports, and updates on various projects.

·         Responsible for developing Earned Value Reports and Resource Histograms.

·         Coordinated and managed relationships with Subs for better communication.

 

Common Wealth Engineering – Pasadena, TX.                                           August 2004 - October 2005

Lead Scheduler

·         Responsible for Planning, Scheduling, and Estimating Mechanical, Structural Steel, and Civil Groups for multiple units for fast paced Turnaround work environment using Primavera 3.1 Planner.

·         Updated schedules and Trackers as required.

·         Delivered resource loaded schedules from scratch with Critical Path for Turnaround units, including FCCU, SRU, LTO, and LPG.

World Wide Welding / Timec Industries - LaPorte, TX.                    January 2004 – August 2004

Project Controls Specialist  

·         Responsible for Planning, Scheduling, and Coordinating, Mechanical, Structural Steel, and Civil Groups for small and large Capitol, Maintenance, and Turnaround Projects. These projects included labor cost, material cost, rental equipment cost, and sub contract cost.

·         Responsible for producing resource loaded schedules with critical path activities using Primavera E-C.

·         Provided Histograms and Earned Value Reports.

·         Required to perform Material Take-offs, as-built drawings, punch list items, and work packages for Demo and Install of new and existing piping systems.

·         Coordinated work with Sub contractors and third party companies, received bids and awarded contracts.

·         Liaison with supervisors to ensure consistency in the execution phase. Qualifying actual verses estimates in schedules for Engineering, procurement, and construction, including resources, cost, and duration.

·         Facilitated meetings with Third Party Engineering and Construction Contractors, along with updating and distributing weekly and, monthly reports.

P2S – Deer Park, TX.                                                                September 2002 - January 2004  

Project Controls Coordinator

·         Responsible for overseeing the Planning, Scheduling, and Coordinating Mechanical, and Piping systems construction.

·         Responsible for developing and maintaining material tracking tools for on and off site material and Equipment.

·         Integrated Engineering and Managerial Schedules into the Master Schedule for all Business Areas.

·         Coordinated between Project Engineers, Process Engineers, Pressure Systems Engineers, and Operations and Maintenance Managers.

·         Other roles included directing and managing external and internal contractors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple Contractors,                                                                       1995 through September 2002

Pipe Foreman/ General Foreman, Pipe Fabricator, Welder (Contract Positions)

·         Responsible for safely and accurately supervising a crew or crews of pipe fitters, welders, and helpers.

·         Responsible for maintaining a steady work ethic while keeping crew safe and consistent.  

·         Managed planning of small and large Mechanical, Structural Steel, and Piping projects by recognizing the critical path and resource levels and then executing a developed plan.

·         Dimensional accuracy, piping layouts, fit up and installation of piping and components to specifications.

 

Education

1995 to 1998   Lee College, Baytown, TX.
Majored in Aviation and Basic Studies

+Multiple Continuing Education Courses

1991 to 1995    Lee High School, Baytown, TX.
Graduate

2000 thru 2004  Commint and Turn Around Management Services

Multiple Primavera Certificates


References

1.       John Boone  (Regional Manager)  281-889-9827, Hetsco Industrial Services

2.       Chris Lamb   (General Manager)  310-365-4091, Timec -  World Wide Welding

3.       Jason Bohannon  (Construction Supervisor)  713-834-4534,  Hetsco Industrial Services

4.       Brian Kramer (Lead Engineer)  409-344-1568, Ventech Engineering

5.       Dan Howard (Project Controls Manager) 713-215-8000, Mustang Engineering