Name: Eric D. Tribble                                                                                                 

Title:                Technical Manager, Construction

                           Project Controls

Contact:            Eric.D.Tribble@gmail.com

 

Education:    A.A.S., Technology with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering

Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN

2002 - 2003

 

Senior Level - Electrical Engineering Technology

University of Memphis in Memphis, TN

2004 - 2005

 

 

IT / IMS:   Primavera P5-P6v8.3, Unifier, SAP, Lotus Notes, MS Project, CMMS, MS Office             

 

 

Certs/Degrees: A.A.S., Technology Degree with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering, TWIC, ISTC Calhoun County, TX

 

 

Affiliations:   Member; Texas Freemason 1242 Unity Lodge Borger, TX

                           Various LinkedIn Professional Groups

 

 

Summary of Credentials:

 

Mr. Tribble’s 18 years of experience in the industrial construction industry with primary focus in the Oil & Gas, Petro-Chemical, Chemical, and Power Generation markets. Mr. Tribble is team oriented with emphasis on solid communications across all work fronts to establish unification and efficiency; along with systems accountability at both individual and team levels, and has a genuine passion for learning and career growth.

 

Mr. Tribble’s professional experience comprises of the previous 8 years devoted to supporting capital projects and turnarounds, in client roles and contractor roles, as a project controls professional specializing in planning and scheduling. Mr. Tribble is proficient in several areas of planning and scheduling, including, but not limited to; the operating system Primavera P5, P6v7 - v8.3 with user functionality, schedule development, resource planning, and schedule integration, to support Critical Path Method Scheduling, Quantity Surveying, and Earned Value Management, to effectively analyze project and turnaround schedules, in an effort to generate adequate reporting for management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative assignments include:

 

—     IHI E&C, International                                                   Start Date: JUL2014

Houston, TX                                                                   End Date:  Current

 

Technical Manager of Construction at IHI E&C

 

·   Promoted creative thinking geared towards the research and development of various work processes which embodied the IHI E&C culture for operational and project execution excellence

·   Supported Strategic Planning/Scheduling for Construction Business Operations

·   R&D of Swim Lanes, Flow Diagrams, and Schedules for Construction Proposals and Projects

·   Responsible for Resource Loading Schedules for Proposals

·   R&D of various Work Processes for Construction Operations, Proposals, and Projects

·   Development and Integration of Construction Execution Plans into Construction Schedules

·   Responsible for the Development of Capital Projects Schedules

·   Responsible for Construction Resource Planning/Scheduling

·   Responsible for the Development of Construction Staffing Plans

·   Performed CPM Planning/Scheduling Development and Analysis

·   Performed Quantity Surveying & Measurement

·   R&D of EPC Workface Planning integration with Primavera P6 and SP Materials, Foundation, and Construction

·   Performed Earned Value Management & Control

·   Development of various reports for Construction Operations, Proposals, and Projects

 

 

—     CB&I (Chicago Bridge & Iron)                                      Start Date: OCT2013

      Cartagena, Colombia                                                    End Date: JUN2014

 

Senior Scheduling Specialist at the Mega $6 Billion Cartagena, Colombia Reficar Expansion Project

 

·   Joined the Project Controls Team as 1 of 16 Unit Project Schedulers for a Mega $6BB Refinery Expansion project

·   Block C Back-Up Lead Planner/Scheduler

·   Assigned 3 units in Block C as the Lead Planner/Scheduler

·   Performed duties as an Engineering, Procurement, and Subcontractor Scheduler working with the EPC Scheduling Lead

·   Successfully coordinated schedule development with multiple Sub-Contractors to ensure WBS and Coding alignment within the Master EPC Schedule and the Systems Completion Schedule, as well as CB&I's Project Management Software PMCS

·   Imported Subcontractor schedules into the CB&I Primavera Database to provide scheduling oversight

·   Analyzed Subcontractor schedules on a weekly basis reporting to the CBI Planning/Scheduling Manager

·   Generated Manpower/Progress Histograms and S-Curves for the PMT

·   Developed solid working relations with the client PMT, CB&I PMT, as well as with the Subcontractor’s PMT on site

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—     KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root)                                    Start Date: MAR2013

Arlington, TX                                                                  End Date: AUG2013

 

Principal Specialist-Planning/Scheduling, at Triumph Aerostructures

 

·   Successfully developed the Bid Schedule and Budget utilizing Primavera P6 via Citrix Database for a $50MM project

·   Developed P6 WBS Coding Structure

·   Worked with the client on WBS Schedule Coding Alignment due to the complexity of the project

·   Created Project Activity Codes, Calendars, Resource Codes and Calendars, etc.

·   Imported field plans in MS Excel into P6

·   Provided activity steps into the P6 schedule per client request

·   Resource loaded the schedule based off of the field plan estimates

·   Created a resource loaded logically driven CPM schedule to align with the client needs

·   Created Histograms and S-Curves to provide the PMT with manpower estimation

·   Coordinated efforts to obtain a fully integrated master project schedule

·   Acted as a Project Controls liaison between contractor and client

·   Developed solid working relations with the contractor and client PMT, as well as with the contractor Primavera Global Support Team

 

 

—     Swift Technical Services                                           Start Date: JUN2012

Victoria, TX                                                                  End Date: MAR2013

 

P6 Capital Project Engineering & Construction Scheduler, INVISTA-Victoria

 

·   Developed and maintained P6 schedules for the capital projects and turnarounds ranging in cost from $5MM - $60MM

·   Employed as a client rep scheduler for large, small, and turnarounds

·   Developed FEL and EPC schedules for small and large cap projects

·   Provided oversight for all outsource engineering firms’ FEL and EPC schedules

·   Managed approximately 35 P6 schedules via Citrix Database for both large and small cap projects.

·   Assigned to Boilers Re-tube and SNCR projects and turnarounds to provide client oversight and analysis conducting logic/schedule reviews

·   Provided the client with executive summary reports containing project S-Curves and Histograms for Earned Value Management and Contractor progress

·   Successfully fully integrated all FEL and EPC contractor schedules to create a master project schedule for the client; as needed

·   Utilized SAP to P6 imports and developed work order numbers for the capital projects group

·   Made certain that adequate hours were introduced and emphasized for the start-up and commissioning activities.

·   Built solid relations with the cost control engineers for schedule analysis and alignment for cost and change management

·   Created solid working relationships with INVISTA Central Engineering to ensure the scheduling processes and procedures were upheld

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—     Jacobs Engineering Group                                        Start Date: JUL2011

Climax, CO                                                                   End Date: FEB2012

 

Constructability Coordinator – Commissioning Scheduler, Climax Molybdenum Restart, Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold

 

·   Joined the Commissioning Management Team working closely with the Manager of Commissioning Systems for Freeport-McMoRan with a TIC of $500MM

·   Executed work as the commissioning systems database facilitator/scheduler

·   Generated P&ID reviews against the Instrument Index and Mechanical Equipment List to ensure consistent information was delivered for the project

·   Coordinated the effort to verify all vendors supplied and furnished with equipment instruments on site that the contractor was unable to locate

·   Worked aside expediting and material control personnel to obtain accurate information for deliverables

·   Consulted with the client concerning engineering issues to create a successful path forward

·   Coordinated efforts to resolve issues that were found during the constructability review

·   Responsible for managing and planning a database to control all I&C checkout folders ensuring the correct documentation was accounted for in the loop folders

·   Developed commissioning planning with the use of project schedule

·   Successfully learned to use and operate the Unifier (Skire) Management system to accurately obtain all information regarding system turnover and commissioning activities; very critical for the start-up process

 

 

—     Foster Design, Inc.                                                       Start Date: JUN2009

Borger, TX                                                                     End Date: DEC2010

 

System Turnover Lead, GBR Project, ConocoPhillips Refinery, Borger, TX

 

·   Assigned as System Turnover lead representing ConocoPhillips for a TIC of $300MM gasoline benzene reduction project

·   Identified System Boundaries using process flow sheets and mechanical flow sheets working closely with the ConocoPhillips Operations Project Management Team for the System Turnover effort

·   Coordinated with multiple contractors to adequately convey the processes and procedures set in place for the Gasoline Benzene Reduction Project system turnover to ConocoPhillips

·   Responsible for planning and managing the system turnover process for the Gasoline Benzene Reduction Project utilizing Microsoft Excel as a management and tracking tool gathering information for client PSSR reviews

·   Successfully performed system walk downs to ensure system completion by the turnaround contractors was being reported accurately. Scheduled handover and commissioning activities by use of Primavera (P6) software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—     Foster Design, Inc.                                                      Start Date: JUN2008

Borger, TX                                                                     End Date: JUN2009

 

Turnaround Planner/Scheduler, GBR Project, ConocoPhillips Refinery

 

·   Joined the Capital Projects PMT Team at the Borger Refinery representing ConocoPhillips for a TIC of $300MM gasoline benzene reduction project

·   Performed work as a field planner, turnaround planner/scheduler

·   Volunteered to study and learn Primavera (P5 & P6) to support the Gasoline Benzene Reduction Project, in order to help minimize project costs during the projects FEL phase.

·   Successfully planned and scheduled the Unit 19.1 & 19.2 Spring 09 Turnaround for the GBR Project using Microsoft Excel and Primavera, as a third party contractor

·   Worked closely with the Borger Refinery Turnaround Group to ensure adequate information was identified in the Project Schedule

·   Developed scheduling activities for all disciplines, generated relationship logic, and resource leveling utilizing Primavera P6

·   Conducted planning and scheduling meetings to ensure streamline communication between all contractors and refinery personnel to support schedule alignment

 

 

 

—     The Shaw Group                                                            Start Date: FEB2006

Pasadena, TX                                                                   End Date: FEB2007

 

Field Engineer – System Turnover, Valero ULSD Project, Valero Refinery

 

·   Constructed hydro-test packages for the engineering department with the use of piping specialty programs, engineering drawings and specifications for a TIC project of $350MM project

·   Responsible for managing and maintaining hydro-test packages electronically and physically for the engineering department

·   Formulated spreadsheets and flowcharts to coordinate test package flow for those involved

·   Supervised and performed engineering walk downs to ensure the quality of construction was in compliance

·                                                                                                                                                                            Reviewed and walked existing RFI’s to determine completion and if needed

·   Managed client punch-item issues to make certain they were completed and compliant

·   Consulted with the client and quality control in order to obtain and convey adequate information concerning punch-items, test package construction, test procedures, etc.

·   Responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating work for hydro-test packages and system walk-downs

·   Successfully managed an eight to twelve person walk down team for the hydro test process to gear up for system turnover to the client

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—     TRS Staffing                                                                   Start Date: DEC2005

Lake Charles, LA                                                              End Date: FEB2006

 

QC Inspector, Hurricane Rita Relief, Chenault Air Force Base

 

·   Joined the TRS/FEMA team in order to help with Hurricane Rita relief

·   Performed site assessments to obtain accurate information for FEMA temporary housing placement

·   Supervised construction crews to ensure all federal, state, city, and Parrish requirements were met

·   Performed QC inspections for FEMA

·   Attended government compliance meetings to gather information as needed

 

 

—     Fluor Enterprises                                                           Start Date: JUN2005

Billings, MT                                                                        End Date: DEC2005

 

Instrument Supervisor, ConocoPhillips ULSD Project

 

·   Joined the I&E Department as an Instrument Foreman for a $350MM ULSD project

·   Supervised fabrication and installation of process tubing, instrument air, steam tracing, and instruments

·   Planned, organized, and supervised work for a ten to fifteen person crew

·   Recorded and tracked progress daily as needed

·   Supervised all testing procedures associated with instrumentation

·   Made sure all work performed was in compliance with safety requirements

 

 

—     Mid-South Maintenance                                                  Start Date: AUG2002

Memphis, TN                                                                     End Date: MAY2005

 

Pipe & Instrument Supervisor, Crompton-Witco Chemical, Memphis, TN

 

·   Performed duties concerning all facets of pipe/instrument field installation issues

·   Reviewed pipe engineering drawings and specifications for construction in order to meet client compliance issues

·   Determined field routing changes of piping and process tubing to the client’s approval

·   Supervised instrument crews during all phases of construction

·   Performed maintenance on steam systems, pneumatics, mechanical equipment, etc.

·   Compiled various reports and estimates for rework, installation, and demolition

·   Worked plant maintenance while attending the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment History:

 

IHI E&C                                                                                            2014 - Current

Technical Manager, Construction

Project Controls   

CB&I                                                                                               2013 - 2014

P6 Senior Scheduling Specialist    

 

Kellogg Brown & Root                                                                  2013 - 2013

P6 Planner/Scheduler

 

Swift Technical Services                                                                2012 - 2013

P6 EPC Planner/Scheduler

 

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.           2011 - 2012

Constructability Coordinator – Commissioning Scheduler

 

Foster Design, Inc           2008 - 2011

P5 Turnaround Planner/Scheduler

Systems Turnover Lead

 

The Shaw Group           2006 - 2008

Field Engineer

 

TRS                                                                             2006 - 2006

QC Inspector

 

Fluor Enterprises                                                                            2005 - 2006

Instrument Supervisor

 

Mid-South Maintenance                                                                  2002 - 2005

Maintenance Mechanic

Pipe & Instrument Supervisor

 

Various Contractors                                                                          1994 - 2002

Instrument Fitter

Pipe Helper