From Construction to Commissioning
FASTER
Oglesby Project Consulting helps projects move from mechanical completion to first production faster, providing expert construction turnover and operational readiness leadership to accelerate process plant startup.
ABOUT
I help industrial capital projects shorten the path from mechanical completion to first production, unlocking millions in early revenue while avoiding costly startup delays.
After more than 30 years on the owner side in refining operations and major project execution, I now advise teams on construction handover and startup readiness.
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SERVICES
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Prepare-to-Operate Deliverables during Project FEL
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Construction Turnover & Systems Completion Strategy
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Commissioning & Startup Planning
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EPC / Owner Interface Alignment
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Prepare-to-Operate (PTO) Readiness Audits
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Turnover Tool Selection, Implementation & Coaching
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Owner / EPC Interface Alignment
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Distressed Project Stabilization & Recovery
Michael Wirkowski
Former Vice President,
Major Projects, Phillips 66
“Dan brings exceptional expertise in construction completion, system turnover, and startup readiness for complex industrial facilities.”
Jolie Rhinehart
Former Vice President,
Rodeo Refinery, Phillips 66
“Dan has a rare ability to bridge the gap between project execution and operational readiness — ensuring the thousands of details required to move from mechanical completion to safely operating are aligned and executed.”
B.R. Sutaria
Former General Manager,
Major Projects, Phillips 66
“Dan has consistently topped the list of my ‘go-to’ leaders for the most challenging and mission-critical assignments.”
SAMPLE PROJECT ENGAGEMENT
Renewable Diesel Pretreatment Unit – Phillips 66 Rodeo Renewed
Led construction, turnover, and pre-commissioning for the Pretreatment Area. Established standardized turnover practices across a revamp scope with wide contractor variability. Transitioned pre-TAR work seamlessly to the TAR team, eliminating scope gaps and shaving six weeks off startup versus the original PTO plan.
New Vacuum Tower Project – Turnaround Integration
Engaged to assess turnover readiness for a project integrated with a TAR. Then recruited, hired, and trained a dedicated Turnover Manager, ensuring systems and processes aligned with shutdown readiness and critical timing requirements.
World-Scale Chemical Facility
Conducted an operational readiness audit, then led turnover of OSBL systems. Accelerated startup through optimized SIMOPS, including cracked gas compressor commissioning and simultaneous dryout. Developed startup plans, schedules, and daily coordination—setting the stage for a flawless startup.
Tier 3 Gasoline Project – TAR Recovery
Assumed project manager responsibilities for an in-flight project where turnover planning was incomplete. Implemented structured systems that restored schedule confidence and delivered significant recovery in both timeline and stakeholder credibility.
Turnover Manager – Midstream Growth Program / LPG Export Terminal
Reduced startup timelines by implementing system handover methods tailored to each work package. Enabled significant construction and commissioning overlap, achieving mechanical completion one day and loading an LPG ship the next.
Wood River Coker & Refinery Expansion
Joined late-stage execution to push the project over the finish line. Re-established system walk discipline, supported coker commissioning planning, and remained through first drum cut to ensure stable startup.