ABOUT
I help industrial capital projects bridge the critical gap between mechanical completion and first production — reducing startup risk and accelerating time to revenue.
After more than 30 years on the owner side in refining operations and major capital project execution, I bring a deep, practical understanding of what it takes to turn a completed facility into a producing asset. I’ve worked at the intersection of operations, construction, and project delivery, where misalignment is common — and consequences are expensive.
Today, I advise owners and leadership teams on construction handover and startup readiness. Fluent in both operational realities and project execution, I quickly identify the disconnects that undermine startup performance — unclear accountability, incomplete turnover, misaligned stakeholders, and readiness plans that look good on paper but fail in practice.
My consulting approach is structured, disciplined, and grounded in field experience. I focus on aligning stakeholders, simplifying and accelerating system turnover, and embedding operational readiness from the earliest project phases.
The goal is not just a successful startup, but a controlled, predictable transition into sustained production.
The result is safer startups, faster ramp-up, and capital projects that deliver value sooner — and with greater confidence.
Dan Oglesby | Project Advisor | Construction Turnover
IDEAL CLIENTS
I work with:
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Owner Project Teams who want to ensure efficient construction turnover and a smooth transition to operations.
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Owner Prepare to Operate Teams preparing for checkout of equipment and systems, who are looking for a “right the first time” startup.
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EPCs or Construction Contractors looking for fit for purpose tools and implementation assistance so they can exceed client expectations.