PROJECTS
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. Recommendations led to recruitment, hiring, and training of 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 removed from primary contractor scope. 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.
SMOOTHER TRANSITIONS AND SMARTER STARTUPS
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WHAT I DO
Coach project and startup teams on transition-to-operations
Facilitate alignment between EPCs, Project Management, and Operating teams
Lead readiness workshops and gap assessments
Implement proven tools for efficient system turnover and early commissioning
Integrate with project teams through short, high-impact engagements
WHO I WORK WITH
Project teams managing construction turnover and transition to operations
Prepare-to-Operate teams seeking reliable, predictable startup performance
Construction contractors needing fit-for-purpose tools and implementation support
WHAT I DELIVER
Faster Time to First Production
I help shave weeks or months off the transition from mechanical completion to operations—accelerating revenue generation and return on investment.
Team Building and Alignment Across Interfaces
I bridge communication and accountability gaps between Project Management Teams, and Prepare to Operate teams and EPC providers —ensuring shared vision and clarity on roles.
Effective System Turnover Planning
I implement proven turnover processes, including system identification, system walkdown & punch listing, punch list close out, turnover dossier development, quality records review, tracking and management reporting.
I drive alignment on strategies that enable early commissioning without interfering with construction contractor productivity.
Construction Quality
I implement construction inspection frameworks and productivity assurance methods to ensure operations and maintenance engagement in build it right and construction verification.
Third-Party Vendor Management
I share proven best practices for coordinating vendor and licensor support for pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup phases, minimizing critical path delays.
Turnover Package &
Documentation Oversight
I guide teams through assembling system turnover books and their review and approval.
I define bulk documentation handover rules —ensuring nothing gets left behind.
Implementation of Completions Management Software & Templates
I guide implementation of a Completions Management System, whether it’s a sophisticated web-based tool like InEight Completions or Hexagon’s Intergraph Smart Completions, or just a simple spreadsheet-based tool.