Projects

Advanced Simulation: Conducted dynamic simulation and depressurization analysis to optimize high-temperature SIS trip responses for the Recycle Gas Compressor.

Pressure Validation: Analyzed and validated settle-out and maximum operating pressures to ensure safe operation.

Emergency Valve Sizing: Engineered and sized high-rate emergency valves and restriction orifices for critical blowdown scenarios.

SCAVITROL HEX Technology: Led the adoption of CAVITROL HEX trim technology, reducing cavitation and vibration to improve valve performance and reliability.

Capital Efficiency: Delivered a 95% reduction in capital project scope, slashing initial estimates from $4M.

Engineering and Safety Leadership: Developed P&IDs, sized control valves, and led safety reviews during the Detail Engineering and Execution phases.

Capacity Expansion: Led a study to increase throughput at the Robstown, TX Natural Gas Fractionation Plant from 63K BPD to 70K BPD, driving production gains.

Process Optimization: Analyzed and optimized process equipment, leveraging HYSYS and ASPEN EDR for simulation and thermal analysis, ensuring peak performance.

Operational Integration: Provided direct support during the startup of the upgraded 70K BPD Deethanizer Column, minimizing disruption to existing operations.

Leadership and Accelerated Engineering: Led the development and engineering of a $4M Elevated Flare Upgrade project, compressing the timeline from two years to six months and achieving key milestones within 12 weeks

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated procurement and expedited the delivery of critical components, ensuring mechanical completion on an accelerated schedule.

Safety and Risk Management: Led a HAZOP review, ensuring safety compliance and successful project alignment with the forecasted budget.

Strategic Project Scoping: Collaborated to define project scope and develop a 50% Gate 1 estimate of $90M, aligning with the site's 2030 GHG Reduction goals.

Leadership in Tie-In Scope Development: Led the development of a $5M Tie-In scope, ensuring seamless execution during an upcoming outage.

Comprehensive Engineering and Safety Oversight: Directed FEED, detailed engineering, and safety reviews, ensuring efficient execution during the scheduled outage.

Risk Reduction: Achieved a 90% reduction in the initial project estimate, successfully lowering the site's Risk Category 2 to Category 3 through precise engineering.

System Reliability: Engineered design solutions to enhance system reliability, ensuring timely responses to HIPPS Skid trips.

SHE Critical Installations: Developed and executed a scope to install SHE-critical transmitters, integrating them into the SIS for ESV trip functionality.

Project Leadership: Led Pre-FEED and FEED for a $25M 400 LT/D molten sulfur storage and transfer system, including loading/unloading facilities.

Engineering Deliverables: Developed P&IDs, PFDs, equipment specifications, safety systems, and evaluated vendor quotes, ensuring efficient execution.

Hydraulics Expertise: Engineered molten sulfur transfer lines with steam tracing and vent gas routing, optimizing safety and efficiency.

Strategic Cost Optimization: Achieved a 75% reduction in the Total Estimated Cost (TEC) at Gate 1 by strategically implementing rupture disk installations, significantly improving project efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with a diverse team to resolve vacuum conditions in the tower during relief scenarios, mitigating RC2 SHE risks and preventing potential financial losses estimated at $5M.

Technical Development: Developed a Pro II model, P&IDs, and rupture disc specifications, ensuring precise and effective execution.

Leadership in Safety: Led comprehensive safety reviews during installation and execution, ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Strategic Design and Pre-FEED Development: Led Pre-FEED and Basis of Design for a $25M Olefins Process Gas Dryer project, aimed at eliminating unit outages during dryer catalyst changeouts, enhancing operational efficiency.

Comprehensive Engineering Execution: Directed FEED and Detailed Engineering for critical Tie-Ins, successfully integrating the Process Gas Dryer without disrupting operations.

Detailed Technical Documentation: Developed key project deliverables, including the Basis of Design, PFDs, P&IDs, H&MBs, and Long Lead Equipment Specifications, while drafting the Scope of Work for FEED contractors.