Dedicated public servant and seasoned executive with over 30 years of diverse experience across government, private, and international sectors. Proven track record in managing multi-million dollar projects, developing strategic plans, and implementing operational excellence initiatives. Currently serving as Village of Loving City Councilman, New Mexico State Emergency Response Commissioner, and Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District Committee Memeber, while also holding a senior position at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Expertise spans local government administration, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and community development. Holds an MS in Business Administration and a BS in Electrical Engineering, complemented by a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Department of State TS Eligibility. Seeking to leverage extensive leadership experience, local roots, and diverse skill set to excel as Eddy County Executive Manager.

Project Management Contractor: Key Responsibilities

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Worked with TQ Coordinators, Interface Managers, and specialists in Civil, Structural, Architectural, HVAC, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems, Automation, and Process Engineering.

Project Oversight:

- Reporting to Project Board of Directors

- Conducted Earned Value Management Reviews

- Implemented Environmental Social Impact Assessments

- Represented client interests during FEED

- Developed and reviewed bid packages

Safety and Risk Management:

- Led HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL workshops

- Reviewed P&IDs, flow studies, and EPC process safety deliverables

- Conducted safety studies and risk assessments

Documentation and Technical Support:

- Signed off on project documentation as PMC

- Developed EPC Work Packages

- Provided technical support on process safety issues

- Served as Owner/PMC liaison with project management and client

Tank Design Review & Commissioning of Tank Farms

Design Review Process

The design review of tanks involved addressing numerous critical questions, including:

• Number of tanks permitted in one location

• Venting requirements

• Flammability classification

• Number of required roof exits

• Necessity of floating roofs

• Foam fire system requirements

• Stair landing distance specifications

• Platform requirements for Sulfuric Tanks

• Venting model specifications

• Safety shower quantity and placement

These questions were typical of daily project challenges, requiring:

1. Reference to personal database

2. Utilization of existing knowledge

3. Consultation with Subject Matter Experts

4. Communication with engineers in America

5. Meticulous note-keeping

Key Consideration: Responses carried significant cost and liability implications, often in the millions of dollars.

Contractor Design Package Review

• Review of submitted models

• Comparison of emissions to original ESIA models

• Reference to World Bank Guidelines, API, NFPA, etc.

• Submission of responses to Shareholders, Contractors, and Project Directors, including supporting documents, standards, and guidelines

Applied Standards and Regulations

• API 650 Welded Tanks for Oil Storage

• API 2000 Venting Atmospheric & Low-Pressure Storage Tanks

Material Identification and Analysis

• Requested certificates of analysis from labs for materials such as:

  • Ammonia

  • Sulfuric Acid

  • Fuel

  • Oil

  • Water

Comprehensive Review Process

• Design philosophy approval

• Application of additional regulations

• Confirmation of operating permit regulations

• Safety, environmental, and emergency management considerations

• Additional modeling requests when necessary

• Shareholder meetings to review impact on original plans (e.g., GHG)

• Addressing specific design questions (e.g., tank exits, floating roof requirements, spark arrestors)

Challenge: Project Managers often pushed for less stringent measures than regulations required.

Additional Considerations

• Reconfirmation of SIL and HAZOP

• Containment assessments

• Safety shower placements

• Secondary containment for various materials (water, flammable, combustible, corrosive)

Commissioning Process

• Participation in Commissioning Team

• Confirmation of HAZOP Closeout Reports completion

• Verification of action item completion

• Sign-off on multi-million dollar tasks

• Contractor payment approval

• Assumption of tank responsibility

Conclusion

This comprehensive process ensured thorough design review, regulatory compliance, and safe commissioning of tank farms, involving significant financial and safety considerations throughout the project lifecycle, directly applicable to Eddy County Oil and Gas industry.

KSA Business & Programs

• Obtained security clearance from Saudi Arabian Ministry through Higher Commission of Industrial Security (HCIS) for Middle East work.

• Managed multiple divisions including Security, Emergency Services, HSE, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Communications, and Government Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Business Management

• Managed and controlled business activity levels and performance to meet customer expectations.

• Participated in company's vision and mission.

• Developed risk management plan, including monthly review, reporting, and risk register maintenance.

• Communicated and developed company policies, strategies, and operational plans.

• Promoted company image to clients, business partners, and shareholders.

• Ensured continuity of operations.

People Management

• Managed over 100 employees, supervisors, and 7 managers through planning, follow-up, KPIs, and annual performance evaluations.

• Provided counseling and recommendations for subordinate development and promotional evaluations.

Reporting and Representation

• Prepared operations reports for Executive and Board of Directors.

• Represented company on cross-functional topics in interactions with government agencies.

Compliance and Oversight

• Oversaw engineering, procurement, and contractors for HCIS, RC, and other ministry compliance.

• Managed KSA block visa and Chamber of Commerce compliance.

Contract Management

• Handled contract management and negotiation.

Professional Experience

Electrical Engineering at Federal Manufacturing Complex for DOE

• Earned BS in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

• Diverse experience in EE projects including R&D, project management, electronic component manufacturing, cable assembly, PCB design, programming, power system scheduling, communications, and utility work

Research and Development

• Developed sensor technology and led R&D team at Sandia National Laboratories

• Managed classified projects and ongoing design initiatives

• Authored multiple publications in the field

Circuit Design and Manufacturing

• Designed PCBs using CAD software, performed etching, wire wrapping, and circuit prototyping

• Developed combinational logic circuits

• Extensive digital design experience from chip-level up

• Involved in cable assembly and mass manufacturing processes

Project Management and Quality Assurance

• Managed QA for NOWA project's Commissioning Technical Package

• Oversaw commissioning and closeout of cables and wiring

• Conducted beta testing in remote tropical and Arctic environments

• Developed documentation for manufacturing systems that monitored sensor arrays and transmitted data via satcom

Construction and Installation

• Audited as-built drawings and utility installations for US Embassy construction project

• Installed PLCs in field and control room settings at potash mine and refinery

Systems and Power

• Expertise in system integration, security, and communications

• Managed power scheduling and loading operations

Project Management - project engineering

• Met with PMs to address HSE performance matrix, safety work permits, and corrective actions

• Met with Project Director monthly to discuss:

  • Earned Value Management performance

  • Master Schedules

  • Safety Issues

  • Permits to Construct

Design Review and Compliance

• Conducted A/E design review of integrated systems for aluminum industrial complex and mine site:

  • Security systems

  • Communication systems

  • Fire engineering systems

• Served as EPC oversight for KSA HCIS compliance

• Developed corporate engineering project management standards for:

  • Industrial security

  • Emergency engineering technical designs

• Ensured compliance with standards:

  • HCIS

  • ANSI

  • PSM

  • MIL-STD

  • NEC

  • Other engineering standards

Construction Projects

• Waste treatment center

• Oil and gas sites

• Earth works

• Demolition

• Environmental restoration

• Hazardous waste mitigation

• General contracting

Technical Skills

• Schematic and drawing review

• Application of NFPA and NEC during construction activities

• Surveying

• Metal works

• Utility installation

• Soil science

• QA of material

• Power scheduling

• Construction management

Regional Experience

Applied all career path steps and hands-on skills in the Middle East

Process Safety Engineering

With over 20 years of progressive experience in HSE construction, manufacturing, and operations, I have developed extensive expertise in Process Safety Engineering. My career highlights include:

• Served as Process Safety Engineer on the Fluor PMC Team for one of the largest projects in the Middle East, demonstrating ability to bridge risk management and mega-project execution.

• Led HAZOP/HAZID processes and conducted 30/60/90% Design Reviews and Qualitative Risk Assessments.

• Collaborated with international design firms in Canada, India, USA, Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Netherlands, and UK to ensure designs met standards and engineering requirements.

• Extensive experience in Construction and Environmental Permitting.

• Developed strong networking skills with subject matter experts through extensive travel and project collaborations.

This role has allowed me to leverage my comprehensive background in safety engineering, risk assessment, and international project management to ensure the highest standards of process safety across complex, large-scale projects

Construction Experience Summary

Project Management and General Contracting

• Extensive experience as a Project Manager and General Contractor (GB-98) in the USA

• Managed all phases of construction projects, from small-scale to larger endeavors

Technical Skills

• Developed Work Packages using MS Project and Primavera

• Tracked project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Proficient in reading schematics and drawings for construction and project management purposes

Bid and Proposal Development

• Created technical bid packages from the ground up, starting with Request for Proposals (RFP)

• Developed project management Statements of Work (SOW) based on technical packages

Multidisciplinary Knowledge

• Acquired foundational knowledge in various construction-related fields:

  • Surveying

  • Hydrology

  • Concrete engineering

  • Metal work

  • Utilities

  • Civil works

Project Oversight

• Managed sub-contractors on various projects

• Oversaw design review and permit acquisition processes with Saudi Arabian regulators

Additional Expertise

• Engineering, procurement, and contracting management experience

• Utilized construction skills to transition to larger-scale projects