Oil Gas Services - Technical Assurance, Workforce PM, Auditor ISO API
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ART KENNER
Montgomery, Texas 77316
*********@*****.***
Business Unit Manager – Quality Assurance Resource Mgt. / Project Services
QUALIFICATION / SUMMARY
Provide Operations and Technical Resource Project leadership within Oil & Gas upstream/midstream Technical Assurance Business Segment for capital projects. Responsibilities to build and develop Project Resources through Recruitment, Vendor Contracting, RFP Development, Functional Development of Database to Project Resources. Provides Resource Readiness program and Competency Management for Quality Assurance Inspections. Development of Inspection Services special projects: New service line initiatives- business planning and positioning, document management, process improvement, workflow, gap analysis and internal auditing to ISO 9001 : 2008 / 2015 standard.
Responsible for improvement initiatives and strategic alignment with Business Development teams: group workflow and auditing. Leads communications meetings internally with Project teams and positioning of resources and supplier relationship, adheres to Global Operation Model that defines standard operating procedures for the business, develop and implement internal process improvement procedures…ensures the follow up and execution of the plan.
Strong working knowledge of technical industry standards affiliated with Quality shop inspection, vendor surveillance, and internal auditing operations. Maintains a unique blend of experience and accomplishments in people and projects, driving the business bottom line; leveraging experience with execution success; Projects: BP- North Slope & Anchorage Operations, Chevron Wheatstone, Conoco, Exxon, Brass LNG, Petronas, Shell. Early field mechanic experience with Cooper Energy Services on large gas reciprocating compressors, pumps and skid unit assemblies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAY 16 - Present INDUSTRIAL QA BENCHMARK
Self: Industrial Projects, Oil & Gas, Construction and Pipeline
Develop services program offering, contract project services. Provides project recruitment, technical resource management, workforce planning and auditing within the Quality Assurance business segment
SEP 16 – APR 17 CARDNO PPI
Business Unit Manager – Technical Resources - Quality Assurance
Reporting to Sr. VP of Business Development, brought on to align, develop, and build a program of global supplier resources both Vendors and Technical Resource professionals for large capital project work through the re-alignment and expansion of services; Develop workforce planning initiatives, achieve competency management best practice, Development and implementation of process and procedures. Recruitment Resource Workflow, Processes, Internal and External Business Partners in support of oil gas, construction and pipeline inspections and quality assurance projects; drives resources and projects through RFP business development work for both Domestic and International projects with major client producers. Define and establish people, process and technology in support of Quality Assurance and business development projects. Develop backend database functional enhancements in support of the business, build contract database of Inspectors / Engineers and perform competency management (performs competency – desktop review) of various business segments and related standards; Technical working knowledge of standards and specification related to Pipeline, Construction, Welding, NDT, API Subsea, OCTG, and Drilling & Completions segments, ISO Audit. Strategic focus on Upstream, Mid-Stream and Construction segments;
JUN 13 – JUN 16 DET NORSKE VERTIAS (DNV GL )
Technical Assurance Resource Manager / Projects, Oil Gas- Pipeline Inspections
Reporting to Division Director of Americas for Inspection Services, Responsible for strategic Project Resource recruitment of contractors, vendors and planning within the Inspections business to align with client requirements for large upstream oil and gas capital projects; Development and implementation sourcing and competency management of Inspectors, Auditors and Vendor-based Programs in support of Technical Assurance projects;
Define and implement Workflow and Process Improvement initiatives within the business to create a fully functional resource operations environment in support of the business. Performs internal auditing, document management; procedures and process gap analysis, follows aspects of ISO 9001:2008 standard requirements; Development of external audit tool to be used by audit team at Chinese Manufacturing facility for client request;
Project lead working with internal Global Business Development Team to define, plan and implement new client program offerings. Help to extend focus to more than short-term call out assignments to longer term Quality Site Lead initiatives. Develop and write business development market positioning documentation and quality framework during RFP responses. Global communications of technical resources for project needs.
Operations Manager duties – Fill in duty as Operations Manager when requested. Accounts Payable & Vendor – Contractor setup process interface, analysis of internal risk areas related to resource operations.
Working knowledge of technical standards, specifications, and terms as related to Quality Management, Quality Surveillance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Inspection business: ISO, API, ASME, Safety, IEEE, Audit for oil & gas, onshore,subsea, pipeline, OCTG, rotating, mechanical, instrumentation related equipment areas.
FEB 12 – JUN 13 BUREAU VERITAS
Operations Resource Specialist
Responsible for resource operations and talent acquisition within the N.A. Industry Division, specific focus on Quality Inspections and Audit within the Power, Utilities and Oil / Gas sectors; Full-time resource selection for large capital projects with major operators, able to drive resource recruitment for bid operations and proposals. Responsible for building the Independent Bureau Veritas QA/QC inspector and Auditor program while improving resource process improvements with corporate and field personnel. Define and develop resource strategies, contract terms, offers, and performance metrics for critical business areas.
Direct report to Vice President of North America; provide strategy, process improvement, and resource support to BV project managers, operations managers, coordinators and business line leaders. Participate in business development activities with major oil & gas clients within the QA/QC line of business for upstream and downstream segments.
OCT 09 – Jan 12 Resource Consultants
Contract Recruiter and Career Consultant
Recruiting for General Business areas, Includes manpower project bid activities, also involved with operational business activities in a small business startup with P3 Executive Search includes all aspects of recruiting, business development and career development initiatives.
Career Development Projects, includes professional resume and interview development work with individuals directly. Oil & Gas recruitment on backlog with leading Exploration and Development companies in areas of Upstream, Mid-Stream, Engineering, Power, Services and Procurement initiatives.
NOV 07 – SEP 09 MOODY INTERNATIONAL
International & Domestic Corporate Oil & Gas Recruiter
Full lifecycle Corporate Recruiter for Domestic and International oil and gas upstream projects for a large corporate engineering and quality inspection company in The Woodlands, Tx Experienced interfacing with Procurement, HR, Hiring Managers, Project Managers and VP levels through selection process for internal and external client hires. Ability to understand, align and execute sourcing strategies accordingly. Diverse recruiting projects include selection of experienced Sr. Level Engineering, Consultants, Project Managers, Drilling, Construction and Project Control Professionals based on a strong understanding of client needs in Upstream Oil & Gas projects; Strategic project recruitment for Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Conoco, Brass LNG, Total and BP Development Business in Anchorage and North Slope Operations. Responsible for selection of senior engineering roles for BP Liberty projects (largest Extended Reach Drilling), Automation, Power (Compressor Generator), Pipeline Renewal Program, Heavy Oils and Construction Programs; Interface with BP Development Managers directly during selection and interview process. International projects include Chevron Wheatstone LNG project and efficient response to multiple Manpower RFP Bid requirements and selection for large capital projects in Nigeria, Middle East, and Europe.
Excellent success record in recruitment of oil and gas professionals resulting in over 50% growth in assigned account for drilling, power, offshore, project controls, and construction professionals for E.P.C. and F.E.E.D projects
Work directly with general managers, project managers and hiring managers to build successful performance profiles
Primary focus on large engineering projects for the oil & gas industry
Developed and maintain close client relationships to anticipate resource and talent needs
APR 07-OCT 07 SPHERION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IT Technical Recruiter (Contract)
Contract Recruiter responsible for selection process for build out of multiple JP Morgan Chase Data Centers and Functional Business Units as required resulting in successful on-boarding of resources and business group startup
Responsible for driving full-life cycle IT recruiting including onsite interface activities with HR Management Team and Functional Team Managers for more than 50 different positions
Selection of 3 – 6 offers per month
Partner directly with senior-level executives and hiring managers to deliver solutions
Deliver qualified candidates through various sourcing strategies
Technologies included programming, networking, java, C++, storage/fibre, database, ETL, Unix and Business Intelligence
JUN 05 – APR 07 VIA-NET STAFFING
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Lead technical and business Permanent Recruiting Specialist supporting IBM’s Business Consulting Services group through a preferred partnership agreement; Technologies included EAI, ERP, architects, storage, database, BI, Unix, telecom and networking
Partnered with IBM’s managers, staff recruiters and program managers to qualify candidates through pre-screen and interview processes
Drive recruiting activity around internal strategy sessions with hiring managers and Human Resource personnel leaders.
Responsible for contract negotiations and development activities
Negotiate final offers with prospective candidates and corporate HR personnel.
OCT 03-JUN 05 IPM
Investment Property Management
Maintained and managed investment property.
COMPUTER ASSOCIATES
98 – 03 Regional Software Sales Manager – Storage Solutions
Responsible for channel sales data storage software business in Texas market increasing storage software revenues in territory by 20% Led sales strategy, partner recruitment and end-user campaigns to develop end-user pull-through strategies in channel tied to sales efforts for storage solutions
Increased revenue to $6M annually in the channel territory
Targeted and developed Enterprise –Level storage and security business ;Opened new markets by introducing enterprise storage product segmentation in market; Led joint Partner and End-User campaign activities; Developed blended sales strategy among software fulfillment, partners and end users.
Business Development Manager
Spearheaded the sales development for a new segmented channel product around a new class of Enterprise Storage Software; Developed and implemented channel sales effort for acceptance and launch of enterprise product within region
Generated $500K in new enterprise product revenue
Recruited and developed enterprise partners for resell purposes
OEM Sales National Account Manager
Developed strategic sales OEM alliance between Computer Associates and Compaq Computer Corporation, Primary and Secondary Storage Market
Increased revenue in account from $900K to $2M
Core team leader for Storage and Enterprise Management cross-divisional initiatives
Responsible for all contracts and amendments
Drove successful volume licensing model through OEM partner
Developed and launched to market joint product solutions
84-98 COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION (HP)
North America Systems Engineering - Technical Briefing Manager,
Responsibility for increasing sales and activity through corporate technical-briefing program; Managed team of engineers responsible for developing and demonstrating technology solutions including Server Architecture, Operating Systems, High Availability, Drive Technologies and Management Systems in order to influence decision makers in world-wide sales opportunities
Increased executive briefing activity by 250%
Tracked indirect revenue generation of $80M per year
Managed indirect team of six sales engineers
Developed vendor / partner programs
Delivered technical presentation as part of sales cycle for large strategic customers
New Product Marketing
Drove marketing activities for new product launch of Compaq Server and software products within N.A. Marketing. Responsible for hitting gross profit margin levels for new products while leading competitive analysis and performance benchmarking team including development of a “go to press” competitive performance strategy, positioning, and target markets.
Int’l Technical Trainer and Training Program Manager
International technical training program manager and technical / new products instructor responsible for training development of new Compaq subsidiaries, including product and technical certification training on computer systems architecture; curriculum development for instructor lead training modules and new product road shows in N.A, Europe
and Asia Pacific markets
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DNV GL HSE Training
Continuous Safety Training & Development (DNV Resource Development)
SHRM Program Certificate in Professional Human Rice University
D’Innocenzo – Cullen, Leadership Management
Bureau Veritas – Connections Training
EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree, (BA) Business - Concordia University; Austin, Texas
Diploma 2 year program – Electronic Technology, Microcomputer Technical College
Auditing
ISO 9001 : 2008 Internal Auditor Certificate
ISO 9001 : 2015 Transitioning Certificate
Risk Management Certificate
API Q2 Practitioner Certificate 2017
Project Management
Intro Agile PM training 2017
Agile Project Management training 2017
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