ANTHONY DECRISTOFARO

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PRODUCTION MANAGER / ENGINEER

Safety Operations Processes Maintenance

Professional with 20 years progressive experience managing production operations, process development and improvement, safety, and cost control. Well versed in all aspects of production including documentation, production improvement, safety programs, scheduling, and maintenance. Verifiable strengths in designing and improving processes and work procedures. Possess innate ability to achieve high productivity standards without compromising quality of work. Stellar interpersonal skills across levels. Effective supervisor, able to train and motivate teams to peak performance.

Accounts Payable / Receivable Budgeting Cost / Benefit Analysis Change Management Consulting

International Business Joint Ventures Project Management Start Ups / Turnarounds Team Leadership

Process Improvement Performance Management Employee Engagement Needs Assessment

Customer Service Distribution Inventory Management Logistics Outsourcing Procurement / Purchasing

Quality Control / Assurance Vendor Relations Cost Reduction Operations Management Scheduling

Risk Management OSHA / Regulatory Compliance Environmental Remediation of Soil and Surface Water

Occupational Safety Work Plans

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PSRG, Houston, Texas 08/2013 – 08/2016

Global provider of integrated HSSE, Operations Improvement, Management Consulting and Training services designed to help companies improve safety and security, increase productivity and reliability, and enhance overall business performance.

Principal Process Safety Engineer

Communicated and educated client driving facilitation of Process Hazard Analyses for multiple stages of design and startup for grassroots gas plant and ethylene facilities, as well as revalidations for existing refineries and others.

Achievements:

Enhanced refinery safety and bolstered positive client relationship through development and implementation of plan improving client knowledge regarding Process Safety Management (PSM).

Designed, consulted on, and facilitated Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) targeting and verifications for new major construction with British Gas.

Ensured full compliance for refinery through strategic management of Process Hazard Analyses.

Boosted throuput and improved production by redesigning drum unloading operation, reducing exposures to new feedstock arsenic acid production.

Generated $10M+ in savings through close collaboration with corporate Electrical Engineer and local contractor on speedy replacement of fried Motor Control Center (MCC) eliminating avoiding unnecessary purchase of new MCC.

HOUSTON REFINING, Houston, Texas 08/2010 – 08/2013

One of the largest refineries in the United States designed to process heavy-sulfur crude oil.

Process Safety Engineer

Led PSM group and delivered key contributions to numerous projects including Gas Detection and Emergency Isolation Valve (EIV) applications. Oversaw management of refinery Facility Siting Program. Handled PHAs, LOPAs, and identification and mitigation of high consequence potential risks associated with storage tanks and PSV discharge. Paired closely with contractor in development of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) for storage tanks.

Achievements:

Utilized various study results for reinforcement or demolition of existing buildings or at-risk structures.

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PSRG, Houston, Texas 08/2007 – 08/2013

Global provider of integrated HSSE, Operations Improvement, Management Consulting and Training services designed to help companies improve safety and security, increase productivity and reliability, and enhance overall business performance.

Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer

Captained PSM audit at chemical client site handling task delegation and performance management of 5 personnel, as well as serving as Project Manager for refinery client HAZOPs across multiple facilities. Directed application of LOPA, PRD analysis, Alarm Rationalization, and SIL Analyses and Verification. Oversaw Process Hazard Analysis program management at client sites such as leading compliance with 5 year revalidation schedule, and facilitation of all PHA.

Achievements:

Successfully trained employees and led PHA for projects and existing facilities.

ARKEMA, INC., Blooming Prairie, Minnesota 01/1989 – 05/2007

A diversified chemicals manufacturer.

Plant / Process Engineer 07/2005 – 05/2007

Managed contractors, executed capital project proposals, led PHA, handled action item management, storm water management, site Mechanical Integrity program, and change management, as well as, PSM documentation, emergency relief system design, and process engineering within batch process plant. Performed comprehensive review of PSV documentation updating relief valve and discharge piping

design bases, calculations, and documentation, while improving preventive maintenance and documentation systems. Led two Process Hazard Analysis Revalidations preserving historical schedule and performed in-depth analysis and update of site Mechanical Integrity Program, including specifications of preventive maintenance requirements and records management.

Achievements:

Slashed number of analytical requirements for action items related to reactive vessel venting averting $50k in outside services by coordinating and leading meetings with plant experts identifying and prioritizing worst case scenarios while preserving compliance with best industry practices.

Reduced process load 20% by focusing on site water usage through process optimization and proposals related to reconditioning for reuse.

Senior Plant Engineer, Bryan, Texas 10/2000 – 06/2005

Authored project proposals reviewing and updating site safety policies, and industrial hygiene monitoring and documentation. Performed project management functions, maintained site drawings, and handled site engineering. Managed resource allocation for capital budget, installed new storm water treatment system, and demolished off-site properties including asbestos removal, contractor work, and health and safety plans.

Achievements:

Recovered $170k, against forecasted expenditures of $500k+ by managing class action litigation by local residents through utilization of innovative, safe work plans, one-on-one contact with homeowners, and contractor management.

Delivered $320k savings in annual RPE by proposing and implementing reduction in daily operations transitioning from 24/7 schedule to 5, 10 hour days with callout.

CAREER NOTE: Additional experience includes roles as Process and Maintenance Engineer Plant and Production Engineer – ARKEMA, Owner – NIPA HOT RESTAURANT, and Field Engineer – IONICS, INC. Details available upon request.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science – Chemical Engineering – University of Rhode Island – Kingston, Rhode Island

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

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