DOUGLAS M. TOWLER, PE, PMP
832-***-**** ******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Detail-oriented, dependable registered professional engineer with 17 years experience. Project management professional with a proven track record of managing large projects effectively, cost-efficiently and maintaining the highest level of safety, environmental and quality assurance standards. Actively seeking a role that matches my experience, education and willingness to learn while providing meaningful contributions to a reputable company.
Education
Masters of Engineering-Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisville-Speed Scientific School, Louisville, KY
May 2006
High Honors; Overall GPA: 3.85/4.0
Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society, ASHRAE and ASME (2002-2005)
Bachelor of Science-Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisville-Speed Scientific School, Louisville, KY
May 2005
High Honors; Overall GPA: 3.72/4.0
Certificates
● Licensed Professional Engineer
(Kentucky – 2009 current, California – 2010 lapsed)
● Project Management Professional certification received from George Washington University
October 2008 current
● 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification received from API
September 2010 – 2016
SPECIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Software: AutoCAD, Microstation, SAP, Solid Edge, Microsoft Office, SmartPlant 3D Design, Navisworks, Adobe
Engineering: Industrial equipment system design, contract document preparation, construction administration and supervision, machine component design, project management, field operations and maintenance repairs
Personal: Strong work ethic, honest, ambitious, team player, flexible, dependable, motivated, well-rounded, conversational Spanish speaker
Work experience
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc., North Slope Operations and Development, Kuparuk, Alaska
Feb 2013 – Present
Facility Engineer
Provide operations support for daily construction and maintenance installations and repairs as well as technical expertise for process safety management for approximately 225 wells on 15 drillsites and 140 miles of DOT regulated pipelines along with a central processing facility and seawater treatment plant
Prepared construction documentation for field execution of various maintenance and capital projects
Provided field supervision during execution of project to ensure mechanical integrity and safety
Managed workflow and directed personnel in accordance with scheduled SAP planning
Participated in capital project funding and design review activities for major projects
Assisted operations and maintenance personnel with long term planning strategies for major outages
Marathon Oil Company, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, West Africa
May 2011- Jan 2013
Project Engineer
Managed projects for multiple operating areas of an onshore/offshore natural gas and condensate production facility
Developed projects for government compliance
Interfaced with business partners on a regular basis for project updates
Supervised engineering design efforts of national employees and Houston-based consultants
Maintained schedule and budget deadlines for approved projects
Supervised construction activities on site for shutdowns/turnarounds and project- related work
Coordinated project details with plant operations and maintenance, receipt of material, field preparation,
execution.
Marathon Petroleum Company, Catlettsburg, KY
May 2006-May 2011
Refining Project Engineer
Managed projects for multiple operating areas of a 250,000 barrel/day oil refinery
Maintained schedule and budget deadlines for approved projects
Supervised construction activities on site for shutdowns/turnarounds and project- related work
Managed engineering contractors in Kentucky, Louisiana and Canada concurrently
Responsible for site visits to fabrication shops for ASME code pressure vessels and other project related
Equipment
Luckett and Farley, Louisville, KY
February 2001-May 2006
Mechanical Engineer
Produced 3D AutoCAD floor plans, details and specifications for construction process
Managed mechanical engineering departmental design standards and building codes
Trained new employees in HVAC and plumbing design procedures
Verified existing conditions and equipment operations on field assignments
Prior clients included: Churchill Downs, Clear Channel Communications, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ford, GM, Saturn, Honda, and the University of Louisville
References
Available upon request.