CATHERINE MCPHERSON
Richmond, TX 77407
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SUMMARY
Twenty (20) years of experience in engineering related business…project information management and
document control. I am familiar with all project and engineering documents. I have gained an extensive
knowledge of document control systems and software programs, having worked with most of the leading
design engineering companies in the Houston area. I am a team player, hard worker, and work well with
others.
EXPERIENCE:
BP-Mad Dog, Houston, TX
2014 – 2015
Senior Document Controller
• Primary responsibility is to perform document control functions required by procedure to transmit
historical data in a timely fashion.
• Manage and maintained both hard and electronic documentation files for all technical and non-
technical related transmittals, procedures, specifications and drawings, in accordance with Corporate
Records Program.
WorleyParsons, Houston, TX
Exxon/Mobil – (Hebron Topside Project Canada) Houston, TX
2010 – 2014
Senior Document Controller
• Primary responsibility is to complete the document control functions required by procedure to
transmit deliverables to client in a timely fashion.
• Train and coordinate Project Team members in handling documentation in accordance with
overall Information Management Plan (IMP) and procedures. Participate as mentor of new team
members to ensure understanding of unified procedures.
• Perform Document Control activities for the project with responsibility for documentation
receipt, registration, and distribution to project team, and transmittal to client.
• Use SharePoint/SmartPlant Foundation as collaborating tool between Client and Supplier.
• Responsible for all engineering documents generated by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Third
Party, Subcontractor to the Hebron Project
• Generate reports on a weekly and bi-weekly basis or as needed for engineering and Client meeting
• Maintain Engineering and Supplier MDR and SMDR
• Focal point for the return of consolidated comments to Third Party and Subcontractor
• Managed non-technical documentation in compliance with the Corporate Records Program
Brunel Energy Inc. Houston, TX
ExxonMobil - EMDC (Point Thomson Project, Anchorage, AK)
2009 - 2010
Document Control Coordinator
• Perform all documentation functions
• Serve as a focal point for documentation receipt between Local, State, and Government Agencies
Compiled on going progress reports
• Trained and supervised lower level Document Controller
• Interface with both internal and external customers
Flour Corporation, Houston, TX
Marathon Oil & Gas Project
2007 - 2008
Senior Document Controller - Vendor Data
• Assigned / Responsible for (52) major Purchase Orders
• Set-up new Purchase Orders
• Create and update documents profile using Pro-Arc as Electronic Document Management System
• Track Data back from Supplier
• Using Supplier Overdue Report to Supplier
• Track Data return to Supplier
• Using in-house Overdue Report
• Track Client Comments
• Use Project Online as collaborating tool between Client, Supplier, Flour and Third Parties.
Fircroft (Contractor) Houston, TX
2006 – 2007
Document Control Coordinator, on contract with Chevron, Houston, TX
• Create and update document profile using eRoom
Bechtel Corporation, Houston, TX
Shell Canada–Oil Sand Project
2005-2006
Senior Document Management Lead
• Supervising, staffing/de-staffing the Project Document Management Center
• Verifying the Standard Document Numbering (SDN) tables, administering users, and creating
Security groups in the Electronic Document Management System (InfoWorks)
• Established and maintained project filing systems
• Implemented standard Office instructions or generating project-unique instructions, when
applicable, administrative methods for processing, distributing, retrieving and maintenance of
Project documents
• Performing/supporting audits of project records to ensure that project procedure and record
keeping meet the requirements of Bechtel- ISO 9001 certification program
• Performing InfoWorks user support and coordinating InfoWorks training for the project
• Evaluates and implements client’s records management requirements and assists in the development
and implementation of project records retention and turnover plans
• Coordinating disposition of records at project closeout
• Attend management status meetings to keep up to date with upcoming project demands
• Acquiring/releasing equipment (copiers, faxes, Shredders, etc.)
Technip, (Contractor), Houston, TX
Chevron
2005-2005
Senior Document Controller Lead
• Developed procedure to ensure consistent numbering, formatting, distribution,
tracking and filing of documents
• Trained and supervised document control personnel
• Processed both vendor and engineering design documents
• Participated in budget planning for personnel in the document control division
• Ensured that all documentation files are properly maintained
• Liaison between Client, Contractor, Sub-Contractor and Document Control
• Responsible for the maintenance of the documentation matrix
• Interface with all levels of management
Bechtel Corporation, Kirkland, WA
2002- 2004
Senior Document Controller
• Assembled, copied and distributed incoming documents, mail, facsimiles and other correspondence
• Performed all document control functions
• Received, processed, distributed, and filed engineering design and vendor documents.
• Prepared and distributed both bi-weekly and monthly status reports for Clients and management
• Maintained documentation log and tract documents
• Set up and maintain documentation filing system
CSO-AKER Maritime, Houston, TX
2001- 2002
Senior Document Controller/Lead
British Petroleum Projects (Crazy Horse, Mad Dog, and Holstein)
• Developed procedure to ensure consistent numbering, formatting, distribution,
tracking and filing of documents
• Trained and supervised document control personnel
• Processed both vendor and engineering design documents
• Participated in budget planning for personnel in the document control division
• Ensured that all documentation files are properly maintained
• Liaison between Client, Contractor, Sub-Contractor and Document Control
• Add/update documents to the Document Management System
• Accurately and constantly maintain the metadata of project documents, such as, but
not limited to; number, title, revision, status, etc. in accordance to project specifications
Bechtel Corporation, Houston, TX
1996-2001
Document Control Lead & Project Administrator
• Supervise project document control personnel
• Participated in training and evaluation of document control personnel
• Developed procedures for document processing and filing of engineering designs and
vendor drawings
• Developed yearly budget requirements including staffing for the project document
control department
• Coordinated and completed project closeouts documentations
• Processed both engineering design and vendor drawings using Documentum
• Provided orientation and training in document control procedures to new personnel
• Processed both vendor documents and engineering designs
EDUCATION
Houston Community College – Computer Technology
Brazosport College, Lake Jackson, TX
Computer Training: Course work included Microsoft Word, Excel & Microsoft Access
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft
Outlook, eRoom, Internet Research, Scanning/Indexing, Adobe Acrobat 9. Houston Lighting & Power
Co.: Supervisory Training, Time Management, Self-Projecting/Self Image and HSE Training