Process and Design Engineer, Process Safety Mgt. Chemical Engineer

DARRELL MAYON, M.CHE., P.E.

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PROCESS, SAFETY, PROJECT, AND OPERATIONS ENGINEER

PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY EXPERTISE EXPERT COMMAND OF PROCESS ENGINEERING TEAM LEADERSHIP

Successful and solutions-driven Chemical Process, Project, Safety, and Operations Engineer with demonstrated success in the Oil & Gas (Midstream and Downstream) and Chemical industries, with experience gained as Lead Process Design Engineer, Lead Research Engineer, Process Engineer, Safety, and Operations Engineer.

Instrumental leader with proven experience in the management of midstream infrastructure projects with expertise gained in the completion of bid proposals, cost estimations and contract negotiations; successfully negotiate vendor/supplier/provider agreements on behalf of Hess and BP to support projects and operations.

Respected mentor, with a record of managing teams across multiple disciplines and coaching colleagues in the principles of Best Practices, technical solutions, safety, and quality.

An effective communicator, capable of translating highly technical information for consumption and comprehension by audiences of all technical levels and proficiencies. VALUE OFFERED LEADERSHIP, SAFETY, AND BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

Strategic Planning and Execution

Chemical Processes and Operations

Cross-Functional Team Management

Safety and Environmental Stewardship

Project Management

Develop and Lead High Performance Teams

Driving Revenue Growth

Contract Negotiation and Administration

Standard Operating Procedures/Best Practices

Expertise in the Petrochemical Industry

Documentation of Processes

Maintenance Management

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Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas with over 18 years of experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) covered facilities covered under 29 CFR 1910.119

Proven leader with the ability to drive consistent gains in leadership quality and organizational development; persist with dedication and tenacity to drive change initiatives.

Expert level skill in building and optimizing internal infrastructure, processes and controls; proponent of talent management and operations management strategies that position the organization for long-term success.

High-performing operations-management style with expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, and professional teams to maximize business results. PP RR OO FF EE SS SS II OO NN AA LL HH II SS TT OO RR YY 07/2014 to 07/2015: United States Department of Labor – Occupation Safety and Health Administration, Conroe, TX Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance and Safety Officer Chemical Engineer applying professional engineering expertise to compliance investigations involving chemical safety to Process Safety Management (PSM) covered facilities under 29 CFR 1910.119. Team member to a multi-disciplinary group of Industrial Hygienists, Safety and Occupational Health Specialists and Safety Engineers involved with investigations and inspections to enforce the PSM standard as it applies to the chemical and petrochemical industries.

Provides knowledge of process safety management subjects including process hazard analysis, mechanical integrity, instrumentation, process chemistry, and system safety.

Conducts conferences with employers and employee representatives. Reviews the establishment's overall mechanical integrity program, critical maintenance schedule, and record keeping for maintenance, and mechanical integrity testing/assessment.

Conducts inspections of establishment work sites. Conducts closing conferences with the employer/establishment representative to review hazards and/or violations noted; advise of possible action that may be taken as a result of inspection or investigation; provide information regarding rights and obligations under the OSHA Act and PSM Standard.

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2012 TO 11/2013: CLARIANT CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TX TECHNICAL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER-PETROCHEMICALS CATALYST Fulfilled a critical role driving revenue for this world leader in specialty chemicals, securing agreements for the sale of petrochemical catalysts to Operations Managers and Plant Managers employed by industry leaders that include Equistar Petrochemical, Lyondell Petrochemical, Eastman Petrochemical, GTC, KBR and CBI.

Outstanding performance in sales, marked by the delivery of $8MM in revenue, including two technology lease agreements; implemented an innovative and effective sales strategy incorporating prospecting, call reports, sales call planning, and the application of Miller Heiman sales tools.

Led the analysis and reporting of all competitor activity and emerging trends with the potential to impact markets and the industry as a whole; prepared SAP forecasts of short and long-term business opportunities. 2009 to 2012: HESS CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TX

Commercial Specialist Unconventional Resources Development and Production Met the challenge of facilitating the transition of resources from multiple oil fields to markets for this Fortune 100 oil and gas development and production company, ensuring the availability and readiness of midstream infrastructure to support anticipated volume. Collaborated with key stakeholders across Facilities Engineering, Legal, Land, and Supply Chain to identify required facilities and secure /administer necessary contracts.

Leveraged superior analytical expertise to review route alternatives and impacts for the Marcellus

Project; assumed a lead role in the development of RFPs for gas gathering, followed by a review of all proposals and recommendations to management.

Effectively managed all assessment work in support of the Marcellus Project, leading a cross-functional team comprised of subject matter experts in operations, purchasing, safety, and environmental matters;

envisioned, developed, and deployed an objective

method for grading the quality of midstream suppliers. 2006 to 2009: BP US PIPELINES & LOGISTICS, HOUSTON, TX Business Development & Commercial Coordinator, Growth/Divestment Execute a broad array of project management responsibilities, with leadership roles across multiple initiatives and accountability for milestones at each stage. Engaged in funding assurance, extensive economic analysis, and tariff

/lease price analysis. Collaborated with affiliates on Throughput and Deficiency agreements and connection agreements. Contributed additional service and expertise reviewing the performance of multiple pipeline companies owned and operated by BP.

Operation Canadian Crude. Provided oversight of crude delivery and product export systems for the BP Whiting Refinery, with accountability for total project capital of $60MM. Project resulted in the achievement of over

$100MM in Net Present Value for BP Group.

Supervised the development of budgets for the Mardi Gras Pipeline, Chicap Pipeline, and Main Pass Pipeline Joint Ventures, including asset valuation, Minimum Sales Price, and Target Sales Price determination; facilitated Board meetings and developing board books using data from multiple sources. 2000 to 2006: BP CHEMICALS, PASADENA, TX

Operations Engineer Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO) Production Instrumental in providing process engineering support for daily operations at a 150-employee facility engaged in the production of linear alpha olefin chemicals, used in the manufacture of plastic components. Exercised supervisory authority over a team of 4 operators and one operations supervisor, with daily cross-functional engagement with personnel from various disciplines that included Operations and Maintenance.

Led and participated in turnarounds, incident investigations, and implementation of resulting action items. Participated and led process safety management (PSM) initiatives such as PHA’s, MOC’s, PSSR’s and procedure development for start-up and process safety information documentation.

Introduced a series of process improvements that led to a direct increase in unit reliability from 85% to 95%, resulting in an incremental revenue increase of $5MM per year.

“Darrell does an excellent job at handling complex problems and working with others toward a common

goal. He is a very effective communicator and develops close interpersonal relationships with peers,

subordinates, and supervisors so as to be very frank and develops and cultivates their trust. He is a very

intelligent person but able to communicate with anyone at any level so that everyone is always comfortable around him. He has a proven track record of being an effective troubleshooter and is able to manage people to accomplish the team goals.”

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2000 to 2006: BP CHEMICALS, PASADENA, TX

Operations Engineer Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO) Production (continued)

Assumed a lead role defining all scope and procedures for a project to shutdown, evacuate, and demolish the LAO chemical facility.

Led the execution of the annual Turnaround, meeting all deadlines and deliverables under budget; recognized with the BP Chemicals Award for Planning and Safe Execution of Facility TAR.

Recipient of the BP Chemicals Award for Implementation of Strategic Business Solutions. 1995 to 2000: EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, CHANNELVIEW, TX

Olefins Production/Process Engineer

Ensured the efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness of gasoline production, catalyst performance, steam production and quality, cooling water performance, and wastewater treatment at a C2/C3 olefin facility operated by this independent chemical manufacturer, with authority over a crew of technicians providing utility chemical treatment for the site. Responsible for all process safety management (PSM) initiatives in the gasoline production and utilities area.

Served a key leadership role as Lead Process Engineer, in charge of a C5 hydrocarbon recovery study that identified areas of improvements in the extractive distillation area; the results of this study led to a direct 15% increase in capacity.

As Lead Process Engineer, directed the implementation of the Alternative Olefins Feed Pilot Plant project, incorporating a crude oil fractionator, a hydrotreater process and a pyrolysis furnace process.

Led research and evaluation initiatives focused on the recovery and purification of specialty hydrocarbons.

Lead utilities engineer responsible for steam production and quality, cooling water performance, and wastewater treatment. Supervised a crew of technicians providing utility chemical treatment for the site.

Responsible for gasoline production, monitoring catalyst performance and evaluation of off-site feedstock to process in the unit.

Performed technical and business analysis and evaluated projects to enhance revenue and maintain manufacturing assets.

1988 to 1995: DOW CORNING CORPORATION, MIDLAND, MI Process Design Engineer

Executed a variety of roles for this leading global supplier of silicones and silicones solutions and products, including Lead Design Engineer, Lead Research Engineer, and Start-up Engineer/Coordinator. Developed piping, instrument, HAZOP Studies, and process flow diagrams for project engineering.

As Lead Design Engineer, led scope definition, planning, alternative studies, estimation, safety studies, and execution of large capital projects valued at up to $6MM that amounted to a 500% improvement in production capacity; increased production by an additional 30% through the installation of rotating, fixed, control and separation equipment.

As Lead Research Engineer, managed the development and deployment of new technologies that reduced by- products, triggering significant gains in quality. Shepherded a pilot plant through successful design and launch phases, followed by a scaling up to a $20MM production facility.

As Start-up Engineer and Coordinator, coordinated and led operator training, plant safety guidelines, capacity studies, and the full documentation of procedures.

Recipient of the Dow Corning Manufacturing Achievement Award for Process Design. EE DD UU CC AA TT II OO NN &PP RR OO FF EE SS SS II OO NN AA LL AA FF FF II LL II AA TT II OO NN SS Master of Chemical Engineering Degree – University of Houston Master of Business Administration – University of Michigan Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering – Washington University Registered by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers Member, Toastmasters International (2014 – Present) Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (2009 – Present) Member American Institute of Petroleum Negotiators (2009 – 2012)

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