Name: Eric D. Tribble
Title: Senior Scheduling Specialist
Project Controls Planning & Scheduling
Contact: ****.*.*******@*****.***
Education: A.A.S., Technology with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering
Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN
2002 - 2003
Electrical Engineering Technology
University of Memphis in Memphis, TN
2004 - 2005
IT / IMS: Primavera P6v15.1, Unifier, SAP, Lotus Notes, Visio, CMMS, MS Office
Certs/Degrees: A.A.S., Technology Degree with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering
Affiliations: Member; Texas Freemason 1242 Unity Lodge Borger, TX
Various LinkedIn Professional Groups
Career Objective:
Mr. Tribble is a creative and innovative thinker with a unique desire to accept challenging opportunities to support his genuine passion for continual improvement and career growth. Mr. Tribble is team oriented with emphasis on solid communications across all work fronts to establish unification and efficiency; along with systems accountability at both individual and team levels.
Summary of Credentials:
Mr. Tribble’s has attained over 18 years of experience in industrial construction with previous 8 years devoted to supporting capital projects, proposals, and turnarounds, in client and contractor roles, as a project controls professional specializing in planning and scheduling. Mr. Tribble is proficient in several areas of planning and scheduling, including, but not limited to; the operating system Primavera P5, P6v7 – v15.1 with user functionality, schedule development, resource planning, and schedule integration, to support Critical Path Method Scheduling, in an effort to effectively analyze and generate reports for EPCC, small capital, and turnaround schedules.
Representative assignments include:
Complete Technical Services Start Date: FEB2016
Houston, TX End Date: AUG2016
Turnaround Scheduler at Olin BC
Consulted and advised the lead turnaround scheduler on scheduling best practices and techniques for implementation into current work processes, to include the development and proper utilization of the work breakdown structure
Successfully developed and executed turnaround schedules for a chemical plant in Freeport, TX.
Utilized SAP and P6 integration to import job plans.
Created fully integrated schedules with solid network logic to support critical path method scheduling.
Created resource loaded schedules to generate resource staffing plans to support the turnaround execution plan.
Conducted scheduling optimization reviews to support front end planning.
Generated manpower histograms and progress s-curves during turnaround execution for effective reporting and analysis
Leveled resources effectively via P6 leveling tool.
Conducted critical path method analysis and reports during turnaround execution.
IHI E&C, International Start Date: JUL2014
Houston, TX End Date: NOV2015
Technical Manager of Construction at IHI E&C
Promoted creative thinking geared towards the research and development of various work processes which embodied the IHI E&C culture for operational and project execution excellence
Acted as the Lead Planner/Scheduler for the Construction Operations
Collaborated directly with the P6 Administrators on a regular basis to support the Construction Operations Strategic planning goals and objectives
Directly supported the VP of Construction, Sr. Director of Operations, and the Construction Program Manager on various Planning/Scheduling assignments for Construction Operations
Supported the Construction Business Model with Strategic Planning and Scheduling tasks
Research & Development of Swim Lanes, Flow Diagrams, and Schedules for Construction Proposals and Projects
Research & Development of various Work Processes for Construction Operations, Proposals, and Projects
Development and Implementation of Construction Execution Plans into Construction Schedules
Responsible for the Development of Capital Projects Schedules
Responsible for Construction Resource Planning/Scheduling
Responsible for the Development of Construction Staffing Plans
Performed Critical Path Method Planning/Scheduling Development and Analysis
Performed Quantity Surveying & Measurement
R&D of EPC Workface Planning integration with Primavera P6 and SP Materials, Foundation, and Construction
Performed Earned Value Management & Control
Development of various reports for Construction Operations, Proposals, and Projects
CB&I (Chicago Bridge & Iron) Start Date: OCT2013
Cartagena, Colombia End Date: JUN2014
Senior Scheduling Specialist at the Mega $6 Billion Cartagena, Colombia Reficar Expansion Project
Joined the Project Controls Team as 1 of 16 Unit Project Schedulers for a Mega $6BB Refinery Expansion project
Block C Back-Up Lead Planner/Scheduler
Assigned 3 units in Block C as the Lead Planner/Scheduler
Performed duties as an Engineering, Procurement, and Subcontractor Scheduler working with the EPC Scheduling Lead
Successfully coordinated schedule development with multiple Sub-Contractors to ensure WBS and Coding alignment within the Master EPC Schedule and the Systems Completion Schedule, as well as CB&I's Project Management Software PMCS
Imported Subcontractor schedules into the CB&I Primavera Database to provide scheduling oversight
Analyzed Subcontractor schedules on a weekly basis reporting to the CBI Planning/Scheduling Manager
Generated Manpower/Progress Histograms and S-Curves for the PMT
Developed solid working relations with the client PMT, CB&I PMT, as well as with the Subcontractor’s PMT on site
KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root) Start Date: MAR2013
Arlington, TX End Date: AUG2013
Principal Specialist-Planning/Scheduling, at Triumph Aerostructures
Developed the Bid Schedule and Budget utilizing Primavera P6 via Citrix Database for a $50MM project
Developed P6 WBS Coding Structure
Worked with the client on WBS Schedule Coding Alignment due to the complexity of the project
Created Project Activity Codes, Calendars, Resource Codes and Calendars, etc.
Imported field plans in MS Excel into P6
Provided activity steps into the P6 schedule per client request
Resource loaded the schedule based off of the field plan estimates
Created a resource loaded logically driven CPM schedule to align with the client needs
Created Histograms and S-Curves to provide the PMT with manpower estimation
Coordinated efforts to obtain a fully integrated master project schedule
Acted as a Project Controls liaison between contractor and client
Developed solid working relations with the contractor and client PMT, as well as with the contractor Primavera Global Support Team
Swift Technical Services Start Date: JUN2012
Victoria, TX End Date: MAR2013
P6 Capital Project Scheduler, INVISTA-Victoria
Developed and maintained P6 schedules for the capital projects and turnarounds ranging in cost from $5MM - $60MM
Employed as a client rep scheduler for large, small, and turnarounds
Developed FEL and EPC schedules for small and large cap projects
Provided oversight for all outsource engineering firms’ FEL and EPC schedules
Managed approximately 35 P6 schedules via Citrix Database for both large and small cap projects.
Assigned to Boilers Re-tube and SNCR projects and turnarounds to provide client oversight and analysis conducting logic/schedule reviews
Provided the client with executive summary reports containing project S-Curves and Histograms for Earned Value Management and Contractor progress
Successfully fully integrated all FEL and EPC contractor schedules to create a master project schedule for the client; as needed
Utilized SAP to P6 imports and developed work order numbers for the capital projects group
Made certain that adequate hours were introduced and emphasized for the start-up and commissioning activities.
Built solid relations with the cost control engineers for schedule analysis and alignment for cost and change management
Created solid working relationships with INVISTA Central Engineering to ensure the scheduling processes and procedures were upheld
Jacobs Engineering Group Start Date: JUL2011
Climax, CO End Date: FEB2012
Constructability Coordinator, Climax Molybdenum Restart, Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold
Joined the Commissioning Management Team working closely with the Manager of Commissioning Systems for Freeport-McMoRan with a TIC of $500MM
Executed work as the commissioning systems database facilitator/scheduler
Generated P&ID reviews against the Instrument Index and Mechanical Equipment List to ensure consistent information was delivered for the project
Coordinated the effort to verify all vendors supplied and furnished with equipment instruments on site that the contractor was unable to locate
Worked aside expediting and material control personnel to obtain accurate information for deliverables
Consulted with the client concerning engineering issues to create a successful path forward
Coordinated efforts to resolve issues that were found during the constructability review
Responsible for managing and planning a database to control all I&C checkout folders ensuring the correct documentation was accounted for in the loop folders
Developed commissioning planning with the use of project schedule
Successfully learned to use and operate the Unifier (Skire) Management system to accurately obtain all information regarding system turnover and commissioning activities; very critical for the start-up process
Foster Design, Inc. Start Date: JUN2009
Borger, TX End Date: DEC2010
System Turnover Lead, GBR Project, ConocoPhillips Refinery, Borger, TX
Assigned as System Turnover lead representing ConocoPhillips for a TIC of $300MM gasoline benzene reduction project
Identified System Boundaries using process flow sheets and mechanical flow sheets working closely with the ConocoPhillips Operations Project Management Team for the System Turnover effort
Coordinated with multiple contractors to adequately convey the processes and procedures set in place for the Gasoline Benzene Reduction Project system turnover to ConocoPhillips
Responsible for planning and managing the system turnover process for the Gasoline Benzene Reduction Project utilizing Microsoft Excel as a management and tracking tool gathering information for client PSSR reviews
Successfully performed system walk downs to ensure system completion by the turnaround contractors was being reported accurately
Scheduled handover and commissioning activities by use of Primavera (P6) software
Foster Design, Inc. Start Date: JUN2008
Borger, TX End Date: JUN2009
Turnaround Planner/Scheduler, GBR Project, ConocoPhillips Refinery
Joined the Capital Projects PMT Team at the Borger Refinery representing ConocoPhillips for a TIC of $300MM gasoline benzene reduction project
Performed work as a field planner, turnaround planner/scheduler
Volunteered to study and learn Primavera (P5 & P6) to support the Gasoline Benzene Reduction Project, in order to help minimize project costs during the projects FEL phase.
Successfully planned and scheduled the Unit 19.1 & 19.2 Spring 09 Turnaround for the GBR Project using Microsoft Excel and Primavera, as a third party contractor
Worked closely with the Borger Refinery Turnaround Group to ensure adequate information was identified in the Project Schedule
Developed scheduling activities for all disciplines, generated relationship logic, and resource leveling utilizing Primavera P6
Conducted planning and scheduling meetings to ensure streamline communication between all contractors and refinery personnel to support schedule alignment
The Shaw Group Start Date: FEB2006
Pasadena, TX End Date: FEB2007
Field Engineer – System Turnover, Valero ULSD Project, Valero Refinery
Constructed hydro-test packages for the engineering department with the use of piping specialty programs, engineering drawings and specifications for a TIC project of $350MM project
Responsible for managing and maintaining hydro-test packages electronically and physically for the engineering department
Formulated spreadsheets and flowcharts to coordinate test package flow for those involved
Supervised and performed engineering walk downs to ensure the quality of construction was in compliance
Reviewed and walked existing RFI’s to determine completion and if needed
Managed client punch-item issues to make certain they were completed and compliant
Consulted with the client and quality control in order to obtain and convey adequate information concerning punch-items, test package construction, test procedures, etc.
Responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating work for hydro-test packages and system walk-downs
Successfully managed an eight to twelve person walk down team for the hydro test process to gear up for system turnover to the client
TRS Staffing Start Date: DEC2005
Lake Charles, LA End Date: FEB2006
QC Inspector, Hurricane Rita Relief, Chenault Air Force Base
Joined the TRS/FEMA team in order to help with Hurricane Rita relief
Performed site assessments to obtain accurate information for FEMA temporary housing placement
Supervised construction crews to ensure all federal, state, city, and Parrish requirements were met
Performed QC inspections for FEMA
Attended government compliance meetings to gather information as needed
Fluor Enterprises Start Date: JUN2005
Billings, MT End Date: DEC2005
Instrument Supervisor, ConocoPhillips ULSD Project
Joined the I&E Department as an Instrument Foreman for a $350MM ULSD project
Supervised fabrication and installation of process tubing, instrument air, steam tracing, and instruments
Planned, organized, and supervised work for a ten to fifteen-person crew
Recorded and tracked progress daily as needed
Supervised all testing procedures associated with instrumentation
Made sure all work performed was in compliance with safety requirements
Mid-South Maintenance Start Date: AUG2002
Memphis, TN End Date: MAY2005
Pipe & Instrument Supervisor, Crompton-Witco Chemical, Memphis, TN
Performed duties concerning all facets of pipe/instrument field installation issues
Reviewed pipe engineering drawings and specifications for construction in order to meet client compliance issues
Determined field routing changes of piping and process tubing to the client’s approval
Supervised instrument crews during all phases of construction
Performed maintenance on steam systems, pneumatics, mechanical equipment, etc.
Compiled various reports and estimates for rework, installation, and demolition
Worked plant maintenance while attending the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN
Employment History:
CTS 2016 - 2016
Turnaround Scheduler
IHI E&C 2014 - 2015
Technical Manager, Construction
Project Controls
CB&I 2013 - 2014
P6 Senior Scheduling Specialist
Kellogg Brown & Root 2013 - 2013
P6 Planner/Scheduler
Swift Technical Services 2012 - 2013
P6 EPC Scheduler
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. 2011 - 2012
Constructability Coordinator
Foster Design, Inc 2008 - 2011
P5 Turnaround Planner/Scheduler
Systems Turnover Lead
The Shaw Group 2006 - 2008
Field Engineer
TRS 2006 - 2006
QC Inspector
Fluor Enterprises 2005 - 2006
Instrument Supervisor
Mid-South Maintenance 2002 - 2005
Maintenance Mechanic
Pipe & Instrument Supervisor
Various Contractors 1994 - 2002
Instrument Fitter
Pipe Helper