JAMES T. SPARGO

** ******* **** **, ******* TX, *7385

951-***-**** acyzkr@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To secure a project management position that involves initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling facilities, to include managing projects.

Experience

Strong leader with over 25 years of progressive experience in all aspects of aviation operations, project and program management in initial operation strategic planning and analysis, realignment and restructure, documented success in the challenges of leading successful groups and integrated teams in a resource constrained and constantly changing adaptive environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Specific skills in management:

*Operation Management *Project management (P6 Primavera)

*Training and Development *Organizational Change Management

*Manpower and Resource *Budget Planning

Houston Controls, 3741 red Bluff Pasadena TX. Jan-2016-Present

Automation Project Manager

Supervisor: Kerry Stuart 832-***-****

Work with various companies resolving their PLC issues and advising clients of software upgrades and hardware configurations. I work as a Project Manager for each client. I work with several different industries from Bottling Companies to Oil and Gas to plastic manufactures.

Responsible for the maintenance and operation of inventory controls systems with Tetra fueling, using VAREC Fuels Accounting Management program and ENRAF Inventory Control program in accordance with established ASTM, ATA 103 and ATA Spec 123 procedures for accounting of Fueling inventory and quality control standards.

Program Manager and responsible for 27 maintenance personnel in performing duties in tank farm and pipeline operations, conducting quality audits, maintenance audits. Responsible for project panning using Primavera P6 program establishing and maintain projects and overseeing new construction. Various Companies contracted with through Houston Controls are listed below:

*Praxair-Chemical Houston TX *Lyondell-Thermal reactor Energy resource

*Covestro-Oil and Gas Baytown TX *Tetra-Ship refueling loading arm, Channelview TX

*Kinder Morgan-Tank Farm, Pasadena TX

Holly Frontier Energy, Artesia NM Jan 2015 – Jan 2016

PLC/SCADA/Hardware Technician/Project Manager

Supervisor: Danny Gough

Working in the field and working in the Navaho Refinery I have a strong understanding of PLC and

Communication work and automation. I have been elected to be on the Environmental and EPA regulatory committee. I am elected as Project coordinator. I have had the lead programmer for several small and large projects to include Terminal fuel stations and truck loading stations.

Directly responsible for the inventory of all fuel transferred and distributed to fuel holding tanks, and maintenance of over 15 LACT (Lease accounting Transition) sites. Directly Supervisor over 8 instrument and Electrical technicians that conduct routine inspections on all electrical valves and tank level indicators and associated equipment. Supervise the installation of all programmable logic controllers for full automation and HMI. Responsible for all third party contractors and sub contractors onsite. I oversee all reporting and process procedures and establish a required reporting to OSHA, EPA and state local regulation offices in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Wabtec Global Services, Oceanside Ca Camp Pendleton April 2014-Jan 2015

Automation Field Install Manager

Supervisor: Aaron Morris 951-***-****

I was on a steering committee for the rail road that surveyed Positive Train Controls system Federal regulated program. Managed a team of 13 specialists to install and program the PTC. This was safety feature for all trains Commuter and freight.

Managed two separate rail road installation at Camp Pendleton Ca, and Los Angeles Ca. Responsibilities were to have program on track and report to rail Road Commission on installation status and report budget and manpower. Planned and oversaw the first stage model of all rail cars for accuracy and reliability. I was Responsible for the program update and installation of the software and radio communications in every rail way station.

Managed a 8 man Automation Specialist team

Install PTC (Positive Train Control) wiring harness I/O D/O

Install IETMS (Electronic Train Management System)

Write Install guides and define processes.

Write Process controls and upload software programs.

Process Engineering Solutions, Bakersfield Ca August 2013-April 2014

PLC Programmer

Supervisor: Satnam Gill 661-***-****

Responsible supervisor for managing the installation and coordinating the work of over 250, 000 gallons of fuel storage and distribution of over 1.2 million gallons of crude oil. Coordinated and managed the overall installation of automation control work and electrical work at Berry Petroleum.

Writing Control Philosophy for Programs

Working with RSL Logic Allen Bradley 5000

Working with RSL Logic Factory Talk

Knowledgeable on process control and P & ID drawings

INTERNSHIP (for College) April 2013-Oct 2013

Sullivan International / GC Green San Diego, CA

Supervisor: Liz Green 760-***-****

My primary focus during my Internship was to find ways to regulate the Hydraulic fracking and the removal of waste water and seek alternative ways to resource water and how to reutilize the process. I spent over 1,200 working hours of research and interviews and project planning to incorporate an alternative filtration system.

Engineering Research

Sullivan is recognized world-class science, environmental, and technology firm

Siemens Energy Industrial Park way, Woodward, OK

Project Manager/Plant Manager

Manager: Scott Dewey 541-***-**** Jan 2009-April 2012

Responsible for the Planning and Development of a 1.3 million dollar facility build out. Developed the transportation and operating procedures. Directly managed 23 personnel and 13 field specialist in the daily operations of wind technology and plant management.

Developed the training and curriculum user guides for personnel in using SAP for product material and maintenance scheduling and time processing.

Initiated Environmental policies for redistribution of soil and land management according to EPA regulated standards.

Pioneer Natural Resources, Hwy 12 Trinidad Colorado Jan 2008- Jan 2009

SCADA Instrumentation and Electrical Tech (I & E Tech)

Supervisor: Jasper Butero 719-***-****

Managed and regulated the distribution of Natural Gas to various facilities in the Mid West states. Supervised the natural gas wells automation metering system for 100% accuracy. Directly responsible for setting up maintenance schedules on associated gas wells and inventory substations.

Managed the quality assurance program for handling and distribution of Natural Gas to facilities ensure safe working practices are IAW state and local EPA regulations.

Worked on over 2000 MODICON PLC and communications SCH 4000 Radio communications for automation safe work practices. Installed and regulated Modbus for metering of Natural Gas for accuracy and accountability practices.

Kinder Morgan Energy, 500 W Illinois, Midland TX Mar 2006 – Jan 2008

SCADA Controller

Instrumentation and Electrical Technician/ Pipeline Controller2

Supervisor: Mike Coleman 432-***-****

Managed and controlled the safe delivery of bulk oil in pipelines from Colorado to Texas to the refineries. Directly supervised and maintained the safe delivery of fuel for bulk fueling storage tanks. Directed the local inspections of all fuel products leaving and receiving the facility to maintain a high degree of quality assurance that will meets the state requirements of testing.

Responsible for the execution and operation of three crude Oil Pipeline’s and CO2 lines along with Automation of pumps and valves.

Responsible for day to day operations and accountability of tanks, every automated valve and associated equipment.

Track all accountability of Oil and CO2 through Pipe Track and the use of office link, and STARS.

Track contractor work and one call’s.

Issued SITREPS (Situation Reports) for Emergency Pipeline controls.

Track Pigging in pipelines, Batch sizing, and ticketing on usage to include Leased Units.

Programmed wells using Allen Bradley PLC and Wonder ware Automation

Education

TRIDENT UNIVERSITY MBA (PROJECT MANAGEMENT) 2015 (Current) Graduate May22, 2017

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 2014

2014 Bachelor of Science Education Design

Vincennes University 2013

2014 Associates Degree Applied Science

Military Experience

UNITED STATES NAVY USS Nimitz CVN-68 Retired 2006

Division Officer: Darryl Walls 702-***-****

Responsible Chief Petty Officer (ABFC) for the certification of the aviation fuels and catapult lube oil systems, and qualification of newly assigned personnel. Implemented new department operating procedures for aircraft refueling and pump room operations and associated maintenance upkeep requirements for installed equipment. Oversaw and implemented the planning and operations of the 4.0 million gallons aviation fuels operating sequencing system (AFOSS).

Responsible for the maintenance and inventory control system that included maintaining accurate levels assigned by Naval Operating orders. Managed aviation fuels quality control methods ensuring the delivery of clean petroleum product to naval and Joint Forces aircraft.

Lead Instructor for Shore base Refueling systems and equipment (Point Loma Facility). Responsible for teaching over 3200 student’s civilian and military in the proper safe handling of equipment associated with fueling operations.

Professional Training:

20 years of working in the Oil and Gas industry

Shipboard/Shore Base Bulk Petroleum Fuels System School

Total Quality Management School

Material Maintenance and Management 3-M School

Senior Leadership Development School

Organizational Management and Technical Report Writing School

Operational risk management School

FAS (Fueling Automated System) console operator

Managed 180 Tanks( Service, Storage, double bottom tanks)

Instructor for shore base refueling systems and equipment (Point Loma CA)

Instructor for Bulk fuel facility, loading arm, and console operator.

EPA/OSHA instructor and rapid spill response coordinator school

TWIC Card

Coast Guard Security clearance passport

U.S. Military Service Information

Active Duty: 03/29/1986 to 03/31/2006-U.S. Navy, 21 yrs Honorable Discharge

Retired Rank: CPO E-7 ABF-Aviation Boatswains Mate Fuels

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