Frank Hooper

Project/Construction Manager

SUMMARY

** **** ***** ** ********** in construction of oil and gas (upstream, midstream, and downstream), refining, petrochemical,

industrial chemical facilities and paper mills. Accustomed to assuming total responsibility for large, complex civil, mechanical,

structural, piping, electrical installations. Proven record as an effective manager of direct hire craft personnel. Routinely handles the

heavy responsibilities associated with construction projects, including safety, supervision of trades, materials coordination, quality,

and scheduling. As a project manager or construction manager, the total responsibility for safety, construction and management of

the work performed including coordinating and monitoring all direct hire and subcontractor activities, supervision of field

construction personnel and the implementation and support of execution plans, such as mobilization and startup, as required to

ensure adherence to the project schedule. Additionally, responsible for maintenance of the schedule and budgets, conformance to

contractual requirements, continuous monitoring of the projects with respect to relations and the quality of the work.

PERSONAL

Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from start to finish, keeping the safety of all personnel in mind in every plan, decision and

action made. Accurately analyze and measure project completion against schedules and budgets. Adjust work forces, resources and

production efforts to meet or exceed schedules and budgets. Know and understand client's needs, wants and expectations at the

beginning of a project and documenting change as it relates to cost and schedule. I lead by example and expect all team members to

be responsible and accountable for their actions and commitments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Evergreen Packaging, Canton NC

Now)

Construction/Project Manager

(June 2020 –

Responsible for complete construction of $17-million-dollar project including engineering, civil, structural, piping, electrical,

instruments and programming.

Manage multiple capital projects throughout the mill.

Goals of the White Liquor Optimization Project are improving the operations of the Causticizing and Lime Kiln areas with a cost

savings of $25000 per month.

Nutrien, Lima OH

Construction Manager/Coordinator

(Jan 2019 – May 2020)

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Responsible for directing, overseeing and providing support on multiple capital projects (most projects are in the 2MM range),

between 2 and 4 at a time from concept to completion. Many different projects completed throughout the plant within all sectors,

infrastructure, utilities, and process. Developed work scope, project documentation, drawings, etc. that meet company

standards/good engineering practice, and regulatory requirements. Handling contractual issues, conflicts and making sure safety

compliance is adhered to. AS ALWAYS---SAFETY FIRST. Appropriate and timely reporting of project progress up to and including

project closeouts.

Austin Ind.

General Superintendent

Freeport, Texas

(Aug. 2018-Dec. 2018)

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Managed all civil activities and setting of all equipment, including, cold box(cryogenic services)oxygen tower, argon tower,

pre-purifiers, process towers, process skids, pipe modules and storage vessels. Assisted in managing all phases of project

and safety.

$15 million New Construction

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KBR Agrium(UREA) Lone Star Project

April 2017)

(Sept.2016-

KBR Construction Supervisor

Borger, Texas

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Managed 150 craftsmen for the fabrication and installation of all piping including underground and above ground

process, utility, and steam pipe for construction.

Signing off on piping test packages and assisting in commissioning phase.

$800 Million New Construction Urea Expansion

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LyonDellBasell CCO Debottleneck Turnaround

LYB Construction Coordinator

Corpus Christi, Texas

(Jan.2016- July 2016)

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Administer contractor performance for all projects and ensure compliance to all agreements and assist in various new and

rebuild projects.

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Coordinate all construction activities for major contractor (Turner Ind.)

Manage multiple construction projects at one given time and prepare construction progress reports for all projects on

everyday basis and manage all communication with contractors and project manager.

Collaborate with other construction managers and resolve all queries for construction progress and ensure compliance to all

safety procedures at site.

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Prepare various documents for all implementation of activities and ensure approval for same and assist to distribute all final

documents.

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Participate in various project meetings and maintain records of all construction dates and project costs.

Assist project manager and prepare schedule for all projects and assist in close out process and ensure appropriate filing of

all paperwork.

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$1.2 Billion De-Bottleneck Expansion

Cital USA

Project Manager

Corpus Christi, Texas

(June 2015- Jan.2016)

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Defined the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management.

Created a detailed work plan, which identified and sequenced the activities needed to successfully complete the project.

Determined the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.

Developed a schedule for project completion that effectively allocated the resources to the activities.

Reviewed the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities,

revised the schedule as required.

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Determined the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.

$32 million (carbon steel and duplex tanks) New Construction

Cubit Contracting

Construction Manager

Corpus Christi, Texas

Commercial Projects ranging from $700 thousand to $13 million.

(Feb.2015-June 2015)

(Mar.2013-Jan.2015)

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Determined the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the projects.

Developed a schedule for project completion that effectively allocated the resources to the activities.

CB&I

Construction Manager

Cartagena, Colombia- Reficar

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Management responsibilities include client relations, direct project control, scheduling and cost management, contract

review, input to contract and implementation.

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Responsible for the administration of all contract requirements and implementation as well as administration of sub-

contractor activities to fulfill contract requirements, monitoring and enforcing company and safety policies and procedures,

monitoring quality of installation as well as managing and directing various craft tradesmen.

Responsible for writing and implementing piping hydro testing program (punch package included Iso's, Ortho's, P&ID's) to

ensure quality workmanship completed to design specifications.

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Responsible for all hydro and pneumatic testing within grass roots expansion. This performed in the construction of a grass

roots expansion of existing Ecopotrol Refinery.

Integrated Crude Vacuum, Saturated Gas, Butamer and Fuel Gas units. Capacity 150,000 bpd unit.

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PCL

Piping Superintendent

(2012-2013)

Freeport TX.-DOW Chem.

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Responsible for all steel and pipe fabrication and erection of expansion project. Working collaboratively with project owners,

client representatives, and internal senior management on ensuring project progress.

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Establishing basic work plans for engineering, procurement, project control, construction planning, commissioning, and QA

in line with the client expectations.

New Construction Expansion for Samsung

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COI

Construction Superintendent

San Antonio, TX.-Kelly AFB

(2010-2012)

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Overseeing all pipe fabrication and installation for Air Force Cyber Command. Assist in design of mechanical rooms,

electrical rooms, hydronic piping, chillers and compressors, generators, buffer tanks, and handlers.

Verified setting of all equipment per engineered drawing. Assisting in Control and Balance of dual systems and

commissioning.

Estimating various piping drawings for future work.

Mustang General Contractors

(2008-2010)

Construction Manager

San Antonio, TX.

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Management responsibilities include client relations, direct project control, scheduling and cost management, contract

review, input to contract and implementation.

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Responsible for the administration of all contract requirements and implementation as well as administration of sub-

contractor activities to fulfill contract requirements, monitoring and enforcing company and safety policies and procedures,

monitoring quality of installation as well as managing and directing various craft tradesmen.

(2006-2008)

TDI

General Supervisor

Piping Round Rock, TX.

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Responsible for all steel and pipe fabrication and erection of multiple projects simultaneously.

Working collaboratively with project owners, client representatives, and internal senior management on ensuring project

progress.

Establishing basic work plans for engineering, procurement, project control, construction planning, commissioning, and QA

in line with the client expectations.

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Dynamic Solutions Inc.

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(2003-2006)

Research and Development (Partial Owner) Inventing and developing a freestanding fluid measurement unit for the oil and

gas industry.

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Responsible for all fabrication involving all stainless piping and tubing using GTAW welding process.

Project was completed and we hold three patents on the units. I am on the Board and actively hold shares of the company.

ABB Lummus Global

QA/QC Supervisor

Norco, LA.

(1999-2001)

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Responsible for quality and installation of a Gas Cracking Furnace capable of processing an Ethane feed of 65,000-lb/hr and

operational flexibility to handle two additional hydrogen rich paraffinic dry gases (100,000-lb/hr)

Managing all non-destructive examinations, testing and certification of welders, setting and alignment of equipment,

maintain control of material handling and tracking.

Overseeing all sub-contract work including installation of electrical wiring and trays, installing all ATS transformers and

disconnects, all instruments, tubing, data and fiber optic cable, setting of all equipment, setting up radiographic and heat

treatment sub- contractors. Installation of all insulation.

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Maintaining quality workmanship with strict attention to design and client needs.

Overseeing all pipe fabrication and installation for Air Force Cyber Command. Assist in design of mechanical rooms,

electrical rooms, hydronic piping, chillers and compressors, generators, buffer tanks, and handlers.

Verified setting of all equipment per engineered drawing. Assisting in Control and Balance of dual systems and

commissioning.

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Estimating various piping drawings for future work.

A&B Builders Inc. QC Supervisor

Exxon-Debottlenecking Mobile-Train

Valero-Alkie Unit

(1997-2003)

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Developed and maintained all associated up to date documentation to be used in governing on site audits, conducted

reviews and acceptance of quality procedures, shop surveillance, welder testing program, hydro-test package program and

final systems turnover. Developed weld-tracking systems for various projects.

.ABB Lummus Global

(1996-1997)

Area Superintendent

Westlake, LA.

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Responsible for writing and implementing piping punch program (punch package included Iso's, Ortho's, P&ID's) to ensure

quality workmanship completed to design specifications.

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Responsible for all P&ID walk downs, hydro and pneumatic testing with schedule impact. This performed in the construction

of a 1.1 BPA ethylene unit with 5 Lummus SRT III cracking furnaces and associated equipment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CQM Management, N. Florida University

SAP Project Management

Contract Services Administrations and Reporting

Sexual Harassment Training

Radiographic Film Interpretation Course

Visual Inspection Course

Haz-Mat Training

OSHA 10 Training

Safety Awareness Training Management

Safety Awareness Training

Primavera P3E and P5

E Take-Off Program

Project Management Refresher

First Responder Training

Basic CAD Course

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

NCCER Certified Plus Pipefitter

Certified SMAW and GTAW Welder

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