Jeffrey A. May
Arlington, Texas
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EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Texas Tech University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
NextEra Energy Resources, Juno Beach, Florida (Remote)
Early-Stage Project Manager, Green Hydrogen Development, 2023 - 2024 (Contract)
• Responsible for multiple energy production projects with an emphasis on renewable energy (green electrolysis) as well as conventional means utilizing natural gas and renewable natural gas feedstocks.
• Coordinated with construction, procurement, project valuation, environmental, compliance and permitting, and startup and commissioning teams in the successful execution of new and enhanced energy production projects.
• Worked with Engineering and Construction Department leadership to safely drive projects.
• Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Matheson Tri-Gas, Irving, Texas
Senior Project Manager, Packaged Gas Engineering, 2021 – 2023
• Oversaw design, permitting, and construction of $5.5MM facility in Miami FL.
• Managed relocation of 200,000ft2 cylinder filling and warehouse facility.
• Managed several capital projects simultaneously to install cryogenic vessels and pumps.
• Responsible for oversight and approval of all MOCs for the Packaged Gas Division.
Westrock Recycled Paper Mill, Dallas, Texas
Senior Project Engineer, Engineering Group, 2018 – 2020
• Averaged six capital projects per year worth $25,000-$2,000,000 each.
• Designed and oversaw installation of platforms, catwalks, stairways, and structural improvements.
• Evaluated, purchased, and oversaw the installation and startup of production equipment, pumps, motors, vessels, and piping.
• Supervised mill staff and contractors throughout duration of projects.
• Led weekly safety discussions with facility team members.
• Wrote standard operating guidelines for maintenance and operations teams.
Air Liquide Industrial U.S., Grand Prairie, Texas
Senior Project Engineer, Field Service Division, 2007 – 2016
• Managed hundreds of customer-specific projects by designing process systems, generating cost estimates, creating detailed P&ID and layout drawings, leading project safety reviews, and supervising installations.
• Obtained permits for local government agencies certifying that equipment and system designs met municipal specifications as well as EPA, NFPA, OSHA, DOT, and FAA requirements.
• Designed process systems to deliver cryogenic liquids and high-pressure gaseous hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide at customer flow and pressure requirements.
• SME for design, approval, and installation of onsite concrete cooling systems.
• Awarded President Club’s Trophy for Individual Operational Excellence in 2011 and 2013.
• Served as mentor for new engineers, providing technical support and guidance.
Poly-America, Grand Prairie, Texas
Project Manager, Mechanical Engineering Division, 2005 – 2007
• Managed $10MM project to install flagship production line by producing and approving mechanical layout drawings, P&IDs, procuring equipment, budget and timeline management, and contractor supervision.
• Produced structural and equipment layout drawings for multiple extrusion lines at new Nevada blown film production facility.
Performance Pipe, A Division of Chevron Phillips Chemical, Plano, Texas
Corporate Process Engineer, 2004-2005
• Studied plant efficiencies and performed detailed production rate studies across 91 extrusion lines to identify and correct manufacturing deficiencies and preventative maintenance weaknesses.
• Improved multiple facility operating budgets by implementing real-time production improvement and scrap reduction program.
Western Container, A Division of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Midland, Texas
Corporate Project Engineer, 1999 – 2003
• Supervised multi-million-dollar construction and installation of silo pellet transfer systems, air conveyors, resin dryers, and injection and blow-molding equipment.
• Provided engineering and capital project support for six manufacturing facilities.
• Performed annual OSHA VPP Star Program safety inspections.