Neal R. McHone

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Conroe, Texas 77302

940-***-**** cell

adhp4c@r.postjobfree.com

Introduction:

An experienced Director of Operations/Construction & HSE, with widespread knowledge in planning, scheduling, Budgeting, Cost Estimating, supervision, materials management, and operations in new construction and turnaround projects in the Gas Processing and Pipeline industries. Fabricator Selection and Contract Negotiations and Invoicing settlement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team to achieve operational goals. A strong problem-solver who exhibits the determination to effectively complete projects on time and within budget, while adapting to changing situations and requirements. Specialties: HSE Instructor with PEC Safety, Construction management, cost controls analysis, project planning, project schedule creation and analysis, change management, risk analysis, team leader, subcontract administration. Operation management, Vetting of Contractors, RFQ, RFI and CAR’s. Root Cause Analysis Qualifications:

40 years of Enhanced Oil Recovery CO2, CNG, LNG, Natural Gas Pipeline, Processing, Operations and Construction experience. Over 29 years in Supervisor responsibility. Self-Motivated Individual with the skills needed to Construct and Operate Complete Pipeline, Processing & Storage Facilities. I have experience in not only design layout and cost estimates, but also in the Construction, Operations and Maintenance of Pipeline and Gas Processing Facilities. I have experience in ASME B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8, API 1104, API 1108 & API 650 Welded Steel Storage Tanks. DOT regulated and non-regulated pipeline systems. Contractor Fabrication selection with oversite and Site Construction Management. Employee Training, Safety & Compliance Record keeping. End user Operator training and support. Education:

Feb 2020 PEC Instructor Certification (Veriforce/PEC) 1994 Fisher Delta V Ceritfication

1990 Solar Turbine Certification

1979– Present On the Job Training

1988-1990 Associates of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Instrumentation Technology Texas State Technical Institute Amarillo Campus, GPA 4.0 / 4.0 1979 High School Diploma, Sanford Fritch High School, GPA 3.9 /4.0 Relevant Experience:

April 2020 - Present

Director of Technical Services & HSE.

Charger Energy Services, LLC.

Responsibilities include Commissioning & Startup Services of all facilities. Operations Training and Safety Training. Technical review on all proposals and execution plans. Oversee planning and execution of In House and 3rd party construction and startup crews on location. Budget and Schedule analysis. RFI and Change Order Tracking and approval prior to work start. PEC/Veriforce Certified Training Instructor for all company employees and 3rd party contractors. PHA & PSSR handover packets to Operations prior to equipment handoff and startup. August 2016-March 2020

Director of Fabrication, Field Services, & HSE

Training Manager promoted from Manager of Field Services. Joule Processing LLC

Responsibilities include: Fabrication QAQC, HSE Joule Processing LLC. Pre- commission, Commissioning and Startup of Company designed Equipment Packages. Client Operation Training. Proposal development, Cost tracking and analysis to ensure Client satisfaction. Employee Training, Client Operations Certifications for Operations and Maintenance Process Equipment. Process Optimization analysis and implementation. ISNet & PEC Safety Administrator. Invoice settlement and Gross Margin cost analysis. Fabricated, Commissioned and started up the first DDP Flour 60 mmcf/d in northern Colorado March 2016-July 2016

Independent Consultant

Midstream Gas Processing, Startup, Commissioning and Troubleshooting Gas Processing Equipment for various Midstream Gas Processing Companies Jan 2011 to Feb 2016

SR. Construction Jan 2013, from Construction Manager West Region Denbury Resources Inc. (Texas & Louisiana) EOR Enhanced Oil Recovery through CO2 injection. Manage two EOR facilities built during 2011 (Oyster Bayou Facility and the Hastings Facility) and sequential phase work in 2012/2013. Oversee Construction Costs and Construction practices of not only the facilities but also the CO2 injection lines, Production lines, Bulk Lines, Test sites and Oil Storage facilities. Construction Projects ranging from 1 to 200 million dollars. Aug 2010- Jan 2011

Operations Supervisor

Eagle Rock Energy, Oversee final construction and Commissioning of the Phoenix Gas Processing Facility and Supervisor the Canadian Gas Plant in the Texas Panhandle.

Jan 2007-Aug 2010

Operations Manager

J-W Gathering Company / J-W Pipeline Company

Manage Processing and Pipeline Operations in WY, CO, TX, LA, PA. Budgetary Development and Responsibility, Fleet Tracking, Personnel Training. Asset Tracking Optimization. While in this position I was able to manage the personnel and equipment to increase Runtimes and Efficacy while reducing Operating Cost. Refurbished the Tyler Gas 20 mmcfd gas plant and relocated it to the Sweetwater Creek Facility, doubling the capacity of the facility Mar 2000-Jan 2007

Operations \ Construction Superintendent

J-W Gathering Company / J-W Pipeline Company (acquired in 2004 Formerly Northcrest Resources, Ltd)

Responsibilities included: Turnkey Operations on Pipeline, Compression, Measurement, and Processing Plants. Maintain all documentation on PSM, Pipeline Operator Qualification, Safety Management, SPCC, Pipeline Integrity Program, and Cathodic Protection. I am also responsible for AFE cost estimates, Contractor Selection, and overseeing Construction. I am also responsible for all record keeping on New Projects (job books). I also maintain Customer relations not only with producers but also the landowners. I was instrumental in bringing this Operation from the Drawing Board to a fully functional Plants and Pipeline operations. Dec 1990-Mar 2000

Process / Pipeline Foreman

promoted at the Elk City, OK. Facility. Aquila Gas Pipeline (Formerly Valero Hydrocarbons) Responsibilities included:

“Fence to Fence Operations” i.e. overseeing budgets, Safety Programs, Employee Relations, Production, and Gas Nominations. Maintenance Programs and Process Safety Management. Complete retrofit of the Modicon Control System with the Delta V Control system. Implementation of the Ortloff Process on the existing Process. Before being promoted I was the Instrumentation/Electrical Turbine Specialists. My responsibilities include Maintenance on two Solar Centaur Compressor Sets, Rotoflow post boost Expander, 60 GPM Amine Treater on liquid stream. I was responsible to maintain all Maintenance records, inventories and replacement parts. While in this position I had the opportunity to work on several plant modifications and upgrades. I updated all P&ID Drawings to include all previous undocumented changes.

Sept 1979-Dec 1990

Plant Utility Man

Maple Gas Corp. (Formerly Cabot Corp) Pampa, TX

I was responsible for Operating and Maintaining Amine Inlet Treating, Inlet Gas Dehydration, Gas Compression, (4) 2000 hp Clean Burn Compressors, Separation and Vapor Recovery System, LNG Product Treating, Mafia Trench Cryogenic Expander and JT Valve. Control Loop troubleshooting and Calibration. Other Experience & Certificates:

Computer skills include MS Excel, Word, MS Project and PowerPoint. Networking and Communication. Delta V Control Systems Implementation and Design Certification, Pneumatic Controls, Electronic Controls, Heatec & Fulton Hot Oils Systems, GEA, Frick, Vilter Refrigeration Compression, Solar Turbine Installation and Troubleshooting Certification, Wonder ware and GE Funac Plc controls. Win 911-411 callout systems, Scada Alarming systems and Aic Chromatography. I have never had a recordable safety violation in my entire working history.

Experience in the following: Amine Treating, Glycol Treating, NGL Treating, Gas dehydration both glycol and mole sieve units, RSV, RJT, ERJT, CryoGenic, BTU Treating. Solar Turbines Pipeline Operator Qualifications (POQ):

Certified Task:

PEC Safety Instructor (Veriforce)

Solar Turbine – Operations, Installations & Troubleshooting Delta V implementation and operations/ Configurations Recognize & React to Abnormal Operating Conditions & Safety Related Conditions OSHA/DOT Excavation Safety

Leak Survey & Leak Classification

Leak & Pipeline Failure Investigation

Investigating Pipeline Failure

Damage Prevention

Valve Operators

Valve Maintenance

Inspecting & Testing Relief Valves, Regulators, & Control Valves Pressure Testing Steel & Plastic Pipelines

Pipeline Leak Repair

Pipeline Purging

Installation of Anodes

Pipeline Shutdown & Startup Planning

Cathodic Protection Troubleshooting

Cathodic Protection – Rectifier Inspections

Installations of Test Stations

Cathodic Protection Criteria

Electrical Insulator Inspection & Testing Casings

Internal Corrosion Monitoring

Interference (AC/DC)

Pipe to Soil Surveys

Weld Repairs and Welding Procedures

Atmospheric Corrosion – Pipeline Operations

Protective Coatings

CGIs and Flame Ionization Units

Human Performance Systems

The Mentoring Process

Job Performance Evaluations

Additional Safety Training:

Ansul Fire Extinguisher, H2S, First Aid and CPR, Defensive Driving, Hot Work Permitting, Process Safety Management (PSM), Mechanical Integrity Program (MIP), Process Hazardous Analysis

(PHA) reviews and audits, Pre-Start up Safety Review (PSSR), Fugitive Monitoring (VOC), Norm Surveys, Ultrasonic Testing, Sound / noise surveys. Safe Work Permitting, PTW Permit to Work, JSA, RCA Root cause analysis, On site orientation training, Hot work Permitting, Confined Space Permitting. Web Based Training:

Employee Safety Orientation Office Safety Confined Space- Permit Required Bloodborne Pathogens Heat Stress Fall Protection

Back Safety Hand Safety Hazard Communications

Slips, Trips, Falls Electrical Safety Walking & Working Surfaces Personal Protective Equipment Fire Safety Excavations, Trenching & Shoring Welding Safety Machine Guarding & Grinding

In House Training:

Hazwoper: Process Safety Management: General:

Spill Prevention Employee Participation Housekeeping Hazard Identification MSDS Sheets Hazard Identification Emergency PPE Process Safety Information Hot Work Permits Containment Contractor Requirements Safety Signs & Tags Communications Employee Training Hearing Conservation Emergency Support Services Mechanical Integrity Asbestos & Benzene Media & Onlookers Process Hazard Analysis Respiratory Protection Pre – Startup Safety Review Airborne Hazards

Safe Work Procedures Transportation Haz. Materials Management of Change Tool Safety

Incident Investigation Emergency Eye Wash / Showers PSM Compliance Audits Walk –Thru Safety Inspections

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