TOBY A. ROMO
701-***-**** **********@*****.*** Bainville, MT 59212
CONSTRUCTION LEADER
Relevant Skills
Client Relations
Bidding
Supervision
Regulatory Compliance
Construction Management
Construction Design
Crisis Management
Vendor Relations
Subcontractor Relations Microsoft Office
Project Management
Maintenance
Facility Planning & Design
Negotiation
Team Orientation
Problem Solving
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Safety as Priority
Relevant Experience
Planning Lead, Whiting Oil & Gas, Williston ND, August 2019 to September 2020
Assisted all areas of Capital spend in reducing cycle time of the well
Designed Simo-Pad to provide separate work space from drilling and completions, allowing for drilling and frac to occur while facilities are being built.
Represented Whiting Oil and Gas and oil industry at WDEA (Western Dakota Energy Association). Developed relationships with counties for improved use of roads for oil industry.
Cooperated with 3rd party line operators to work safely and efficiently on new builds and pad expansions.
Created Excel spreadsheet that was used company wide for planning facility builds and pad builds.
Construction Supervisor, Whiting Oil & Gas, Williston ND, December 2014 to July 2019
Designed locations for improved drainage and traffic flow, keeping critical areas dry for life of location.
Bid out and supervised construction of locations and roads.
Supervised fencing, seeding and location sign installation.
Supervised proper excavation and compaction of flow lines, and electrical lines. Built SOP for company use on proper trench compaction.
Worked with Federal, State, BLM, County and Township personnel to meet requirements.
Maintained roads and locations by mowing, weed spraying, erosion control, re-seeding.
Supervised spill clean ups.
Construction Foreman-Supervisor, Kodiak Oil & Gas, Williston ND, July 2013-December 2014
Built locations to specifications
Worked with State, BLM, BIA, County, Township, and landowners to meet all requirements
Worked with sub-contractors to keep work done ahead of drilling rig.
Maintained lease roads, and locations.
Owner- Romo Consulting, Bainville, MT April 2012 – July 2013
Building and project manager for local oil companies
Supervised crews to install Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
Supervised development of gravel pit.
Owner- Romo Carpentry, Bainville, MT February 2002 – April 2012
Built high-end custom homes, offices, apartments, shops, and pre-built homes
Landscape Designer, Otten Brothers Nursery, Long Lake, Mn, December 1999 – January 2002
Design and supervise installation of retaining walls, sprinkler systems, brick patios, privacy fences, trees, shrubs, lawn and garden plants.
Carpenter, Tim Dean Construction, May 1997 - December 1999
Build high end homes in Bozeman, MT
Laborer - operator, Andy’s Landscaping, laborer/operator, Bozeman, MT, summers 1995 to 1997
Landscaped commercial and residential sites
Tree & shrub planting, sod installation, erosion control & sprinkler system installation.
Laborer-operator, Franz Construction, Sidney, MT, summers 1993-1995
Operated various equipment skid steers, loaders, backhoes, track hoes, scrapers, dozers
Installed cattle guards, culverts and fences on oil well locations
Built containment berms around locations, installed silt fences, straw waddles, and erosion control products.
Installed concrete curb & gutter, asphalt, chip sealed roads, and seal coated parking lots.
Education
Montana State University - Bozeman, MT
BS in Horticulture-Landscape Design
Community Leadership
School board trustee for 9 years (board chair for 2 years)
Church board trustee for 5 years (board chair for 3 years)
Volunteer fire fighter for 10 years
Varsity basketball coach 3 years. Jr. High basketball coach 3 years.