Supply Chain Project Management

BYRON SOLOMON, M.S.

**** ******* **** **, ****** TX 77545

Cell: 713-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position with a corporation that will afford me the opportunity for future career advancement, and also provide continued growth and development compatible with my extensive knowledge in projects management, project engineering, logistics and supp ly chain. EDUCATION

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY - Houston, Texas

Doctor of Philosophy – Work In Progress - Public Affairs-Urban Planning and Environmental Policy - Course work: Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, Environmental Planning and Policy and Environmental Planning and Natural Resources Management Master of Science – Conferred May 2001 - Transportation Planning and Management (GPA 3.3) - Course work: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement and Transporting Gas, Oil and Power Bachelor of Science – Conferred May 1998 - Major: Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Minor: Drafting & Design Engineering Technology (GPA 3.0)

TRAINING/ CERTIFICATION

GE Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Unigraphics CAD version 15 Modeling & Drafting Training and Presentation Skill Training, MAZAK Programming Training, Project Management Training, Win-Win Negotiations Training, TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card and BOSIET / HUET training

SUMMARY

In general, I have over twenty years of experience in project management / engineering. Specifically, I have extensive hands-on experience in:

• Utilizing Six Sigma methodology, ISO 9000, lean manufacturing, logistics, JIT, Continuous Improvement Process, Sarbanes Oxley –

(SOX), SAP, JD Edwards, supply chain management, procurement, information technology (IT), agile, scrum, waterfall management and demand flow technology for profitability and quality;

• Manage employees ranging from engineers, procurement, accounting, quality control and technicians;

• Implementing transportation fleet management, dispatch, network analysis, logistics operations, distribution and planning for various customers as required;

• Providing knowledge in Environmental Planning, Monitoring and Analysis;

• Using Project Management skills for scheduling, pricing / bid & proposals (guaranteed maximum Price (GMP) & lump sum bids / estimating and technical issues for customers as required;

• Providing mechanical engineering skills and perform human factors engineering analyses for NASA;

• Writing technical reports and implementing analysis to accomplish technological problems;

• Managing day-to-day activities for hourly union/co-op employees;

• Supplying knowledge of gas turbine combustion components; 6B, 7EA, 9EC 6FA, 7FA and 9FA;

• Working closely with vacuum furnaces, heat treatments, nondestructive test, tooling designs and fixture designs;

• Engineering knowledge of upstream flow metering systems: Electrical – Pressure Transmitters /Temperature Transmitters/IEC/NEC etc., Mechanical – Meters / Valves / Structural / Hydraulic calculations and Software – DCS / PLC / HMI / Ladder Logic etc;

• Prepares and lead bids (RFI's, RFP's RFD”s) in the oil and gas sector to prospective clients;

• Executing efficient budget management, contract compliance/negotiations (Term and Conditions: Liquidated Damages, Terms (Mile stones) of Payment, Force Majeure, Limited Warranty, Insurance, Indemnity, etc) and contract administration in the oil and gas sect or;

• Providing project management knowledge / engineering of (subsea systems (IWOCS, connectors, manifolds intervention tools and intervention skids)) (Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Tooling: Flying ---Lead Orientation Tool (FLOT) and Torque Tools Class 1-4; Suction Skid; Sampling Skid; and ROV Tooling Skid..etc);

• Logistics Team Lead (Onshore Drilling Site): Aggregate Truck Hauling (Caliche, Limestone, LRA), Vacuum Trucks, Winch Trucks, Frac Tanks - Truck Hauling (Fresh / Salt Water, OBM, KCL, Flowback, Produced Water, Acid, Condensate, NGL, Diesel Fuel) Freight Trucks, Trash Disposal Trucks Hauling, Security, Airport Management

• Topside construction / fabrication of Power Module and Suction Piles for Semi-Submersible Offshore Platform

• Implement 4 Party Logistics (4PLs) and Logistics Management Service (LMS);

• Providing knowledge Facilities & Maintenance & Construction - HVAC Systems, mechanical / advanced manufacturing systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems (high-voltage substations, power generation / transmission infrastructure) and construction & maintenance techniques in residential, commercial and industrial systems; and

• Project Management of budgets ranging from $50,000.00 to $500,000,000.00 & P&L responsibility. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Contract Positions) FREELANCE – COMMERCIAL / FACILITIES – CONSTRUCTION - Houston, TX - (2023 – current)

(Grant Funded Position) CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION / FACILITIES / MAINTENANCE Harris County – Disaster Recovery - Community Services Department (CSD) - Houston, TX – (2022 – 2023) For – Residential Housing Construction Projects

• Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for proposed single family repair and reconstruction / construction projects and ensures compliance with Section 504 handicap accessibility requirements;

• Prepares and/or assists in preparing bid documents, conducts pre-bid pre-construction conferences, bid openings, and evaluations bids and submits contract award recommendations;

• Monitors ongoing construction to ensure compliance to contract documents, and prepares weekly reports on consultant’s contracts;

• Reports on deficiencies recommends appropriate actions and coordinates with developers, architects, engineers, contractors and other agencies, conducts follow-up inspections and issues reports and findings, reviews all third party reports and prepares daily reports and responses, as required;

• Reviews and provides recommendations of change orders and contractors' submittals, maintains and monitors budgets of each assigned project;

• Reviews, approves, and provides recommendations of contractors’, architects’, and developers’ pay requests, conducts on-site meetings;

• Responsible for keeping abreast of new materials and construction methods and HUD requirements;

• Provides status updates to Case Managers and Homeowners throughout the construction process

• Ensures contractors submit invoices and all appropriate documents for close-out promptly at each pay point Key Accomplishments: Successfully Built Or Repair Houses In Construction Or Reconstruction Projects In The Houston Area using construction scope estimation, and bill of materials (BOM) - (Construction Skills - HVAC Systems, mechanical / manufacturing systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems in residential.

SR. PROJECT MANAGER – FACILITIES / MAINTENANCE / COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Texas Southern University - Houston, TX – (2021 – 2022) For – Campus Commercial Construction Projects

• Under general supervision oversees the planning, scheduling, design and development of all phases of a project. Coordinates of budgets for various construction and maintenance projects with budgets of up to 60 million per project.

• Prepares cost analysis reports. Conducts bid reviews and evaluations. Prepares official solicitation documents, which include writing complex statements of work and specifications for external and in-housework.

• Oversees or coordinates testing, acceptance and inspection to ensure compliance with specifications and cost controls and other duties as delegated by the Director of Construction.

• Understanding of HVAC Systems, mechanical systems, piping systems, electrical systems (high-voltage substations, power generation / transmission infrastructure); and construction & maintenance techniques in residential, commercial and industrial systems. Key Accomplishments: Providing Several Successfully Construction Projects For The Campus using Construction drawing & Construction Scoping

(Contract Positions) FREELANCE - GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING / SUPPLY CHAIN - Houston, TX (2018 – 2021)

(Contract Position) PROJECT MANAGER – EQUIPMENT / COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION J.A.M. Distributing / Brenntag North America - Houston, TX – (2017 – 2018) For Wheel - Commercial Balancers, Construction Compressors, Car Lubricant Dealerships / Fuel - Systems (J.A.M. Equipment) & Other High – Wheel End Diagnostic Alignment Tools Systems, To The Lifts, Automotive Brake Lathes, Sector Tire Changers,

• Achievement of equipment’s EH&S targets. Works closely with the Safety Department to ensure all employees are properly trained and processes are compliant with all safety and legal requirements;

• Efficient and cost-effective scheduling of major projects; manage overall project planning, budget (100M +) P&L and resource allocation providing technical direction (HVAC Systems, mechanical / manufacturing systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems) and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ensure that project timelines are met; Key Accomplishments: Successfully Implemented Multiple Customers Equipment In A Safe Manner, On Budget And On Time CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - POWER MODULE LEAD (GAS TURBINES) / SUCTION PILES LEAD / INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION Shell Exploration & Production Company- Houston, TX - (Kiewit Offshores / Ingleside, TX) – (2013 – 2016) For - Appomattox Project – Semi-Submersible Offshore Platform – Topsides

• Support the development of execution strategy including contract strategy, government structure, project organization, management framework and procedures, baseline plan and budget (500M +) P&L;

• Support tender preparation, pre-qualification, tender, bid evaluation and clarification effort for major contracts;

• Ensuring strict adherence to project quality, health, safety, environmental, cost, and schedule guidelines in construction environments;

• Support development and implementation of Site Construction Management Systems (Technical lead, - HVAC Systems, mechanical / manufacturing systems, piping systems, electrical systems (high-voltage substation, power generation / transmission infrastructure.etc);

Key Accomplishments: Great Construction Safety Plans, Good Schedule Management, Good Costing (scope estimation) / Budget Management PROJECT MANAGER / LOGISTICS TEAM LEAD / INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION Shell Exploration & Production Company - Houston, TX – (Carrizo Springs, Tx – Eagleford Shale) – (2011- 2013) For - Onshore Drilling Site: Aggregate Truck Hauling (Caliche, Limestone, LRA), Vacuum Trucks, Winch Trucks, Frac Tanks - Truck Hauling (Fresh / Salt Water, OBM, KCL, Flowback, Produced Water, Acid, Condensate, NGL, Diesel Fuel) Freight Trucks, Trash Disposal Trucks Hauling, Security, Airport Management

• Coordinate and manage long term support projects involving warehousing and transportation solutions in collaboration with key business stakeholders, CP and external parties;

• Identify and ensure breakdowns in Logistics support work processes and systems are corrected/improved;

• Identify and agree with key stakeholders Logistics key performance indicators;

• Establish a mechanism to track such KPIs, ensure periodic review with stakeholders and demonstrate visible improvements using such KPIs;

• Ensure effective coordination of all Logistics service requirements for Drilling, Completions, Production and Construction customers ensuring reduction in road transport exposure and cost while achieving full customer satisfaction;

• Manage Logistics interfaces in the field and ensure full resolution of all Logistics related complaints from stakeholders; Key Accomplishments:

• Implemented 4 Party Logistics (4PLs), Logistics Management Service (LMS) & Cost Saving Contract Strategy with in cell site

• Implemented transportation fleet management, dispatch, network analysis, logistics operations and distribution PROJECT MANAGER- (SUBSEA) ENGINEERING (TOOLING & SKID & ROV)) / INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION I-Tech 7 / Subsea 7 – Houston, TX (2008 – 2010)

For - (Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV), Subsea (Tooling, Skids) - Engineering, Production & Construction (EPC) Companies

• Manages the ROV Intervention Engineering Tooling departments, 10 employees ranging from engineer, procurement, accounting, quality control and technicians;

• Responsible for execution and delivering of all engineering required for system design, fabrication, testing, load-out, transportation and commissioning;

• Manages contracts, budgets & P&L, customer interface, schedules, supply chain, logistics for intervention engineering tooling;

• Lead technical solutions with both internal parties and external contractors;

• Ensure the ROV Intervention Engineering Tooling requirements of the contract are met in accordance with the specifications, Terms & Conditions, project schedule and project execution plan;

• Coordinate with the project team (Mechanical, Electrical, hydraulic Engineers, Designers and Quality Control -which includes HVAC Systems, advanced manufacturing systems, plumbing systems) to assure the technical requirements of the projects are fulfilled; Key Accomplishments: Design / Developed A New Class 1–4 Torque Tool - Spring Loaded End Effector – Successfully Managed All Tooling

/ Cost Saving / Tooling Rentals / Purchases – All within construction scope estimation, and bill of materials (BOM) See website link for my torque tool design: https://catalogue.subsea7.com/valve-manipulation-tools/17d-class-1-4-torque-tool-1 PROJECT MANAGER - (SUBSEA SYSTEMS (CONNECTORS & MANIFOLDS)) / INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION Cameron / Schlumberger - Houston, TX (2006 – 2008) For - Subsea Systems (Connectors & Manifolds)- APKO Total – Warri, Nigeria and Onne Port, Port Harcourt – Connectors (Package 6) and Manifolds (Package 2) in Nigeria - Engineering, Production & Construction (EPC) Companies

• Manages project scope throughout the project life-cycle from front end engineering through site integration testing, equipment installation, and aftermarket planning and execution support. Clearly defines the objective and deliverables required from the responsible provider of the assembly, which may be Offshore Systems, Cameron or a 3rd party;

• Manage 7 employees ranging from engineer, procurement, accounting, quality control and technicians (which includes advanced manufacturing systems, advanced plumbing systems)

• Manages contracts, budgets & P&L, customer interface, schedules, supply chain and logistics;

• Works with the Bid & Proposals team prior to contract award to ensure full understanding of contract terms and an effective project kick -off; Key Accomplishments: Delivered A International Subsea Manifolds & Connectors Project In A Safe Manner, On Budget And On Per Scope of Work (SOW) construction scope estimation, and bill of materials (BOM) with in cell site CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR / ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER / INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION Emerson Process Management / Daniel Measurement & Control - Houston, TX (2003 – 2006) For - (Oil & Gas Upstream - Metering Systems) - Engineering, Production & Construction (EPC) Companies

• Manage and development of specialized metering systems used by customers in transfer and transport of natural gas or oil;

• Providing knowledge of Engineering: Electrical – Pressure Transmitters/ Temperature Transmitters/IEC/NEC etc., Mechanical – Meters / Valves / Structural / Hydraulic calculations and Software – DCS / PLC / HMI / Ladder Logic etc.

• Execute contracts compliance/negotiations (Term and Conditions: Liquidated Damages, Terms (Milestones) of Payment, Force Majeure, Limited Warranty, Insurance, Indemnity, etc);

• Manages contracts, budgets & P&L, customer interface, schedules, supply chain and logistics;

• Conduct assessments of equipment and materials needed to build individual metering system utilizing JD Edwards; Key Accomplishments: Delivered Metering Systems In A Safe Manner, On Budget And On Per Scope of Work (SOW) POWER GENERATION ENGINEER - (COMBUSTION) GAS TURBINE / INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION

(GE) Power Systems - General Electric Company - Houston, TX (2001- 2003) For - (Combustion Cell) Gas Turbine – Energy Companies

• Write technical repair planning/methods for labor and provide technical resource for completing repairs;

• Provide and develop inspection procedures by utilizing final quality control checklist and nondestructive test results;

• Generate and communicate proposals to support the Customer Sales Managers, which includes: work scope, costing, pricing and conditions negotiations / resolutions;

• Using mechanical, piping, electrical systems (high-voltage substations, power generation / transmission infrastructure) (MEP); Key Accomplishments: Successfully Repair Customers Combustion Gas Turbine Parts Cell Site On Budget, On Time Per Scope of Work (SOW)

(Contract Position) MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - AEROSPACE

(NASA / Boeing) - Muniz Engineering Incorporated - Houston, TX (2000 – 2001) For - International Space Station (ISS) / NASA

• Provide mechanical design engineering support for International Space Station (ISS);

• Utilize Unigraphics CAD to develop 3D models of the interior of ISS as well as models of pressurized and attached payloads;

• Perform Intravehicular Activity (IVA) / Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 3D solid modeling of complex mechanical parts and assemblies; Key Accomplishments: Proficient & Accurate Mechanical Engineering Designing For NASA / International Space Station (ISS)

(Contract Position) HUMAN FACTORS & PAYLOAD INTEGRATION DESIGN ENGINEER - AEROSPACE

(NASA / Boeing / Teledyne Brown Engineering) - Barrios Technology Inc. - Houston, TX (1998 – 2000) For - International Space Station (ISS) / NASA

• Perform Intravehicular Activity/Extravehicular Activity human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems;

• Write technical reports and implements analysis in order to evaluate PIRNs, and exception requirements utilizing Unigraphics;

• Work with design engineering organizations to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure

• Monitor data which requires verifying that all key payload element data requirements have been received are accurate, and via ble with the management system; and

• Manage data relative to the overall reliability and responsibility of the process and integration data. Key Accomplishments: Proficient & Accurate Human Factors Engineering Designing For NASA / International Space Station (ISS) SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of: Project Management, Engineering, Technical Writing, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Quick Response Systems (QRS), Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Canvas (Graphics), CNC Computer Programming (Multiple Axis Machines, Mills, Lathes & Robotics Tech Electro-mechanical, Hydraulic), Precision Machine Tool Operations (Grinding, Drilling, Shaping, Milling & Turning), and Microsoft office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Scheduling) Adobe Pro, ISO 9001, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Ericsson Tool, Demand Flow Technology .

AFFILIATIONS

Ex-member of Texas Southern University Football Team (4 years), Football Scholarship, Society of Manufacturing Engineer Scholars hip, Society of Manufacturing Engineer Club (president of student SME), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated REFERENCES

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