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Mike M. Valenzuela
Phone: 832-***-**** Email: **********@*******.***
Address: Texas 77346
Summary of Qualifications
Multi-Site Ops. Mgmt.
Product Marketing
Business/Development
Contractual Contracts
Total Quality Mgmt.
Process Engineering
Project Management
Operational optimization.
Cost Estimating
Safety Management
Client Relations
DOT Compliance
MOC Compliance
Accomplished and highly qualified Management Professional, demonstrating over 30 plus years of supervisory and leadership experience in the Oil & Gas and Alternative Energy industry sector. Adept at developing initiatives to improve profitability, reduce expenses, and enhance overall productivity. Currently seeking a position that will effectively use all acquired skills, abilities, and areas of my expertise as follows:
Career Accomplishments
Increased revenue by $4.8M in 1 year by optimizing the operation with client participation and developing best practices programs and Business Development participation with the client for NATCO/Cameron.
Instrumental in the development of a PSM program. Executed H. S. E. system ISO 9000 Quality, ISO 8800 Safety, and ISO 14001 Environmental for Benton Oil & Gas, Ziff Energy, and NATCO/Cameron.
Slashed Maintenance budgeted expenses by $1.6M in 2002 $1.2M in 2003 and $1.0M in 2004 by implementing a preventive maintenance program, reducing labor, parts waste, replacement parts, and store inventories. (Benton Oil & Gas/PDVSA)
Maintained “Low-Cost Producer” status for a twelve-line, 24/7/365, two-shift operation achieving record levels and private polypropylene industry-bests for all packaging parameters: uptime of 97.8%, machine speeds, waste, quality, productivity, and service. Increase revenue by 28% for the year. (Packwell Inc.)
Achieved record high 99.64% uptime (including turn-around) while elevating production by 9% by limiting downtime. (Packwell Inc.)
Generated initial savings of $1.8M while increasing output by 40% by setting up new targets for chemical products for oil and water plant facilities. (Benton Oil & Gas/PDVSA).
Instrumental in lowering the operational budget by 40% and slashing the OT budget by 79% (JP Energy Partners).
Professional Profile
Consulting Oil/Gas/Energy, TX 2023-2025
Facility Manager for GE Vernova Renewables (Contract) Kelly Services
Manage 345kV Solar facility in West, TX, overseeing new hiring, training, schedules, safety, and the day-to-day financial operations of the site. Budgeting, CAPEX, P&L and projects.
Lead all safety compliance protocols and permitting, and reporting making sure they in compliance with both federal and state regulatory agencies. Oversee all safety measures of the operation with EHS.
Directed 3rd party vendors, subcontractors, maintenance, and consultants. Adhere to the contractual agreements.
Managed the troubleshooting of Balance of Plant (BOP) switching, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) functions, and communicate with landowners and local communities.
Manage a total of 12 technicians. Utilizing the (SCADA) system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, monitor daily equipment performance and regulatory compliance to meet standards set by organizations such as the (NERC).
Used various computer-based systems, ensuring the timely update and maintenance of all documentation. Worked with various management teams and engineering to meet our obligations and KPI’s.
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Consulting Oil/Gas/Energy, TX 2016– 2023
Oil/Gas Operations Commissioning (Contract) -GIS-Chevron, Diamondback, Kiewit
Managed commissioning CTBs, Gas Compressor Stations, Satellite Stations, gas lift injections, and data analysis. Experience in VRU units, Glycol Regen., PHA, construction facilitation, pipeline maintenance programs installation of measurement equipment, dehydration unit’s automation equipment., cathodic protection, chemical usage, SCADA system, Wonderware software, LACT units, Coriolis meters, substations, mechanical integrity programs. Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies and government regulations. Manage P&L, Budget, CAPEX, Forecasting, Fiscal Year Projections, and PSM programs.
Directed maintenance processes and systems. contractual agreements, project, and construction scheduling, reliability, maintenance programs, MOCs, material and inventory management, DOT, and EPA railroad commissioning compliance requirements.
Responsible for functionally developing, managing, and delivering the means and methods of the commissioning execution strategy, schedule, and cost Support the Commissioning Estimate Manager on all commissioning activities.
Ensures best practices by supporting the Commissioning Estimate Manager in implementing turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation, and maintenance processes and systems considering, including contractual requirements, project, and construction schedule, reliability, maintenance, materials management, change management, permitting and EPA requirements.
Support the Commissioning Estimate Manager in setting up system boundaries, scopes of work, and turnover/commissioning execution plans for the proposal estimate.
Prepares CSU budget by studying home plans; updating specifications; showing and projecting costs using historical benchmarking data for each phase.
Support/obtain bids from procurement on approved vendors and subcontractors i.e., specifying materials; showing qualified subcontractors; negotiating prices. Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposal requirements.
JP Energy Partners San Angelo, TX 2015 – 2016
Director Operations Manager Midstream
Managed pipeline operations, installation of measurement equipment, dehydration units, and compressor assets. Compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies and government regulations. Responsible for P&L, Budget, CAPEX, Forecasting, Fiscal year Projections, office associated budget objectives, including utilization of non-discipline staff, Oversaw pipeline maintenance program, cathodic protection, chemical usage, and line monitoring SCADA systems, Wonderware software, LACT units, Coriolis meters, substation for transfer of product from trucking into pipelines.
Assure terms and conditions of Marketing Department contractual obligations and agreements with counterparties are met and adhered to in the field. Managed the development of new facilities and oversaw the installation of Dehydration/Stabilization facilities and injection wells. Aided in facility design, and contractual measurement agreements to meet merchantable requirements. Identify the location and viability of third-party pipelines, gathering or processing systems, and other physical assets that may be complementary to future or existing company operations.
Review and show labor costs and final project proposal for time and material requirements to stay on the project timeline. Managed pipeline contractual agreements with 3PL customers/clients.
Rosetta Resources Houston, TX 2012 – 2014
Marketing/Operations Project Coordinator
Assure terms and conditions of Marketing Department contractual obligations and agreements with counterparties are met and adhered to in the field. Managed the development of new facilities and oversaw the installation of Dehydration/Stabilization facilities and injection wells. Aided in facility design, and contractual measurement agreements to meet merchantable requirements. Identify the location and viability of third-party pipelines, gathering or processing systems, and other physical assets that may be complementary to future or existing company operations.
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Review and identify labor costs and final project proposal for time and material requirements to stay on the project timeline. Managed pipeline contractual agreements with 3PL customers/clients.
Velocity Midstream Catarina, TX 2010 – 2011
South Texas Area Manager/Project Manager
Managed pipeline operations and facilities, identified/coordinated equipment repair/replace response plans (risk management, timeline inventory items vs. real-time orders. Coordinated Meter Proving Schedules, coordinated CDP maintenance schedules and reported monthly data and statistics. Manage Loading Terminal. P&L, Budget, CAPEX, Forecasting, Fiscal Year Projections. Managed Midstream Gathering pipeline projects and development of operational staff. Utilized various monitoring systems, SCADA, Total-Flow, Flow-Cal, and Allen Bradley.
Directed the scheduling and cost while using commissioning strategies on project activities. Communicated the scope and discrepancies to the commissioning design and construction teams; adhered and knowledgeable of commissioning test plans/protocols, attended construction and operability reviews to meet project deadlines by monitoring critical path and prepared for any short-term scheduling and new cost estimating.
NATCO/Cameron International Snyder, TX 2008 – 2010
Operations Manager (Gas Plant SACROC)
Directed client’s CO2 removal facility by utilizing membrane technology delivering proposals, negotiating terms of service agreements, and preparing, leading, and finalizing commercial negotiations and contracts with customers, turnarounds, equipment repair, and projects. Manage P&L, Budget, CAPEX, Forecasting, and Fiscal Year Projections. Developed negotiating strategies and positions by studying the integration of new ventures with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; and estimating customers' needs and goals. Interfaced with other departments in the development of new products.
Ziff Energy Houston TX. 2006 – 2008
Project Manager
Developed projects for E&P Associates and company representatives in the USA, as well as identified the project, scope, completion date, team members, sponsors, and clients with the lead ZEG Executive. Prepared proposals to set up marketing and project scope, and timelines for budget details. Provided market intelligence on investment and industry trends to enable a more focused marketing effort and work with Senior Management to shape corporate strategy.
Managed the scheduling and cost while using commissioning strategies on project activities.
Packwell Inc. Houston, TX 2004 – 2006
Director of Maintenance & Operations
Directed and manufacturing production processes of a polypropylene facility and maintenance facilities and distribution activities of an industrial organization.
Utilized CMMS program and Maximo software for preventative maintenance.
Skanska Venezuela S.A. Caracas, Venezuela 2001 – 2004
Benton Oíl and Gas – El Tigere, Venezuela
Plant Superintendent (Expat Contract)
Managed 500K bbl. Oil, Gas, and Water Production Facility in South America/Venezuela
Halliburton Energy Services Brighton, CO 1999 – 2001
Service/Operator Supervisor
Drove a Team-Based Technician System (TBTS) that achieved outstanding results by administering operations surface stimulation test equipment, production, and safety.
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Education History
Los Angeles Trade Tech/Bakersfield College General Studies Kingwood College / Kingwood Texas Business Certification. St. Michael’s Learning Academy / Houston Texas PMP Course 2019
Professional Development
General Management Training, CBM Training, Hazardous Materials, Pipeline Maintenance Technician V3 Exam, HR Systems & Quality Systems, TWIC Certification Diversity Training, Well Bore Gas/Lift Simulation Course, Abnormal Operating Condition – Field Course, HAZWOP, Respiratory Protection, Medical/First Aid, Emergency Response, H2S Safety 2019, Toxic Control, Safety/Security Control, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project Management. Liquid Measurement Course GCI. Pipeline DOT Certified. Managing Safety Performance. Business Management Course (LSC). Business Principals 1301, Principals of Management 1327. DOT compliance training. HASC Basic Plus course 2018. Face mask test fit, small and large 2019. Manager Leadership Experience Course 2021.LOTO/TAGOUT simulated demo, Electrical Safety Advance, (CIP) training Critical Infrastructure Protection, Defensive Driving Course, Risk Assessment Development Course.
Computer/Software Skills Development
Cygnet, Access, SAP, Wonderware Software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MicroStrategy, Dart, SharePoint, Honeywell, Allen Bradley, Flowtrac, Maximo Maintenance program, CMMS software, Total Flow, Flowserve. SCADA platforms system. Organization software platforms, MicroStrategy, SCIS UI application, Mobius, DC Inventory Adjt. Software, Load Management software. SCADA Ignition software, SAP inventory software, Power BI software, Zeitview software for facility flyovers.