MANAGER / DIRECTOR – MEGA MECP EPC PROJECTS SAFETY / QUALITY
Proficient in Federal NAVFAC PWD, HOUSING, Marine, Pipelines, Power Plants, QUALITY & SAFETY
Confidential Resume of “RICK” R. KHONA, PE (aka KONA) (Non-IT)
Jacksonville, FL 32223, USA. : 904-***-****(mobil), : *****@*********.***
BRIEF ONE PAGE SUMMARY: Project Manager / Director / Executive – EPC Civil and Marine projects execution, Safety and Quality – DOT, US NAVY- NAVFAC, HWCG, MWCS, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Angola LNG, ALSTOM Power, SAUDI ARAMCO, GULF INTER. Eng., OCCIDENTAL, ESSO-Libya, PIONEER GAS
COMMANDER NAVAL SURFACE FORCE
UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET
NORFOLK. VIRGINIA 2351 '-6292
26 April 1990
Dear Pete,
Your success in reducing station energy consumption has not gone unnoticed. I wish to congratulate Naval Station Mayport as a nominee for the F Y -89 SECNAV Energy Conservation Award (large shore activity).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIE: (Non-IT)
Director / Executive – MS Chemical Engineering, 20+ years of Leading EPC Civil and Marine project engineering and construction, contract administration, change orders, submittals, scheduling, procurement, QA/QC Inspection, adherence to regulations, and codes. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and results oriented, providing leadership for $2B+ large / complex projects. Primary point of contact (POC) and interface with client stakeholders with strong leadership and communication skills; “Inspire, Innovate, Energize, Quality, Safety, Community integrity and Profitability” with a simple vision for safe environment, healthy communities, and happy work force. Manage the MECP EPC large transportation infrastructure, US Navy NAVFAC PWD, utilities, Marine Oil, Gas, LNG and Water Pipelines, Water, Wastewater, Solid waste incineration plants, generating steam, HVAC, Boilers, Pumps, Compressors, Renewable solar Energy, Polymer R&D, Municipal, Healthcare and Housing projects. Millions saved by implementing innovative, practical solutions (over $5,000,000+/yr. plus additional ongoing annual savings for the last 20 years) due to my direct efforts.
Project Execution: Provide technical oversight for MECP EPC Civil and Marine projects, including feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction, and process improvement. Contract management; strong preference for background in DOT, NAVFAC projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and process improvement.
Scope, Budget & Project Control: Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, project control and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsible for timely change orders management. Comply with specified ASME, ASTM, API, ACHA, NAVFAC, Building codes / regulations. (Expired DOD Top Security Clearance)
Field Execution: Comprehensive knowledge of FDOT / DOD processes, project management and procedures. Provide direction, supervision, and coordination of assigned supervisors. Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs. Track and share “Lessons Learned.”
Quality & Safety: Develop and administer quality & Safety policies, process improvement, QA/QC inspections. Enforce and promote safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors ensuring compliance with company, local, and federal rules, policies, and procedures.
Excellent 15+ years; Experience with building and maintaining MS Office, MS Project, and Primavera Schedules
Proficiency: Computers i.e., Excel, Word, MS Project and P5/P6 Primavera, and codes & regulations such as NAVFAC, USCG, FEMA, ABS, HSE, JSA, and HAZIDs review. Federal 49 CFR 192/195, API, ANSI / ASME B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8, ISO 9001, ASTM, ASME, AISC, AHCA, EPA, OSHA, and FDOT
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
BS (Chemistry- Physics), BS & MS Chemical Engineering, New Mexico State University
Periodic (every 2 years), 80 hours Mandatory Training, in workplace safety, project management, OSHA, HSE, Quality, Construction Industry updates, and Workman's compensation
Courses in OSHA-10 Safety / Quality of Industrial, commercial, health care and federal projects
Courses in ASSET Mgmt., Supervisory & TQM Training (Major Oil companies and US Navy)
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office, Primavera, and other work tools
CGC - Certified Contractor (FL), Certified Nurse Assistant, CPR training, EIT
Working in a Medical office building, Office Computer System Hardware & Software
11/16- ‘24 T & R Inc., Commercial Healthcare office Sr. Project Manager
Senior Project Manager, Management of clinic construction from inception to completion, and permitting, of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems throughout the construction. Provide technical oversight for all phases of engineering and construction projects, including feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Oversee project scheduling, project control, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsible for timely change orders management. Comply with specified ASME, ASTM, API, ACHA, NAVFAC, Building codes / regulations. Installing HVAC, ventilation, chilled water and/or compressed air building systems. Manage Construction QA/QC for compliance with Industry Standards. Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify maintenance needs and address any issues promptly. Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize the lifespan of equipment and minimize downtime.
01/11 HWCG and MWCS – Houston, Tx, Deep Water Marine Project Technical Director / Executive
To 10/16 As Multiple GOM Producer’s Representative - Technical Director leading multiple business units, managing high-value engineering and construction projects Provide technical oversight for all phases of engineering and construction projects, including feasibility studies, design, procurement, project cost control, construction, and commissioning. Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsible for change orders management. Comply with specified ASME, ASTM, API, ACHA, NAVFAC, Building codes / regulations. Strategic planning for Oil well blowout disasters mitigation system. Liaise with BSEE government regulatory agencies and resource allocation for GOM deep water well blowout and rescue facilities, risk control, monitor and report progress. Manage storage, fabrication and regular testing of Underwater Well Capping stack, manifolds, risers, ROV connection for subsea production system facility deployment readiness. Track milestones (via Gantt chart), produce detailed weekly progress reports. Use Project Management / Planning Software to control project and track progress, schedule, and report key milestones completion. Support / lead HSE, Technical / Process Safety. Procurement, monitoring, and maintaining purchase orders, and vendor delivery schedules.
02/09 CHEVRON Global, Angola LNG Plant Construction Field Engineering & Quality Manager
To 10/10 As LNG Plant / Terminal / LNG vessel docking facility field engineering manager, responsible for day-to-day QHSE, and resolve the field RFIs and Change orders. Provide Engineering QA/QC and process improvement to ensure compliance with Company and Industry Standards. Managing LNG, water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction Resolve day to day project coordination challenges, logging, analysis and resolution / mitigation of issues and risks. Prepare Lessons Learned documents. and contracts Administration, RFI, Change Orders, Quality, Safety, and HSSE.
08/06 ExxonMobil- Nigeria, Maine Site BUSINESS GEN. MGR. / QA/QC, HSE & Interface Coord.
To 01/09 Provide technical oversight for all phases of Marine and civil project engineering and construction projects, including feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction, project cost control and commissioning. Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsible for timely change orders management. Comply with specified ASME, ASTM, API, ACHA, NAVFAC, Building codes / regulations for Underwater Well Capping stack, manifolds, risers, ROV connection for subsea production system facility and pipelines. Provide Engineering QA/QC to ensure compliance with Industry Standards. Review and PFD diagrams, review design, Gate process preparation, develop and maintain quality and safety plans, Gate review, providing analysis on project costs, commitments, accruals, trends, and changes. Manage RFIs, NCRs, field change orders, cost / schedule impact and resolution.
10/05 Project Manager – Marine Pipeline Engineering Manager, Pegasus Int’l, Houston, TX
To 07/06 Managed Marine pipeline project from concept through design and construction project development, including the production of drawings, technical specifications, and engineering reports, bidding, and construction of Subsea Pipeline, Facilities, well pad facilities, transmission and distribution pipeline. Managing water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction and engineering (Sewer, Water, Storm Drains), pump stations, and treatment plants. Review vessels, pump, tanks design, check data sheets for equipment and packages.
10/99 Construction Site Project Logistic Lead, ALSTOM Power Inc., Puerto Rico & Pittsburgh, PA
To 10/05 Use Primavera Scheduling, Planning, CRM for tracking and reporting on job milestone.
Project Logistic and Quality Manager for Fossil Fuel Power Generation (2-250 MW Coal & Natural Gas), major power plants equipment, turbines, substations, fuel system, cooling towers, pumps, control systems, environmental / civil construction. Installing HVAC, ventilation, chilled water and/or compressed air building systems. Manage scheduling and cost control, progress billing, cost, and progress reporting. Manage RFIs, NCRs and field change orders, cost / schedule impact and resolution. Manage Site work, plan, organize, and staff key field positions, equipment rental planning, material, warehouse management, billing, and collections, optimizing equipment utilization, minimizing delays, and managing costs and revenue. Track Power plant construction cost / schedule. Use Primavera for planning and closeout phases of projects.
03/96 Sr. Pipeline / Production Facility Project Lead / Coordinator Parsons Int’l / Gulf Engineering
To 08/99 Project Manager (PMT) for Major Gas Pipeline expansion for Saudi Aramco & Trans. Canada Pipeline Co. FERC Application filing for major large diameter pipeline projects. Review, finalize design, site selection plans and construction ITT packages. Oil, gas and fuel pipelines and processing facilities, underground and above ground utilities, complete EPC project oversight to manage Project team (Architect, Engineers, Contractors, etc.), terminals facilities and equipment. Develop and maintain Quality and Safety standards. Prepare and check P&ID diagrams. Proficient with ASME B31 piping codes.
05/94 Project Quality Control Management Team (PMC), Saudi ARAMCO (B. S. & W. contract), Saudi Arabia
To 02/96 Project Quality Management Team (PMT); Administer Engineering QA/QC compliance to ensure compliance with ARAMCO and Industry Standards. Review and check P&ID, PFD diagrams, review and check the design for vessels, pump, pipelines, terminals, control valve, safety valve relief load calculation (as per API standard), and check data sheets for equipment, CVs and PSVs developed by A& E Contractors. Develop, maintain equipment records, maintenance plans and procedures, schedules, and test records.
90-94 US Navy, Naval Station, Mayport, FL - Engineering Branch Supervisor, DOD NAVFAC PWD facilities -
& 82-84 Naval Station PWD (Federal NAVFAC) community multi-discipline / multiple MECP electrical, HVAC, civil and plumbing systems throughout the construction management from early concept development to final acceptance. Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify maintenance needs and address any issues promptly. Provide PWD engineering and construction oversight supervision for US Naval Station housing, Officers Quarter, BOQ housing, Commissary, Hospital/Clinic, Warehouses Building, Automation, HVAC, Underground Utility, infrastructure, electrical substations, utility-scale renewable Solar system include the renovation and new construction. Managing water/wastewater design, solid waste, waste incineration, generating steam, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction Understanding the DOD-Navy customer and U.S. Navy vessels requirements, supporting U.S. Navy and allied ships and shore facilities. Turn around Navy base program for Navy Award (two years in a row). Expired DOD Security Clearance.
84-90 Pioneer Gas Co, Amarillo, TX, Sirte Oil and Occidental of Libya.
Pipeline, Gas Processing / LNG / NGL Plants Engineering & Construction, Production Operation Mgr.
Manage multi-well production facilities, Gas-liquid separation plants, site development, oil & gas production plants, facilities projects from concept to completion including design and site layout, grading. Manage engineering, procurement and construction of pipelines, flowlines, underground and above ground Fuel / OIL / LPG tanks and utilities. Strategic Crude oil storage DOE (W. Hackberry and other Salt Domes in GOM area) projects, Polymer product and carbon black pilot plant R&D Engineering and on R&D projects with strong attention to detail.