Dynamic EHS Safety Leader with Oil & Gas Expertise

Paul Luker

Baytown, TX, 281-***-****, *******@*******.***

SUMMARY Dynamic Safety Consultant with over 20 years of experience in environmental health and safety management within the oil and gas sector. Proven track record of implementing effective safety programs, achieving significant operational improvements, and enhancing regulatory compliance. Successfully managed complex projects ensuring high levels of safety while overseeing drilling, production, and pipeline operations. Ready to drive EHS excellence and foster a culture of safety that aligns with the company's strategic goals. WORK EXPERIENCE

01/2023 – Present Safety Consultant, Energy Transfer Mont Belvieu 12/2021 – 11/2022 Safety Consultant, Energy Transfer 10/2019 – 12/2021 Safety Consultant, Third Party Safety Management and Training 05/2019 – 09/2019 Onsite safety consultant, Holloman Construction/Plains Pipeline Ozona 02/2019 – 04/2019 Onsite safety consultant, ITC Plant Fire Baytown Executed emergency response efforts for spill incidents, successfully coordinating the cleanup of the Houston Ship Channel. 12/2018 – 02/2019 Safety Consultant, Third Party Safety Management and Training Delivered Third Party Safety Management and Training services, including comprehensive accident investigations for upstream and midstream clients. 09/2018 – 11/2018 Onsite safety consultant, NiSource/Columbia Gas Lawrence Mobilized emergency response for the utility gas line replacement project in Lawrence, MA.

02/2018 – 08/2018 Onsite safety and environmental consultant, Amplify Oil and Gas Oversaw safety and environmental compliance for upstream activities in East Texas, focusing on production, drilling, and pipeline operations. 03/2017 – 12/2017 Onsite safety and environmental consultant, Range Resources Managed safety and environmental performance for upstream activities in North Louisiana, encompassing production, drilling, and pipeline operations. 06/2016 – 03/2017 Onsite safety and environmental consultant, Memorial Resource Development

Facilitated safety and environmental oversight for upstream operations in North Louisiana, including production, drilling, and pipeline operations. 01/2015 – Present Director of Operations, Clear to Work and Rig Safety Solutions Directly report to the CEO, steering daily operations of consulting activities for Rig Safety Solutions.

Recruit and provide skilled oil and gas consultants for operational support. Instituted a Safety and Environmental Leadership Program, implementing targeted EHS strategies to address identified risks and challenges. Deliver EHS oversight across Drilling, Completions, Workover, Production Operations, and Pipeline Transportation.

Manage, coordinate, and mentor Project EHS personnel assigned to execute various projects.

Streamlined the Contractor EHS Qualification process to ensure alignment with EHS strategies and expectations, alongside necessary bridging documents.

Develop and enforce processes to align with established safety management systems.

09/2013 – 12/2014 Director Environmental, Safety and Health, Sabine Oil & Gas, Inc. Houston Reported directly to the COO while managing the development of Safety and Environmental Management Systems Audit Programs. Championed the implementation of a Behavioral-Based Safety Program. Drove the implementation of a comprehensive Safety and Environmental Leadership Program.

Developed project-specific EHS strategies to address identified risks and challenges.

Provided EHS oversight for Drilling, Completions, Workover, Production Operations, and Pipeline Transportation.

Managed, coordinated, and guided Project EHS personnel assigned to carrying out various projects.

Oversaw the Contractor EHS Qualification process to ensure alignment with EHS strategies, including bridging documentation as needed. Designed and enforced processes consistent with established safety management systems.

Facilitated and led accident investigations for incidents leading to potential or actual Significant Injury or Fatality.

Developed Leading Indicators, providing regular feedback to Operations Teams and Senior Management.

Assisted project work sites in identifying EHS leading indicators and supporting performance improvement initiatives.

Compiled and presented weekly, monthly, and quarterly EHS performance reports for senior management.

Provided technical EHS guidance on drilling, workover, completion, production, and construction operations topics.

Orchestrated the enrollment of Contractors in Project EHS strategies through development and delivery of safety leadership workshops and ongoing stewardship efforts.

Led and participated in risk assessment analyses.

03/2013 – 09/2013 Vice President of Environmental, Safety and Health, W&T Offshore Houston Reported directly to the COO managing the development of Safety and Environmental Management Systems Audit Programs.

Oversaw compliance with the EPA/DOJ Environmental Compliance Plan following a guilty plea in December 2012.

Implemented a Behavioral-Based Safety Program.

Executed the rollout of a comprehensive Safety and Environmental Leadership Program.

Provided EHS oversight for Drilling, Completions, Workover, Production Operations, and Pipeline Transportation activities. Delivered expert EHS consultation for complex onshore and offshore major construction projects, including Fabrication, Topsides, Pipe Lay Installations, and Facility Expansion/Retrofit projects.

Formulated project-specific EHS strategies addressing identified risks and challenges.

Coordinated and mentored Project EHS personnel assigned to executing projects.

Streamlined the Contractor EHS Qualification process to ensure organizational alignment with EHS strategies while providing necessary bridging documents.

Designed and enforced processes compliant with established safety management systems.

Led and facilitated accident investigations of incidents with potential or actual Significant Injury or Fatality outcomes.

Developed Leading Indicators, offering regular feedback to Operations Teams and Senior Management to drive performance improvement. Supported project worksites in identifying EHS leading indicators and facilitated corresponding improvements.

Compiled and presented weekly, monthly, and quarterly EHS performance reports for senior management.

Provided technical EHS guidance focused on drilling, workover, completion, production, and construction operations topics.

Coordinated the enrollment of Contractors in Project EHS strategies through the development and provision of safety leadership workshops and ongoing stewardship.

Led and participated in comprehensive risk assessment analyses. Conducted site evaluations for environmental concerns across new facilities and existing facilities undergoing scope changes.

08/2003 – 12/2012 EHS Manager Managing Activities a Five State Division, Devon Energy – Southern Division

Supervised a team of six EHS professionals and eight contract EHS technicians across five states.

Provided comprehensive EHS oversight for Drilling, Completions, Workover, Production Operations, and Pipeline Transportation. Delivered EHS consultation for diverse, complex onshore and offshore major construction projects, including Fabrication, Topsides, Pipe Lay Installations, and Facility Expansion/Retrofit. Projects. Developed project-specific EHS strategies to mitigate identified risks and challenges.

Managed, coordinated, and coached Project EHS personnel assigned to executing projects.

Streamlined the Contractor EHS Qualification process to ensure alignment with organizational EHS strategies and expectations. Formulated and implemented processes in accordance with established safety management systems and standards.

Led and facilitated accident investigations for incidents that could lead to Significant Injuries or Fatalities.

Developed Leading Indicators, providing regular updates to Operations Teams and Senior Management.

Supported project work sites in identifying EHS leading indicators and driving performance improvements.

Compiled and delivered weekly, monthly, and quarterly EHS performance reports to senior leadership.

Provided technical EHS consultation on drilling, workover, completion, production, and construction operations topics.

Championed the enrollment of Contractors in Project EHS strategies through development and delivery of safety leadership workshops and ongoing stewardship efforts.

Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and participated in risk analysis processes.

Independent consultant, Independent Consultant

Oversaw the management of five production platforms containing 110 producing wells.

Achieved an increase in production from less than 2000 bbl/d of crude oil and 7 MMcf/d to 4200 bbl/d of crude oil and 15 MMcf/d through process optimization and well remediation strategies.

Executed capital improvements including the addition of compression and de-bottlenecking facilities.

Managed production operations to fulfill gas nominations from marketing, ensuring sales volumes were effectively delivered to the gas transportation system for sales and custody transfer.

Developed facility contingency plans to adeptly manage facility upsets. 08/1999 – 08/2001 General Manager Contract Production Operations, Production Management, Inc.

Lafayette

Directed contract management for 100 properties, both offshore and onshore.

Supervised a team comprising four Operations Managers and an office staff of three Account Managers, delivering services including contract lease operators, mechanics, instrumentation technicians, and electricians. Engineered and administered EHS programs ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and adherence to corporate guidelines. Consulted with project managers, site superintendents, and construction personnel to ensure contractor compliance with safety initiatives. Conducted reviews and approvals for process installations as required by federal, state, and local laws.

Led comprehensive accident investigations utilizing root cause analysis methodologies and implementing corrective actions to improve safety outcomes.

Performed internal risk assessments and developed innovative risk mitigation strategies to protect personnel's health and safety. Implemented SEMP for offshore contractor operations. Led the Hazardous Materials Response Team and assumed the role of Incident Commander for site emergency response activities. Independent consultant, Independent consultant

Devised and implemented Safety and Environmental Management Plans

(SEMP) for Offshore E&P Companies, including Mc Moran Oil and Gas and Transworld E&P.

Oversaw a variety of facility work projects including structure painting, equipment installations involving gas compressors, shipping pumps, process vessels, interconnecting piping, safety systems, and pipeline leak repairs. Conducted A&D Environmental Assessments and Service Ready reviews. Safety Engineer, Lone Star Steel Lone Star

Performed comprehensive safety oversight for operations within the steel mill environment.

Safety Coordinator, Halliburton

Executed general safety oversight for the Mid-continent business unit, specifically within the stimulation group.

Safety Coordinator, Mesa, Inc. Amarillo

Managed safety oversight for onshore and offshore drilling, production, mid- stream operations, and construction projects, as well as DOT pipeline transportation.

Spearheaded the implementation of PSM practices for two gas processing plants with capacities of 250 MMcf/d focused on LNG and helium extraction. Production / Construction Foreman, MESA, Inc. Lafayette HSE Coordinator, MESA, Inc.

Lead Operator, MESA, Inc.

Lead Operator, Placid Oil Company

EDUCATION

09/1986 – 05/1992 Nicholls State University

B.A., Applied Science

Thibodeaux

09/1986 – 05/1992 Nicholls State University

A.S., Petroleum Technology

Thibodeaux

SKILLS Microsoft programs Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)

Emergency Response/Contingency

Plans

NIMS/ICS

Process Safety Management (PSM) Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems

HES Training Development and

Delivery

Hazardous Materials Management

Contractor Compliance Operating Procedures

Mechanical Integrity Process Safety Systems

Process Hazards Analyses Pre/Post-Startup Safety

Management of Change Incident Prevention

Compliance Audits Piping and Instrument Designs

Pressure Vessels Electrical Classifications

Facility Siting Relief System Design

EPA Risk Management Planning Accident Investigations (TapRoot, Behavior Justification and Just

Culture)

OSHA Part 119 API RP 14C

ASME Boiler Code, Section 8 P&IDs

Mechanical flow diagrams DOT/RSPA Management Systems Project Management Industrial Construction and

Fabrication

HazMat ICS Fiscal Year Budgeting and Planning

NORM experience NDT source safety

Behavioral Based Safety Program Safety and Environmental Leadership Program

EHS oversight for Drilling,

Completions, Workover, Production

Operations and Pipeline

Transportation

Contractor EHS Qualification

Risk assessment analysis Process optimization

Well remediation Capital improvements

Gas nominations management Custody transfer

Facility contingency plans Contract management

EHS program development and

administration

Root cause methodology

Hazardous Materials Response

Team

Incident Commander

A&D Environmental Assessments Service Ready reviews Steel mill operations safety Stimulation group safety Onshore and offshore drilling and

production safety

Mid-stream operations safety

Construction safety DOT pipeline transportation safety LNG processing Helium processing

Leadership Operations Management

Pragmatic Approach Management Team Collaboration

Field Operations Regulatory Interpretation

Management Communication

Coaching Problem Solving

Collaboration Risk Management

Strategic Planning Teamwork

LANGUAGES English (Proficient)

REFERENCES Greg Kelleher

SVP, Devon Energy

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