Gary Walters

Sr. Project Engineer/Manager

waltersfamily70@yahoo.com

Call 805-914-8877

 Objective: Desire the opportunity to make a significant and positive impact within your team as a Project Manager/Engineer. I am seeking a challenging and rewarding environment that will allow me to demonstrate and enhance my leadership skills within the project team. I have a significant amount of both engineering management and project management experience in successfully execution projects within the oil and gas industry, amongst other industries. I also have extensive interface and communication with operations and other key stakeholders. I employ the team-oriented management style and also incorporate Lean principles. I am confident that my leadership abilities and experience will add tremendous value to your team. Skills Brownfield and Greenfield Tie-in experience, Shale, Bakken, Permian Basin exp.., Unconventional Gas, PHA/HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA, SIS, Commissioning Engineer, Hydrostatic pressure testing, Water Treatment, Safety Management, fluid flow analysis, Computational fluid dynamics, BIM, HSE, P&ID, FEED, Building Automation Control System (BACS), Upstream and Downstream Oil and Gas, LNG, Preventative Maintenance, LEED, FPSO, ANSYS, GD&T, Kaizen, PDM, Structural/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation, QA/QC, Aerospace Design, DOD, DOE, Facilities, Sheet Metal/Fabrication, PLC, Climate/Cooling/Thermal, Pump and Motor testing, P6, CAD, Pro-E, SolidWorks, Catia, AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Solid Edge, GIS, WellView, Backbone, SAP, Dynalift, SCADA, CEASAR II, CAD Worx, Navis Works, REVIT, ERP systems Experience: Sr. Project Engineer , Pacific Gas and Electric, Petaluma,, CA 02/2016 – Present Responsible for providing project engineering for natural gas pipeline construction projects

Ensure compliance with D.O.T./PHMSA 49 CFR 192 U.S. Unconventional Gas EPC Project Management Ensure projects are installed as per design Resolve RFIs during execution of project Optimization of Commissioning and Start‐Up Activities Process Safety Management of Change Review the drawing package for natural gas pipeline construction packages Review of FEED and detailed engineering specifications Review of P&ID As-Built drawings and documents for projects completed Ensure compliance with D.O.T./PHMSA 49 CFR 192 Hydrostatic pressure, pump/motor testing, and temperature and vibration testing Review the drawing package for natural gas pipeline construction packages Review of P&ID As-Built drawings and documents for projects completed

Sr. Project Engineer/Hess Oil – Bergaila Engineering Services, Tioga, North Dakota 02/2015 – 12/2015 Responsible for providing project engineering for packages related to well pads and pipelines.

Mechanical Engineering Experience for design and operation of on-shore oil and gas facilities Authored Basis of Design document to secure project funding Automation and Control projects on remote well-pads Review designs to ensure the design meets the project scope/intent Chair constructability review meetings involving management, engineering and construction personnel Ensure the project is built as per designed Developed Project Execution Plan implementing Safety Optimization of Commissioning and Start-Up activities Reviewed Technical Change Orders from contractors Bakken Shale Field Project Management and Engineering

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Work with Operations and Operations Engineering to identify isolation (Safe-Out/Safe-In) points within the system

Developed project execution plans to mitigate in-field fabrication (i.e. bolt-up assemblies, etc.) Developed Project Completions Strategy and Execution Plan Developed project milestones with the Planning Team Authored Construction Standards and Specifications Review of specifications, data sheets, scope of supply, design drawings, vendor drawings, participate in

technical bid clarifications and evaluations, TCN (technical change notice) evaluations. Member of a team managing large projects from conception through construction/start-up

HSE – Ensure compliance with organization’s EH&S standards and with Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements

Review of FEED and Detail engineering phase specifications / Review of P&ID's Operations Engineering (Well Pads) Project Management/Oversight Process Safety improvement PHA/HAZID/HAZOP and ensure closure of all potential risks are addressed. Manufacturing/Fabrication / Implementation of new technology and development, process/planning

Sr. Project Mechanical Engineer / British Petroleum - Fircroft, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska 05/2011 – 02/2015 Responsible for developing equipment packages related to a hydrocarbon processing facility and the associated well pads.

Mechanical Engineering Experience on Onshore Facilities and Well Pads Commissioning and Start-Up activities of multiple projects including pipeline, water treatment, gas treatment

and other equipment located within facilities and the associated well-pads. Authored Basis of Design to obtain project funding SIS installation projects Implemented projects which increased the overall process safety of the facility and well pads Provided field engineering assistance to contractors to resolve RFIs Led projects to optimize processes and equipment (i.e. wet gas cooler hydrate mitigation which led to lower

plenum temperature to be utilized. This in turn, led to dryer gas for downstream users) Work with Operations Engineering to identify isolation (Safe-Out/Safe-In) points within the system Developed project execution plans to mitigate in-field fabrication (i.e. bolt-up assemblies, etc.) HSE Ensure compliance organization's EH&S standards and with federal and state regulatory

requirements. Working knowledge of confined space, energy isolation, lock-out/tag-out, etc. policies/procedures.

Worked with Operations in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs, systems and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community.

Assists in monitoring and preventing chemical, physical and biological hazards and diseases that could be present in the work area.

Participate in recommending improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment, to minimize the hazardous potential (PHA/HAZOP/LOPA studies).

Maintains a working knowledge of the technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and how they may impact the operating unit.

Review of specifications, data sheets, scope of supply, design drawings, vendor drawings, participate in technical bid clarifications and evaluations, TCN (technical change notice) evaluations. Member of a team managing large projects from conception through construction/start-up

Review of FEED and Detail engineering phase specifications / Review of P&ID's Operations Engineering (Facility and Well Pads) Project Management/Process Safety improvement PHA/HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA Manufacturing/Fabrication / Implementation of new technology and development, process/planning Supported Turnaround (TAR) projects and activities Planned work to minimize scope of projects executed during the Shutdown/Turnaround, performed as much

scope as possible pre-Tar/Shutdown

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Engineering Consultant - Worldwide ________ 02/2009 – 05/2011 Project Manager/Engineer in Calgary Canada and Ft. Nelson, BC working on a waste water project for the

oil and gas patch. Oil Sands project management Developed in-process treatment of fluids utilized in hydraulic fracking Developed Project Completions Strategy and Execution Plan Commissioning and Start-Up Worked with Operations Engineering EPC US Unconventional Gas Provided support for Permian Basin projects Project Management Using/Improving established production methods PHA/HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA Designing production fixtures and tooling Implementing new manufacturing technology and development, process/planning

Taft Electric, Ventura, California ________ 10/2008 – 02/2009 Lead Pre-Construction Engineer

Assisted and Managed in Auto-CAD Preplanning with Large Electrical Contractor Project planning HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA EPC experience in large scale commercial construction AutoCAD MEP 2D & 3D, Micro-station, NavisWorks, HAZOP, Control and Instrumentation

Electrical site plans, Electrical plan drawings Implement drawing standards to comply with ISO 9000, ANSI, NEC Member of team managing large-scale commercial construction projects from the planning through

construction phases Developed Project Completions Strategy and Execution Plan Specialty system(s) plan drawings, Grounding plan drawings, Electrical demolition/removal

drawings, Electrical one-line diagrams, Equipment elevation, Fire & Gas Systems Control schematics and wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS input/output diagrams

Boeing Company, Ft. Greeley, Alaska and Huntsville, Alabama 10/006 - 09/2008 Engineering Team Lead, Lead Facilities/Mechanical HVAC Project Engineer investments in the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) facilities and their associated equipment. Thermal engineering to ensure facilities and their systems were energy efficient. Updated sensors on boiler site loop with new technology which provided real-time data via SCADA software systems.

Structural, Design, Mechanical, Facilities, Electrical, Electrical Distribution Systems, HVAC, Thermal Engineering, Piping, Oil & Gas, HAZOP, Fire & Gas Systems

EPC Commissioning/Start-up of water treatment projects on an active missile defence site Project management and providing engineering support to projects. Managing Engineering Contractors on

site, Provided daily updates during project construction, provided as-built drawings Oversaw multi-discipline engineering team and construction personnel (both in-house and contractor) Implemented lean project techniques Cost and scheduling control for projects located on D.O.D. facilities Ensured compliance with ANSI, MIL Specs, ISO 9000 standards Member of multi-discipline, multi-functional team including engineers, technicians, and contractors to

planning and execution of facility projects and ensure complete operational assurance to the war-fighter Daily communication with U.S. Government representatives both on-site and via teleconferences Develop the technical requirements for the estimate, design, instrumentation, procurement, construction,

maintenance, and operation of the physical plant and equipment installations. Quality Control of Instrumentation

Fairbanks Natural Gas, Fairbanks, Alaska ___________ 06/2006 – 10/2006 Lead Operations/Piping Engineer/Project Engineer

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Design/Engineer Pipeline routes, LNG storage facility, create CAD drawings using AutoCAD Review designs with Operations to ensure design meets the intent of the project Developed Project Completions Strategy and Execution Plan Developed Project Schedule and milestones with Operations and Business Team Ensure the project is installed as per designed Installation of new pipe routings. HAZID/HAZOP, Instrumentation, Fire & Gas Systems Implemented latest technology in various field applications, including sensors, processing equipment,

valves, etc. Thermal engineering including processes and process equipment during the production of LNG Oversaw/Manage the construction of natural gas pipeline. FEED (Front End Engineering Design) Interfaced with State, Federal, and local entities during project layout/construction Cost and scheduling control for natural gas pipeline construction projects and construction of LNG storage

facility Interfaced with State, Federal, and Local entities to ensure seamless project completion Systems Engineering. Oil & Gas Design, Engineering, Facilities, HVAC, LNG, FPSO, Brownfield and

Greenfield Tie-Ins Chugach Electric Association, Anchorage, Alaska 01/2004 – 06/2006 Lead CAD Mechanical Engineer/CAD Manager

CAD drawings, engineering support. AutoCAD v. 2006. EPC Natural gas-fired turbine upgrade projects Optimization of Project Commissioning and Start-Up activities Transmission and Distribution Equipment, System protection, voltage control, metering and automation

concepts. Project management and support to power plant personnel for projects located at a large commercial

Chugach’s remote Beluga Power Plant Procurement, operations assurance, costing, scheduling Implemented latest technology pertaining to various field applications

Peak Oilfield Services, Nikiski, Alaska __ 10/2002 – 02/2004 Engineering Support/Oil & Gas Parts man

On hand to provide engineering support, implemented Preventative Maintenance programs, procurement of parts and equipment. Oil & Gas Support, Facilities, Engineering, Drafting. Onshore, Offshore Oil & Gas

Water treatment for steam generation and distribution ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 HAZOP, HVAC, Instrumentation, Fire & Gas Systems FEED (Front End Engineering Design) GE and other Turbine exp. LNG,

Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM Contract 03/2001 – 07/2002 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer/Project Manager

Design engineering, Pro-E. Project Lead, Machine Shop, Hydraulics, blue-prints, Drafting, Budgeting and Cost Reduction. Flight Test Operations. GMD and MDA projects. Telemetry and Control Instrumentation.

Managing various projects including Missile Defense Agency, D.O.D. including procurement, manufacturing, planning, scheduling to ensure completion prior to targeted completion date.

Flight Missile testing. PDM (PRODUCT DATA MANAGEMENT), Research and Development Engineer Knowledge of missile systems including command destruct, telemetry, attitude control, ordnance, power

distribution, avionics and navigation. FEED (Front End Engineering Design) LNG Experience in leading, coordination and facilitation of multi-site and multi-functional teams to develop quality

products. Education Eastern Michigan University, Michigan 1988 - 1991 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GPA 3.5/4.0 Washtenaw Community College, Michigan 1984 - 1988 Associate of Science in Engineering GPA 3.5/4.0