Adan R. Cano
Houston,TX
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 20 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Engineer
Birch Resources, LLC
09.2021 - Current
- Led Engineering, Fabrication, Construction, and Commissioning of 6 Central Processing Plants and 40 Multi-Well Pads providing 3 Phase Separation to Sales Quality for over 250 horizontal wells.
- Analyzed operability requirements for upgrades and new equipment installations.
- Coordinated engineering assignments for multiple simultaneous projects to fulfill prescribed project requirements.
- Maintained technical fluency in required equipment and networking hardware for assigned jobs and facilities.
- Provided independent technical reviews of operational procedures and plans to eliminate functional bottlenecks.
- Provided technical assistance to Field Lease Operators during operational changes via both on-site support and remotely.
- Completed walk-downs and on-site inspections during equipment installations and change management phases.
Scheduling Supervisor
Chevron Southern Africa Business Unit
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Operations Planning & Performance - Integrated Planning &, International Resident Assignment
- Coordinate and lead all Operations functions (Prod OPS, PE, FE, Drilling, and Maintenance) to reduce production downtime, minimize OPEX, and maximize efficiency for Weekly, Monthly, and 5 Year plans with a team of Company and Contract Planners
- Interface with multiple IOC and NOC Partners to progress technical and strategic business initiatives.
- Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
- Gathered resource data to develop work schedules, enabling proper staffing for departments for each shift.
Facilities Engineering – Performance Manager
Chevron Southern Africa, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
- Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
- Prepared analysis and plans to enable Technical Review, Business Plan Development and Personnel Development for the SASBU FE Department (~150 Company Engineers)
- Technical advisor and overall performance manager for SASBU FE Department and Cross-functional resource to Operations, Subsurface Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Engineering and Commissioning Manager
Chevron Global Technology Services
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Tengizchevroil Crude Shipment Capacity Project ($600MM), –Detailed Engineering & Commissioning
- Managed Team of Office and Field Engineers in UK (London) and Kazakhstan (Atyrau & Tengiz) while also leading Administration of Bechtel Lump Sum Engineering & Construction Contract
- Developed Commissioning Strategy and Procedures while completing Detailed Engineering for major tank farm upgrade project (Double Capacity and Throughput, Complete I&C Modernization)
- Prepared reports and communicated commissioning activities to stakeholders.
- Developed training and processes for new equipment.
- Monitored key metrics of commissioning team to meet performance expectations.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
Deputy Engineering Manager
Interactive Manpower Solutions, TengizChevroil
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application in FEED and Detailed Engineering
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
- Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
- Managed Multi-layered Contract Engineering Workforce with Peak Manpower of 600 FTE Engineers & Designers with an accumulated 2,500,000+ Hours
- Day to day coordination of engineering deliverables development in collaborative reimbursable contract with Fluor India
- Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
Major Capital Project Engineer
Chevron Global Technology Services, Petroindependencia Empressa
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Upstream Facilities Lead for $19B Upstream Facilities Scope during Pre-FEED Engineering including concept development, technical analysis, and economic evaluation.
- Interface Engineer for Downstream and Transport Facilities Engineering Teams
- Led Business Team in the development of Project WBS, CBS, and Schedule Breakdown Structure
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs, schedules and goals.
Operations Supervisor
Chevron San Joaquin Valley Business, Midway Sunset Field
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Supervised 23 United Steel Workers’ Union Represented Operators, Eng Assistant, Office Admin, and Technologist with 24/7 Coverage
- Responsible for Operations and Maintenance of Steam Generation, Distribution, Fuel Gas Distribution, Gas Vapor Recovery Units, and USA Dig Alert Management
- Spearheaded development of new Midway Field Cyclic Steam Hub Delivery Team ($40MM Financial Benefit in 1st Year)
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Managed internal Operational Standards and Targets
Operations Support Engineer / Project Controls Team Leader
Chevron San Joaquin Valley Business, Kern River Field
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Provided Engineering and Project Management services for 20 sq Mile field with Heavy Oil Gathering, High Pressure Saturated Steam Distribution, and Lease Water Distribution Systems
- Analyzed operability requirements for upgrades and new equipment installations.
- Coordinated engineering assignments for multiple simultaneous projects to fulfill prescribed project requirements.
- Developed Project Control Systems for Resource Management utilizing Microsoft Project Server – System subsequently rolled out to all entire Business Unit
Project Facilities Engineer
Chevron Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, Eastern Shelf
12.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed Cross Functional Team on $40MM ST177F Well-Test Platform from Concept through FEED
- Executed $3MM Hurricane Ivan Restoration Project for Main Pass 144 with structural damage, control system damage, partner negotiations, and federal regulator interface
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering, Smart Oil Field Technology Applications
University of Southern California
Los Angeles2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2002
Skills
- Motivating Performers
- Administrative Duties
- Performance Motivation
- Office Management
- Contract Development and Management
- Staff Retention
- Safety Protocols
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Business Process Re-Engineering
- Conflict Management
- International Business
Affiliations
Society of Petroleum Engineers 2013-14 – 7th International Petroleum Technology Conference, Technical Program Subcommittee & Session Co-Chair 2011 – US Gulf Coast Section Scholarship Committee Member 2005 – New Orleans Young Leadership Council Member TCO Women’s Network Advisor (2017-19) XYZ Employee Network (Chevron Generation-based Diversity Network) 2014 – Developed Virtual Network Tools & Processes 2012 – Corporate Director of Global Growth 2004, 2007 – New Orleans, Bakersfield Chapter Coordinator
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Senior Operations Engineer
Birch Resources, LLC
09.2021 - Current
Scheduling Supervisor
Chevron Southern Africa Business Unit
03.2021 - 09.2021
Facilities Engineering – Performance Manager
Chevron Southern Africa, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
06.2019 - 03.2021
Engineering and Commissioning Manager
Chevron Global Technology Services
06.2016 - 06.2019
Deputy Engineering Manager
Interactive Manpower Solutions, TengizChevroil
01.2012 - 06.2016
Major Capital Project Engineer
Chevron Global Technology Services, Petroindependencia Empressa
06.2010 - 12.2012
Operations Supervisor
Chevron San Joaquin Valley Business, Midway Sunset Field
01.2008 - 06.2010
Operations Support Engineer / Project Controls Team Leader
Chevron San Joaquin Valley Business, Kern River Field
01.2006 - 01.2008
Project Facilities Engineer
Chevron Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, Eastern Shelf
12.2002 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering, Smart Oil Field Technology Applications
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
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