Anthony Gaston
Manvel,TX
Summary
Strategic Project Controls professional with over 15 years of experience in the petrochemical and oil & gas industry. Expert in managing 'temporary city' infrastructure and procurement for high-stakes assets ranging from $10M to $800M. Proven track record of reporting directly to Turnaround and Commissioning Managers to drive financial stewardship and audit compliance. Specialized in VTEP, SAP, and Oracle environments. PMP Candidate (Expected July 2026) with a technical foundation in Instrumentation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Coordinator / Lead Logistics (Project Controls)
ONPOINT INDUSTRIAL FOR VALERO
Sunray, TX
09.2023 - Current
- VTEP/SAP Integration: Synchronize field logistics and rental fleet tracking within the Valero Turnaround Excellence Process (VTEP) and SAP to ensure data integrity and milestone compliance.
- Cost Control: Audit multi-million-dollar rental asset spend to eliminate 'ghost rentals' and ensure strict budget adherence via SAP and Oracle tracking.
- Coordinated vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Oversee post-Turnaround operations, ensuring return to baseline operations and clean facility delivery upon client sign-off.
Vendor and Logistics Coordinator | Supplier Liaison | Site Query Coordinator
Aker Solutions/ Applica Resources for Cenovus Energy
Ingleside, TX
03.2024 - 08.2025
CENOVUS ENERGY | Ingleside, TX
Vendor Coordinator / Lead Procurement & Logistics (Project Controls) | 02/2024 – 08/2025
- Commissioning Completion: Successfully closed out the commissioning phase of a multi-billion-dollar offshore asset, reporting directly to the Commissioning Manager.
- Vendor Coordination: Facilitated cross-product line service synergies to reduce offshore personnel-on-board (POB) requirements.
- Critical Path Fulfillment: Managed vendor mobilization and materials procurement via SAP MM to ensure 100% material availability for the mechanical execution window.
Vendor Coordinator / Lead Procurement & Logistics (Project Controls)
CENOVUS ENERGY
Ingleside, TX
02.2024 - 08.2025
ONPOINT INDUSTRIAL FOR VALERO | Sunray, TX
Vendor Coordinator / Lead Logistics | 06/2021 – 10/2023
- Financial Impact: Achieved $3.5M in cost savings on a $10M rental equipment fleet by optimizing mobilization windows and auditing vendor service entries in SAP.
- Peak Infrastructure: Orchestrated site-wide logistics for a peak man-count of 1,200, reporting directly to site TAR leadership to manage infrastructure bottlenecks.
Vendor Coordinator | Senior Logistics Manager
Tepco LLC for Enterprise Products LLC
Mont Belvieu, TX
06.2015 - 07.2020
TEPCO LLC FOR ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS LLC | Mont Belvieu, TX
Senior Logistics Manager / Vendor Coordinator | 06/2015 – 07/2020
- West Texas Frac Expansion: Supported critical capital projects for the expansion of the West Texas Frac; managed record-peak manpower and equipment mobilization.
- Inaugural PDH Turnaround Lead: Orchestrated Enterprise Products’ first-ever PDH Turnaround, managing a fleet of 330+ catalyst trucks with zero incidents.
- Civil Preparation: Directed critical civil work and site prep for catalyst delivery, ensuring site stability for heavy-load equipment.
- Strategic Reporting: Reported to the Turnaround Manager for project shutdowns ranging from $10M to $800M.
Lead Man | Material Coordinator
Turner Industries Group for Enterprise Products LLC
Mont Belvieu, TX
06.2011 - 07.2015
TURNER INDUSTRIES GROUP FOR ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS LLC | Mont Belvieu, TX
Material Coordinator / Equipment Coordinator / Lead Man | 12/2011 – 07/2015
- 2013 West Texas Frac Turnaround Lead: Logistics lead for the $800M West Texas Frac Turnaround at Mont Belvieu; managed record-peak manpower and equipment mobilization.
- Equipment Coordination: Managed site-wide rental fleet and specialized tooling for 100% mechanical readiness.
Education
Associates - Construction Mgt.
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX01-2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Industrial Instrumentation Certification
Lee College
Baytown, TX2017
Associates - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Houston, TX01-2006
Skills
- Project Controls: VTEP Milestone Compliance, Budget Oversight, Cost Recovery, and Audit
- Infrastructure Architecture: Site Plot Planning, Man-Camp/Housing, Fueling/Hydration, and Mass Transit
- Strategic Procurement: SAP/Oracle P2P Cycles, Technical Material Sourcing (MRO), and RFQ Management
- Leadership: Direct Reporting to Senior Management; managing crews of 100 during execution
Accomplishments
- Delivered turnaround projects under budget, boosting client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Successfully resolved operational challenges during high-pressure turnarounds, maintaining performance below quota.
- Created process improvements and solutions adopted by clients to enhance project efficiency.
- Acted as liaison across construction, commissioning, and start-up teams, ensuring seamless vendor operations and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Timeline
Vendor and Logistics Coordinator | Supplier Liaison | Site Query Coordinator
Aker Solutions/ Applica Resources for Cenovus Energy
03.2024 - 08.2025
Vendor Coordinator / Lead Procurement & Logistics (Project Controls)
CENOVUS ENERGY
02.2024 - 08.2025
Vendor Coordinator / Lead Logistics (Project Controls)
ONPOINT INDUSTRIAL FOR VALERO
09.2023 - Current
Vendor Coordinator | Senior Logistics Manager
Tepco LLC for Enterprise Products LLC
06.2015 - 07.2020
Lead Man | Material Coordinator
Turner Industries Group for Enterprise Products LLC
06.2011 - 07.2015
Associates - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associates - Construction Mgt.
San Jacinto College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Industrial Instrumentation Certification
Lee College