Charles Gray
Granbury,TX
Summary
Creative Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Consultant
IEC LLC
, US
01.2013 - Current
- Provide value engineering on mechanical, electrical and process designs for clients focused on optimization of existing assets, and or clients interested in taking a “slim line” approach to their projects while being faced with market volatility, pandemic constraints, and capital budget cuts
- Provide reduced equipment costs by providing procurement management services, relying on understanding of asset liquidation and acquisitions and careful evaluation of distressed assets and idle inventory
- Provide Project AFE’s, true cost to construct estimates, and contract development
- Provide sourcing and procurement services for compression and associated equipment.
- Saved considerable costs by renegotiating outsourcing contracts.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Facilitate utility coordination studies, manage ROW easement acquisitions, and analyze/evaluate existing infrastructure and additional load feasibility.
Director of Engineering and Project Management
Producer’s Midstream
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed contracted engineering efforts from conceptual design phase to construction for Maverick compression station, and cryogenic processing facility
- Provided AFE budgets and construction estimates for Capital Budget requests
- Managed all major “balance of plant” equipment procurement and coordinated logistics for delivery to coincide with construction efforts on site
- Directed electrical and controls design efforts
- Made all custody transfer metering procurements
- Sourced and procured all compression equipment for low pressure gathering system and sales gas compression at cryo-plant
- Managed all construction efforts with mechanical, electrical, and controls sub-contractors for estimated project cost of $70 million.
- Represented company within client industry organizations and at industry events.
Director of Business Development
Compression Systems
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Business Development and Special Projects | Custom, Manage and mentor sales staff across multiples states and regions
- Develop and execute strategic marketing plans
- Manage development of international projects
- Develop our EPC division utilizing a full turnkey approach
- Maintain existing client relationships while also seeking out new opportunities within the E&P, Midstream, and Downstream markets
- Help lead engineering, fabrication and sales efforts for 40 MMSCFD refrigerated JT plant and associated balance of plant equipment and compression.
Engineering Project Manager
E2 Energy Services
09.2012 - 04.2016
- Managed and direct engineering team
- Designed and engineered the electrical and controls systems for all new facility construction and expansions
- Procured all associated gear, buildings, measurement skids, generators and instrumentation
- Managed subcontractors and contracts
- Coordinated and managed all electrical utility and telecom construction contracts on a consulting basis for our clients
- Hired and trained facility engineering staff for construction and operations
- Developed and staffed our measurement and SCADA division
- Played key role in the design and build out of over $400MM in compression, dehydration, and condensate stabilization facility assets.
- Carried the engineering and contractors license allowing our company to do business in state of WV.
- Successfully managed all court filings and hearings with legal counsel and court systems, regarding Requests for Deviations for legacy code and compliance requirements surrounding fire protection and suppression systems.
Education
Engineering
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX1996
Skills
- Team Leadership & Development
- Reporting capabilities
- Strategic planning
- Client Relationships
- Project Management
- Customer Service
Certification
Texas Master Electrical License
PMP (Project Management Professional Certification)
State of WV General Engineering and Contractor’s License
Timeline
Director of Engineering and Project Management
Producer’s Midstream
08.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Business Development
Compression Systems
08.2016 - 08.2017
Private Consultant
IEC LLC
01.2013 - Current
Engineering Project Manager
E2 Energy Services
09.2012 - 04.2016
Engineering
Southwest Texas State University