Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Military History
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Chip Webb

Houston,TX

Summary

Over 15 years of experience directing business transformation strategies to drive growth across multinational business segments and successfully managing billion-dollar projects and product portfolios to enhance customer success and company profits. Expertise in negotiating strategic business partnerships with clients and suppliers, fostering strong and loyal teams, promoting professional growth, building future leaders, and formulating solutions to improve company/client profits while expanding market share. A veteran (Lt. Colonel) of the USAF Ret., bringing a unique blend of leadership, strategic thinking, and a results-driven approach to every endeavor.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS: SUBSEA PROCESSING

TECHNIPFMC
01.2018 - Current
  • Directed concept development, market planning, final product strategy, and customer engagement for Subsea Processing Equipment Globally
  • Managed project operations to construct and commission subsea pumps at third-party manufacturing sites globally as part of the extended executive leadership team.
  • Standardized and simplified product engineering designs with suppliers.
  • Successfully delivered a $60MM subsea pump construction project in the Gulf of America.
  • Aligned new product development and engineering activities to increase product value to the customer.

PROJECTS DIRECTOR

TECHNIPFMC
05.2011 - 01.2018
  • Directed a $1B portfolio of 40+ global EPCI subsea equipment projects for Fortune 500/SMB oil and gas clients.
  • Designed and delivered solutions to increase profitability / gross margins while administering a $100MM+ budget.
  • Improved overall monthly cash position by negotiating favorable progress payments.
  • Exceeded annual EBIT improvement goals by hedging effectiveness, improving absorption rates, and decreasing controllable expenses.
  • Fostered longstanding professional relationships with clients while resolving critical operational/financial/technical issues.
  • Hired, managed, and trained a geographically dispersed team of project managers.

TECHNICAL SERVICE MANAGER, CUSTOMER SUPPORT

TECHNIPFMC
02.2009 - 05.2011
  • Managed operations of a $120MM technical service department.
  • Developed and led a global technical service council to standardize processes and align HR/training best practices.
  • Partnered with executive leadership to double the technician force.
  • Optimized training department to improve technician skill sets.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER, CUSTOMER SUPPORT

TECHNIPFMC
03.2007 - 02.2009
  • Managed international service projects/programs for offshore projects.
  • Negotiated aftermarket contracts for installation/support services for two West Africa projects totaling $100MM.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) - Aeronautical Science and Aviation Management

Embry-Riddle
Daytona Beach, FL

Bachelor of Science - General Science

United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO

Master’s Certificate - Project Management

George Washington University

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Lean Leadership
  • Client Development
  • Global Negotiations
  • Talent Acquisition/Leadership
  • Supplier/Vendor Development
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

  • F-16 Command Weapons Instructor Pilot with multiple global deployments and leadership roles
  • Led global business transformation initiative to reduce product cost by 40% and decrease schedule by 50%
  • Captured $6M in annual OPEX savings by outsourcing internal motor manufacturing operations to a world-class third-party manufacturer.
  • Decreased engineering after contract awards by 80% using Lean/Kaizen methodologies.
  • Won a $400MM project by reassigning risks, decreasing front-end CapEx investments, and developing innovative financial models.
  • Increased portfolio on-time delivery rates from 37% to 71% by improving project controls.
  • Maintained a sales ratio per head of $15.8MM through project controls and scheduling staff across multiple project sites.

Timeline

DIRECTOR NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS: SUBSEA PROCESSING

TECHNIPFMC
01.2018 - Current

PROJECTS DIRECTOR

TECHNIPFMC
05.2011 - 01.2018

TECHNICAL SERVICE MANAGER, CUSTOMER SUPPORT

TECHNIPFMC
02.2009 - 05.2011

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER, CUSTOMER SUPPORT

TECHNIPFMC
03.2007 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Science - General Science

United States Air Force Academy

Master’s Certificate - Project Management

George Washington University

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute

Master of Science (M.S.) - Aeronautical Science and Aviation Management

Embry-Riddle

Military History

Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force (USAF), Negotiated and sold a $3.2B fighter aircraft sales program to multiple countries/governments., Negotiated 152 foreign military sales cases worth $453MM.
Chip Webb