Open To Work
Christopher Sorrels
Pearl River
Summary
Experience in successfully managing multi-disciplined contractor teams for complex plant turnaround/projects. Consistently demonstrates abilities in creating effective communication between general contractors, operations, planning team, and turnaround management team. Ensure tight controls are met/exceeded on TA budget, schedule, safety, environmental, & quality controls associated with large work scopes that are executed in a short duration window.
Knowledgeable Turnaround Planner with proven background in orchestrating successful project recoveries. Leveraged expertise to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure timely project completion. Demonstrated ability to utilize strategic planning and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Turnaround Planner- Scheduler/Estimator- Field Coordinator
Turner Industries – Shell Norco/Shell Convent/Phillip 66 Belle Chasse
05.2013 - Current
- Coordinated planning and scheduling efforts for turnarounds, ensuring seamless transition to mechanical superintendent role for effective management of piping and mechanical operations.
- Managed manpower and budget allocations for turnaround events to meet targets. Partnered with the site cost team to drive successful outcomes.
- Identified project issues through cross-departmental coordination and implemented solutions to prevent schedule disruptions.
- Use Primavera P6 & SAP daily to put together work scopes, build schedules, & order material for jobs.
- Delivered comprehensive planning packages by effectively managing collaboration between operations and engineering teams during planning and execution phases. Achieved successful project outcomes through the development of complete planning packages that integrated all essential drawings and documentation. Produced detailed schedule plans and documentation by fostering teamwork among planning team members, resulting in efficient project execution.
- Worked on numerous material of change (MOC) packages with engineering department ensuring all site requirements / PSSR actions are met.
- Created planning lists ensuring all planning steps are completed and recorded, verifying no approved jobs are missing & jobs denied during scope challenge are removed from schedule.
- Create material requisitions and price material for upcoming turnarounds, confirming long lead times are met and long lead items are purchased in advance of turnaround / project window.
- Ensure correct resources, cost accounts, and expense codes are used correctly in Primavera ensuring all turnaround costs are captured.
- Delivering daily status updates to event coordinator & T/A block leads to ensuring all maintenance dates are met.
- Developed strategic turnaround plans to optimize operational efficiency across multiple facilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess performance and implement improvement initiatives.
- Monitored progress of turnaround initiatives, adjusting tactics as necessary to meet goals.
- Advocated for resource allocation based on comprehensive assessments of project needs and outcomes.
- Championed the adoption of best practices in turnaround planning and execution across the organization, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Created detailed scope documents outlining all necessary tasks for each turnaround event, providing clear guidance for involved teams.
Turnaround/Project Supervisor- Superintendent
Turner Industries-Shell Norco/Shell Convent Refineries
Southeast Louisiana
02.2011 - 04.2015
- Monitored and directed work crews in adherence to safety protocols while executing daily turnaround activities and achieving project completion ahead of schedule.
- Managed workforce across mechanical, piping, electrical, and support crafts, ensuring adherence to safety protocols while enhancing overall productivity and quality outcomes.
- Coordinated with clients to track and control manpower, equipment, and material expenditures, ensuring all budgets remained within specified thresholds for timely project completion.
- Supervised project teams to ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation for multiple refinery projects simultaneously.
Pipefitter/Boilermaker
Turner Industries-Shell Norco/Convent, Marathon Refinery
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Executed unit shutdown procedures and conducted decontamination activities as a Boilermaker at Shell Norco.
- Managed catalyst cracking unit turnaround activities at Shell Convent Refinery as a lead pipefitter. Oversaw pipe fabrication, demolition of existing systems, and reinstallation of new piping.
- Conducted thorough inspections and repairs of piping systems, guaranteeing compliance with established safety and industry standards.
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
12-1997
Project Management
Columbia Southern University
08-2024
Skills
- Subcontractor management
- Project timeline management
- Project scope management
- Shutdown coordination expertise
- Skilled in time management and scheduling
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Collaborative teamwork
Accomplishments
- Responsible for planning and executing multiple turnaround events (100K - 500K mh) where all milestones were achieved/ exceeded.
- Implemented Planning Premise & lead planning efforts on a Furnace Rebuild st Shell Polymers, PA.
- Collaborated with operations during unit shutdowns, start-ups, brown & green lining activities ensuring all operation and environmental milestones were met.
- Executed three turnarounds at Shell Norco Refinery where a “Perfect 10” was awarded (under budget /under schedule/ no first aid, injuries, or accidents)..
- Collaborated with team of 10 ensuring all turnaround planning requirements (scope collection, scope challenge, work package completion) were met prior to TAR 3 reviews
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Turnaround Planner- Scheduler/Estimator- Field Coordinator
Turner Industries – Shell Norco/Shell Convent/Phillip 66 Belle Chasse
05.2013 - Current
Turnaround/Project Supervisor- Superintendent
Turner Industries-Shell Norco/Shell Convent Refineries
02.2011 - 04.2015
Pipefitter/Boilermaker
Turner Industries-Shell Norco/Convent, Marathon Refinery
01.2008 - 01.2011
Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Southeastern Louisiana University