Clifford Sauer
Midland
Summary
Dynamic Plant Operator with extensive experience at Mobil Producing Nigeria, excelling in gas processing and safety procedures. Achieved a 50% reduction in TEG expenditures through effective troubleshooting of the Glycol Recirculation System. Proven ability to lead teams and optimize processes, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety standards. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Means Gas Conditioning Facilities
01.2007 - Current
- Performed duties as plant operator
- Participated in troubleshooting the Glycol Recirculation System and Saving 50% in TEG expenditures.
- Participated in the optimization of the Co2 injection facility by involving reservoir engineering more effectively and improving runtimes and cutting down on breakdown costs associated with overloading compressors
- Part of Start Up Team for Means Compressor Station Consisting of 6 Ariel Compressors with Electric driven Mitsubishi Motors.
CCR Board Operator
Esso Exploration Angola Limited
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed duties as CCR Board Operator during Commissioning and Start up of Kizomba B FPSO
Operations Support
Esso Exploration Angola Limited
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Supported Operations in the Start up and commissioning of the Kizomba A FPSO.
Operations Advisor
Mobil Producing Nigeria
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Participated in Startup and Commissioning, lending support to the facility as Operations Advisor to ensure all Standard Operating, Safety Health and Environmental procedures are followed and OJT is implemented.
- BRT onshore plant receives C3 plus feed and fuel gas feed from offshore OSO (RX) platform and produces C3, C4 and C5 plus product. facility is designed to produce 50,000 bbls of NGL's and condensate.
Support Engineer
Mobil Producing Nigeria
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Provided support in the reconstruction of all piping and the installation of a new metering skid and product pumps.
- Helped in the redesign of the Emergency Shutdown System and assisted in the training of the national operations staff in process optimization methods and procedures.
Operational Support
Mobil Producing Nigeria
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Provided operational support in the startup and commissioning of the gas injection platform.
- This consisted of 2 GE-LM 2500 Gas Turbines and 2 Solar Centaur Turbines, along with a Glycol Treating System.
- Helped supervise the replacement of Expansion Joints on the Exhaust System of the LM-2500 Gas Turbines as well as Identifying missing check valves on the injection platform which helped rectify a major surge fault on the compressors.
- Assisted in the training of national operational staff in process optimization methods and procedures for the Edop Production Platform.
Team Lead
Mobil Exploration & Producing US
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Team Lead on a Maintenance Management Review Team.
- Guided a team in analyzing maintenance manpower at the Pegasus Gas Plant resulting in building a foundation for a totally productive maintenance program.
- Team Lead on Gas Processing Team. Implementing change to work processes and operating procedures using CI tools in building a high-performance organization.
Operational Support
Mobil Producing Nigeria
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Provided operational support for the commissioning and startup of OSO facilities offshore Nigeria.
- The facility was designed to stabilize 100,000 bbls of oil condensate, compress and inject 550 MMscfd of gas removed from oil and treat 10,000 bbls of produced water.
- Helped in writing standard operating procedures for production facility, assisted in training the national operations staff and help to operate facility to achieve optimum process conditions.
Senior Plant Operator
Mobil Exploration & Producing US
01.1986 - 01.1992
- Senior Plant Operator responsible for a 110,000 scfd Gas Processing Plant consisting of 3 Fractionation Trains 2 Amine Treating Facilities Mol- Sieve Dehydration process and Turbo Expanders along with 15 Reciprocating Compressors, Gas Injection, Gas lift and Gas Sales pipelines, and LPG storage and handling along with Water Treatment Plant.
- Presented comprehensive training class on MOL- sieve Dehydration Process.
- Updated Piping and Instrumentation diagrams for Pegasus Gas Plant in 1991.
- Filled in as Operation Supervisor.
Roustabout
Mobil Exploration & Producing US
01.1981 - 01.1986
- Started out as Roustabout assisting Mechanical Technicians with routine maintenance overhauls.
- Filled in as Relief Operator I and II.
Education
Graduated -
Marine Military Academy
Harlingen, Texas01.1979
Failed to complete - Management
University of Texas At The Permian Basin
Odessa, TexasSkills
- Glycol recirculation
- CO2 injection optimization
- Gas processing
- Safety procedures
- Process troubleshooting
- Emergency shutdown systems
- Team leadership
- Standard operating procedures
- Process optimization
- Employee training
- First aid and CPR
- Plant optimization
- Water treatment
- Solving problems
Training And Education
- Operation and Routine Maintenance Course on the Solar Centaur Gas Turbine Generator, San Diego, Ca
- Coaching and Counseling Workshop for Technical Advisors, Dallas, Texas
- BA Management, University of Texas at the Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas, 3 Years
- High School Diploma, Marine Military Academy, Harlingen, Texas, 1979
Accomplishments
- Bob Brandt Customer Service Award while working part time at HEB in Odessa Texas.
- Recognized for my contribution to Community in Schools of Midland Texas MISD. XY Zone a mentoring program to help young men prepare and graduate from high school.
Timeline
Plant Operator
Means Gas Conditioning Facilities
01.2007 - Current
CCR Board Operator
Esso Exploration Angola Limited
01.2005 - 01.2006
Operations Support
Esso Exploration Angola Limited
01.2004 - 01.2005
Operations Advisor
Mobil Producing Nigeria
01.1998 - 01.2004
Support Engineer
Mobil Producing Nigeria
01.1997 - 01.1998
Operational Support
Mobil Producing Nigeria
01.1996 - 01.1997
Team Lead
Mobil Exploration & Producing US
01.1994 - 01.1996
Operational Support
Mobil Producing Nigeria
01.1992 - 01.1994
Senior Plant Operator
Mobil Exploration & Producing US
01.1986 - 01.1992
Roustabout
Mobil Exploration & Producing US
01.1981 - 01.1986
Graduated -
Marine Military Academy
Failed to complete - Management
University of Texas At The Permian Basin
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