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Earl Mathis

Earl Mathis

850 Seagull Sargent,TX

Summary

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 30-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Capital Projects Construction Manager

Chevron Phillips Chemical
01.2010 - 02.2024
  • Oversee installation, commissioning and startup of capital and expense projects at Sweeny/Clemens/Old Ocean Facility.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational and ensure all materials were on time and met specification.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Complete 1MM safe manhours in 2023, with no OSHA recordable injuries. This included major ethylene turn around with several major projects.
  • Capital projects construction group that I managed had not had OSHA recordable injure in 12 years, this record included 5 major turnaround events.
  • Supervised team of up to 200 construction workers of all crafts to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive P6 construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
  • Managed all FCO's through detailed process that included all stake holders, had stage gates that ensured approvals before any changes were executed.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues and address any safety concerns.
  • Working relationship with numerous contract companies.

I/E Construction Specialist/Turn Around Coordinator

Chevron Phillips Chemical
02.2006 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw maintenance activities, capital and expense projects during turn around events at Sweeny Old Ocean complex. This included all pre turn around activities, planning and scheduling event.
  • Managed and updated schedule both pre and during turn around to ensure compliance and timely completion.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Managed contract work force and tracked manhours and safety statistics and reported them to management.
  • Oversaw electrical PM work on 7 substations including transformers, motor control centers and other equipment.
  • Ensured that all work was completed safely, on time and on budget.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
  • Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
  • Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.

Instrument/Electrical/Analyzer Technician

Lyondell/Equistar
06.1996 - 09.2006
  • Improved analyzer system reliability by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by efficiently diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
  • Enhanced team productivity with proactive communication and collaboration on projects.
  • Optimized analyzer performance, conducting thorough calibration and validation processes.
  • Assisted with installation and commissioning of new analytical equipment, reducing time to operation completion.
  • Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical system from 138KV to 120vac.
  • Assisted and worked with contractors on all electrical PMs of switchgear, transformers, cables, relays and all other equipment.
  • Maintained and troubleshot several PLC systems, Modicon, Allen Bradley, TriConex..
  • Experienced with Siemens Applied automation analyzers

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Hardworking and Reliable
  • Construction management
  • Leadership
  • Cost estimates
  • Committed to Safety
  • Project Management
  • Superb Management Skills
  • Excellent Customer Relations
  • Subcontractor Management

Timeline

Capital Projects Construction Manager

Chevron Phillips Chemical
01.2010 - 02.2024

I/E Construction Specialist/Turn Around Coordinator

Chevron Phillips Chemical
02.2006 - 01.2010

Instrument/Electrical/Analyzer Technician

Lyondell/Equistar
06.1996 - 09.2006

Some College (No Degree) -

Brazosport College

Additional Information

Served as an elected trustee to the Sweeny ISD board of trustees for 12 years, 7 of which I served as board president. Faced numerous challenges during my service. Successfully planned, passed and executed three major bond initiatives to implement capital improvements to the campuses and facilities. Including a complete high school renovation, new baseball and softball complex and new petrochemical career center for the high school students to help them become more college and career ready after graduation.

Family

Avid Outdoorsman, love to hunt, fish and spend time with my family outdoors. Proud father of 3 children, married to my beautiful wife for the past 24 years. 

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