Gary Easley
Stillwater,OK
Summary
Results-driven energy sector professional with extensive experience in optimizing mechanical systems and overseeing plant operations. Proven track record in project management, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Focused on delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
QPS Flint
Tulsa, Oklahoma
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated team and stakeholder communication to ensure timely project updates and alignment.
- Monitored timelines and identified risks to facilitate proactive resolution strategies.
- Developed comprehensive schedules for client initiatives to support effective project planning.
- Tracked deliverables, maintaining assignments on task and within budget constraints.
- Managed documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and improve tracking accuracy.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of the project's lifecycle.
- Organized meetings, creating agendas to streamline project discussions effectively.
- Collaborated with vendors to guarantee prompt delivery of project materials.
Power plant Superintendent
Continental Carbon
Ponca City, Oklahoma
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Managed workflow scheduling to optimize production and allocate resources effectively.
- Trained staff on operational procedures and safety protocols for optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, monitoring equipment performance to avoid downtime.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain raw material availability and support uninterrupted operations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements, enhancing production lines.
- Developed training materials, improving employee understanding of plant operations and safety.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
Power Plant Lead Operator/Supervisor
Berry Petroleum
Taft, California
11.2008 - 08.2024
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Coordinated team activities to streamline workflows, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections to promptly identify machinery maintenance requirements, minimizing potential downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement operational process improvements.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations and equipment performance metrics.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues to minimize production downtime.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assigned tasks based on workload demands, optimizing resource allocation.
Education
BS - Environmental Health and Safety
Cal State Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Petroleum Technology
Taft College
Taft, CA06-2002
High School Diploma -
Taft Union High School
Taft, CA06-2000
Skills
- Project management
- Cost control
- Project coordination
- Scope management
- Scheduling and tracking
- Budget planning
- Budget development
- Cost control
- Cost analysis
- Risk assessment
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Site assessment
- Emissions reduction
- Workflow management
- Resource allocation
- Project documentation
- Data reporting
- Documentation management
- System monitoring
- Project oversight
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Client relationships
- Client interfacing
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- People management
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Project scheduling
- Cost control
- Team collaboration
- Project evaluation
- Cost analysis
Certification
- Water treatment T3/D3
- Water softening (HACH)
- Forklift
- Managers Toolbox (PTECH)
- EPA Method 9 smoke school
- OK boilers license (600/1200 psi)
- CPR/first aid
- API Overview Course (3.8 gpa)
- Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I&2 (Meridan)
- Project Management Fundamentals (Meridan)
- Fundamentals of Supervision and Management (Meridan)
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month
- Employee of the Year
- Top Performer 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
References
- Tom Hundley, Ops Supervisor, 661-333-7493, Berry Petroleum, Retired
- Raven Littlejohn, Plant Supervisor, 661-340-9636, New Mexico (Chevron)
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
QPS Flint
11.2025 - Current
Power plant Superintendent
Continental Carbon
09.2024 - 11.2025
Power Plant Lead Operator/Supervisor
Berry Petroleum
11.2008 - 08.2024
BS - Environmental Health and Safety
Cal State Bakersfield
Associate of Applied Science - Petroleum Technology
Taft College
High School Diploma -
Taft Union High School