HUNTER SILVA
Seabrook
Summary
Performance-driven professional with extensive expertise in project controls and cost analysis. Proven ability to design systems for effective data management, build partnerships, drive innovation, and deliver results in order to provide insightful information to support informed business decisions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Cost Analyst
LyondellBasell
Channelview
02.2021 - Current
- Analyzed cost data to uncover potential savings opportunities.
- Compiled financial reports on material costs and variances to inform management decisions.
- Calculated total costs by comparing budgets with actual expenses to ensure accuracy.
- Streamlined internal cost tracking and reporting procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage scheduling functions using P6 while executing cost analyst responsibilities for LYB pipeline group.
- Generated financial statistics and forecasts to support expense management and decision-making.
- Provided training to junior analysts on effective data analysis techniques and tools.
Capital Cost Analyst
Lyondellbasell Houston Refinery
Houston
07.2016 - 02.2021
- Provided cost analyst support for capital projects, improving financial accuracy.
- Executed monthly responsibilities, including accruals and cost tracking, facilitating timely requisition processing.
- Conducted contract reviews and time allocation audits to maintain compliance.
- Reviewed and approved service entries, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Performed post-project reviews and audits to analyze data and evaluate performance.
Cost Assistant
Lyondellbasell Houston Refining
Houston
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Performed Project Control Services to IUP(Expense), Capital, TA Depts.
- Executed monthly cost analysis for IUP (Expense), Capital, TA projects, encompassing accruals, forecasting, cost tracking, requisitions, contract reviews, time allocation audits, and approval of service entries and work orders.
- Compiled daily headcount reports for turnaround activities to track workforce levels.
- Created daily scheduling reports to facilitate effective planning during turnaround operations.
- Coordinated closure processes for 736 Coker and 537 Crude turnarounds, ensuring timely project completion.
- Assisted with cost analysis tasks for POSM2 TA offsite at CVO LYB, contributing to project financial oversight.
Cost Assistant
Innovative Tumaround Controls
La Porte
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed cost for both expense & capital work in IUP dept.
- Delivered forecasting, trending, and cost reconciliation reports, supporting informed financial decision-making.
- Implemented PO analysis tool to enhance procurement processes in turnaround, IUP, and capital depts.
- Analyze Cost, Rental, Headcount Reports & Staffing Plans.
- Assisted team in resolving pre TA estimate issues, incorrect billing, and invalid change orders.
- Closed out 439 of 440 SRU turnaround activities, ensuring project completion and compliance.
- Performed Project Control Services for IUP & TA Depts.
- Managed monthly cash flow and accrual reporting.
- Ensured accuracy of service entries to facilitate timely processing.
Education
BBA - Business Administration, Management
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01-2012
Core Curriculum -
San Jacinto Junior College
North Shore, TX01-2010
Skills
- Cost analysis (Microsoft Office Programs & SAP)
- Scheduling (Primavera - P6)
- Financial reporting (PowerBI - BW)
- Budgeting (LRP Tool)
HIGHLIGHTS
- 2013 - Cost Assistant for 433/440 SRU TA at HRO LYB (First TA)
- 2014 - Cost Analyst for IUP (Expense & Capital) Dept. at HRO LYB
- 2014 - Received Primavera (P6) Scheduling Certification
- 2015 - Cost Assistant for POSM2 TA at CVO LYB (2nd TA)
- 2016 - Performed Cost & Scheduling responsibilities for 736 Coker TA at HRO LYB (3rd TA)
- 2016 - Closed Out 736 Coker TA & 537 Crude TA as Cost Analyst (4th TA)
- 2015-2017 - Achieved +/-10% Actual vs. Forecast 10 of 12 months each year as Cost Analyst in Capital & TA Depts.
- 2017 - Received Primavera Project Management Training
- 2018-2021 - Continued success as Capital Cost Analyst at HRO
- 2021 - Promoted to Regional Project Controls Group
- 2023 - Absorbed Scheduler Role in addition to Cost Analyst Role - Pipeline Group
- 2024 - Received Exceeds Expectations - Regional Cost Analyst (3 LYB Locations)
- 2025 - Received Exceeds Expectations - Regional Cost Analyst (2 LYB Locations)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Sam Houston Baseball Team (2010 - 2012)
- San Jacinto JUCO Baseball Team (2008 - 2010)
Timeline
Regional Cost Analyst
LyondellBasell
02.2021 - Current
Capital Cost Analyst
Lyondellbasell Houston Refinery
07.2016 - 02.2021
Cost Assistant
Lyondellbasell Houston Refining
10.2014 - 07.2016
Cost Assistant
Innovative Tumaround Controls
05.2013 - 10.2014
BBA - Business Administration, Management
Sam Houston State University
Core Curriculum -
San Jacinto Junior College