Jerome Wilkerson

Operations Specialist Proven success in providing strategic direction for multi-faceted on-site operations, orchestrating high-quality safety roadmaps, and strengthening functionalities of equipment across energy sector. Resource-full professional with enriched experience in leading end-to-end technical processes encompassing construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and production across areas including LNG Production/Shipping, Power Generation, Nylon 6:6 Production, Waste to Energy, Refinery SRUs/Amine Recovery/Distillation/Hydrotreating, Ethane/Naphtha Cracking, and Gulf of Mexico Jack-up Rigs. Proficient in crafting roadmaps in compliance with technical specifications, health & safety requirements, and SOPs to ensure optimal utilization of plant and equipment. Successful in delivering strong leadership and training to new professionals to improve performance and meet productivity goals. Articulate communicator with expertise in engaging cross-functionally to foster best practices and mitigate downtime or other disruptions. Adept at evaluating performance and tracking KPIs to meet defined objectives.

• Associate Safety Professional Certification
• Certified Safety Professional Certification
• Maryland Grade One Stationary Engineer License
• New Jersey Boiler Gold Seal License

• Venture Global, Plaquemines, Plaquemines, LA, Startup/Operational Assurance Manager, 2024-06-24, present, Provide Leadership (Emergency Response, Operations and Commissioning), Coordination, and Mentorship to developing Operations team daily., Key Contributor to First LNG at Plaquemines Facility., Key leadership position (Custody, Control and Guidance) for the first reverse cooldown on LNG storage evolution at Venture Global., Manage and Mentor Venture Global Staff /CSU personnel on a daily basis in commissioning and operation of (Power Island Mode: 2 sets of 5 by 2 combined cycle for nearly 1500 Mw capacity), 6 UOP Pre-Treatment units, 36 Chart cold box LNG production units, and Shipping/ Loading facilities that include 4 LNG tanks, 6 BOG compressors, 20 LNG pumps, 3 Jetties., Provide Planning input to LNG Operations/ Power teams as they transition to a full operational facility.
• Bechtel, Houston, Houston, TX, Facilities Representative for Site Operations, 2023-11-01, 2024-06-01, Provide input, assistance, and guidance for developing projects such LNG, Green Energy, Water recycling, H2 projects, and Carbon Capture., First assignment to LEEDs (Low Energy Ejector Desalination) pilot plant in Midland, Tx for initial operation, testing, and turnover to client. Drilling Water Recycling concepts., Home Office assignment for Engineering Haz-Op on Green Energy H2 project (HIF in Matagorda, Tx.), Under direction, assisted in developing a Startup Sequence, Execution plan, Commissioning plan, Energization Sequence plan for a large-scale Methanol plant that will use H2 made from Electrolyzers (water and electricity). Proposed plans are for the Facility to draw 1800 MWs from the grid., Provide Planning input to LNG projects in the early FEED stages., Reviewing Wind turbine project for making NH3 in South America., Providing training input to developing LNG projects.
• New Fortress Energy, Houston, Houston, TX, Rig Operations Leader and OIM Relief, 2022-11-01, 2023-11-01, Leading and preparing a team for first time LNG production on Jack Up Rigs in Gulf of Mexico., Established LNG Jack-Up Rigs located in the Gulf of Mexico., Held Initial Maintenance, Operations, Safety, Marine, and Logistics roles on Rig., Trained in Operation Installation Manager position to provide relief., Interviewing and selecting team members., Training team on 2 LNG Chart Cold Boxes technologies and 1 UOP gas treating system., Establishing Safety, Health, and Environmental compliance culture., Setting Standards of Operational Excellence., Reviewing and writing procedures., Working with NFE management and regulatory agencies in Mexico to meet Operational Readiness requirements., Integrating Operations and Maintenance team with Commissioning and Startup milestones., Established roles and responsibility of teams while working with Commissioning and Startup Group.
• CCL Global contract company, Integrated Operations Team Superintendent Advisor, 2021-01-01, 2022-01-01, Supervise key procedures in collaboration with project manager, engineering managers, and the construction team to provide subject-matter advice and leadership., Communicate turnover / commissioning roles and scope for design and construction teams., Comprehend commissioning test plans and coordinate design, construction, and operability reviews to complete projects within allocated deadlines., Track progress and devise schedule impact reports for project management., Participate in meetings to engage with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve issues., Plan and schedule owner interfaces, examine testing procedures, as well as promote company and site safety policies.
• Covanta WTE, Camden, Camden, NJ, Shift Supervisor, 2020-01-01, 2021-01-01, Spearheaded team members in procedures surrounding production, operations, and maintenance of waste to energy facility., Supervised processes in compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations., Executed planned/unplanned outages on boiler and turbine repairs., Oversaw wastewater systems and provided oversight for instrumental and controls repairs/upgrades., Managed coordination of incoming waste and outgoing ash disposal.
• Dominion Energy, Cove Point, Cove Point, MD, Operations Lead, 2017-01-01, 2020-01-01, Directed major areas of the LNG facility encompassing Liquefaction, Pre-Treatment, Power Block (Island Mode of Operation), Utilities, and OSBL., Supervised console activities for pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and steady state operations of Cove Point Maryland LNG Export facility in close collaboration with contract groups, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation specialists., Provided oversight for first-time evolutions, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting efforts during initial outages and operational runs.
• Chevron Phillips Chemical, Operations Specialist, 2014-01-01, 2017-01-01, Served as Operations Specialist (Construction/Pre & Cold Commissioning) Jubail, Saudi Arabia, managing Salt and Polymerization (Nylon 6.6) Unit as well as first Nylon 6.6 unit built in Saudi Arabia., Led all CSU groups from pre-commissioning to construction end and throughout final cold commissioning of systems while adhering to the P3/P6 schedules., Provided team members with project objectives and specifications as well as facilitated problem solving aimed at equipping professionals with required training and fostering a positive working environment.
• Exxon Mobil, Beaumont, Beaumont, TX, Operations Shift Supervisor | Simulator Trainer, 2007-01-01, 2014-01-01, Delivered services while assuming strategic roles of Operations Shift Supervisor, Turnaround Lead, Unit Supervisor, Simulator Trainer, and Console Shift Supervisor., Steered the production of twenty field operators and directed eleven units on 3 SRUs, four amine recovery units, low sulfur diesel unit, two jet hydro treaters and sour water stripping system., Controlled multi-faceted operations in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

• Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management, The New School University
• Associate Safety Professional Certification
• Certified Safety Professional Certification
• Maryland Grade One Stationary Engineer License
• New Jersey Boiler Gold Seal License
• Master Training Specialist
• Provisional ASME QRO Qualification
• ExxonMobil Managing the Business for 1st Line Supervisors
• Train the Trainer
• Safety Seminars for Plant Environment
• Fire Fighting School
• Major Emergency Management
• Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training
• HAZMAT | HAZOP | HAZWOP | OSHA | Confined Space Entry