Joel Salinas
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Proficient Project Engineer with over 10 years of experience driving numerous projects from conception to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
NuStar Energy
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Managed entire project cycle including design, development material procurement, construction, project completion, budgeting and forecasting
- Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses using SAP
- Prepared cost estimates/schedule and tracked project performance
- Conduct and document PHAs, MOCs and PSSRs for all projects prior to startup
- Assist in reviewing project plans and details for code compliance, proper company and industry standards and good engineering and Right-of-Way practices
- Developed scope for each project and participated in contractor selection process
- Developed AFEs for each project
- Created Requisitions for Purchase Orders
- Provided detailed updates to operations and corporate leadership
- Established and implemented detailed project procedures
- Worked with permitting group to review project workspace to analyze permits needed prior to construction
- Provided detailed hydrostatic pressure testing information
- Ensured all contractors have appropriate qualifications prior to starting construction
- Interpreted documents ensuring the protection of company assets (land, easements, leases and permits) of easement rights and/or encroachments
- Review, process, and approve plans for third party inquiries/encroachments
- Supported Operations and ROW staff in preparation of technical construction specifications and implementation
- Knowledgeable in hazardous liquid principals, standards and specifications and industry and regulatory rules and regulations pertaining to the 49 CFR Parts192 and 195 for pipelines and related facilities plus other industry, standards, guidelines, and codes
- Analytical ability to review, understand and interpret engineering drawings, alignment sheets, survey data, GIS data, and industry and regulatory codes and standards
- Experienced in managing and executing multiple projects concurrently with multiple staff layers of varying skills and degrees of experience.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
- Visited sites to plan equipment placement and interconnection to site's existing systems.
- Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects.
- Planned and implemented large-scale engineering changes to achieve team objectives.
- Reduced project waste through efficient designs
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Production Foreman
Comstock Resources
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for managing and improving daily production of oil wells
- Worked as field operator by gauging wells and inspected equipment for leaks and broken seals
- Operate and maintained compressors for gas lifts and compression
- Performed minor lease repairs on surface pumps and various equipment
- Monitor the oil and gas production using Field Direct Software
- Supervisor for the installation of load cells and rod rotators on pumping units
- Analyzed the surface and downhole dynamometer card for improvement in production using Lufkin variable frequency drives and pump off controllers
- Monitor oil wells using the SCADA system XSPOC
- Conducts fluid level tests on gas and rod lifted wells using an echometer remote fire gun
- Conducted surface and downhole dynamometer cards on gas engine wells using a polish rod clamp to diagnose and analyze problems to increase production
- Responsible for overlooking the production chemical program and keeping cost at a minimum and production/performance at a maximum
- Approves and codes invoices with AFE invoices for saltwater disposal, rental equipment, and chemical usage.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2013
Skills
- Information Analysis
- Engineering design development
- Engineering project design
- Project deadlines management
- Worksite management
- Calculating risks
- Value Engineering
- Proposal Development
- Analyzing information
- Scheduling expertise
- Project Management
- Cost Estimation
Certification
- EIT Certification 2013
- TWIC
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
NuStar Energy
08.2015 - 05.2024
Production Foreman
Comstock Resources
06.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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