Lesley Schultz
Wichita,KS
Summary
Results-driven Project Engineer with a track record of successfully leading complex projects. Expertise in project design and execution, ensuring alignment with established goals through committed planning and communication. Excels with strong communication, teamwork and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes and collaborative work environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
Clean Harbors Re-Refinery
03.2019 - 11.2024
- Lead and manage brownfield and greenfield projects through all phases, from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through commissioning and start-up
- Projects include equipment demo/upgrade/installs, and platform/structural install
- Directly manage contractors (ie. Structural, dirt work, rebar, piping, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation).
- Manage design changes in collaboration with civil and mechanical engineering teams.
- Ensure all project activities comply with applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Identify opportunities to debottleneck production and improve reliability, submitting project proposals.
- Perform Management of Change (MOC), PHA and HAZOP studies
- Leads root cause analysis/investigation with management team
- Mentor new graduates and engineering interns
Process Engineer
North Atlantic Refining Ltd (Braya Renewable Fuels)
Come by Chance, Canada
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Unit Engineer for Hydrocracker, Steam/methane hydrogen reformer, treating units (Meroxes, SRU/Amine/SWS)
- Monitor daily unit performance
- Perform root cause analysis for upsets and incidents
- Identify project opportunities for improved reliability, revenue, and cost savings within environmental and Compliance requirements
Facilities Engineer (Intern)
Cavalier Energy Inc.
Calgary, Canada
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Perform study to implement a Remote Steam Plant to support a SAGD development for 10% cost savings
Flow Assurance Consultant (Intern)
Assured Flow Solutions LLC.
Sugar Land, TX
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Provide guidance for design and operation of gas/liquid pipelines with the use of transient/dynamic state models (OLGA simulator)
- Design optimal horizontal well design based on multiphase flow model (OLGA simulator)
Refinery Engineer
Clean Harbors Re-Refinery
- Troubleshoot day-to-day operational upsets, facility technical support
- Manage projects with total install cost ranging from $50K to $1M
- Oversee Maintenance Department, with 3 direct reports
- Planned and carried out maintenance shutdowns, working through 'discovery items' to delivering on-schedule, within budget
- Owner of facility Mechanical Integrity Program
- Owner of facility Management of Change Program creating Corporate MOC standard
- Familiarity with API (520/521, 610) and industry best practices
Project Engineer (Intern)
Island Scallops Ltd.
Qualicum Beach, Canada
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Design and install solar water heating system
Research Assistant (Intern)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, Canada
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Performed lab analysis for two PhD level studies: (1) The recovery and purification of fuel grade oil from fish processing plant waste
- (2) Treatment methods to reduce the environmental impact of acid mine drainage
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Process, Petroleum Stream
Memorial University
St. John’s, NL, CanadaSkills
- Engineering Concept Development
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Project Engineering Design
- Site Supervision
- Project Scheduling
- Effective Communication
- Risk and Safety Management
- Cost Management
Training
- Working toward PMP Certification
- Becht Hydrotreating & Hydrocracking Process Technology, 06/01/22
- PHA Facilitator Training, 11/01/22
Phone
cell, 316-617-6064
Affiliations
- College Varsity Athlete; enjoys planning and organizing events such as Wichita's Paddlepalooza
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
Clean Harbors Re-Refinery
03.2019 - 11.2024
Process Engineer
North Atlantic Refining Ltd (Braya Renewable Fuels)
09.2016 - 02.2019
Facilities Engineer (Intern)
Cavalier Energy Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2015
Flow Assurance Consultant (Intern)
Assured Flow Solutions LLC.
05.2013 - 08.2013
Project Engineer (Intern)
Island Scallops Ltd.
09.2012 - 12.2012
Research Assistant (Intern)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.2012 - 04.2012
Refinery Engineer
Clean Harbors Re-Refinery
Bachelor of Engineering - Process, Petroleum Stream
Memorial University
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