Matthew Gertz
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Senior chemical plant engineer with 22 years of experience in plant engineering and project management for chemical plants, terminals, and pipelines. Expertise in greenfield ammonia/urea complex construction and turnaround project management. Certified API 510/570/653 inspector and Category II vibration analyst. Skilled in collaborating with multiple trades and engineering disciplines, fostering trust and productive relationships with employees, contractors, and vendors. Strong math and communication abilities. Quick learner who readily applies new knowledge and skills as needed.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Reliability Engineer / Supervisor
CF Industries
Verdigris, OK
01.2020 - Current
- Direct plant engineering and QC group.
- Support site mechanical integrity efforts, including equipment repairs, modifications, and examination.
- Serve as a key mechanical engineering resource for the site, providing mechanical assessments, project development, engineering tool development, and codes and standards guidance.
- Develop resources and databases for the site to improve the quality of engineering information and work processes.
- Manage ad hoc projects as required by the site.
- Develop engineering and inspection personnel to increase their professional competencies and contributions.
- Serve as site representative for the corporate fixed equipment best practice team.
Sr. Project/Plant Engineer
CF Industries
Sergeant Bluff, IA
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Oversaw plant maintenance projects in all parts of the facility, including turnaround planning and execution.
- Provided mechanical engineering support (mathematical analysis and design) for all nine plant units in the plant complex and auxiliary facilities.
- Redesigned and managed manufacturing for key structural improvements to the granulated product reclamation system.
- Served as the senior CF project engineer for the construction of a 2,400 MTPD greenfield ammonia plant and supporting facilities.
Design and Project Engineer
Koch-Glitsch L.P.
Wichita, KS
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Developed custom designs for a wide variety of mass transfer and separations equipment for the oil, gas, and chemical processing industries.
- Managed the execution of $5-$15 million in mass transfer equipment orders annually with as many as 70 simultaneous projects under management.
- Served as departmental expert in special materials and Koch-Glitsch's proprietary fluidized bed structured packing (KFBE™).
Project Manager/Project Engineer
Koch Pipeline Company, L.P. - Ammonia Division
Hermann, MO
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Managed maintenance and capital improvement projects up to $2 million for an ammonia pipeline and terminal system.
- Responsible for hydraulic pipeline modeling.
- Oversaw the Management of Change and Mechanical Integrity processes for the division.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield, IL05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-1995
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team coordination
- Technical problem-solving
- Construction management
- Project management
- Plant construction and repair
- Technical codes and standards
Certification
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, 103948
- API 570 Piping Inspector, 108276
- API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector, 115386
- API 936 Refractory Personnel, 109141
- Vibration Analyst II, Mobius Institute, M-138867-01
- Oklahoma Certified Boiler Inspector, 3542
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Sr. Reliability Engineer / Supervisor
CF Industries
01.2020 - Current
Sr. Project/Plant Engineer
CF Industries
01.2013 - 01.2020
Design and Project Engineer
Koch-Glitsch L.P.
01.2007 - 01.2013
Project Manager/Project Engineer
Koch Pipeline Company, L.P. - Ammonia Division
01.1996 - 01.2001
Master of Divinity -
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kansas State University
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