Michael Morecraft
Saint John,USA
Summary
Experienced Refinery Operations Leader with over 25 years in Chemical & Petroleum Processing Environments. Proven expertise in Unit Operations, Batch Process, Refinery Operations and Large scale project leadership. Strong background in Team Leadership, Safety Compliance, Training, & Process Optimization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist/Unit Trainer
BP
02.2021 - Current
- Design, Development, and Execution of the Operation Area Training Plan.
- Enhancing Safety and Company Standardization within the Operations Units.
- Improving Reliability and Optimization with KPI's and OTS up-skilling.
- Long-Term Specific Development and Regulatory Compliance for Operations.
- Analyzed data trends to identify process improvements and optimize performance metrics.
Operations Specialist Field/Board
BP
02.2012 - 02.2021
- Crew Lead overseeing daily unit operations and coordinating maintenance to meet objectives.
- Board Technician managing control room operations and process control systems for reliability.
- Train and mentor process operators on procedures, safety protocols, and operational best practices.
- Ensure operational safety and efficiency through incident prevention, risk assessments, and compliance checks.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in increased accuracy in project deliverables.
Project Lead - WRMP Expansion
BP
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed construction projects for a $13B refinery expansion, coordinating contractors, engineers, and operations teams.
- Ensured project completion on schedule through progress tracking and contractor performance.
- Maintained site safety by enforcing protocols and issuing work permits.
- Supported operational readiness of new process areas via pre-start inspections and turnover documentation.
Process Operator
BP
10.2006 - 10.2010
- Managed tank farm operations, overseeing storage, inventory reconciliation, and safety compliance.
- Performed asphalt blending, quality control, ensuring specification adherence for batch consistency.
- Managed barge loading and marine transfer operations, coordinating logistics and documentation.
- Performed OSA responsibilities for WRMP upgrades, executing inspections and implementation.
- Operated and monitored complex machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Saint Francis
Joliet, Illinois, USA06-2006
Skills
- Team building and training
- Plant and refinery operations
- Safety and Compliance
- Tank Farm Logistics
- Process Controls,
- Construction Project Leadership
- Troubleshooting & Optimization
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Ongoing Project Support for TAR and Unit Outages
- Operational efficiency
- Planning and coordination
- Project management
Timeline
Operations Specialist/Unit Trainer
BP
02.2021 - Current
Operations Specialist Field/Board
BP
02.2012 - 02.2021
Project Lead - WRMP Expansion
BP
10.2010 - 02.2012
Process Operator
BP
10.2006 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Saint Francis