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Pamela Spear

419.508.5282

Summary


Perceptive Cost Analyst offering several years of experience in developing and managing winning strategies by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cost Controls Team

Advanced Project Controls, LLC.
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Maximo - Wrote 3000+ work orders for TIU 2022
  • Maximo - Wrote and managed work orders for 2024/25 Non-Cycle Ending and Cycle Ending events.
  • Maintained spreadsheet containing work orders for various projects.
  • Work orders issued by request to procurement in support of engineering IFC, and MTO requests.
  • Reviewed estimates and MTO's to verify types of material to assign appropriate work orders.
  • Documented work order writing process to create a "how-to guide" (technical writing)
  • Created Contractor contact list. Verify availability of contracts for upcoming TIU resources, review contracts for comparison to contractor workbooks
  • Assist in other areas as directed by the cost Controls Lead
  • Entered Emergent Work Requests into the database to aid the lead Planner
  • Reviewed & verified invoices and payments, verifying the accuracy of expenses. Proof payment -forensic accounting
  • TRACK authorizations - reviewed time vs. manpower assignments to ensure personnel charged time to correct project. Make note of OT to ensure allowances were not exceeded.
  • Review and process old TRACK charges as needed. Notify Cost Lead of POs near or over initially estimated amounts.
  • Readied reports & other documentation to keep stakeholders informed.

Roser Systems Administrator

Advanced Project Controls, LLC.
08.2019 - 11.2023
  • Roser Administrator after completing 100% of training modules.
  • Set up databases and catalog with TAR information to aid in the planning and execution of future TAR and NCE's
  • Worked closely with consultant to establish guidelines for scope importing, troubleshooting pitfalls
  • Created training materials to aid end users in navigation of the tool (14 Power Point Slide Packs)
  • Set up user accounts and manage access to Roser modules
  • Hosted training for users throughout implementation
  • Converted in person training to online training due to Covid restrictions
  • Aided lead planner in continuous training for planners
  • Worked closely with Operations Superintendent to establish guidelines for tracking 7,000 blinds
  • Created all instructional materials to support training and field reference materials for TIU 2022
  • Managed Blinding progress via updates from contractors and operations in field. Input updates into system for live tracking and updates.
  • Troubleshoot system errors, manage daily reports, provide one on one guidance for Roser users
  • Track information for investigations
  • Managed all work order imports into Roser
  • Provided feedback to work order "owners" on status of importing/ troubleshooting where needed
  • Assist operations with Catalog management - import TAR documents as needed P& ID's etc.
  • Participate in weekly ops meetings to answer user requests, generate IT tickets for support, manage communications, provide follow up & status for OPS and IT.
  • Updated records on licensing information to aid in managing costs associated with user licensing.

Permit Specialist/ Planner/ Scheduling

Advanced Project Controls, LLC.
07.2018 - 11.2023
  • Compile and submit weekly pre tar and post tar scheduling requests for all trades in compliance with refinery schedule guidelines
  • Interface regularly with ops & mechanical trades to coordinate permitting with scheduling
  • Lead TAR team in permit entry into database
  • Organized scheduling for 10+ contracted groups including various trades from each
  • Produced 17,000 permits for 4 TAR/ NCE events - (P6 & Excel)
  • Gave insight on potential permitting issues, helped to resolve
  • Manage weekly PRE-TAR and POST TAR scheduling for all Mechanical Contractors
  • Provided constant feedback & training on permit request forms and scheduling process to aid contractor and Ops
  • Created a training manual for the permit import process & trained additional resources to assist with permitting as needed
  • Maintained all timelines for permitting and scheduling to align with refinery-wide scheduling guidelines
  • Regularly assist in areas outside of my primary roles
  • FCO tracking, managing signatures for appropriate personnel based on approval allowances
  • Maintained physical documents for archives
  • Temporarily assisted with tracking materials received, providing status on packing lists vs MTO database for South Metals Warehouse.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Education -

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Skills

  • Schedule Coordination
  • Document Analysis
  • Data Collection
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently Committed to continual improvement
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

Certification

  • 08/01/19 - 12/31/20, Certificate of Knowledge - Roser Suite - Systems IT
  • 08/01/19 - 12/31/20, Certificate of Knowledge - Roser E - Learning - Systems IT - QAQC
  • 08/01/19 - 12/31/20, Certificate of Knowledge - Roser Blind IT
  • 08/01/19 - 12/31/20, Certificate of Knowledge - Roser E - Learning - Scope IT
  • 08/01/19 - 12/31/20, Certificate of Knowledge - Roser Administrator 2.0

Timeline

Cost Controls Team

Advanced Project Controls, LLC.
06.2021 - 11.2023

Roser Systems Administrator

Advanced Project Controls, LLC.
08.2019 - 11.2023

Permit Specialist/ Planner/ Scheduling

Advanced Project Controls, LLC.
07.2018 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Education -

University of Toledo
Pamela Spear