Ralph Robinson
Tiffin,OH
Summary
Strong leader within midstream operations, with the ability to identify areas of improvement and deliver valuable solutions. Through my professional experience, I possess the necessary skills to further advance in learning and adapting to change in the fast-paced petroleum sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipeline Operations Center Specialist
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Findlay, OH
11.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of 11 Pipeline Controllers to safely operate 6,000 miles of MPL’s crude oil and light product pipelines.
- Responsible for training and development for new Controller certification and managing the team’s console coverage.
- Assist Management with employee reviews, recognition, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Promote a strong safety culture within the team, enforcing SHS process and environmental stewardship along ROW.
- Responsible for analyzing pipeline hydraulics, leak detection, SCADA data, and SCADA/analog alarms to determine abnormal operations and prevent incidents.
- Initiate and lead Stop-Help-Start cross-functional stakeholder calls to resolve operational issues.
- Identified and implemented a process improvement strategies for remote light product/LPG cuts at Robinson Refinery
and MPC Columbus Terminal, implemented automation efforts into Automatic Shutdowns on the CORS 16" system. - Improved pipeline leak detection process through historic data trending, saving 150 hours of annual Controller workload.
- Responsible for developing new operating procedures and maintaining current procedures for Console 1, Console 2, General Procedures and training for new pipeline connections or operational changes.
- Perform periodic controller audits to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with operational stakeholders, including schedulers, landowners, pipeline/terminal/refinery field teammates, etc.
RVP Coordinator- Temp Assignment
Marathon Petroleum Corp
Findlay, OH
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Coordinate between the following departments (Scheduling, Marine, Terminal Managers, Marketing, Pricing and Trading) for a successful RVP conversion for the South Supply Operations department.
- 95 tank conversions total (84 Marathon tanks, 11 non-Marathon tanks where we are the main supplier to the terminal. Had zero tank L/O's.
- Worked with third-party Terminal Managers to understand their operational constraints. As well as inspection companies to ensure that proper sampling was being performed.
- Standardized RVP giveaway for upcoming RVP seasons so Marathon can capture losses more accurately.
- Gained valuable RA and Excel experience throughout temp assignment.
Pipeline Controller
Marathon Petroleum Corp
Findlay, OH
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Remotely operated 3 complex refined product consoles safely, efficiently, and without incident.
- Developed strong understanding of midstream operations in the Midwest, including pipeline connectivity between MPC refineries and downstream terminals in the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville markets.
- Supported various field projects including terminal tank conversion, pipeline hydrotests, purges, ILI/pigging, etc.
- Primary trainer for 3 new hires to the team and cross trained 6 experienced teammates.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH05.2015
Timeline
RVP Coordinator- Temp Assignment
Marathon Petroleum Corp
01.2024 - 06.2024
Pipeline Operations Center Specialist
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
11.2021 - Current
Pipeline Controller
Marathon Petroleum Corp
01.2017 - 11.2021
BBA - Marketing
Tiffin University