RASHAWN CLARK-EL
DOW
Rosharon,TX
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
Transformational maintenance leader with over 20 years of experience in turnaround governance, project controls, and maintenance strategy within the petrochemical and refining sectors. Proven track record of achieving substantial reductions in turnaround times and costs through standardized processes and improved execution. Expertise in fostering collaborative leadership and implementing disciplined project management practices to drive operational excellence. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that optimize performance and ensure sustainable growth in complex environments.
Work History
Senior Turnaround Technologist
12 Years- Led enterprise turnaround governance, project controls, execution readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple Texas manufacturing facilities.
- Selected Accomplishments
- Reduced turnaround durations by 5%+ while delivering $1M+ in documented cost savings through standardized turnaround playbooks, planning discipline, and schedule optimization.
- Directed integration of labor planning, capital projects, procurement, material readiness, project controls, and cost estimating to enhance execution performance.
- Facilitated communication standardization and root cause investigations as part of the Turnaround Managers Network, fostering organizational alignment and reliability.
Lead Turnaround Planner
2 Years- Led turnaround planning for refinery and petrochemical outages.
- Developed integrated Primavera P6 schedules to ensure alignment for planned and emergent outages.
- Managed SAP planning, labor forecasting, procurement coordination, and execution readiness to facilitate timely project execution.
- Coordinated engineering, operations, maintenance, construction, and contractor teams to identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Complex Maintenance Superintendent / Turnaround Manager
5 Years 8 Months- Led refinery maintenance execution and turnaround planning, optimizing contractor management for critical operating assets.
- Directed multidisciplinary maintenance and turnaround teams to ensure safe and efficient outage execution.
- Led refinery maintenance execution, turnaround planning, and contractor management for critical operating assets.
- Recognized as a trusted leader for resolving complex operational challenges while upholding safety and production goals.
Shipfitter / Tank Tester / Welder
5 Years 2 MonthsPipefitter / Welder
1 Year 8 MonthsSheet Metal Mechanic / Welder
5 MonthsEducation
Bachelor - Industrial Construction Management
Ship Fitting & Welding - Pipefitting & Welding
Technical Diploma - Technical Drafting
Skills
People leader staff of >30
Project scheduling
Project Management
Safety procedures
SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)
Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Toafly professional modules
Microsoft PowerPoint
Safety protocols
SharePoint
Outlook
Apollo RCI software
Accumen
EXECUTIVE IMPACT
- Generated $1M+ in documented cost savings while reducing turnaround durations by 5%+ through enterprise standardization, planning discipline, and execution readiness.
- Directed enterprise turnaround governance across multiple manufacturing sites, improving project controls, contractor integration, labor planning, and operational performance.
- Partnered with executive leadership to implement continuous improvement initiatives that strengthened organizational alignment, execution consistency, and long-term reliability.
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- NCCER - Rigger
- MSHA Part 46
- Journeyman Combo Welder
- Journeyman Pipe Fitter
- First Aid/CPR
- Confined Space
- Respiratory Protection
- Industrial Safety
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Turnaround Leadership: Governance
- Project Controls
- Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Managment
- Execution Readiness
- Maintenance & Capital Projects: Reliability
- Shutdown Planning
- Construction Coordination
- Business Leadership: Cost Optimization
- Budget Management/Forecasting
- Contractor Strategy
- Risk Management
- Organizational Development
- Team Member Growth and Development
Timeline
Senior Turnaround Technologist
DOW
07.2014 - CurrentRead More
Lead Turnaround Planner
LYONDELLBASELL
07.2012 - 07.2014Read More
Complex Maintenance Superintendent / Turnaround Manager
VALERO
11.2006 - 07.2012Read More
Shipfitter / Tank Tester / Welder
Kaverner Philadelphia Ship Yard
09.2001 - 11.2006Read More
Pipefitter / Welder
Shure Line Construction
01.2000 - 09.2001Read More
Sheet Metal Mechanic / Welder
M Davis Inc.
08.1999 - 01.2000Read More
Brazosport College
Bachelor from Industrial Construction Management
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Delaware Technical Community College
Ship Fitting & Welding from Pipefitting & Welding
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Howard High School of Technology
Technical Diploma from Technical Drafting
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