RICHARD GRAHAM JR

A seasoned professional with a proven track record at Chevron USA, I excel in oil/gas and chemical plant commissioning and am an excellent communicator. Leveraging expertise in process safety management and a commitment to protecting life and the environment, I've successfully managed large teams and complex projects, ensuring operational excellence and safety.

• Total Experience: Over 30 years of industry commissioning experience domestic and foreign. Qualified in refinery maintenance supervision and planning. 22 years experience as Plant Supervisor, Team Leader and Project Manager. Seasoned Oil and Gas new facility start up professional. Effectively manages multi discipline work groups. Worked in maritime environment at Chevron Richmond as supervising Wharf Master. High and low pressure boiler operation, turnaround experience. Extensive pipeline and tank experience (Chevron Blending and Shipping Supervisor). Experienced in Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Crude Units, Sour Gas Treating, Sulfur. Experienced sour amine contactor and hydrogen sulfide specialist. Upstream oil and gas experience in foreign cultures and environment. Root cause analysis trained in industrial environment. Highly skilled safety advocate who demonstrates by example. Extensive background in plant start-up and shutdown operation. Turnaround expertise includes planning, procedure writing and SME evaluation. Skilled at procedure writing and operational checklist. Mentoring and training of multi-national work teams. Excellent communication and coaching skills. Worked as Production Plant Operator (FCCU) for 10 years. Worked as Maintenance Supervisor at Chevron Richmond Ca. Expert knowledge of plant machinery and equipment operation. Manufacturing production downstream experience in major oil refining company. Experience in plant upgrading and “debottlenecking” projects (FCC Upgrade/ DIB Upgrade). Skilled in “Sour Process” operation and safety. PSSR trained with field application experience. Experienced with OSHA and state labor laws. Participated in BAAQMD audits and compliance. Chevron representative for OCAW Local 1-5. Operations lead in several multi billion dollar start ups in Kazakhstan.
• Title: Oil and Gas Site Manager