RICHARD LEE STOREY STRAUB
Winnie,TX
Summary
Refinery professional with over 12 years of experience working in petrochemical and refinery environments supporting operations, maintenance, and capital project execution. Extensive experience working with operations teams, reviewing permits and Job Safety Analyses, and supervising crews working on live and non-live equipment. Strong understanding of refinery procedures, equipment maintenance, and job planning. Experienced in Primavera P6 scheduling, project planning, and field coordination. Seeking to leverage refinery experience and operational knowledge into a Process Operator role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Scheduler
NES – Motiva Capital Projects
Port Arthur, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Maintain and update refinery capital project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Track construction progress in the field and update schedules to reflect real-time job status.
- Coordinate with construction teams and project managers to maintain schedule accuracy.
- Generate progress curves and reports used by project leadership to monitor performance.
Capital Project Controls Manager
Zachry Group – INEOS
La Porte, Texas
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed cost control and progress tracking for multiple refinery capital projects.
- Coordinated with field supervision and crews to ensure safe execution of construction work.
- Oversaw procurement and delivery of materials and equipment required for projects.
- Monitored budgets, schedules, and project milestones to maintain project targets.
- Helped the site save Millions of dollars in rental cost per year by providing a service within our companies' portfolio.
Planner / Estimator
Zachry Group – Exxon Refinery
Beaumont, Texas
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Developed detailed work packages from maintenance and construction job requests.
- Estimated labor, materials, equipment, and schedules for refinery work scopes.
- Coordinated with operations and maintenance teams to ensure accurate planning and job readiness.
- Supported field crews by ensuring materials and resources were available prior to job execution.
Boilermaker / Foreman
Zachry Group – Exxon Refinery
Beaumont, Texas
05.2012 - 09.2018
- Performed maintenance on critical refinery equipment in both live and non-live operating units.
- Pulled work permits and reviewed Job Safety Analyses prior to beginning work activities.
- Supervised field crews and ensured strict adherence to refinery safety procedures.
- Coordinated with operations personnel to safely execute maintenance tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science / Drafting
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX01-2021
General Studies / Kinesiology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01-2012
Skills
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Industrial Planning & Scheduling Systems
- Refinery Safety Procedures & Compliance
- Managerial Experience
- Knowledgeable in OSHA Procedures
Certification
NCCER Certified Trainer
Timeline
Project Scheduler
NES – Motiva Capital Projects
01.2023 - Current
Capital Project Controls Manager
Zachry Group – INEOS
04.2021 - 07.2023
Planner / Estimator
Zachry Group – Exxon Refinery
09.2018 - 04.2021
Boilermaker / Foreman
Zachry Group – Exxon Refinery
05.2012 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Computer Science / Drafting
Lamar Institute of Technology
General Studies / Kinesiology
Lamar University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Refinery & Petrochemical Operations
- Process Safety & OSHA Compliance
- Permit to Work Systems
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Review
- Industrial Maintenance Coordination
- Project Planning & Estimating
- Capital Project Controls
- Primavera P6 Scheduling
- Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office
- Field Supervision & Crew Leadership
- Material Procurement & Logistics
- Construction & Maintenance Coordination