Ryan D. Marsolais
Bayou Vista,Texas
Summary
Strategic-thinking construction and maintenance executive with over 18 years of expertise in steering large-scale capital projects, capital portfolios, refinery operations, EPC execution, and industrial construction programs across the refining, petrochemical, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Proven track record in managing multi-billion-dollar projects and leading diverse workforces while navigating complex stakeholder environments in both domestic and international markets. Recognized for cultivating high-performing teams, enhancing execution processes, and driving operational efficiency to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Extensive experience includes leading refinery capital programs, overseeing maintenance organizations, managing commissioning and turnover activities, contractor management, and facilitating cross-functional coordination from front-end engineering through project completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Construction – Capital Projects
Phillips 66
12.2022 - Current
- Lead construction execution for centrally engineered and procured capital projects across the Phillips 66 refinery network.
- Responsible for driving construction best practices, standardization initiatives, and process improvements across all refinery sites to improve efficiency, execution consistency, and cost performance.
- Lead construction teams supporting all capital project execution across 10 refineries (9 U.S. and 1 U.K.).
- Manage annual EPC capital portfolios approaching $1B in total project value.
- Direct and mentor 50+ Phillips 66 personnel and more than 1,000 craft workers.
- Coordinate with Business Development, Strategy, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations teams from FEL 0 through detailed design and execution.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with embedded construction contractors across the refinery network.
EIM Maintenance Superintendent
Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Led routine maintenance operations for the Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical maintenance organization at the Wood River Refinery, Phillips 66’s largest refinery with 350,,000 BPD processing capacity.
- Managed supervisors, union electricians, instrument/analyzer technicians, machinists, and tinners.
- Directed all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and refinery reliability work.
- Oversaw budgets, scheduling, manpower planning, and safe execution of maintenance activities.
- Managed execution of repair work within the valve shop, machine shop, electric shop, and instrument/analyzer shop.
Construction Site Superintendent
Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Led construction execution for the Wood River Refinery Capital Projects group supporting approximately $160MM in annual capital spending.
- Managed Phillips 66 superintendents, contract coordinators, and union craft subcontractors.
- Coordinated with Operations, Technical Services, Inspection, and Business Planning teams to safely execute projects within budget and schedule requirements.
- Identified deficiencies within the capital execution program and implemented process improvements to improve project delivery performance.
- Oversaw construction execution at Phillips 66’s largest refinery with 350,000 BPD crude processing capacity.
- Supported planning, field execution, contractor coordination, and project turnover activities.
Construction Manager
Fluor Corporation
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Supported execution of the Tengiz Future Growth Project (FGP), one of the world’s largest energy and chemical projects valued at approximately $36.8B.
- Managed mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation contractors executing utility and process unit scope.
- Coordinated activities with Civil/Underground, WFP, Contracts, and Commissioning organizations.
- Ensured execution met safety, quality, and project performance standards while working in a multi-national organization.
- Collaborated with stakeholders representing Chevron, ExxonMobil, KazMunaiGas, and Lukoil joint venture organizations.
Construction Engineer V
Fluor Corporation
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported refinery expansion activities increasing Antwerp refinery capacity to 250,000 BPD.
- Reorganized hydrotest execution strategy into a more efficient and streamlined process.
- Directed engineers, supervisors, and craft personnel executing hydro testing, reinstatements, and turnover activities.
- Coordinated with Contracts, QA/QC, Project Controls, Safety, Turnover, and Exxon Mobil stakeholders to complete piping systems and resolve punch items.
- Led specialty contractor teams performing bolt tensioning, torquing, flange preparation, inspections, and acceptance testing.
- Developed systems for tracking and execution of controlled torque piping flange activities.
Piping Superintendent
Fluor Corporation
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Supported construction of a 1,640 MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant.
- Coordinated piping system completion and turnover activities across day and night shifts.
- Oversaw hydrostatic, pneumatic, service, and visual testing activities.
- Built and led night shift crews of approximately 50 craft personnel to support project completion milestones.
- Managed punch list resolution and turnover activities for both power blocks.
Construction Engineer V / Area Construction Manager
Fluor Corporation
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Supported execution of a $2.2B grassroots EPC ethylene project.
- Oversaw OSBL construction activities while maintaining production, schedule, and safety objectives.
- Led civil, mechanical, electrical, and piping superintendents during pre-construction planning and execution.
- Managed engineering, QC, and craft teams executing hydrotesting, punch list resolution, and reinstatement activities.
- Directed tracking, installation, pop-testing, and turnover of 1,000+ pressure relief valves across the site.
- Planned and executed pipe cleaning and low-pressure tightness testing activities for system turnover.
Construction Manager
The Weitz Company
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Provided leadership for approximately 500 direct-hire craft personnel and subcontractors supporting fertilizer plant construction activities.
- Directed execution of civil construction activities through anchor bolt installation.
- Supported project planning efforts and scope development activities.
- Developed scopes of work and coordination of construction deliverables.
- Maintained focus on schedule, safety, and execution performance.
Construction Engineer III
Fluor Corporation
08.2010 - 11.2013
- Supported engineering operations for a 70-mile commuter rail expansion project connecting Denver International Airport to Wheat Ridge.
- Coordinated with Fluor/HDR Global Design Consultants and local jurisdictions to secure design approvals.
- Obtained environmental and construction permits from multiple state and local agencies.
- Managed project scope changes and supported alignment with overall project objectives.
- Assisted in implementing strategies to improve engineering coordination and project execution.
Construction Engineer I
Fluor Corporation
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Supported major refinery expansion activities through management of subcontracted civil and foundation work.
- Managed subcontractors performing drilled piers, auger cast piles, and vibro stone column construction.
- Oversaw hydro excavation, concrete placement, civil works, temporary facilities installation, and site preparation.
- Coordinated with field engineering and third-party pipeline stakeholders to resolve underground interference and right-of-way challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Construction Management
Colorado State University
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Problem-solving
- Partnerships and alliances
- Visionary leadership
Certification
OSHA 30 Certified
Timeline
Director, Construction – Capital Projects
Phillips 66
12.2022 - Current
EIM Maintenance Superintendent
Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery
06.2022 - 12.2022
Construction Site Superintendent
Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery
10.2019 - 06.2022
Construction Manager
Fluor Corporation
11.2018 - 09.2019
Piping Superintendent
Fluor Corporation
02.2018 - 04.2018
Construction Engineer V
Fluor Corporation
11.2017 - 08.2018
Construction Engineer V / Area Construction Manager
Fluor Corporation
02.2015 - 11.2017
Construction Manager
The Weitz Company
11.2013 - 11.2014
Construction Engineer III
Fluor Corporation
08.2010 - 11.2013
Construction Engineer I
Fluor Corporation
06.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Construction Management
Colorado State University