Sheldon Griffin
Edmond,OK
Summary
Qualified Energy Analyst with solid foundation in energy data analysis and sustainability initiatives. Demonstrated ability to support decision-making through insightful data interpretation and strategic recommendations. Proven track record of utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills to drive energy efficiency projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ARMY ENERGY ANALYST
MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CORP
03.2025 - Current
- As a Senior Analyst, works directly across the Department of Defense Services to assess warfighting fuel requirements by using multiple platforms to collect data from Combatant Commands and store this data into Centralize DOD Energy Databases to be utilized for future services training and operational events.
- Analyzed energy consumption trends to identify cost-saving opportunities across multiple projects.
- Conducted detailed feasibility studies on new energy initiatives, enhancing project viability assessments.
- Developed customized dashboards to track key performance indicators, ensuring effective monitoring of progress towards sustainability goals.
CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER
WESTWIN ELEMENTS INC
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Hired by CEO to transition company into Department of Energy Contracting by securing DOE contracts, manage investments, oversee construction completion, development, and execution of $1.5 billion phased 7-10-year plan to deliver the first major nickel refinery facility in the US.
- Collaborated with entire C-Suite to ensure the required functional support was provided for the success of the FEL-3 delivery was executed on time and within budget.
- Provided weekly updates to the C-Suite on project progress, milestones, and ownership of Bankable Feasibility Study was being completed in the most cost-effective manner.
- Changes in project schedule and scope of work contributed to elimination of the position.
COMPLETION PROJECT MANAGER
SPECPRO ENVIRONMENTAL Services LLC
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed completion and handover for (3) USACE/NAVFAC petroleum storage tank repairs, NG pipelines installation, and wastewater treatment facility construction projects worth more than $173 Million; managed all labor, productivity, quality and document control, and safety measures as established by various policies, guidelines, and regulations.
- Served as the Compete Person for Evacuation, Rigging & Signaling, Scaffolding, CPR & First Aid, OSHA, DOT, and Incident Commander on all Company, Military, Civil, and Public Works Projects.
- Utilized various management and billing software’s to manage contract reporting timelines, billing and contract deliverables, and manage repairs in accordance with UFC 3-460-01, UFC 3-460-03, AW78-24-27, AWS78-24-28, API 653, API 570.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute environmental project initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
SR DIRECTOR/TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS
Habesha Logistics LLC
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Transformed a startup Transportation and Logistics company into a thriving enterprise, achieving $157.7- Million projected revenue within the first year of operation.
- Successfully secured and executed high-profile contracts with Local, State, and Federal Government entities, positioning the company as a trusted partner in critical logistical and transportation support.
- Led logistics strategy development to enhance operational efficiency across supply chain processes.
- Oversaw implementation of technology solutions, improving real-time tracking and inventory management.
LEAD BUSINESS CONSULTANT/DIRECTOR OF FUEL
LOUIS BERGER SERVICES
07.2021 - 06.2023
- As Director assisted in the start-up and management of a $135 Million Annually Fixed-Priced DoD Petroleum Operations Contract, managing skilled and unskilled workforce performing tactical and non-tactical petroleum operations throughout CENTCOMs Middle East Area of Responsibility.
- As Business Consultant, led strategic partnership with the senior vice president of business development and logistics, pioneering the development of long-term business plans, and business models, captured business opportunities for INDOPACOM which achieved key financial objectives and models for future business vendors with other companies.
- As Senior Area Fuel Representative worked with Defense Energy, USACE, and Local Vendors to oversee execution of $5-Million Dollar construction project which Resurfaced Airfield Runway, replaced and modernized petroleum storage tanks, piping, and manifold and dispensing equipment with latest technology, and refurbished intra-plane Hydrant Refueling Systems.
- Managed a Capitalized Defense Fuel Supply Point and Non-capitalized Above-Ground Storage Tank Facilities, a fleet of Aircraft Refueling Trucks, orchestrating hot and cold refueling and de-fueling operations for various rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, and retail fueling for various tactical and non-tactical wheeled vehicles.
SENIOR FUEL MANAGER
VECTRUS
02.2011 - 06.2021
- Efficiently managed a high-stakes Government-Owned/Contractor Operated (GOCO) Bulk, Retail, and Transportation Base Operations Support (BOS) contract, ensuring seamless and reliable fuel supply to critical military bases and installations in Kuwait worth $150 Million Annually over the span of the contract lifecycle.
- Supervised a fleet of Bulk Petroleum tankers, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Above Ground Storage Tanks, Manifolds, Pipelines, pumps, and petroleum truck loading racks, managed accountability for receipt, segregation, and issues of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), Assistance In-Kind (AIK), Capitalize and Non-Capitalized Motor Gas, Diesel, and JP8 fuels issued to US and Coalition Forces.
- Proactively managed annual budgets; allocating funds and resources to maintaining equipment, safety, and property; and brief Host Nation, Foreign Nationals Consulates, and US Consulate on Human Trafficking, Personal Issues, and ITAR related issues.
- Managed a $ 3-Million construction project from inception to completion which replaced and refurbished Above Ground Storage Tanks, Manifolds, Pipelines, pumps, and petroleum truck loading racks.
TRANSITIONALPROJECT MANAGER
APEX ENERGY & LOGISTICS
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Hired to oversee transition of a $322-Million company’s divisions and assets that were responsible for transporting bulk fuel from Uzbekistan Refineries to Kabul, Kandahar, Jalalabad, and other regional Petroleum Terminals.
- Participated in the multi-billion-dollar acquisition of APEX by the Afghanistan Ministry of Commerce as a sole Government entity and Legally Licensed Company to buy, sell, transport, and store bulk fuels for Afghanistan Governmental Agencies and transfer power of authority from US Government to Afghanistan control.
- Served as key part in the business expansion of APEX ventures globally by helping to establish and partner with other Middle Eastern, Northern European, and Western Africa countries to expand business footprint and significantly increase revenue and solidify company branding during the transitional period.
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Advisor on petroleum related issues associated with US Forces withdrawal and asset redistribution from Military control to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
PETROLEUM OPERATIONS RISK & SAFETY MANAGER
COMBAT SUPPORT ASSOCIATES/AECOM
12.2008 - 02.2011
- Led as Senior Safety & Environmental Specialist, orchestrating comprehensive Facility inspections, and expertly monitoring the handling of high-risk hazards, including toxic agents, flammables, explosives, and radiation sources, ensuring impeccable safety measures were in place.
- Attended Middle East Conferences as a guest on the effect of Sustainable Aviation Fuels on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance,conducted comprehensive safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards.
- Led incident investigation processes, identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures, facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
DIRECTOR/PETROLEUM LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
11.2006 - 12.2008
- Efficiently managed a $8-Million Petroleum Testing contract for US Army Petroleum Center, overseeing (5) Laboratories performing a comprehensive range of ASTM and Oil Analysis testing to ensure adherence to stringent petroleum and oil quality standards.
- Managed various supply vendors that supplied parts, equipment, calibration, and lab supplies to support critical testing performed on ground and aviation fuels, managed annual APC Correlations testing for each facility to stay in compliance with all DoD Directives.
- Served as a highly regarded independent technical advisor on fuels and quality operations, playing a key role in the preparation of multi-million-dollar Department of Defense fuel contracts, providing expert counsel on fuel operations, storage, logistics, safety, lab setup, plant, and equipment, utilization’s.
- Supervised a team that performed analytical tests on all Department of Defense owned fuel, contracted and leased pipelines, tanks, rail cars, and vehicles, meticulously adhering to ISO/IEC 17025-2017, ASTM, API, and MIL-STD 3004C standards, ensuring optimal QA/QC Standards on Government-owned fuel.
Education
PhD - Petroleum Engineering
Texas A&M University
MS - Environmental Science
University of Maryland College Park
College Park, MDBS - Chemical Engineering
Northwestern State University
BS - Occupational Safety
Eastern Kentucky University
Diploma - Piping and Industrial Design
Platt College
Skills
- Petroleum Transportation and Logistics
- Business Management and Development
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Profit & Loss Management
- Digital Operations Strategy
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Government Contracting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management and Quality Control
Certification
- Project Management Professional, American Academy of Project Management
- Project Management, Project Management Institute
- Professional Engineer; The National Society of Professional Engineers
- Accredited Management Consultant, Global Academy of Finance & Management
- Petroleum Engineer; The Society of Petroleum Engineers
- Certified Oil & Gas Project Manager; American Academy of Project Management
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- American Chemical Society
- The American Academy of Project Management Global Board of Academic Advisors and Professors (International)
- Society of Petroleum Engineers International
- National Petroleum Management Association
- Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers
- Society of American Military Engineer
Professional Development
- Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Petroleum Laboratory Specialist Course
- Underground Storage Tank (UST) Class C Operator
- DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements – Air
- Petroleum Refining – Basics
- Clean Air and Water Act
- Basic & Advanced Petroleum & Water Management
- Waste Water Management
- Defense Hazardous Waste & Material Handling Course
- USACE Competent Person – Excavation
- USACE Competent Person – Rigging & Signaling Person
- USACE Competent Person - Scaffolds
- CPR. First Aid, AED Certification
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- Confined Space Entry
- OSHA Fall Protection EM 385
- 40 HR Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- 30 HR OSHA General Industry
- 30 HR OSHA Construction
- US Army Corp of Engineers 40 HR EM 385-1-1 Hazard Recognition Course
- Petroleum Equipment Institute (RP800) Bulk Storage Plant Installation
- Petroleum Equipment Institute (RP600) Overfill Prevention for Above Ground Storage Tanks
- Petroleum Equipment Institute (RP200) Installation of Above Ground Storage Systems
- Petroleum Equipment Institute (RP1300) Design, Installation, Service, Repair, and Maintenance of Aviation Refueling Systems
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Laboratory Management Systems
- ISO 27001 – Quality Management Systems in Oil and Gas
Timeline
ARMY ENERGY ANALYST
MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CORP
03.2025 - Current
CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER
WESTWIN ELEMENTS INC
11.2024 - 02.2025
COMPLETION PROJECT MANAGER
SPECPRO ENVIRONMENTAL Services LLC
03.2024 - 10.2024
SR DIRECTOR/TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS
Habesha Logistics LLC
07.2023 - 02.2024
LEAD BUSINESS CONSULTANT/DIRECTOR OF FUEL
LOUIS BERGER SERVICES
07.2021 - 06.2023
TRANSITIONALPROJECT MANAGER
APEX ENERGY & LOGISTICS
01.2019 - 01.2020
SENIOR FUEL MANAGER
VECTRUS
02.2011 - 06.2021
PETROLEUM OPERATIONS RISK & SAFETY MANAGER
COMBAT SUPPORT ASSOCIATES/AECOM
12.2008 - 02.2011
DIRECTOR/PETROLEUM LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
11.2006 - 12.2008
MS - Environmental Science
University of Maryland College Park
BS - Chemical Engineering
Northwestern State University
BS - Occupational Safety
Eastern Kentucky University
Diploma - Piping and Industrial Design
Platt College
PhD - Petroleum Engineering
Texas A&M University