Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Toby Nutter

Slater Controls
Stinnett,TX
31
years of professional experience

Seeking a position that offers an immediate challenge, career opportunities, and room for advancement.

Motivated Manager with over 25 years of plant processing experience. I am skilled in team leadership, project management, improving production processes, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. I have the ability to make split second decisions on the operations of key process units. Developing talent for quickly mastering technology and plant process flows. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling and helping optimize process units to run effectively. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of calmness under high pressure situations. Poised and competent with an ability to take the leadership role in a team environment.

Work History

Sales Executive

2 Years 2 Months
Slater Controls | 05.2024 - Current
  • 95% increase in sales revenue for the Texas Panhandle region.
  • 50% increase in customer base for the Texas Panhandle region.
  • Develop and nurture strong client partnerships through regular communication and support.
  • Cultivate relationships with prospective clients to expand customer base.
  • Resolved customer issues and troubleshot plant process challenges to ensure satisfaction.
  • Resolve customer issues and troubleshoot plant process issues.

Plant Manager Sunray Gas Plant (200 MMSCFD with NRU)

7 Years 8 Months
Energy Transfer Partners | 09.2016 - 05.2024
  • Managed a $12.0 million operating expense budget for the Sunray Plant.
  • Managed a $5.5 million capital expense budget for the Gray County Plant.
  • Completed a 1.5 million reduction in O&M budget over three years.
  • Managed a team of 25 employees to ensure efficient operations and maintenance.
  • Conducted employee performance reviews, providing feedback and coaching to enhance operational efficiency and team morale.
  • Overseeing 25 plant employees including operations and maintenance.
  • Conducted employee performance reviews, providing feedback and coaching to improve efficiency and morale.
  • Monitored compliance with Energy Transfer Environmental, Safety, PSM, and HR requirements.
  • Played a key role in Helium production records and increased on stream time.
  • Improved plant efficiencies and troubleshot issues for the South MidCon Plants.

Plant Manager Gary County Plant (20 MMSCFD Gas Plant)

7 Years 8 Months
Energy Transfer Partners | 09.2016 - 05.2024
  • Directed the $3.5 million operating expense budget for the Gray County Plant.
  • Directed the $2.5 million capital expense budget for the Gray County Plant.
  • Managed 8 employees’ daily tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Checked compliance with Energy Transfer Environmental, Safety, PSM, and HR requirements.
  • Clarified Gray County Natural Gas Plant target recovery efficiencies for Gray County Plant employees.
  • Improved plant efficiencies and resolved issues for the South MidCon Plants.

Maintenance Planning Superintendent

13 Years 11 Months
Valero Energy Corporation | 10.2002 - 09.2016
  • Supervised maintenance activities in refinery to ensure operational reliability
  • Planned, scheduled, and approved maintenance activities to align with refinery production goals
  • Coordinated daily work schedule with planners to optimize workflow efficiency
  • Communicates workflow to management throughout the refinery on a day to day basis

Operations Superintendent (Oil Movements & Blending)

13 Years 11 Months
Valero Energy Corporation | 10.2002 - 09.2016
  • Oversaw blending and pipeline shipments of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and asphalt, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Operate nine underground LPG storage wells.
  • Trained operations personnel on safety protocols and troubleshooting techniques. in Health, Safety, Environmental, PSM, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.

Operations Shift Superintendent

13 Years 11 Months
Valero Energy Corporation | 10.2002 - 09.2016
  • Documented operational issues and deviations from plan, communicating them to refinery leadership team for timely resolution.
  • Monitored and maintained consistent product quality for all intermediate and finished product streams across refinery.
  • Directed emergency response as Refinery Incident Commander, ensuring safety and effective incident management.

Operator

4 Years 7 Months
Agrium US. INC | 03.1998 - 10.2002
  • Operator in the ammonia & Urea plant area
  • Loaded anhydrous ammonia trucks and rail cars to ensure timely delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Performed maintenance on equipment during turnaround to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Operated heavy equipment including front-end loader, man lift, backhoe, and crane to support plant operations and project completion.

Alliance Coordinator - Sales

2 Years 10 Months
Red-Man Pipe & Supply | 05.1995 - 03.1998
  • Coordinated sales of materials to alliance partners, enhancing partnership engagement.
  • Served as on-site purchasing agent for Phillips Refinery, ensuring timely procurement of materials.
  • Conducted outside sales to generate new business opportunities.
  • Coordinated timely deliveries of materials, supporting operational efficiency.

Education

High School

West Texas High School | Stinnett, TX | 01-1993

Skills

Strategic Sales Planning
Budget management experience
Strong Business Acumen
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Outage reduction strategies
Risk Management Strategies
Software proficiency
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Influencing skills
Self-motivated professional
Process safety management

Timeline

Sales Executive

Slater Controls
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

Plant Manager Sunray Gas Plant (200 MMSCFD with NRU)

Energy Transfer Partners
09.2016 - 05.2024Read More

Plant Manager Gary County Plant (20 MMSCFD Gas Plant)

Energy Transfer Partners
09.2016 - 05.2024Read More

Maintenance Planning Superintendent

Valero Energy Corporation
10.2002 - 09.2016Read More

Operations Superintendent (Oil Movements & Blending)

Valero Energy Corporation
10.2002 - 09.2016Read More

Operations Shift Superintendent

Valero Energy Corporation
10.2002 - 09.2016Read More

Operator

Agrium US. INC
03.1998 - 10.2002Read More

Alliance Coordinator - Sales

Red-Man Pipe & Supply
05.1995 - 03.1998Read More

West Texas High School

High School
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Toby Nutter