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Education
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Awards
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William James Parker

Bismarck,ND

Summary

I am seeking a new, challenging position to further advance my career and drive world class performance.

I am a results-driven experienced in all phases of plant turnarounds, routine maintenance, and capital projects. I am skilled in using P-6, S.A.P., i-TAR, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, STOX, and One Note along with many other day-to-day programs. I have over 16 years of experience in many roles within Marathon Petroleum and over 25 years in this industry. I have proven my ability to execute high-pressure, time-sensitive projects such as emergency outages as well as planned shutdowns. I have an exemplary track record meeting and exceeding set deadlines, budgets and safety standards while managing multimillion dollar projects with accelerated schedules. Safety is my number one goal

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Turnaround Lead/Senior Turnaround Specialist

Marathon Petroleum
MANDAN, DICKINSON
01.2023 - Current
  • Create, review and maintain Tar budgets utilizing budget tools and check estimates
  • Assemble core teams and lead meetings for upcoming events
  • Develop Tar premises within core team discussions and obtain approvals through alignment meetings
  • Lead and manage scope development meetings, including facilitating RBWS when required by the RSP
  • Identify critical path of each event and review overall SOE
  • Manage, track, review and report scope growth
  • Create a contractor matrix utilizing a bid strategy
  • Review and manage each job card planned, scrutinize job plans for accuracy and push to the master schedule
  • Identify and track major/long lead materials for each event and ensure timely delivery
  • Generate self-assessments and work with the core teams to accurately reflect T-minus status
  • Facilitate TAR assessments conducted by RTG
  • Populate and send out monthly TAR status reports to RTG and the leadership teams
  • Create and manage overall logistics plans for each event and identify any constraints that may impact overall productivity
  • Work with the core team PSM group to track and manage MOC’s
  • Review and approve schedule histograms
  • Build direct/indirect labor hiring plans/equipment plans and review for accuracy for each phase
  • Prepare and present executive summaries for each event
  • Manage all TAR phases, review reporting and make decisions based on daily reports to minimize overhead while maximizing efficiency and eliminating productivity barriers safely

Maintenance Foreman / Maintenance Planner / Maintenance Scheduler / TAR Coordinator

Marathon Petroleum
GBR
01.2014 - 01.2023
  • Manage routine maintenance team for multiple units consisting of proprietary and contractor crafts including mechanical, E&I, and rotating
  • Audit job site activities daily to ensure safe work practices are being followed and conduct spot training when necessary
  • Convert backlog notifications to reusable and unique job plans and review or as needed for routine maintenance
  • Review materials with vendors, contractors, and procurement to ensure proper materials and equipment spares are stocked
  • Coordinate with reliability group to ensure correct equipment BOMS are created in SAP
  • Populate schedules and review weekly with the area teams to meet the current needs of the unit while reducing the backlog simultaneously
  • Review completed work packages to make adjustments on reusable job plans for more accurate planning and scheduling to maximize time on tools
  • Created spreadsheets, reports and presentations to share information such as lessons learned with area teams and leadership across sites
  • Facilitate training employees in safe work practices and company policies
  • Manage preventative maintenance schedules for all rotating and instrument equipment to ensure safety, compliance and reliability
  • Coordinate various work scope including critical path during minor and major unit turnarounds and or outages
  • Manage unit rental equipment, materials and crew sizes to minimize overhead while maximizing efficiency and productivity safely

Maintenance Foreman / Maintenance Planner / Maintenance Scheduler / TAR Coordinator

British Petroleum
2009 - 01.2014
  • Manage routine maintenance team for multiple units consisting of proprietary and contractor crafts including mechanical, E&I, and rotating
  • Audit job site activities daily to ensure safe work practices are being followed and conduct spot training when necessary
  • Convert backlog notifications to reusable and unique job plans and review or as needed for routine maintenance
  • Review materials with vendors, contractors, and procurement to ensure proper materials and equipment spares are stocked
  • Coordinate with reliability group to ensure correct equipment BOMS are created in SAP
  • Populate schedules and review weekly with the area teams to meet the current needs of the unit while reducing the backlog simultaneously
  • Review completed work packages to make adjustments on reusable job plans for more accurate planning and scheduling to maximize time on tools
  • Created spreadsheets, reports and presentations to share information such as lessons learned with area teams and leadership across sites
  • Facilitate training employees in safe work practices and company policies
  • Manage preventative maintenance schedules for all rotating and instrument equipment to ensure safety, compliance and reliability
  • Coordinate various work scope including critical path during minor and major unit turnarounds and or outages
  • Manage unit rental equipment, materials and crew sizes to minimize overhead while maximizing efficiency and productivity safely

Education

High School -

Santa Fe High School

Skills

  • Communication – I can clearly explain my goals to team members and understand the viewpoints of others
  • Organization and Planning – I prioritize tasks and manage time effectively for every job
  • Motivation and Enthusiasm – I am highly motivated to take on and complete tasks and earning that trust from leadership
  • Initiative – I demonstrate an “I see it, I own it” attitude and lead employees to instill that same thought process
  • Teamwork – I excel at working with teams and bringing employees together to complete tasks
  • Leadership – I take responsibility, delegate tasks effectively and set clear expectations
  • Problem Solving – I actively seek opportunities to solve problems, listen to team input, and use all available information
  • Flexibility – I understand the functions of colleagues’ positions and departments, enabling me to work better as a team member to achieve set goals
  • Self-Awareness – I recognize my strengths and areas where I may need technical assistance from qualified team members
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible

Accomplishments

  • Successfully executed critical path during 1Q23 PS3B GBR
  • Successfully planned and executed 2Q24 Plantwide MND
  • Successfully planned and executed emergency outage R-901 2Q2025 DKN
  • Successfully planned and executed 2Q2025 DKN

Awards

MARAWARD 2024 – For successfully planning and executing the R-801 emergency outage (DKN David Sparks), MARAWARD 2022 – For outstanding backlog management (GBR Mike Arnold), MARAWARD 2022 – Significant backlog review and cleanup (GBR Kenny Spriggs)

Timeline

Area Turnaround Lead/Senior Turnaround Specialist

Marathon Petroleum
01.2023 - Current

Maintenance Foreman / Maintenance Planner / Maintenance Scheduler / TAR Coordinator

Marathon Petroleum
01.2014 - 01.2023

Maintenance Foreman / Maintenance Planner / Maintenance Scheduler / TAR Coordinator

British Petroleum
2009 - 01.2014

High School -

Santa Fe High School
William James Parker