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10921 Turkey Run Dr. Edmond, OK 73025-1303 405-293-3099
www.ayudallc.com
Ken Hess
Oil & Gas Industry Consultant Qualified and experienced Pipeline, Refining and Logistics Pipeline Controller with 30+ years experience and a Subject Matter Expert in Control Center Operations. Ken has a long term interest in cultivating expertise in OQ and Safety Training. He is an experienced Operations Manager, Senior Pipeline Controller and Process Operator (LEU, PDA & MEK Units) for major liquids operator, with some experience in the gas operations. He also served our country as a US Navy Electrician.
Professional Experience
SCADA Systems § Senior Control Center Operator responsible for 20+ Mainline station locations and liaison with
DOT inspectors during DOT audits § Responsible for SCADA communications from 25+ remote station locations to Tulsa Control
Center & Sugarland Control Center § Supervised
o East Texas Gathering System (600 miles) § Millennium Pipeline, East Texas 10 Inch Pipeline, Kilgore Pipeline
o Mid-Valley Mainline System (1000 Miles) § Responsible for the safe delivery of 2,000,000 bbls on a regular basis § Our system involved the management of redundant remotes and master stations, comprehensive
system security, advanced network diagnostics, comm. Stats, pipeline simulation capabilities, pump sequencing, remote meter proving, hydraulic profiles, leak detection (Line Balance), batch scheduling, compressor station controllers, pipeline and tank inventories, gross tank gauging, sampling, nominations, ticketing and re-consignments, blending, incoming/outgoing (flying) switches.
§ Managed of SCADA maintenance § Developed Control Room Management courses that addressed issues of workflow, work
environment, fatigue management, operator reliability and included timely detection/recognition of , and appropriate response to, abnormal operations and emergency conditions that are likely to occur.
Risk Assessment
§ Actively participated on incident investigation teams and with quality assurance teams § Responsible for writing DOT compliant procedures § Experienced in the procurement coordination of all safety related permits. § Experienced in Emergency Incident Management § Experienced in pipeline acquisition related to operational plans, operations manuals, pre-testing
of SCADA system - including custody transfer
10921 Turkey Run Dr. Edmond, OK 73025-1303 405-293-3099
www.ayudallc.com
Pipeline & Refinery § Experienced Control Center Operations, Pipeline & Refinery Maintenance, Abnormal
Operating Conditions, Electrical and Instrumentation, § Moderate knowledge in Corrosion Prevention and Welding § Experienced supervisor in hydrostatic testing, maintenance overhauls; worked as a pipefitter and
boilermaker § Performed daily routine inspections and minor maintenance of pumps, compressors, valves,
meters and tanks § Performed monthly safety checks and periodic maintenance on equipment
Pipeline & Refinery § Experienced Control Center Operations, Pipeline & Refinery Maintenance, Abnormal
Operating Conditions, Electrical and Instrumentation, moderate knowledge in Corrosion Prevention and Welding
Certifications & Education §
§ Claremore Jr. College, 20 Hours § Tulsa Jr. College, 30 hours § Government Certified Process Operator § Naval Aviation Support Equipment, E&I
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§ Fire School – Certified Refinery Fire Fighter
§ NCCER, MEA, EWN, OQSG & Veriforce Certified Instructor/Evaluator
Employment History
3/2012 - Present Instructor/ Evaluator/Subject Matter Expert
AYUDA Assessment Training Consulting & OQ LLC
1978-2010
Operations Manager, Senior Pipeline Controller, Process Operator, Lube Oil Blender
Sunoco Logistics/Sun Oil
1977 - 1978 Welder Yuba Heat and Transfer Company
1973 – 1976 Naval Aviation Support Equipment – E&I US Navy
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