FRANK PAVLAT 19602 Sweet Forest Humble, TX 77346 281-852-4671 fPavlat[at]aol.com
PROFILEAccomplished Project Estimator/Construction Coordinator seeks position which utilizes International or Domestic experience, technical knowledge, leadership skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
SUMMARYOffering over 30 years of relevant experience, including 7 years in Project Estimating with demonstrated management and technical strengths including:
Depth of knowledge of oil & gas I&E system design, code compliance, international and domestic I&E equipment manufacturers, construction procedures, safe working practices, and maintenance supervision. Advise engineers, designers and construction personnel on technical issues.
Management skills Lead by example; setup, staffing, and management of I&E construction projects, Engineering inspection offices, and maintenance departments.
International skills Experienced in training and supervising multinational workforces. Understand and appreciate cultural differences; enjoy learning new cultures; act as Guest in host country.
Computer skills Required knowledge of computers with Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, Icarus and K Base estimating programs.
Personal strengths An energetic and highly productive employee; strong work ethic; loyal; excellent workplace attitude; take strong personal interest in assignments, can think outside the box.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
2001 toCDI ENGINEERING 2008Senior EstimatorLyondell Chemical Project Control, Corporate Office. Development of multi-discipline conceptual to final stage estimates. Presented estimates to management. Attended project meetings, site review and field walk-downs. Reviewed and evaluated sub-contract estimates and bid proposals. Managed multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of Icarus K-Base estimating software.
1998 toCDI ENGINEERING Baytown, TX 2000PCS Construction Coordinator Performed I&E design review, construction management and start up of 950 STPD. Chlor-Alkali plant at Bayer in Baytown, Texas. Design, cost evaluation and contract negotiation of I&E systems for new TDI expansion project at Bayer in Baytown, Texas. Construction Management of I&E installation at new TDI plant.
FRANK PAVLAT PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)
1995 toALL SYSTEMS BUILDING SERVICES Humble, TX 1998Owner / Operator Managed electrical contracting company serving industrial and commercial, and residential clients. Prepared designs, estimates, construction drawings, and bid packages; negotiated contracts with clients and subcontractors. For GDS Engineers at Union Carbide, evaluated I &E systems to ensure proper design and field connection of computerized emergency shutdown system.
1974 toEXXON COMPANY, USA Saudi Arabia/ Baytown, TX 1994I&E Maintenance Superintendent / Shedgum Gas Plant On loan to Aramco, supervised 45-person multinational workforce in overseeing I&E construction and maintenance of 300 MMCF/D gas plant Reviewed and approved I&E drawings and material lists; advised engineers. Performed site surveys for new construction and modifications. Prepared progress reports; participated in management meetings. Developed guidelines and standards for maintenance unit; established budgets. Supervised and monitored training for new hires.
Inspection Engineer Berry Gas Plant - Special Assignment Managed 5 technicians in performing site survey of Aramco gas plant. Evaluated integrity and safety of explosion-proof equipment. Recommended upgrades for compliance with NEMA, NEC, and new Saudi Electrical standards. Monitored upgrade work by contractors.
I&E Technical Advisor and Field Engineer Juaymah Gas Plant Field Engineer, Construction Management of contractor workforce during plant construction. Technical Advisor to Contract Commissioning Engineering Team, supervised loop checks, equipment checks, red-lining of as-built drawings, and plant start-up. Maintenance Supervisor; supervised 65-person multinational Aramco specialist workforce and 2-person contractor crew. Established Electrical Inspection Unit.
I&E Maintenance Technician Baytown Refinery Handled installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrument and electrical systems. Completed Electrical Apprenticeship Program Selected for loan assignment to Saudi Aramco as Technical Advisor for Construction and Startup.
Pre-74VECTOR CABLE COMPANY Design of Electrical, Electronic, Seismic and Communications Cables.
MILITARYUNITED STATES AIR FORCE * Aircraft Loadmaster Instructor Flight Crew Retired from Ready Reserve
EDUCATIONSAN JACINTO COLLEGE, Houston, TX Associate of Arts Degree / Electronics
Exxon / Aramco Management Enrichment Training: Office ManagementTime Management Employee EvaluationSetting Employee Standards Project CoordinationBudgeting Administering Merit RaisesQuality Control
CERTIFICATION Master Electrician, Texas License No. 99878
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