Name : Ray Cannon
Industry Type : Engineers
City & State : Lake Charles, La
Job Title Project Manager
Relocation Preferences :
Objective : To find a job that I can demostrate my techinical/professional abilities,
Resume :  

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over thirty years of Project Experience including: Project Management, Project Planning, Engineering Design, Construction Coordination and Management; Technical Service, and Project Execution Planning.

August -2008 - Present Salmon Engineering, Inc
Shell Refinery Giesmar, La
Project Manager

I manage assigned expense and capitol projects from inception through financial closure. Performed management, coordination and administration of a Construction Program to ensure compliance with schedules, budget and technical requirements of the customer, typical duties include but not limited to: Administer the contract, formulates and enforces contract wide work standards, planned and executed technical tasks, ensured performance quality, provided effective communications and interface. Responsible for program management leadership for a group of cost/schedule engineers, Inspectors, designers and office staff. Managed the business aspects of multiple projects to assure the project objectives are met within cost and schedule. Provided briefings as required to assure upper management are adequately informed of the changing nature of the projects.


June 2006 July 2008 Louisiana Pigment, Co.
September 2004 June 2006 Englobal Engineering, Inc
Project Manager
Louisiana Pigment Co., Westlake, LA:
Planned, scheduled and coordinated the detailed engineering and procurement and construction coordination for the phased start-up of the third Phase of the current Landfill and ensuring no interruption of service.

Managed the preparation of a comprehensive project scope document including PFDs, P&IDs, plot plan, equipment layout, pipe routing, equipment specifications, tie-in schedule, a project schedule and cost estimate for the installation of a revamped TiCL4 recovery system.

Responsible for upfront construction planning and direct / indirect cost estimating the organization and direction of construction and field related activities for direct hire and subcontracts forces for the installation of a Waste Heat Boiler. Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering and supervision disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management. Major activities includes the development of the overall EPC schedule after the feed phase and interfacing with engineering to ensure the implementation of constructability and reviewing engineering and procurement schedules to ensure compatibility with construction schedules.

Managed the detailed engineering, procurement and construction activities for the replacement of two (2) Incinerators with larger equipment, this project had to be installed without interrupting the plant operations. Major activities includes interfacing with engineering to ensure the implementation of constructability; reviewing engineering and procurement schedules to ensure compatibility with construction schedules; evaluating physical site conditions; analyzing milestone schedules and completion dates; reviewing and analyzing local labor availability and practices, and other factors pertinent to the construction phase



February 2004 September 2004
Priola Construction Corporation
Project Manager
Provided project management, planning coordination, leadership, professional expertise, and administrative disciplines need to support and maintain control of the ECS Warehouse project at Fort Polk, La. The project was 87 days behind schedule, going into L. D.s and the working relationship with the Army Core of Engineers was non-existent. In the short time I was on the project the working relationship with the CORE was improved greatly and the project completed to their satisfaction.

August 2003 January 2004
Ribbeck Construction Corporation
Project Manager
Managed engineering, design, scheduling, purchasing, cost estimating and construction assistance for large and small, new and renovation, facility projects. Facility projects include the high tech sector, institutional work (schools, judicial, medical, etc.) and other similar type projects. Assist in presentations and preparation of proposals to clients to develop new business. Have knowledge & understanding of Multi-Trade Contracts, construction and interaction with management.

July 2000 July 2003
Jacobs Engineering
Senior Project Engineer
SASOL Chemical
I managed assigned expense and capitol projects from inception through financial closure. Performed management, coordination and administration of a Construction Program to ensure compliance with schedules, budget and technical requirements of the customer. Acted as the authorized representative of the contractor to the Director of Engineering, Contracting Officer, Government Agencies, and other Representatives. Typical duties include but not limited to: Administer the contract, formulates and enforces contract wide work standards, planned and executed technical tasks, ensured performance quality, provided effective communications and interface. Provided reports for management/technical presentations to Senior Officers, Directors, and Program Staff. Responsible for program management leadership for a group of, project engineers, cost/schedule engineers, Inspectors, designers and office staff. Managed the business aspects of several projects composing the program to assure the program objectives are met within cost and schedule. Provided briefings as required to assure higher levels of management are adequately informed of the changing nature of the program. Provided performance evaluations of team members as required. Supervised Jacobs and consultant personnel.

Conoco - P/Z Syncrude Turnaround
Project Manager
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager had night shift responsibilities to provide direction and leadership for construction execution. Including the following: Responsible for contractor safety, construction execution through direct field interface with contractors, reviewing/updating/coordinating schedules, including intermediate milestone compliance, ensuring on time turnaround completion, enforced specification requirements, established levels of acceptance, supported construction completion and interim acceptance, and coordinated client start-up. Replaced Project Manager as required.






FCCU Complex Turnaround
Hovensa St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
Project Manager
Responsible for the preparation of estimates, scopes of work communicated work plans with operations and safety, actively involved in development-projected schedule, and was active member of QPA function.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve, United States Department of Energy West Hackberry, Louisiana
May 1987 July 2000
Project Manager
Project Manager reporting to the Director of Engineering and the Procurement Subcontract Administrator for the Western Division. Acted as the Subcontractors Technical Representative (SMTR). Provided leadership and management to the Capitol Improvement Program for the Department of Energy (DOE). Was responsible for data collection and evaluation process for the Capitol Improvements Program for two (2) of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) sites. Responsible for the management of design (AE) and administration of all projects constructed by private contractors in any area under the jurisdiction of the SPR. Supervised invoicing to client, developed project budgets, resolved human relation issues, and provided general administration of the contract. Chaired meetings and conferences with SPR personnel, consultants, and contractors, related to all aspects of the construction projects planned and underway. Collaborated with SPR officials in the planning, budgeting, design and construction of projects authorized by the DOE. Assisted in setting annual or long-range work plans and schedules in house and/or for contracted work. Developed overall goals and objectives for the program management division, and planned for and recommended long-range staffing needs. Replaced the Director of Engineering and Construction as required.


March 1984 May 1987
Project Engineer
Provided technical support to the Project Manager. Responsible for maintaining Project control systems, including logs, budget, accounting records, CPM schedule update and inspections. Reviewed submittals, reviewed and coordinated Change Orders, and Request for Information (RFIs) and recommends technical solutions. Interpreted complex drawings and specifications, preformed daily inspections, daily job reports, punch lists inspections, participated in CPM scheduling and invoice reviews.

Education:
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Construction Management from SOWELA Technical college
Managing People from Padgett-Thompson
Management For Excellence from Padgett-Thompson
Security Crisis Management Department of Energy, Albuquerque, New Mexico Training Academy
Conduct of Operations Awareness Training Department of Energy, Albuquerque, New Mexico Training Academy
Changes & Claims in Construction Southern Methodist University
Construction Contract Litigation Southern Methodist University
OSHA 1910 Courses
OSHA 1926 Courses





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