Larry Miller
Senior Operations & Compliance Leader
3701 UTICA SQUARE Drive, 73034, Edmond, US.About
Highly accomplished and results-driven Senior Operations and Compliance Leader with over 30 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in automation, measurement, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in optimizing field operations, enhancing safety programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs and ensure adherence to industry standards. Adept at leading technical teams, implementing advanced communication systems, and developing best practice procedures to achieve operational excellence and maximize efficiency.
Work
Saginaw, TX, US
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Summary
Managed Master Service Agreements with clients, oversaw panel shop certification, and conducted field inspections to ensure technician compliance with regulations and safety rules, enhancing operational safety and client relations.
Highlights
Streamlined Master Service Agreement processes for all client engagements, ensuring seamless integration of field automation technicians.
Successfully transitioned panel shop certification from UL to ETL, enhancing market access and ensuring compliance with critical industry standards.
Conducted comprehensive field inspections, ensuring 100% technician adherence to client regulations and safety protocols, minimizing risk and ensuring operational integrity.
Saginaw, TX, US
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Summary
Led initiatives for UL approval, managed electrical panel drawings, and initiated safety and drug testing programs, serving as a key technical advisor on measurement and automation issues.
Highlights
Secured UL approval for hazardous location electrical panels, expanding product marketability and ensuring critical regulatory compliance.
Managed the complete lifecycle of AutoCAD electrical panel drawings, ensuring precision and compliance for all designs.
Developed and launched a comprehensive safety program, including drug testing initiatives, achieving full compliance with PEC and ISN standards, significantly improving workplace safety.
Provided expert technical advisory on complex measurement and automation challenges, contributing to innovative new panel designs and operational solutions.
Plano, TX, US
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Summary
Authored industry standards, managed audit procedures for equipment compliance, and developed an innovative gas measurement procedure, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings.
Highlights
Authored and published industry-leading Best Practice Standards, Assuring Competency Procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and knowledge transfer across the organization.
Orchestrated and managed comprehensive audit procedures, ensuring 100% compliance of measurement and automation equipment with API/NEC standards.
Pioneered a new, cost-effective procedure for wellhead gas measurement using non-intrusive Ultra Sonic Measurement, reducing facility equipment and associated costs by a significant margin.
Bridgeport, TX, US
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Summary
Supervised daily operations for measurement and automation teams, overseeing installation of new well site facilities and implementing advanced communication systems across the Fort Worth Basin.
Highlights
Directed daily operations for a team of 4 measurement and 11 automation technicians and contractors, optimizing workflow and project execution.
Managed the successful installation of new well site automation and measurement facilities, ensuring timely project completion and operational readiness.
Spearheaded the installation of a comprehensive data communications system across all field locations in the Fort Worth Basin, enhancing data accessibility and real-time monitoring.
Implemented advanced wireless communication and automation systems across well sites, improving operational efficiency and remote control capabilities.
Oregon City, OR, US
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Summary
Upgraded measurement RTUs, integrated radio communications, installed chromatographs, and managed a large-scale pipeline replacement program to enhance operational reliability and safety.
Highlights
Upgraded Willamette Valley measurement RTUs from Total Flow to Fisher ROC 800 series and integrated radio communications across city gates, enhancing data transmission reliability.
Installed ABB chromatographs at critical receipt points with Northwest Gas and delivered comprehensive training to technicians, ensuring accurate gas composition analysis.
Directed a critical Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) program, overseeing the replacement of 17 miles of pipelines (10-22 inches) to ensure infrastructure integrity and safety.
Laramie, WY, US
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Summary
Supervised operations and maintenance, developed calibration procedures, and provided field instruction for SCADA developers, ensuring high standards of technical accuracy and operational excellence.
Highlights
Developed and implemented precise calibration procedures for gas chromatographs, enhancing measurement accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
Provided expert field instruction to SCADA developers, facilitating system optimization and operational understanding for critical infrastructure projects.
Served in cross-functional roles including Senior Cross Functional Technician, Controls Specialist, and Measurement Coordinator, demonstrating versatile expertise across operations.
Skills
Compliance & Safety
UL Certification, ETL Certification, PEC Compliance, ISN Compliance, API/NEC Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Program Development, Audit Management, Field Inspections, Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Management.
Automation & Measurement
SCADA Systems, RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) Upgrades, Fisher ROC 800 Series, ABB Chromatographs, Ultra Sonic Measurement, Gas Measurement, Automation Systems, Electrical Panels, AutoCAD Electrical Drawing, Wireless Communication Systems, Data Communications.
Operations & Project Management
Master Service Agreements, Project Management, Field Operations, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Methodologies, Process Optimization, Best Practice Standards Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Infrastructure Management.
Leadership & Training
Team Leadership, Technical Advisory, Cross-functional Collaboration, Training & Development, Mentorship.