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Kean D. Christensen

Billings

Summary

Experienced professional in the petrochemical industry with expertise in petrochemical construction, safety, and operations. Seeking a position that maximizes capabilities and offers long-term international opportunities. Thrives on diverse challenges. A dynamic individual with hands-on experience in petrochemical refining and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Procedure Reviews for Saturated Light Ends Unit

01.2024 - Current

Commissioning Supervisor

01.2023 - Current

Mechanical Supervisor

09.2020 - 09.2020
  • Supervisor for Catalyst changeout on 2 HF reactors

Turnaround Mechanical Execution Lead

07.2015 - 12.2017
  • Turnaround Planning (consisting of creating Mechanical and Process Job-packs)
  • Startup/Shutdown/Mothball Execution

Process Turnaround Advisor

ExxonMobil
12.2012 - 09.2013

Start-up Supervisor

ExxonMobil
08.2010 - 11.2012
  • Responsible for updating procedures, developing and implementing a flushing plan, system walk-downs (construction quality), and generating punch-lists
  • Assisted with a flawless Start-up

Process Supervisor

ExxonMobil
01.1982 - 12.2010
  • Started as Process Operator, then Chief Operator, now Process Supervisor at the ExxonMobil Billings, MT Refinery
  • Process Senior Operator over the FCC Unit, Light Ends, Hydrocracker, Hydrogen Plant, Utilities, Boiler, Sour Water Stripper, Low Sulfur Mogas
  • Process Turnaround Representative for 15 major turnarounds; 10+ years as Lead Work Permit Issuer; for 2012 FCC TA, I served as Process Turnaround Advisor
  • Process Coordinator: lead Process representative to periodically re-commission / start-up and shutdown / mothball a back-up Light Ends unit; performed every three-to-five years
  • Project Operations Representative for multiple large capital projects
  • Low-Sulfur Mogas Unit: Process Safety Coordinator/ Permit Issuer
  • FCC CO Boiler Seal Tank Project: Operations and Work Permitting Representative
  • NSR Project Suite (FCC SCR, CO Boiler Soot-blower, and Sour Water Stripper Compliance Projects): assigned Lead Property Control, including construction liaison, construction site safety, Work Permitting, tie-ins, work procedures, work coordination to ensure contractor efficiency; assist with commissioning, start-up, and shakedown, work quality verification
  • Fire Brigade, Battalion Chief: involves 24 firefighters, 10 Rescue, 10 oil Spill, firehouse, and multiple trucks / equipment
  • Involved in Crisis Management and Incident Command for 23 years
  • Extensive training in Industrial Firefighting
  • Refinery Field Safety Representative: fostered a safe work environment and encouraged 'Nobody Gets Hurt'; enforced Safety policies and practices, safe work ethics
  • During this three-year assignment, Refinery TRIR was 0.04 (lowest in Billings ExxonMobil history)

Skills

  • Construction work quality verification
  • Construction safety
  • Boiler License
  • Metal fabrication
  • Industrial gas-testing work permitting
  • LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
  • Work execution
  • Turnaround planning
  • Process safety
  • Work permit issuance
  • Fire safety management
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Risk assessment
  • Incident command

Skills Experiences

  • Extensive construction work quality verification and construction safety experience
  • Boiler License, First Class in the State of Montana
  • Welder and fabricator: extensive experience in metal fabrication
  • Industrial gas-testing work permitting, and LOTO
  • Know how to get work done and in the right way

Timeline

Procedure Reviews for Saturated Light Ends Unit

01.2024 - Current

Commissioning Supervisor

01.2023 - Current

Mechanical Supervisor

09.2020 - 09.2020

Turnaround Mechanical Execution Lead

07.2015 - 12.2017

Process Turnaround Advisor

ExxonMobil
12.2012 - 09.2013

Start-up Supervisor

ExxonMobil
08.2010 - 11.2012

Process Supervisor

ExxonMobil
01.1982 - 12.2010

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