1. Grant J. Thomison
grantthomison@me.com
cell # 936-215-3934
EXPERIENCE
PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT 2000 – Present
Consultant / Principle Engineer
Experienced Process Safety Management Engineer. Ensures compliance with state and
federal standards as well as operation at maximum efficiency. A compassionate leader whom
drives change through engagement.
Experience covers a wide range of process safety, risk management, safety, environmental,
hazard analysis, and process safety management.
Core competencies include design and implementation of PSM programs, OSHA/EPA
compliance expert and PSM trainer.
PSM Coordinator for PSM Program Development and Execution 2015-2016
Materia-Inc. Huntsville, TX
Facilitate Pre-startup Safety reviews (PSSR) at the plant as well as corresponding
paperwork for MOC documentation.
Created Employee Training Programs as well as P&ID updates to follow all SOP and
LOTO revisions.
Represent the plant in companywide teams and programs to include all PSM Training
and Plant Awareness of the PSM program.
Work closely with Plant Managers and Directors to provide up to date and complete
programs that exceed OSHA State and Federal requirements.
Technical Safety, Systems Safety, Process Safety Engineering supporting Operations in
US.
Primary focus on the application of technical/systems/process safety tools to a wide
range of issues ranging from new projects to modification and operations support of
existing assets.
Identification, assessment and documentation of health, safety and environmental risk
reduction and control strategies for significant hazards.
Plan, organize, scribe, facilitate, lead assessment and control activities such as:
HAZIDs/HAZOPs, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs), FMEAC, Facility
Siting/Layout Studies, Physical Effects Modeling, etc.
Apply risk management and systems safety concepts throughout project lifecycle.
Applying applicable codes and standards.
2. PSM Consultant for PSM Program Development and Execution 2013 – 2015
Chevron, Refinery& Gas Processing
Bakersfield, California
Safeguard stewardship program was to design and develop a procedure that would be
universal for Chevron global in identifying what safeguards were in place and adding
additional safeguards based on PHA Cl1 and Cl2 scenarios.
Risk profile group. I lead a team of risk profilers in audits for covered and non-covered
processes. Development of the risk man 2 sub procedures
Asset Integrity Critical Equipment List.
Development of program and procedure to insure what was defined as critical
equipment was in fact treated as such.
Inspections and p.m. scheduling as well as all documentation and training. Workshops
to be held annually to cover all Cl1 Cl2 scenarios and include the equipment that was
involved on the AIC lists.
Westlake Vinyl’s 2013
Baton Rouge, LA
Principle Engineer
Facilitate Pre-startup Safety reviews (PSSR) at the plant as well as corresponding
paperwork for MOC documentation.
Created Employee Training Programs as well as P&ID updates to follow all SOP and
LOTO revisions.
Represent the plant in companywide teams and programs to include all PSM Training
and Plant Awareness of the PSM program.
Work closely with Plant Managers and Directors to provide up to date and complete
programs that exceed OSHA State and Federal requirements.
Technical Safety, Systems Safety, Process Safety Engineering supporting Operations in
US.
Primary focus on the application of technical/systems/process safety tools to a wide
range of issues ranging from new projects to modification and operations support of
existing assets.
Identification, assessment and documentation of health, safety and environmental risk
reduction and control strategies for significant hazards.
Plan, organize, scribe, facilitate, lead assessment and control activities such as:
HAZIDs/HAZOPs, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs), FMEAC, Facility
Siting/Layout Studies, Physical Effects Modeling, etc.
Apply risk management and systems safety concepts throughout project lifecycle.
Applying applicable codes and standards.
Plains All American Pipeline, Gas Processing 2012 – 2013
Gulf Coast Division Safety Manager
Technical Safety, Systems Safety, Process Safety Engineering supporting Operations in
US, both onshore and deep water Gulf of Mexico as well as to Projects delivered by the
Onshore Project
Primary focus on the application of technical/systems/process safety tools to a wide
range of issues ranging from new projects to modification and operations support of
existing assets
Identification, assessment and documentation of health, safety and environmental risk
reduction and control strategies for significant hazards
Plan, organize, scribe, facilitate, lead assessment and control activities such as:
HAZIDs/HAZOPs, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs), FMEAC, Facility
Siting/Layout Studies, Physical Effects Modeling, etc.
Apply risk management and systems safety concepts throughout project lifecycle
3. Applying applicable codes and standards
Support "Fit-for-purpose" implementation of global corporate standards
Support development, modification and implementation of the Upstream Americas HSSE
Management System
Electrolux Anderson 2011 – 2012
Corporate Process SafetyConsultant - 36,000 lbs. CLP Facility
Oversaw Cyclopentane project; to develop and implement the PSM program; to
negotiate contracts for the capital project; create SOP documents and train all personal
on HAZOP and OSHA rules and regulations
Shaw Group / V.C. Summers Nuclear Plant 2011
Jenkinsville, S.C.
Site Superintendent / PSM Champion
Oversee document control for nuclear refuel project
HAZOP training
Supervise as many as forty employees and schedule all PM
Coordinate the overall plant Process Safety Management
Maintain and coordinate the process safety info
Participate in investigation of Process Safety Incidents
Facilitate PSM audits
4. Triumph Saint Joseph 2010 – 2011
Missouri
PSM Consultant/ PSM Coordinator - 160,000 lbs. NH3 Facility
Facilitate Pre-startup Safety reviews (PSSR) at the plant as well as corresponding
paperwork for MOC doc’s
Created Employee Training Programs as well as P&ID updates to follow all SOP and
LOTO revisions
Represent the plant in companywide teams and programs to include all PSM Training
and Plant Awareness of the PSM program
Advance Foods 2008 – 2009
Enid, Oklahoma
PSM Coordinator/Consultant - 200,000 lbs. NH3 Facility
Coordinate the overall plant Process Safety Management program
Maintain and coordinate the process safety information
Ammonia compressor training for 25-30 employees
Control documents for MOC and PSSR
Complete all HAZOP training for engine room employees
Paragon / O.G. & E. Enorgex, Gas Processing 2008
Okarche, Oklahoma
Field Engineer/ M.O.C. Controller
Consult with Plant Engineers and Plant Managers
Determine the requirements of contractors and plant personnel
Examine boilers, pressure vessels tanks and convection ovens for defects
Enforce and maintain ASME pressure codes and standards for deterioration
Repair and replace defective tubes and insulation in radian, convection heaters, and
heat exchangers
Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts for SOP
and P&ID training
Complete chemical tests to insure the plant is operating at maximum efficiency
Oversea and direct MOC and PSSR compliance document control
P2S / DCP Midstream, Gas Processing 2007 – 2008
Woodward, Oklahoma
Corp. PSM Consultant / Paragon
Facilitate Pre-startup Safety reviews (PSSR) at the plant as well as corresponding
paperwork for MOC doc’s
Created Employee Training Programs as well as P&ID updates to follow all SOP and
LOTO revisions
Represent the plant in companywide teams and programs to include all PSM Training
and Plant Awareness of the PSM program
Work closely with Plant Managers and Directors to provide up to date and complete
programs that exceed OSHA State and Federal requirements
Fluor Daniels / B.P. Gas 2007
Ulysses Kansas
Projects Leader/ PSM Consultant
Consult with Plant Engineers and Plant Managers
Determine the requirements of contractors and plant personnel
Examine boilers, pressure vessels tanks and vats for defects
Enforce and maintain ASME pressure codes and standards for deterioration
5. Repair and replace defective tubes and insulation in radian, convection heaters, and
heat exchangers
Repair ammonia containment unit, pneumatic pumps, compressors, and cooling towers
Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts for SOP
and P&ID training
Complete chemical tests to insure the plant is operating at maximum efficiency
Paragon 2005 – 2007
Houston, Texas
Mechanical Integrity / Field Engineer for Refineries
Consult with Plant Engineers and Plant Managers
Determine the requirements of contractors and plant personnel
Examine boilers, pressure vessels tanks and vats for defects
Enforce and maintain ASME pressure codes and standards for deterioration
Repair and replace defective tubes and insulation in radian, convection heaters, and
heat exchangers
Repaired pneumatic pumps, compressors, and cooling towers
Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts for SOP
and P&ID training and revised accordingly.
Complete chemical tests to insure the plant is operating at maximum efficiency
Tulsa Cold Storage 2004 – 2005
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Plant / Design Engineer / Consultant - 30,000 lbs. NH3 Facility
Design engineer for ammonia refrigeration systems
Design and implement PSM program
Training for HAZOP and OSHA
Compressor training for employees
Created up to date document control room
Creekstone 2003 – 2004
Arkansas City, Kansas
PSM Consultant - 186,000 lbs. NH3 Facility
Consult with Plant Engineers and Plant Managers
Determine the requirements of contractors and plant personnel
Examine boilers, pressure vessels tanks and vats for defects
Enforce and maintain ASME pressure codes and standards for deterioration
Repair and replace defective tubes and insulation in radian, convection heaters, and
heat exchangers
Repair ammonia containment unit, pneumatic pumps, compressors, and cooling towers
Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts for SOP
and P&ID training
Future Beef Operations 2000 – 2003
Arkansas City, Kansas
PSM Consultant - 186,000 lbs. NH3 Facility
Consult with Plant Engineers and Plant Managers
Determine the requirements of contractors and plant personnel
Examine boilers, pressure vessels tanks and vats for defects
Enforce and maintain ASME pressure codes and standards for deterioration
Repair and replace defective tubes and insulation in radian, convection heaters, and
heat exchangers
Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts for SOP
and P&ID training
6. UNION 592 01/1996 – 12/1999
Journeyman, Boilmaker
Retrofit and maintained Refineries
CERTIFICATIONS
HAZOP certified & OSHA Certified
TRAINING
Journeyman Mechanic Boilmaker, Local 592
Level 2 NH3, Garden City Kansas
Code Welder, Oklahoma State certified
Process Safety Management Coordinator, Primatech
Process Safety Management internal Audit, Primatech
PHA Team Leader, McNeil
Human factors, McNeil
SCBA, Total Safety
EDUCATION
BS, Mechanical Engineering – 1998
Oklahoma State University
BS, Agriculture Marketing – 1996
North Eastern University
AS, Marketing – 1994
Eastern Oklahoma University
AS, Pro-E Engineering – 1998
Oklahoma State Okmulgee Tech