10921 Turkey Run Dr. Edmond, OK 73025-1303 405-293-3099

www.ayudallc.com

Ken Hess

Oil & Gas Industry Consultant Qualified and experienced Pipeline, Refining and Logistics Pipeline Controller with 30+ years experience and a Subject Matter Expert in Control Center Operations. Ken has a long term interest in cultivating expertise in OQ and Safety Training. He is an experienced Operations Manager, Senior Pipeline Controller and Process Operator (LEU, PDA & MEK Units) for major liquids operator, with some experience in the gas operations. He also served our country as a US Navy Electrician.

Professional Experience

SCADA Systems § Senior Control Center Operator responsible for 20+ Mainline station locations and liaison with

DOT inspectors during DOT audits § Responsible for SCADA communications from 25+ remote station locations to Tulsa Control

Center & Sugarland Control Center § Supervised

o East Texas Gathering System (600 miles) § Millennium Pipeline, East Texas 10 Inch Pipeline, Kilgore Pipeline

o Mid-Valley Mainline System (1000 Miles) § Responsible for the safe delivery of 2,000,000 bbls on a regular basis § Our system involved the management of redundant remotes and master stations, comprehensive

system security, advanced network diagnostics, comm. Stats, pipeline simulation capabilities, pump sequencing, remote meter proving, hydraulic profiles, leak detection (Line Balance), batch scheduling, compressor station controllers, pipeline and tank inventories, gross tank gauging, sampling, nominations, ticketing and re-consignments, blending, incoming/outgoing (flying) switches.

§ Managed of SCADA maintenance § Developed Control Room Management courses that addressed issues of workflow, work

environment, fatigue management, operator reliability and included timely detection/recognition of , and appropriate response to, abnormal operations and emergency conditions that are likely to occur.

Risk Assessment

§ Actively participated on incident investigation teams and with quality assurance teams § Responsible for writing DOT compliant procedures § Experienced in the procurement coordination of all safety related permits. § Experienced in Emergency Incident Management § Experienced in pipeline acquisition related to operational plans, operations manuals, pre-testing

of SCADA system - including custody transfer

10921 Turkey Run Dr. Edmond, OK 73025-1303 405-293-3099

www.ayudallc.com

Pipeline & Refinery § Experienced Control Center Operations, Pipeline & Refinery Maintenance, Abnormal

Operating Conditions, Electrical and Instrumentation, § Moderate knowledge in Corrosion Prevention and Welding § Experienced supervisor in hydrostatic testing, maintenance overhauls; worked as a pipefitter and

boilermaker § Performed daily routine inspections and minor maintenance of pumps, compressors, valves,

meters and tanks § Performed monthly safety checks and periodic maintenance on equipment

Pipeline & Refinery § Experienced Control Center Operations, Pipeline & Refinery Maintenance, Abnormal

Operating Conditions, Electrical and Instrumentation, moderate knowledge in Corrosion Prevention and Welding

Certifications & Education §

§ Claremore Jr. College, 20 Hours § Tulsa Jr. College, 30 hours § Government Certified Process Operator § Naval Aviation Support Equipment, E&I

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§ Fire School – Certified Refinery Fire Fighter

§ NCCER, MEA, EWN, OQSG & Veriforce Certified Instructor/Evaluator

Employment History

3/2012 - Present Instructor/ Evaluator/Subject Matter Expert

AYUDA Assessment Training Consulting & OQ LLC

1978-2010

Operations Manager, Senior Pipeline Controller, Process Operator, Lube Oil Blender

Sunoco Logistics/Sun Oil

1977 - 1978 Welder Yuba Heat and Transfer Company

1973 – 1976 Naval Aviation Support Equipment – E&I US Navy