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The Chevron Richmond Refinery located in Richmond, California is a 2,900 acre refinery processing roughly 240,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Brahma completed the fourth quarter SDA Major Turnaround for the refinery.
Our mechanical scope of work for the turnaround consisted of the installation of temporary piping. We installed approximately 5,000 ft. of temporary piping to keep the plant in operation while the existing piping and equipment was chemically cleaned. We opened, cleaned and changed the gaskets for the exchangers, heaters and vessels. We spent a substantial amount of time nut busting and performed extensive valve replacement and repair. Brahma also replaced the flair tip.
Because we practice a culture of innovation, we used new creative methods to complete the Chevron Richmond Turnaround. We utilized new hydraulic flange spreaders, a tool that ensures employee safety while spreading the flanges. We also created a safer process for both Brahma and the refinery. We now use the flange spreaders at every turnaround job site.
The story behind the Chevron Richmond 2014 SDA Turnaround demonstrates Brahma’s capability to expertly serve our clients. We completed our scope of work ahead of schedule and assisted other contractors by taking on 46 additional mechanical jobs that were not a part of Brahma’s original scope. We completed the turnaround with zero leaks at startup and zero recordable incidents. We received some of our highest evaluation marks to date for our work on the Chevron Richmond Major SDA Turnaround.
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VP of Operations
VP of Operations
Meet Craig, a seasoned leader with over 26 years of management experience and technical expertise. His areas of specialization encompass a wide range of industry sectors, including project management, industrial facilities maintenance, plant maintenance, building and equipment structures, and construction management consultation.
Craig is certified in heavy rigging, with extensive experience in equipment removal and installation. His expertise extends to structural detailing, fabrication, erection, and installation. He also excels in conveyor system installation and maintenance, infrastructure improvements, capital project construction, bidding, estimating, and process piping and demolition.
Before joining Brahma, Craig honed his skills at Bell Steel, Inc. and Milling Machinery, Inc. His construction career, which began in the residential industry, eventually led him to industrial maintenance where he performed all aspects of millwright work. Craig’s commitment to continuous learning is evident in his completion of the ASU Alliance for Construction Excellence Project Management Course. He holds an OSHA 510 certification, a certification of completion in the Program of Project Management, and is trained in Auto CAD and Structural Steel detailing. With his vast experience and multitude of certifications, Craig brings a unique blend of leadership, technical acumen, and industry knowledge to his role.
CEO
Meet Darren, a seasoned professional with an impressive track record spanning over 35 years in project management, engineering, and industrial facility management. His career is marked by proactive leadership in steering complex projects across various industries. His strategic approach to staffing, maintenance, and operations has consistently ensured optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
Darren’s journey has taken him through notable companies such as NV Energy at the Reid Gardner Station, PacifiCorp- Huntington Plant, Abitibi Consolidated, and Geneva Steel Company. Each role has contributed to his rich tapestry of industry experience and technical expertise.
Known for his exceptional contract administration skills, Darren excels in resource management, delivering quality products at reasonable costs. His foresight allows him to identify potential problem areas early on and implement viable, cost-effective solutions. His commitment to meeting budgets and promoting safe, productive work environments is unwavering.
Darren holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, which forms the foundation of his technical acumen. Leveraging his top-tier education and extensive experience, Darren ensures that project teams adhere strictly to contract specifications. He vigilantly monitors contract performance, ensuring safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and adherence to budget and schedule constraints. Under Darren’s watchful eye, every project has been a testament to efficiency and quality, completed on time and within budget, with post-outage equipment performance exceeding expectations and installations meeting established technical standards.
