Clay Dean

About Clay Dean

I am currently working as Facilities Engineer for BPX Energy in their Eagle Ford Midstream Assets. I work collaboratively with the Operations Team to support ongoing operations as well as support PSM compliance. I also work on developing new project opportunities within the asset to help BPX meet HSE and financial goals.Professionally, my goal is to continue to gain technical and practical knowledge in both engineering and business fields in order to advance domestic energy production in an efficient and socially responsible manner.Personally, my goal is to have a positive impact on all those I interact with and serve others selflessly while leading a healthy, happy, and purpose driven life.

Experience

1. Bpx Energy - Senior Facilities Engineer - Midstream Operations

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   Apr 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Support Operations with engineering solutions to decrease maintenance, decrease deferment, increase production, and maintain compliance. This includes optimizing current operations reduce cost- Maintain constant communication with Plant Technicians and Team Leads to understand operational issues and surface failures- Analyze surface failure data to identify systematic failures provide solutions- Review daily production data (flows, pressures, etc) for potential issues and opportunities to increase throughput- Analyze flare and associated plant data for ways to decrease flaring and control emissions- Assess use of consumables in the plants to find opportunities for cost savingsEnsure the facilities remain in compliance with OSHA (PSM) and maintain our license to operate- Manage facility changes through rigorous MOC and PSSR processes- Maintain accurate and up-to-date Process Safety Information (P & IDs, C & Es, One-Lines, etc.)- Conduct What-If Hazard Analyses on new facility changes- Participate in revalidation of PHA (HAZOP/LOPA) analyses- Validify SOLs and CODs within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)- Ensure that environmental events/findings are addressed and corrected- Ensure mechanical integrity events/findings are addressed and correctedDevelop, manage, and execute major projects to overhaul portions of the facility for maintenance, operability, or efficiency issues- Complete feasibility studies to determine cost, timeline, and efficacy of proposed projects- Generate scoping documentation (engineering)- Manage full scope of engineering- Generate Scoping documentation (construction)- Build project schedule and phasing- Analyze bids and award work collaboratively with stakeholders- Meet with major and minor contractors to communicate safety and quality standards required- Manage all construction activities- Manage all commissioning and startup activities

Education

• Montana Technological University

  Bachelors, Petroleum Engineering

  2014 — 2019