Gretchen Wendtland

About Gretchen Wendtland

With over two decades in transformation and change management, I excel in complex, high-stakes roles where challenges are abundant and the opportunity for impact is high. My background in chemical engineering and leadership experience in the oil and gas industry have driven significant value, most recently as Sr. Manager, SCADA and Pipeline Control, my teams are delivering reliably, innovative solutions available to integrate with Edge, Cloud, and AI/ML solutions. I’ve pioneered initiatives from facility upgrades to new operating models, combining strategic vision with hands-on expertise.Throughout my career, I’ve delivered measurable results: • Created energy management playbooks, saving 1-2% annually on a $200M budget. • Developed a programmatic approach to pipeline startups, capturing $600K per day in Day 1 value and reducing post-startup costs. • Improved pipeline scheduling using edge data, enabling desk consolidation and growth without increasing staffing. • Improved accuracy and reduced time to budget pipeline volume revenues from 3 months to 3 weeks by building a data model, leveraging ERP data and aligning and verifying with time series data.I’m energized by the opportunity to drive large-scale programs, ideally within a CIO role or team, in collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environments. I thrive in settings where autonomy, flexibility, and creative problem-solving are valued, and I bring an adaptable approach to designing scalable systems across diverse initiatives.My approach to both learning and problem-solving emphasizes leveraging expertise through mentorship and training, certifications, piloting solutions, and iterating until we reach the right resolution. Today, I’m excited by innovations in cloud IoT and predictive forecasting—especially the potential to gather enabled data affordably and leverage it for improved decision-making and automation.My leadership style is collaborative, creating positive experiences and fostering alignment with team members. This focus on relationships enables us to tackle business challenges with creativity and drive. Beyond technical acumen, I emphasize the people side of change, helping teams unlock their full potential and meet complex demands.Outside of work, I’m an avid cyclist, outdoor enthusiast, and community volunteer. With a family heritage in craftsmanship and service, I bring those values into all aspects of my life and work. Whether leading transformation programs, exploring new technologies, or mentoring future leaders, I am committed to making a meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Sr Manager Scada and Pipeline Control Solutions

   Williams

   Feb 2025 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  BSE, Chemical Engineering

• University of Pennsylvania

  MSE, Technology Management

Skills

• Dot Regulations
• Control Room Management
• Program Management
• Compliance
• Process Improvement
• Process Automation
• Team Leadership
• Leading People
• Program Development
• Operational Excellence
• Developing Talent
• Recruitment/Retention
• Human Factors
• Project Portfolio Management
• Pipeline Integrity Management
• Behavior Based Safety
• Operations Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Process Consulting
• Quality Management
• Pipelines
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Oil
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Solving
• Supervisory Skills
• Team Building
• Budgeting
• Petroleum
• Integration
• Leadership
• Instrumentation
• Management
• Project Planning
• Gas
• Project Management