Jacob Isaac K. Abraham

About Jacob Isaac K. Abraham

As an operational and technical leader, I get excited about the prospects of utilizing data analytics and facilitating organizational brainstorming to identify opportunities to promote positive change. The unique value I bring to the table is the ability to empower teams to identify and implement process optimization and innovative solutions through strategic planning and change management. My team\'s greatest accomplishments are derived from keeping our customers at the forefront while identifying new opportunities through quantitative data and by unlocking qualitative insights from key subject matter experts to increase the bottom line. OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL LEADER:My superpower is listening to the people who are subject matter experts from diverse backgrounds (front line through management) and then helping them synthesize that information into tangible business optimization and innovation ideas. Afterwards I lead multidisciplinary teams to perform feasibility studies and implement approved ideas via change management.HOW CAN I HELP YOU:*I am the MacGyver of process optimization and innovation; finding new opportunities in existing assets.*I facilitate conversations to save the company money and find unique ways to increase revenues.*I bridge the communication gap between operational / technical teams and management.*I create and document policy and procedures for long-term organizational success.WHAT DIFFERENTIATES ME FROM OTHERS:*I take a balanced analytical and creative approach to problem solving; I can see different angles and solution to problems that others can\'t.*I am a socially competent member of the STEM community who enjoys public speaking.MY VALUES AND PASSIONS:*Process Optimization & Innovation*Strategic Planning*Change Management*Data Analytics*Technical Public Speaking*Business Development*Project Management*Underground Gas Storage Engineering Expert*Human Resources*Diversity, Equity and Inclusion*Talent Development*Recruitment*Family*Golf*International Travel

Experience

1. Manager Gas Storage (Lng & Ungs)

   Williams

   Oct 2023 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   UNGS Integrity Mgmt. & Engineering Stewardship*Lead UNGS integrity programs (Storage IMP execution, well‑integrity evaluations, annular pressure monitoring, risk‑ranking).*Oversee well workovers, facility modifications, and full project scoping to ensure safe, compliant execution.*Standardize procedures, operating requirements, and training across UNGS and LNG assets.*Maintain high‑fidelity technical records (schematics, inventory, operating data) to support audits and decision‑making.*Partner with facility engineers on multiyear reliability and improvement plans.Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management*Align operations with LNG/UNGS regulations, 49 CFR 192.12 / 193.*Respond to PHMSA/FERC data requests; support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.*Lead inventory verification, loss investigations, and storage performance analytics.*Apply preventive/mitigative actions using threat analysis, modeling, and structured risk evaluation.Operational & Cross‑Functional Leadership*Serve as technical partner to Operations, Pipeline Safety, Facility Engineering, and Project Execution.*Support field execution, workovers, SCADA/automation changes, and troubleshooting.*Strengthen Maximo task workflows, standardized forms, and training programs.*Drive continuous improvement in procedures, data governance, and operating practices.Commercial Support, M&A, and Business Development*Support commercial teams on storage offerings (FSS, ISS, capacity release, park & loan, structured products).*Provide technical/economic insights for M&A, asset screening, and due diligence.*Collaborate with Strategy and Corporate Development on expansions, greenfield options, and optimization initiatives.*Develop business cases, feasibility studies, and scoping packages for strategic growth.

Education

• University of Utah

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering

  2006 — 2013

• Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• Tooele High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2002 — 2006

• University of Utah

  Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Engineering

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Energy
• Petroleum Engineering
• Petroleum
• Natural Gas
• Reservoir Engineering
• Oil/Gas
• Oil
• Aries
• Fekete Welltest
• Pressure Transient Analysis
• Well Testing
• Cmg
• Eclipse
• Visual Basic
• Microsoft Excel
• Chemical Engineering
• Engineering
• Matlab
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Research
• Process Simulation
• Microsoft Word
• Aspen Plus
• Fluid Mechanics
• Data Analysis
• Oil & Gas
• Technical Writing
• Process Engineering
• Public Speaking
• Petroleum Geology
• Reservoir Simulation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Visio
• M-Frac
• Stimplan
• Oil
• Energy Industry
• Chemistry
• Manufacturing