Russel Treat

About Russel Treat

Russel Treat is an industry leader, software entrepreneur, podcaster, and trusted subject matter expert specializing in oil and gas pipeline operations, custody transfer measurement, leak detection, and automation.Russel’s extensive knowledge of pipeline and control room operations SCADA gained over 30 years of projects led to the creation of a complete software suite known as POEMS ™ (Pipeline Operations Excellence Management System) delivered through his company, EnerSys Corporation.As CEO of EnerSys, Russel is committed to delivering the highest value to pipeline operators by addressing their greatest needs and concerns, especially operational efficiency, safety and government regulation.Russel is uniquely positioned to deliver value to customers with in-depth knowledge of pipeline operations, custody transfer measurement, SCADA systems, pipeline leak detection, and pipeline control room management compliant to the requirements of DOT PHMSA 192 and 195 for Control Room Management.Related to measurement and field operations, Russel is also president of Gas Certification Institute (GCI). Since GCI has provided certification and training courses on the fundamentals of liquid and natural gas measurement to help oil & gas and energy companies achieve compliance. GCI also provides Standard Operating Procedures manuals (SOPs) to companies seeking reliable, compliant documentation of their policies and procedures.An engineer by education and a software entrepreneur by avocation, Russel has started seven companies, been involved in more than 40 start-ups as a consultant or advisor. Russel recently launched the Pipeliners Podcast delivering unique insight and informative conversation to help pipeliners grow and advance in their field.Specialties- Software Developer- Oil & Gas Pipelining- Oil & Gas Production- SCADA- Custody Transfer Measurement- Gas Measurement Accounting- Entrepreneurship- Industry Podcaster

Experience

1. Creator and Host

   Pipeline Podcast Network

   Dec 2017 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering

  1976 — 1980

• Boston University

  MBA (Overseas), Business Administration

  1983 — 1985

Skills

• Natural Gas
• Project Planning
• Microsoft Project
• Energy Industry
• Energy
• Microsoft Office
• Instrumentation
• Ms Project
• Automation
• Oils
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Onshore
• Process Improvement
• Upstream
• Project Engineering
• Process Automation
• Engineering
• Pumps
• Midstream
• Petroleum
• Start-Ups
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Factory
• Project Management
• Inspection
• Management
• Oil
• Oil
• Onshore Operations
• Process Engineering
• Crm
• Analysis
• Process Control
• Alternative Energy
• Oil & Gas
• Plc
• Control Systems Design
• Power Generation
• Leadership