Michael Orji
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven natural gas liquids (NGL) scheduler with strong attention to detail. Extensive experience in optimizing refinery operations, coordinating logistics, and managing complex pipeline movements. Skilled at forecasting and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of NGL products. Proven expertise in mitigating risks, improving operational efficiency, and driving cost-effective strategies. Adaptable to changing refinery constraints and market conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Gas Liquids Scheduler
BP
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for $2M+ worth of Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) each month at BP Whiting Refinery, optimizing product movement and refinery operations to enhance efficiency and maximize profit margin
- Reconciled pipeline movements and consistently maintained and communicated a balanced 3-month forecast for all NGL products, ensuring timely nominations and seamless refinery operations
- Collaborated with supply, trading, and refinery teams to assess new refinery constraints, proactively communicating potential risks to plans, and minimizing pipeline disruptions
Midterm Planning Analyst - Pricing Analyst
BP
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Partnered with the bp Trading to develop and implement weekly price sets for bp refinery assets, influencing regional crude and product selection to optimize and maximize captured profits
- Managed and proactively updated pipeline tariffs, flat rates, world scale rates, and ancillary fees, ensuring accurate integration of transportation costs and the comprehensive capture of all associated expenses to enhance cost accuracy and financial performance
- Worked closely with the Finance COGS team to verify market price data and conduct price set assurance reviews, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of pricing sources
Gas Engineering Specialist
CenterPoint Energy
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Led cross-departmental coordination across engineering, procurement, and operations, ensuring adherence to project timelines and proactively resolving to guarantee on-time project delivery
- Developed and implemented base flow models that optimized gas pipeline pressures, improving system efficiency and supporting the long-term strategic expansion of the natural gas distribution network
- Prepared comprehensive cost reports for 50+ natural gas infrastructure projects, covering new construction, retrofits, and commercial renovations, enhancing budget forecasting accuracy
Electric Service Consultant
CenterPoint Energy
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Designed and engineered electric distribution systems for over 100+ projects ensuring compliance with CenterPoint Energy standards, the National Electric Safety Code, and local regulations
- Managed project timelines and budgets, overseeing $1M+ in infrastructure upgrades while developing and maintaining detailed project plans to track progress and optimize workflows for efficiency
- Strengthened client relationships by maintaining active communication, resolving queries and improving overall customer satisfaction scores
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2020
Skills
- Scheduling & Logistics Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Risking Management & Mitigation
- Cross Functional Team Collaboration
- Strategic Planning & Decision Making
- Cost Control & Budget Management
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder & Client Relations
Timeline
Natural Gas Liquids Scheduler
BP
06.2024 - Current
Midterm Planning Analyst - Pricing Analyst
BP
04.2023 - 06.2024
Gas Engineering Specialist
CenterPoint Energy
09.2022 - 03.2023
Electric Service Consultant
CenterPoint Energy
01.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
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