Howard W. Sherman 10009 Autumn Lake Trail

Pearland Texas 77584(713) 340-0563 Hm.(713) 321-4268 Wk.(281) 935-3897 cellshermhw@att.net

PROFILEWith knowledge and experience gained throughout my career, my history reflects a strong desire for success and advancement. I offer significant abilities in the areas of projects and team work as displayed by dependability and great work ethics. I have 29 years of Refining Industry experience which include operations, maintenance, inspection, supervision and a host of other leadership duties gained throughout my career. My background in the industry include, Inspection Supervisor, operation experience in 17 refining units, chief and console operator, Union Steward, team lead of unit revamps, personnel training and development of employees.

EXPERIENCE

LyondellBasell, Houston RefiningPrinciple Inspector 2013-Current

Inspection procedure writing and review Coordinate Inspector training for required certification Manage Special Initiative programs for the inspection

department Developed and maintained inspection workflows Supervised cooling tower upgrade and preventative steam

loss initiative Refinery Cathodic Protection renewal support member Flare Stack improvement team member Crude/Vacuum operator during national contract

negotiations Establish Reliability Communication to educate

operation/maintenance on damage mechanisms in face to face training to minimize repeat equipment/unit shutdowns

Senior Refinery Coach API-ICP Committee Member

LyondellBasell, Houston Refining Inspection Supervisor 2011- 2013

Prioritized and managed an annual budget of $14M to optimize inspection services for routine work, unit outages

and turnarounds Supervised daily activities of the inspection department and

contract companies Implemented cost reducing efforts increasing reliability and

contributing to a 2.1M in savings Assigned Personal Appraisals Documents for direct report, established goals, performed mid-year reviews and end of year assessment for direct report Established KPI’s for tracking and monitoring performance

of daily activities and on-stream inspections Assessed the inspection manpower needs for routine and turnarounds efforts Created flow charts for operations/maintenance to improve emergency work procedures Led contract negotiations in established Inspection Service Provider contract for all of North America Researched new and innovative ideas to improve refinery reliability PC Proficiencies: Microsoft Office, Live Link, MI tool, SAP, Aspen, Track, Oracle Taleo, API 510, 570, 571, 653 and 580 NACE Cathodic Protection I

LyondellBasell, Houston RefiningStaff Inspector 2008- 2011

API 510, 570, 571, 653 and CAWI Supervised contract inspector Managed contract companies Assisted unit inspector with technical issues Developed an Operational/Maintenance flow chart to assess

and manage coke drum repair Held informational meeting with the operation group on

equipment life management Researched new and innovative ideas to improve refinery

safety and reliability Presenter at the Stress Engineering Symposium PC Proficiencies: Live Link, MI-Tool, SAP, Aspen, Microsoft

Office

CONOCOPHILLIPS, Westlake LA.Unit Inspector

2003-2008

API 510, 570 and 653 Inspector/Supervisor Positive Material Identification Technician Inspection Auditor of vendor built equipment Member of the Air Quality Task Force PC Proficiencies: Microsoft office, SAP, EDMS, Ultra Pipe

CITGO Petroleum, Lake Charles LA.Unit Inspector 1998-2003

API 510, 570 and 653 Inspector Cathodic Protection renewal for CITGO Refinery and CITGO

Lubes Cooling Tower Inspector for CITGO Refinery and CITGO Lubes PC Proficiencies: Microsoft office, SAP, EDMS, PCMS

CITGO Petroleum, Lake Charles LA.Chief/ Console operator 1987-1998 Operation Department, Chief operator and Console operator on multiple units Routine maintenance training for operation personnel Member of Emergency Response TeamNew construction Operation RepresentativeUnion Steward/ Representative Unit operator

EDUCATION

Professional Memberships

2005 Saint Leo UniversityOne semester towards a degree in Business Management 1988-1989 McNeese State UniversityGeneral studies1985-1987Acadiana Technical CollegeGraduated- General Shop Welding Certification

API/ICP Board Member American Petroleum Institute 510 Certification #22609

American Petroleum Institute 570 Certification #22340 American Petroleum Institute 571Certification #38810 American Petroleum Institute 580 Certification #52746 American Petroleum Institute 653 Certification #24488 NACE Basic Corrosion NACE Cathodic Protection I Lamar University, Department of Occupational Health and

Safety Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Course PADE Certified Scuba Diver Certification #13080Q2386

Handyman Club of America Lifetime Member Certification #30095705