Samuel Folds

Drive enterprise execution strategy across energy operations with leadership role of corporate services, operational infrastructure, enterprise risk, and HSE, aligning executive priorities with field-level execution performance. Remove operational bottlenecks through organizational restructuring, process standardization, and system integration across field and corporate functions, improving execution velocity, accountability, and operational visibility. Build scalable operating infrastructure designed to support margin-conscious growth, stronger resource utilization, and improved decision-making across complex pipeline and energy construction operations. Align operations, risk, workforce systems, and compliance functions into a verified execution model focused on consistency, execution reliability, and long-term operational scalability.

Supported large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including acid gas plant expansion and compressor station construction backed by Five Point Infrastructure within complex multi-contractor execution environments. Provided field-level operational oversight across high-volume construction activities, reinforcing execution discipline, workforce accountability, and compliance consistency across active job sites. Conducted field inspections and coordinated directly with contractors and site leaders to identify operational exposure points, reduce execution risk, and maintain project continuity. Applied operational and field-safety expertise within face-paced, schedule-driven energy infrastructure projects requiring coordination across multiple contractors and work scopes.

Supported water utility operations with responsibility for safety programs impacting 1,000+ field and plant personnel across infrastructure maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Developed operational policies, procedures, and workforce training programs, including competent person training supporting construction and utility field operations. Performed field inspections, managed corrective actions, and worked alongside operational leadership to support consistent execution across infrastructure repair activities. Served on the City Safety Committee while chairing both the Utility Safety Committee and Accident Review Board, strengthening accountability, operational consistency, and incident governanace across utility operations.

Identified critical estimating and financial control deficiencies where project bids were being developed using labor-only costing and arbitrary markup assumptions without accounting for SG&A, indirect operational costs, transportation, and execution overhead. Implemented stronger operational and const-tracking discipline to improve pricing accuracy, increase visibility into true operating costs, and support more sustainable margin performance. Restructured organizational workflows and staffing alignment to eliminate unnecessary middle-management layers, improving accountability, execution visibility, and operational efficiency.

Progressed from Safety Manager into executive leadership shortly after joining the organization, expanding responsibilities into operational structure, workforce coordination, and business performance initiatives.

Directed HSE and operational risk functions for an oil & gas pipeline contractor supporting infrastructure projects for operator including DCP Midstream and EagleClaw Midstream within schedule-driven field construction environments. Built operational structure across safety, workforce processes, and compliance systems within a previously fragmented operating environment, improving accountability, execution consistency, and organizational discipline. Assumed responsibility for fleet maintenance and repair operations, implementing equipment reporting, maintenance tracking, and repair coordination structures designed to reduce non-productive time, improve operational continuity, and support stronger margin performance across field operations. Reduced incident rates by approximately 30% through intentional engagement and instituting operational systems, operational visibility, workforce accountability measures, and stronger frontline execution controls.

Managed full operational performance of high-volume QSR with responsibility for labor efficiency, controllable costs, customer throughput, and daily execution performance. Increased revenue without proportional headcount growth by improving workforce utilization, operational coordination, and frontline management accountability. Improved margin performance through disciplined labor planning, inventory forecasting, and waste reduction strategies driven by historical sales trends and year-over-year demand analysis. Built operational discipline around execution consistency, staffing efficiency, and cost control within a fast-paced, high-volume operating environment where profitability depended on operational precision.

Supported drilling operations across multiple rig environments with responsibility extending beyond safety oversight into operational controls, workforce accountability, and execution reliability within high-cost, downtime-sensitive operations. Performed operational and safety audits to verify field procedures, equipment control measures, and operational safeguards were actively implemented and consistently followed to minize non-productive time and operational exposure. Worked directly with regional leadership, rig managers, crews, and field personnel to reinforce operational continuity, reduce avoidable downtime, and support consistent execution within fast-paced production environments.

Supported field operations of various clients through routine safety inspections, workforce engagement, and compliance monitoring across active construction and industrial work environments. Assisted field leadership with hazard identification, corrective actions, incident prevention efforts, and daily operational safety support. Conducted audits, reviewed field activities, and reinforced adherence to client requirements and regulatory expectations.

Energy markets, strategy execution, leadership in complex energy environments