
Truman Lyles III
Commissioning Manager @ Matrix Service Company
About
I have over 20 successful years in commissioning and construction. Managed global facilities in the Middle East and US, directing teams in the turnover, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures. Review and ensure proper safety and maintenance procedures are being implemented for each equipment (valves, pumps, boilers, compressors, Switchgear, MCCs I have reduced commissioning project costs by 30% through streamlining manpower and optimizing operational I’ve worked on-site in Malaysia, Kuwait, Australia, and Saudi Arabia to direct over 120 people, performing steam blows, loop checks and cooling towers for each facility. I engaged with customers to ensure critical deadlines were met and the team was within budget. Overall, I feel my diverse work experience has helped me develop strong engineering and communications skills.
United States
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
Oil & Energy
Mechanical Systems, Data Center Infrastructure, Power Distribution, Cross-functional Team Leadership, OSHA Certified, Critical Systems, Power Plant Control Systems, Switching Systems, Occupational Health, Core Competences, Gas Heating and Cooling, Critical Infrastructure, System Integration Testing, Building Management Systems, Mission Critical Environments, Client-oriented, Data Centers, Operations Processes, Operator Training, Vendor Coordination
Experience

Commissioning Manager
Led commissioning teams to ensure project completion and compliance with specifications. Coordinated equipment installation and testing to optimize operational performance. Developed commissioning plans and schedules for multiple projects simultaneously. Reviewed technical documentation to verify alignment with project requirements. Managed vendor relationships to secure quality materials and services timely. Implemented safety protocols during commissioning activities to promote workplace safety.

Global Consultant
Confidential Clients
Sanford, North Carolina, United States
• Supported 2 global projects in the Middle East and US, providing consultation for on-site teams in various procedures. • Reduced commissioning project costs by 30% through streamlining manpower and optimizing operational functions. • Tracked construction of mechanical and commission activities including schedules, manpower and cost projections. • Led the operations department for the start-up, continuous operation and shut down of the power plant. • Trained and knowledgeable of current maintenance procedures for various types of pumps, valves, boilers, chemical tanks, and pipe stressing procedures.

System Owner
Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with industry standards. Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services. Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Commissioning Manager
Duties began as a Commissioning Lead to Commission an Ethylene to Alkylate plant. Equipment included Fire Water / Deluge systems, Air Compressors, Water plant, Alkylate, Dimerization and Butane Systems. Accepted an active role with LOTO, PTW and Operator training. Upon 2 months on the project I was promoted to Commissioning Manager. July 2023 I accepted a successful completion for the Cough project.

Lead
Duties included day to day commissioning operations for Gas, Air, Nitrogen, and LNG systems. Planning and execution with Construction, Turnover, Vendors, Equipment Start Up Nitrogen purging and Tank Cooldown including training with Operations. Accepted a successful Completion November 2022.

Turnover and Commissioning Manager II
Malaysia/Kuwait/Saudi Arabia/Australia
• Managed 2 global projects in the Middle East and US, providing consultation for on-site teams in various procedures. • Reduced commissioning project costs by 30% through streamlining manpower and optimizing operational functions. • Tracked construction of mechanical and commission activities including schedules, manpower and cost projections. • Led the operations department for the start-up, continuous operation and shut down of the power plant. • Trained and knowledgeable of current maintenance procedures for various types of pumps, valves, boilers, chemical tanks, and pipe stressing procedures.

Turnover and Pre-Commissioning Manager II
Australia
• Led a team of 90 people, coordinating and implementing final turnover execution plans such as inspections, test reports and sequence of activities. • Defined and reviewed proper cleaning criteria for pre-commissioning and organized proper turnover execution. • Developed over 22 gas compressors, 8 gas turbine generators and 3 water plant facilities through collaborating with engineering, construction and vendor teams for commissioning and start up plans. • Provided consultation to clients regarding safety and accurate commissioning, start up and long-term operation of each facility and components.

Commissioning Manager
Flour
Duties include: Manager of a Joint Venture EPCM and a Client and Contractor integrated Turnover, Pre Commissioning and Commissioning team for a Refinery and Petrochemical Complex. Leader of the client Smooth Start Up program. Develop Turnover, Pre Commissioning and Commissioning budget, staff plan and estimate and execution strategy. Coordinate, plan, organized and implement steam blows, cooling water, Demin unit, Switchroom, SATs, function testing, Loop checks, Training, Turnover and final Handover process to meet aggressive commodity dates required by the project. Support the Start Up phase including performance testing. Organize and implement Interface with Utilities blocks including Pre Commissioning, Commissioning and complex start up. Provide consultation to the client for their safe and accurate Start Up and long term Operation of the facility.

Commissioning Manager
Flour
Duties include: Coordinated, developed, planned, organized and implemented final turnover execution plan to include population of completions program, develop inspection and test reports, sequence of activities. Coordinated, planned, organized and implement Contractor activities for all systems required. Review and define proper cleaning criteria for Pre Commissioning. Coordinated, organized and defined Punch list items priorities. Coordinated, defined and participated integrated with Construction, engineering to commissioning turnover interface. Organize and implement Interface with Compressor stations including Pre Commissioning and complex start up. Organize and implement Interface with Engineering, Construction and vendors for Commissioning and Start Up. Define criteria and plans for Start Up of (22) gas compressors, (8) Gas Turbines Generators, (3) Water Plant Facilities, (3) Electric Air Compressors. Provide consultation to the client for their safe and accurate Commissioning, Start Up and long term Operation of the facility.

Commissioning Manager
Flour
Became responsible as the Area Manager for the completion of the two (2) Crude Oil Boiler Trains including Air Quality Control System (first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Duties include: Coordinated, planned, organized and implemented completion of the Crude Oil Boilers, SCR & AQCS including: steamblowing activities for the entire facility to include Very High Pressure, Medium Pressure and Low Pressure steam systems. Also, coordinated, planned, organized and implement Chemical Cleaning activities for all systems required. Review and define proper cleaning criteria to achieve Mechanical Completion per system(s). Coordinated, organized and defined Punch list items priorities. Coordinated, defined and participated integrated with Construction to commissioning turnover interface. Organize and implement Interface with Utilities blocks including Construction Mechanical Completion, Pre Commissioning and complex start up. Organize and implement Interface with Engineering, Construction and vendors for Commissioning and Start Up. Define criteria and plans for Start Up of (5) gas and mix gas fueled Utility boilers, (2) Crude Oil Fired Boilers (5) Electric and Steam turbine driven Boilers. Provide consultation to the client for their safe and accurate Commissioning, Start Up and long term Operation of the facility.

Commissioning Manager
Flour
Duties include: Coordinated, planned, organized and implemented steamblowing activities to include Very High Pressure, High Pressure, Medium Pressure and Low Pressure steam systems. Coordinated, planned, organized and implement Chemical Cleaning activities for all systems required. Review and define proper cleaning criteria for Pre Commissioning. Coordinated, organized and defined Punch list items priorities. Coordinated, defined and participated integrated with Construction to commissioning turnover interface. Organize and implement Interface with Utilities blocks including Pre Commissioning and complex start up. Organize and implement Interface with Engineering, Construction and vendors for Commissioning and Start Up. Define criteria and plans for Start Up of (5) gas and mix gas fueled Utility boilers, (3) Steam Turbines Generators, (4) Electric and Steam turbine driven Boiler feedwater Pumps. Provide consultation to the client for their safe and accurate Commissioning, Start Up and long term Operation of the facility.

Area Manager / Turnover Manager I
Saudi Arabia
• Completed 4 crude oil boiler trains with various components, including the SCR and air quality control systems (AQCS). • Enforced correct chemical cleaning procedures for all systems and ensured proper maintenance of each equipment. • Collaborated with vendors and the engineering team ensure smooth construction of each component within budget.

Commissioning Mechanical Lead
Mexico City, Mexico
• Directed the construction and commissioning of 6 Alstom HRSG by managing the client’s commissioning team through the operational process and turnover to plant operations. • Engaged with clients and build trust through developing and implementing safe work practices and new procedures. • Trained over 25 client plant operators in overall plant operations and individual instrumentation.
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