2024 National Occupational & Process Safety Conference & Exhibition

2024 National Occupational & Process Safety Conference and Exhibition

Tuesday, May 14 - Thursday, May 16, 2024
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 East Market Street 
San Antonio, TX 78205

Schedule of Sessions and Special Events


Tuesday May 14, 2024

09:00 am - 05:00 pm All Region Networks Meetings — Invite Only -
Invite Only - For Process Safety or Occupational Safety Regional Network Members

Any questions regarding the All Region Networks Meeting for Process Safety can be directed to Jasmine Beasley.

Any questions regarding the All Region Networks Meeting for Occupational Safety can be directed to Robina Ahmed.

12:00 pm - 05:00 pm Registration

05:00 pm - 06:30 pm Networking Reception: Regional Networks and Emerging Leaders — Invite Only - A networking event for emerging safety professionals and All-Regions group. Invite only.

Sponsored by: Health and Safety Council (HASC)


Wednesday May 15, 2024

07:00 am - 06:30 pm Registration

08:00 am - 10:00 am General Session - Welcome
Fritz Kin, Director of Refining Safety, Security & Emergency Response, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Keynote Address:
Michael Bukowski, SVP, Head of Refining, PBF Energy

Give Me Your Curiosity, Not Your Judgement: The Largest Piece of Humble Pie I’ve Ever Eaten
Motivational Speaker: Andrea Baker, The HOP Mentor
 
Michael A. Bukowski photo Michael A. Bukowski
SVP, Head of Refining
PBF Energy Inc.
Biography
 
Mr. Fritz Kin photo Mr. Fritz Kin
Director of Refining Safety, Security & Emergency Response
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Andrea Baker photo Andrea Baker
The HOP Mentor
Biography

10:00 am - 11:00 am Practice Sharing Poster Session - Sites that have won AFPM Safety Awards will be highlighted in this year’s poster session. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk with the site representatives about their innovative practices during this time.

Mitchell Blackburn, Chevron Phillips Chemical Plant — Orange Plant
Paige Smith, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company — Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant
Natarsha Carter, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company — Baytown Chemical Plant
Spence Brenier, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company — Baytown Olefins Plant
Brian Nagel & Meghann Williams, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company — Beaumont Chemical Plant
John Hale, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company — Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
Michelle Baker, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company — Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant
Taylor Roakes, LyondellBasell Industries — Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene JV LLC
Jason Vincent, LyondellBasell Industries — Matagorda Complex
Gary Stuck, Marathon Petroleum Corporation — El Paso Refinery
Jeff Cantrell, Phillips 66 — Ponca City Refinery
Matthew Lindquist, Valero Energy Corporation — Houston Refinery
Jerry Rodriguez, Valero Energy Corporation — McKee Refinery
Emily Brooks & Justin Cockrell, Valero Energy Corporation — Three Rivers Refinery
 
Mitchell Blackburn photo Mitchell Blackburn
Operational Excellence Coordinator
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Biography
 
Paige Smith photo Paige Smith
Safety Coordinator
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Biography
 
Mrs. Natarsha N. Carter photo Mrs. Natarsha N. Carter
BT Area Safety Advisor
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Biography
 
Johnathan S. Brenier photo Johnathan S. Brenier
Advanced Safety Advisor
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Biography
 
Brian Nagel photo Brian Nagel
Mechanical Department Manager
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Biography
 
Ms. Meghann Williams photo Ms. Meghann Williams
Safety Advisor
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Biography
 
Mr. John Hale
Safety, Security and EP&R SLS
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
 
Michelle Baker photo Michelle Baker
Safety & Risk Advisor
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Biography
 
Taylor Roakes photo Taylor Roakes
HSE Engineer
LyondellBasell Industries
Biography
 
Jason C. Vincent photo Jason C. Vincent
HSE Specialist
LyondellBasell Industries
Biography
 
Gary W. Stuck Jr. photo Gary W. Stuck Jr.
Personal Safety Professional
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Mr Jeff Cantrell
Health & Safety Team Leader
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Mr. Matthew Lindquist photo Mr. Matthew Lindquist
Refinery Safety Manager
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography
 
Gerardo Rodriguez photo Gerardo Rodriguez
Sr Safety Engineer
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography
 
Emily Brooks photo Emily Brooks
Safety Engineer
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography
 
Justin Cockrell photo Justin Cockrell
Refinery Safety Manager
Valero Energy (Three Rivers)
Biography

11:00 am - 12:00 pm AFPM Incident Classification Matrix – What does the data tell us? - Speaker: Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
 
Mr. Fritz Kin photo Mr. Fritz Kin
Director of Refining Safety, Security & Emergency Response
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography

AI-Powered Safety Management for Industrial Workplaces - Moderator: Miles Hansen, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speakers:
Dean Amato, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company
Jim Lefler & Eric Biggs, JCL Safety Services
Teddy Huerta, Detect Technologies
 
Dean Amato photo Dean Amato
TAR Manager
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
 
Mr. James Lefler photo Mr. James Lefler
President & CEO
JCL Safety Services
Biography
 
Mr. Eric Biggs photo Mr. Eric Biggs
Vice President of Operations
JCL Safety Services
Biography
 
Mr Miles Hansen photo Mr Miles Hansen
Director of Safety, Security and ER
HF Sinclair Corporation

Emerging Leaders: A Discussion on Engagement, Empowerment, and Ownership -
Emerging Leaders


Moderator: Elizabeth Manning, Cheniere Energy
Speakers:
Ashley Hackler, Phillips 66
Michael Roache, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Tommy Nipp, HASC
 
Ms. Elizabeth A. Manning photo Ms. Elizabeth A. Manning
Manager, Risk and Process Safety
Cheniere Energy
Biography
 
Ashley Hackler photo Ashley Hackler
Health & Safety Specialist
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Mr. Michael Roache photo Mr. Michael Roache
Safety Supervisor
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Tommy Nipp photo Tommy Nipp
Director of Training
Health and Safety Council
Biography

Lessons Learned from: API Product Storage and Transfer Site Assessments - Moderator: Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources LLC
Speakers:
Samantha Hall, Flint Hills Resources LLC
Bob Blundell, API Site Assessor
 
Ms. Samantha Hall
Safety Supervisor
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Mr. Bob Blundell
Consultant
 
Larry Webb photo Larry Webb
Health and Safety Director
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Biography

Lock, Tag, Try – How to Get to Flawless Execution of Energy Isolation Every Time - Speakers:
Hope Gray, Phillips 66
Andrew Stow, Phillips 66

 
Hope Gray photo Hope Gray
Refining HSE Manager
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Andrew Stow photo Andrew Stow
Operations Health and Safety Manager
Phillips 66
Biography

12:00 pm - 01:30 pm Lunch in Exhibit Hall -
The vendor exhibition offers attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest products and services available to the industry.

01:30 pm - 03:00 pm 100% Mobile Electronic Permitting Journey -
Occupational Safety


Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks

Moderator: Willis Jernigan, Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC
Speakers:
Samantha Hall, Flint Hills Resources LLC
Shannon Burnell, Flint Hills Resources LLC
 
Ms. Samantha Hall
Safety Supervisor
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Shannon Burnell
Operator
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Mr. Willis Jernigan photo Mr. Willis Jernigan
Director, Safety & Health
Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC

DSA Award Winner Panel -
Award Winners


Moderator: Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Speakers:
Adam Piegols & Joseph Hurd, Marathon Petroleum Company - Canton Refinery
Drew Graham & Tyson Bagley, Phillips 66 - San Francisco Refinery
 
Mr. Adam Piegols photo Mr. Adam Piegols
Safety Supervisor
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Joe Hurd photo Joe Hurd
PSM Coordinator
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Mr. Andrew Graham photo Mr. Andrew Graham
HSE Manager
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Tyson Bagley photo Tyson Bagley
President & Safety Rep
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Larry Webb photo Larry Webb
Health and Safety Director
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Biography

Firefighting Foam -
Emergency Response


Moderator: Dave Dolnick, Phillips 66
Speakers:
John Gross, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Niall Ramsden, LASTFIRE
 
Mr. David Dolnick
Process Safety, Emergency Response and Security Team Lead
Phillips 66
 
Mr. John Gross photo Mr. John Gross
Emergency Response Coordinator
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Niall Ramsden
Biography

HF Alkylation Mitigation and Training -
Emergency Response


Moderator: Bill McEnroe, Monroe Energy, LLC
Speakers:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Energy Corporation
Mike Smith, HF Alkylation Consultants
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
 
Mrs. Sheila Bottjen photo Mrs. Sheila Bottjen
Director Technology – Operational Risk Management
Valero Energy Corporation
 
Michael Smith photo Michael Smith
Senior Consultant
HF Alkylation Consultants, LLC
Biography
 
Liana Siegel photo Liana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Mr. Bill McEnroe photo Mr. Bill McEnroe
Corporate HS&S Director
Monroe Energy, LLC
Biography

Innovation Award Winners — Process Safety -
Award Winners, Process Safety


Moderator: Shanahan Mondal, Cheniere Energy
Speakers:
Andrew Laszewsk, Cenovus Energy - Superior Refinery
Layne Boudreaux, Gabe LaLande, Todd Conner & Lowell Nance, Cheniere Energy - Sabine Pass Liquefaction
David Ybarra, Sascha Schieke & Bart Aupperle, Flint Hills Resources - Corpus Christi Complex
 
Layne Boudreaux
Production Superintendent
Cheniere Energy
Biography
 
Gabe LaLande
Cheniere Energy
 
Todd Conner
Cheniere Energy
 
Lowell Nance
Cheniere Energy
 
Mr David Ybarra
Inspection Program Leader
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Sascha Schieke
Molex LLC
 
Bart Aupperle
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Andrew Laszewski photo Andrew Laszewski
Process Engineering Manager
Cenovus U.S. Corporation
Biography
 
Mr. Shanahan Mondal
Director - Health, Safety, & Environmental
Cheniere Energy

The Good, Bad and Ugly of integrating HOP: real life stories, common struggles, and inspiring solutions from Georgia Pacific (GP) and beyond. -
HOP


Moderator: Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Andrea Baker, The HOP Mentor
Dawn Wurst, Koch Company Services
 
Andrea Baker photo Andrea Baker
The HOP Mentor
Biography
 
Ms. Dawn Wurst photo Ms. Dawn Wurst
Safety & Health Director
Koch Company Services
Biography
 
Mr. Fritz Kin photo Mr. Fritz Kin
Director of Refining Safety, Security & Emergency Response
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography

Trial of AI and Machine Learning in Oil and Gas Industry to Improve HSE Management -
Occupational Safety


Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks

Moderator: Eric Roberts, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Speakers:
Shiva Krishnasamy, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Jed Comeaux, Motiva Enterprises LLC
 
Mr Shiva Krishnasamy photo Mr Shiva Krishnasamy
OT/PCD-IT Security
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Biography
 
Jed Comeaux photo Jed Comeaux
Health and Safety Innovation Team Lead
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Biography
 
Mr. Eric Roberts
Director - Health & Safety
Motiva Enterprises LLC

03:00 pm - 03:30 pm Break

03:30 pm - 05:00 pm 100% Mobile Electronic Permitting Journey -
Occupational Safety


Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks

Moderator: Willis Jernigan, Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC
Speakers:
Samantha Hall, Flint Hills Resources LLC
Shannon Burnell, Flint Hills Resources LLC
 
Ms. Samantha Hall
Safety Supervisor
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Shannon Burnell
Operator
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Mr. Willis Jernigan photo Mr. Willis Jernigan
Director, Safety & Health
Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC

DSA Award Winner Panel -
Award Winners


Moderator: Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Speakers:
Nick Martin & Barret Von Behren, Marathon Petroleum Company - Robinson Refinery
Ben Way & Kacey Lopez, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
 
Mr. Nicholas Martin photo Mr. Nicholas Martin
Safety Supervisor
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Barret Von Behren photo Barret Von Behren
Process Safety Supervisor
Marathon Petroleum Company
Biography
 
Ben Way photo Ben Way
Global Occupational Safety and Programs Manager
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Kacey Lopez
Operator
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Larry Webb photo Larry Webb
Health and Safety Director
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Biography

Firefighting Foam -
Emergency Response


Moderator: Dave Dolnick, Phillips 66
Speakers:
John Gross, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Niall Ramsden, LASTFIRE
 
Mr. David Dolnick
Process Safety, Emergency Response and Security Team Lead
Phillips 66
 
Mr. John Gross photo Mr. John Gross
Emergency Response Coordinator
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Niall Ramsden
Biography

HF Alkylation Mitigation and Training -
Emergency Response


Moderator: Bill McEnroe, Monroe Energy, LLC
Speakers:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Energy Corporation
Mike Smith, HF Alkylation Consultants
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
 
Mrs. Sheila Bottjen photo Mrs. Sheila Bottjen
Director Technology – Operational Risk Management
Valero Energy Corporation
 
Michael Smith photo Michael Smith
Senior Consultant
HF Alkylation Consultants, LLC
Biography
 
Liana Siegel photo Liana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Mr. Bill McEnroe photo Mr. Bill McEnroe
Corporate HS&S Director
Monroe Energy, LLC
Biography

Innovation Award Winners — Process Safety -
Award Winners, Process Safety


Moderator: Shanahan Mondal, Cheniere Energy
Speakers:
Andrew Laszewsk, Cenovus Energy - Superior Refinery
Layne Boudreaux, Gabe LaLande, Todd Conner & Lowell Nance, Cheniere Energy - Sabine Pass Liquefaction
David Ybarra, Sascha Schieke & Bart Aupperle, Flint Hills Resources - Corpus Christi Complex
 
Layne Boudreaux
Production Superintendent
Cheniere Energy
Biography
 
Gabe LaLande
Cheniere Energy
 
Todd Conner
Cheniere Energy
 
Lowell Nance
Cheniere Energy
 
Mr David Ybarra
Inspection Program Leader
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Sascha Schieke
Molex LLC
 
Bart Aupperle
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
 
Andrew Laszewski photo Andrew Laszewski
Process Engineering Manager
Cenovus U.S. Corporation
Biography
 
Mr. Shanahan Mondal
Director - Health, Safety, & Environmental
Cheniere Energy

The Good, Bad and Ugly of integrating HOP: real life stories, common struggles, and inspiring solutions from Georgia Pacific (GP) and beyond. -
HOP


Moderator: Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Andrea Baker, The HOP Mentor
Dawn Wurst, Koch Company Services
 
Andrea Baker photo Andrea Baker
The HOP Mentor
Biography
 
Ms. Dawn Wurst photo Ms. Dawn Wurst
Safety & Health Director
Koch Company Services
Biography
 
Mr. Fritz Kin photo Mr. Fritz Kin
Director of Refining Safety, Security & Emergency Response
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography

Trial of AI and Machine Learning in Oil and Gas Industry to Improve HSE Management -
Occupational Safety


Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks

Moderator: Eric Roberts, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Speakers:
Shiva Krishnasamy, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Jed Comeaux, Motiva Enterprises LLC
 
Mr Shiva Krishnasamy photo Mr Shiva Krishnasamy
OT/PCD-IT Security
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Biography
 
Jed Comeaux photo Jed Comeaux
Health and Safety Innovation Team Lead
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Biography
 
Mr. Eric Roberts
Director - Health & Safety
Motiva Enterprises LLC

05:00 pm - 06:30 pm Opening Reception - Sponsored by JCL Safety Services


Thursday May 16, 2024

07:00 am - 03:00 pm Registration

08:00 am - 10:15 am General Session - Welcome
Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Contractor Keynote Address
Kip Gary, Brock Group

Lessons Learned: Spent Acid Railcar Incidentl
Alyssa Parks, PEMEX Deer Park
Hi Chen, PEMEX Deer Park

OSHA Enforcement and Regulatory Update: “Using All the Tools in the Tookit”
Eric Conn, Conn Maciel Carey LLP
Valerie Butera, Conn Maciel Carey LLP
 
Eric J. Conn photo Eric J. Conn
Founding Partner and Chair, OSHA Practice Group
Conn Maciel Carey LLP
Biography
 
Valerie Butera photo Valerie Butera
Senior Counsel
Conn Maciel Carey LLP
Biography
 
Mr. Fritz Kin photo Mr. Fritz Kin
Director of Refining Safety, Security & Emergency Response
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Kip Gary photo Kip Gary
President and Chief Executive Officer
Brock Group
Biography
 
Alyssa Parks photo Alyssa Parks
Process Engineering Manager, Technology and Operations Support
PEMEX Deer Park
Biography
 
Hi Chen photo Hi Chen
Refinery Process Chemist
PEMEX Deer Park
Biography

10:15 am - 10:30 am Break

10:30 am - 12:00 pm An IH Overview of Nickle-Chrome Based Thermal Spray Application -
Industrial Hygiene


Moderator: Kurt Church, Phillips 66
Speakers:
Kellan Guarisco, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company
Tyler Jackson, Phillips 66
 
Kellan Guarisco photo Kellan Guarisco
Industrial Hygienist
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Biography
 
Tyler Jackson photo Tyler Jackson
Industrial Hygiene Team Lead
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Mr. Kurt Haden Church
HSE Manager
Phillips 66

Changes to EPA’s Risk Management Program -
EPA Changes in Regulatory Compliance and Expectations


Moderator: Cody Fikes, Cheniere Energy
Speaker: Justin Savage, Sidley Austin
 
Mr. Justin A. Savage photo Mr. Justin A. Savage
Partner
Sidley Austin
Biography
 
Mr. Cody Fikes
Director; Occupational Health & Safety
Cheniere Energy

Enhancing Operator and Contractor Communication and Partnerships -
Safe Start Work Execution


Moderator: Hope Gray, Phillips 66
Speakers:
Ashley Hackler, Phillips 66
Alfredo Morales, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Sean Benoit, HPC
Michael Phelps, Turner Industries Group LLC
 
Ashley Hackler photo Ashley Hackler
Health & Safety Specialist
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Mr. Alfredo P. Morales photo Mr. Alfredo P. Morales
Refining Safety, Security and Emergency Response Manager
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Sean Benoit photo Sean Benoit
Senior Vice President, Health & Safety
HPC
Biography
 
Mike Phelps photo Mike Phelps
Vice President
Turner Industries Group, LLC
Biography
 
Hope Gray photo Hope Gray
Refining HSE Manager
Phillips 66
Biography

FCC Common Threads - What Do All FCC Units Have in Common? -
Process Safety


Sponsored by the AFPM Process Safety Regional Networks

Moderator: Stephen Gill, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speaker: Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
 
Mr Andrew Mezera photo Mr Andrew Mezera
Director FCC Technology
Valero Energy Corporation
 
Stephen Gill photo Stephen Gill
Director, Process Safety
HF Sinclair Corporation
Biography

Identifying and Managing Process Safety Risks -
Process Safety


Sponsored by the AFPM Process Safety Regional Networks

Moderator: Stephen Gill, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speaker: Richard Evanson, Cheniere Energy
 
Mr. Richard Evanson photo Mr. Richard Evanson
Process Safety Engineering Superintendent
Cheniere Energy
Biography
 
Stephen Gill photo Stephen Gill
Director, Process Safety
HF Sinclair Corporation
Biography

Incident Response Lessons Learned: Norfolk Southern Railway Derailment, East Palestine, Ohio -
EPA Changes in Regulatory Compliance and Expectations


Moderator: Cody Fikes, Cheniere Energy
Speaker: Mark Farley, Farley & Partners LLP
 
Mr. Mark Farley photo Mr. Mark Farley
Partner
Farley & Partners LLP
Biography
 
Mr. Cody Fikes
Director; Occupational Health & Safety
Cheniere Energy

Innovation Award Winners — Occupational Safety -
Award Winners, Occupational Safety


Moderator: Tommy Sessum, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speakers:
Justin Newton & Audra Higgins, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
David Coleman & Jerry Rodriguez, Valero Energy Corporation - McKee Refinery
Woodrow Henderson, Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers Refinery
 
Justin Newton photo Justin Newton
Health & Safety Specialist
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Audra Higgins photo Audra Higgins
Operator, Product Control Operations
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Mr. David Coleman photo Mr. David Coleman
Superintendent Refinery Safety
Biography
 
Gerardo Rodriguez photo Gerardo Rodriguez
Sr Safety Engineer
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography
 
Woodrow Henderson photo Woodrow Henderson
Valero Refining Company
Biography
 
Mr. Tommy Sessum
Workforce Safety Specialist
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Test Your Industrial Hygiene Knowledge with Trivia Afternoon! -
Industrial Hygiene


Prizes will be given to winners!

Moderator: Kurt Church, Phillips 66
Speaker: Justin Mecham, Valero Energy Corporation
 
Justin Mecham photo Justin Mecham
Director of Occupational Health and Safety
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography
 
Mr. Kurt Haden Church
HSE Manager
Phillips 66

The Journey to Safely Control Work with IOGP Start Work Checks -
Safe Start Work Execution


Moderator: Darren Swisher, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Speaker: Adrianne Switzer, Chevron U.S.A. Inc
 
Mrs. Adrianne Switzer photo Mrs. Adrianne Switzer
Health and Safety Manager
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Biography
 
Darren Swisher
Global Safety & Risk Operations Support Manager
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company

12:00 pm - 01:30 pm Lunch in Exhibit Hall - The vendor exhibition offers attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest products and services available to the industry.

01:30 pm - 03:00 pm An IH Overview of Nickle-Chrome Based Thermal Spray Application -
Industrial Hygiene


Moderator: Kurt Church, Phillips 66
Speakers:
Kellan Guarisco, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company
Tyler Jackson, Phillips 66
 
Kellan Guarisco photo Kellan Guarisco
Industrial Hygienist
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Biography
 
Tyler Jackson photo Tyler Jackson
Industrial Hygiene Team Lead
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Mr. Kurt Haden Church
HSE Manager
Phillips 66

Changes to EPA’s Risk Management Program -
EPA Changes in Regulatory Compliance and Expectations


Moderator: Cody Fikes, Cheniere Energy
Speakers: Justin Savage, Sidley Austin
 
Mr. Justin A. Savage photo Mr. Justin A. Savage
Partner
Sidley Austin
Biography
 
Mr. Cody Fikes
Director; Occupational Health & Safety
Cheniere Energy

Enhancing Operator and Contractor Communication and Partnerships -
Safe Start Work Execution


Moderator: Hope Gray, Phillips 66
Speakers:
Ashley Hackler, Phillips 66
Alfredo Morales, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Sean Benoit, HPC
Michael Phelps, Turner Industries Group LLC
 
Ashley Hackler photo Ashley Hackler
Health & Safety Specialist
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Mr. Alfredo P. Morales photo Mr. Alfredo P. Morales
Refining Safety, Security and Emergency Response Manager
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Sean Benoit photo Sean Benoit
Senior Vice President, Health & Safety
HPC
Biography
 
Mike Phelps photo Mike Phelps
Vice President
Turner Industries Group, LLC
Biography
 
Hope Gray photo Hope Gray
Refining HSE Manager
Phillips 66
Biography

FCC Common Threads - What Do All FCC Units Have in Common? -
Process Safety


Sponsored by the AFPM Process Safety Regional Networks

Moderator: Stephen Gill, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speaker: Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
 
Mr Andrew Mezera photo Mr Andrew Mezera
Director FCC Technology
Valero Energy Corporation
 
Stephen Gill photo Stephen Gill
Director, Process Safety
HF Sinclair Corporation
Biography

Identifying and Managing Process Safety Risks -
Process Safety


Sponsored by the AFPM Process Safety Regional Networks

Moderator: Stephen Gill, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speaker: Richard Evanson, Cheniere Energy
 
Mr. Richard Evanson photo Mr. Richard Evanson
Process Safety Engineering Superintendent
Cheniere Energy
Biography
 
Stephen Gill photo Stephen Gill
Director, Process Safety
HF Sinclair Corporation
Biography

Incident Response Lessons Learned: Norfolk Southern Railway Derailment, East Palestine, Ohio -
EPA Changes in Regulatory Compliance and Expectations


Moderator: Cody Fikes, Cheniere Energy
Speaker: Mark Farley, Farley & Partners LLP
 
Mr. Mark Farley photo Mr. Mark Farley
Partner
Farley & Partners LLP
Biography
 
Mr. Cody Fikes
Director; Occupational Health & Safety
Cheniere Energy

Innovation Award Winners — Occupational Safety -
Award Winners, Occupational Safety


Moderator: Tommy Sessum, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speakers:
Justin Newton & Audra Higgins, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
David Coleman & Jerry Rodriguez, Valero Energy Corporation - McKee Refinery
Woodrow Henderson, Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers Refinery
 
Justin Newton photo Justin Newton
Health & Safety Specialist
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Audra Higgins photo Audra Higgins
Operator, Product Control Operations
Phillips 66
Biography
 
Mr. David Coleman photo Mr. David Coleman
Superintendent Refinery Safety
Biography
 
Gerardo Rodriguez photo Gerardo Rodriguez
Sr Safety Engineer
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography
 
Woodrow Henderson photo Woodrow Henderson
Valero Refining Company
Biography
 
Mr. Tommy Sessum
Workforce Safety Specialist
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Test Your Industrial Hygiene Knowledge with Trivia Afternoon! -
Industrial Hygiene


Prizes will be given to winners!

Moderator: Kurt Church, Phillips 66
Speaker: Justin Mecham, Valero Energy Corporation
 
Justin Mecham photo Justin Mecham
Director of Occupational Health and Safety
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography
 
Mr. Kurt Haden Church
HSE Manager
Phillips 66

The Journey to Safely Control Work with IOGP Start Work Checks -
Safe Start Work Execution


Moderator: Darren Swisher, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Speaker: Adrianne Switzer, Chevron U.S.A. Inc
 
Mrs. Adrianne Switzer photo Mrs. Adrianne Switzer
Health and Safety Manager
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Biography
 
Darren Swisher
Global Safety & Risk Operations Support Manager
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company

05:00 pm - 10:00 pm AFPM Annual Safety Awards Event - SOLD OUT - Ticketed Event

AFPM recognizes outstanding performance and achievement in areas of Occupational Safety, Process Safety, and Innovation among our member and associate member companies.

Doors open at 5:00 pm. If you need to pick up your badge and tickets, do so from 12 noon – 3:00pm at the Grand Hyatt, 4th Floor or starting at 5:00 at the Aztec Theatre. The ceremony starts at 6:00 and will end by 8:30 pm. The venue will stay open for attendees until 10:00pm.

Transportation not provided. Location is 10 minutes walk from Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk