2025 National Occupational & Process Safety Conference & Exhibition
2025 National Occupational & Process Safety Conference and Exhibition
Tuesday, May 13 - Thursday, May 15, 2025
Marriott Austin Downtown
304 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
Schedule of Sessions and Special Events
Thursday May 16, 2024 |
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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 |
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Changes to EPA’s Risk Management Program
- EPA Changes in Regulatory Compliance and Expectations Moderator: Cody Fikes, Cheniere Energy Speaker: Justin Savage, Sidley Austin |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Lunch in Exhibit Hall - The vendor exhibition offers attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest products and services available to the industry. | ||
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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 |
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Changes to EPA’s Risk Management Program
- EPA Changes in Regulatory Compliance and Expectations Moderator: Cody Fikes, Cheniere Energy Speakers: Justin Savage, Sidley Austin |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 |
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Immersive Learning Committee Meeting | ||
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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. |
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Registration | ||
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Pre-Conference Workshop - A case study in Incident Investigations – Interactive Session | ||
Wednesday May 14, 2025 |
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Registration | ||
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General Session
- Welcome Fritz Kin, Director, Safety, Security, Emergency Response & PSM, Marathon Petroleum Corporation Keynote Address: Representative, TBD Motivational Speaker Representative, TBD |
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Practice Share 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. | ||
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Emergency Response
- Speakers: Representative, TBD |
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Emerging Leaders
- Emerging Leaders Speaker: Representative, TBD |
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Industrial Hygiene
- Speaker: Representative, TBD |
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Integrating a New Process Unit into a 129-Year-Old Facility
- Speaker: Drew Graham, Phillips 66 |
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Mobile Rounds: Innovative Programs to Enhance Operators’ Knowledge and Safety Performance
- Speaker: Michael Quave, Goodyear Chemical |
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Lunch | ||
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A Journey of Safety Digital Transformation
- Digital Transformation/Technology Speaker: Emily Stewart, Marathon Petroleum Corporation |
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Field Execution-Based Assurance and its Impact on Human Performance
- Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Speaker: Miles Hansen, HF Sinclair Corporation |
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Innovation Award Winners — Process Safety
- Award Winners, Process Safety
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Occupational Safety
- Occupational Safety Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks |
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Operational Learning Tools
- Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Speaker: Representative, TBD |
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Re-Imagining Job Safety through Digital Innovation: The Valorian Digital JSA Platform
- Digital Transformation/Technology Speakers: Randy Decker, Valorian Solutions William Gonzales, Evergreen Industrial Services James Bergeron, Marathon Petroleum Corporation Felicia Johnson, Valorian Solutions |
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Break | ||
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Practice Share 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. | ||
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A Journey of Safety Digital Transformation
- Digital Transformation/Technology Speaker: Emily Stewart, Marathon Petroleum Corporation |
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Field Execution-Based Assurance and its Impact on Human Performance
- Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Speaker: Miles Hansen, HF Sinclair Corporation |
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Innovation Award Winners — Process Safety
- Award Winners, Process Safety
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Occupational Safety
- Occupational Safety Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks |
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Operational Learning Tools
- Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Speaker: Representative, TBD |
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Re-Imagining Job Safety through Digital Innovation: The Valorian Digital JSA Platform
- Digital Transformation/Technology Speakers: Randy Decker, Valorian Solutions William Gonzales, Evergreen Industrial Services James Bergeron, Marathon Petroleum Corporation Felicia Johnson, Valorian Solutions |
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Welcome reception in Exhibit Hall | ||
Thursday May 15, 2025 |
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Registration | ||
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General Session
- Welcome Fritz Kin, Director, Safety, Security, Emergency Response & PSM, Marathon Petroleum Corporatio Contractor Keynote Representative, TBD Lessons Learned TBD, Marathon Petroleum Corporation OSHA Regulatory Update Eric Conn, Conn Maciel Carey LLP |
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Process Safety Advisory Group Meeting | ||
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Break | ||
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Safety and Health Committee Meeting | ||
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AFPM Annual Safety Awards Event - AFPM Recognizes outstanding performance and achievement in areas of Occupational Safety, Process Safety, and Innovation among our member and associate member companies. | ||
