Ernesto Carreon Jr. ernie@proplusinc.com Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, UTEP Experience: 1979 to 2004 - El Paso Corporation (El Paso Natural Gas Company) Regional Manager, Measurement Operations Services: I managed the Western Region (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Utah) of the United States on all natural gas measurement issues relative to accurate natural gas metering (orifice, ultrasonic, turbine & positive displacement metering) chromatography, Technician training, troubleshooting, and lost and unaccounted for gas reductions. I managed nine (9) employees (three of which were Engineers) in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado. I managed the upgrade of obsolete/unsafe/defective metering equipment and meter stations causing inaccurate measure- ment. I managed the conversion of electronic meter data from physical downloading to "Real-Time" metering of over 900 electronic metering computers throughout the Company via the SCADA system to assist technicians and main office measurement personnel. I helped develop a corporate wide 5-company (El Paso Natural Gas, Colorado Interstate Gas, Tennessee Pipeline, ANR Pipeline and Southern Natural Gas) "Measurement Standards Manual" for the Corporation. Principal Measurement Technical Operations Specialist: Re-designed meter stations which were out of company and American Gas Association standards causing inaccurate metering. Developed methods to reduce measurement error caused by "Pulsation" designing, fabricating and installing acoustic filter bottles successfully. Provided training for technicians assisting operating regions on measurement potential problems. Tested and evaluated, new equipment for recommendation to purchase and use by the Company to meet safety, reliability, cost, and accuracy concerns. Measurement Technical Operations Specialist: Designed grounding procedures for electronic flow measurement gas computers (flow rate of natural gas measurement). Identified and replaced damaged/unsafe meter station flow metering devices which were out of company and American Gas Association standards for three (3) regions throughout the Company (4 states). Assisted technicians Company wide on operating measurement problems for their resolution. Designed engineering cost estimates for new meter stations and designs, procured equipment and supervised their installation for meeting all accuracy and safety standards. Developed and coordinated the annual certification of calibration testers for measurement transducers. I coordinated the removal of temporary and permanently disconnected wellhead meters throughout the company to reduce O&M costs. Construction Contract Specialist: Prepared formal operation/maintenance and Capital construction Contracts, bid proposals, amendments and service agreements. Interfaced with Company personnel (Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Lawyers and Engineers) for Contract development, negotiations, project showings, bid openings, evaluations and Contractor selections. Senior Buyer: Purchased and procured all material and equipment within 5-States for measure- ment, electrical, electronics, computers, computer software, communication, instrumentation, and cathodic protection. I achieved innovative buying techniques interfacing with Vendors for volume purchasing agreements, annual purchasing agreements and blanket orders to insure prompt delivery, acceptable freight costs, cash terms, and consistent pricing producing a significant cost savings to the Company. Electrical Design Engineer: Developed and implemented design of electrical power, control, and protection of facility equipment (ESD) systems, served as project engineer coordinating the development of construction drawings, electrical specifications, equipment procurement through competitive bids, implemented design and contract preparation with utility companies, construction contractors and company inspectors, check-out and start-up of facilities and developed operating procedures for operations personnel. Codes and Standards Engineer: Designed and revised standards, performed encroachment studies of facilities in accordance to U.S. Department of Transportation rules and regulations, determined the maximum allowable operating pressure within various compressor stations, served on the telephonic reporting of pipeline failures for notification of company personnel and appropriate state and federal officers, served as liaison member for offshore, welding, non- destructive testing, cathodic protection, noise abatement and electrical power special standards committees. I provided technical interpretation and application of Federal and Company codes and standards to company personnel. 1976 to 1979 - El Paso Electric Company Design Engineer, Underground Distribution: Designed substation feeder standards, commercial building and large transformer vaults (downtown) systems, supervised construction and worked on the electrical underground downtown network (480/208 volt) systems. Engineer: Designed primary electrical facilities for subdivisions, engineering standards, upgrade for overhead/underground distribution equipment and cost estimating studies. Professional Memberships/Achievements: Purchasing Management Association Professional Engineer State of Texas Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Senior Member of the Instrument Society of America El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Professional Objectives: To apply all work experiences for the benefit of the Company excelling in all aspects of the job. To work closely with customers, supervisors and other employees, to meet or exceed deadlines and handle multiple priorities using excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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