MICHAEL E.

CLIMER
CORROSION & MATERIALS SPECIALIST
Home: 630.551.3048
Office: 630.836-3518
Cell: 630.957.8393
mc971e92@westpost.net

Qualifications:
* Versatile and dedicated technical specialist with an extensive background in i
n-line data analysis, repair management, corrosion mitigation and specification
development
* Recognized SME in coatings and linings, with a proven track record of success
within the Pipelines / Logistics industry
* Creative problem-solver, who is also a great listener, who thrives on challeng
es and gets the job done
* Highly successful in communication protocols - authoring more than 250 technic
al and failure analysis reports and 13 research papers
* Consulted on a project for the space shuttle gantry at the Kennedy Space Cente
r - inspecting coatings for the project
* Special knowledge of Integrity Management; Regulatory Compliance 49CFR, 195, 1
92, ASME B31G, Rstreng, B31.4, Coating & Lining Specification Development, Nonme
tallic Materials & Metallurgy, Cathodic Protection
* Experience with EGP, MFL, UT analysis as well as knowledge of AFD, EMAT, combo
and other inline tool types and NDT pipeline inspection technologies.
* Fosters an environment of high productivity and team orientation to gain profi
t optimization
* Understand the complexities of fast moving inspection tool technology & correc
t repair techniques
* Updated in latest training in order to obtain necessary goals
* Excellent organization and time management skills - thorough and detail orient
ed
* Computer skills: MS Office; CPDM software, Acrobat, and ILI Software
Certified: Coating Inspector (Level III) # 430, NACE ~ Cathodic Protection Tech
nician (Level II), NACE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BP US PIPELINES & LOGISTICS (USPL), North America, 1999 - Present
ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE GROUP, INSPECTION TEAM, Warrenville, IL, 2005 - Presen
t
As an In-line Inspection Specialist, evaluate the ILI vendor inspection data and
assess pipeline integrity.
* Identify indications that might impair the integrity of the pipeline and devel
op repair plans to mitigate conditions effecting the integrity of the pipeline a
sset
* Acknowledged by peers and supervision as the subject matter expert for coating
s and linings related to tank usage and pipeline maintenance for USPL Projects,
Engineering and Technical Services organization
* Understand complexities regarding fast moving inspection tool technology and c
an identify and implement the correct repair techniques to meet regulatory and s
afety requirements to maintain the integrity of the pipeline asset
* Received BP's Award for Excellence - Project Andromeda; provided expertise inv
olving the purchase and operational construction of two petrochemical pipelines
in Houston
CORROSION TEAM, CORROSION SPECIALIST, Cushing, OK, 1999 - 2005
Handled the corrosion mitigation and regulatory compliance for nearly 1000 miles
of BP pipelines located in central Oklahoma and northern Texas, including 83 ta
nks at the Cushing, Oklahoma terminal. Provided technical assistance to field op
erations and maintenance personnel regarding cathodic protection, protective coa
tings, materials selection, data collection and project management.
* Selected by management to represent BP during DOT audits, to conduct annual su
rveys and perform troubleshooting for hard-to-solve situations
* Managed pipeline rehabilitation projects annually with a budget of $250K.
* Chosen to represent BP at professional society meetings and safety RCA.
* Developed corrosion mitigation specifications and procedures for buried pipeli
nes, spans, and transitions which resulted in extended service life and a signif
icant maintenance budget reduction.

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BP - AMOCO CORPORATION, North America
WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, COATING SPECIALIST, Houston, TX,
1996 - 1999
Consulted with global clients regarding failure analysis, inspection and specifi
cations of protective coatings and lining systems for crude oil and products sto
rage terminals, pipeline, chemical refining and exploration and production facil
ities.
* Developed and wrote BP's US Pipelines atmospheric tank coating, internal tank
lining, buried pipeline coating, and shop applied fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) pipe
line specifications
* Recognized as the company SME for coatings/lining related questions
* Built professional relationships with coating vendors, contractors, and labora
tories
* Supported team that developed broker managed alliance to acquire capital and m
aintenance paining services for 56 logistics terminals nationwide - this saved t
he company $2 million annually and provided long-term asset protection
* Assisted with the organization of the Whiting Refinery Tank Painting & Interna
l Lining Program
* Provided technical support to Trinidad onshore terminal & offshore platform ma
intenance coating projects
* Participated in trade shows providing advanced technology to obtain knowledge
through vendor and contractor contacts, in addition to publication and certifica
tions
* Authored more than 250 technical and failure analysis reports and 13 research
papers in coatings, linings and materials specification, including:
o Guidelines for the Prevention of Corrosion under Insulation
o Managing Steel Structures Painted with Lead Based Coatings
o Field Applied External Pipeline Coatings - Joint Industry Project
o Evaluation of Tank Bottom Linings in MTBE and heated para-xylenes Service
o Evaluation of Surface Tolerant Coatings
o Evaluation of Abrasion Resistant Marine Vessel Hull Coatings

EDUCATION / TRAINING
AAS, Electrochemistry & Metals/Finishing Technology, TRITON COLLEGE, River Grove
, IL
Coatings Composition, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Rolla, MO
Lead Abatement Training for Supervisors & Contractors, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Ga
inesville, FL
Basic Corrosion / Coatings & Linings / International Coatings Inspector I, II, I
II & Peer Review, Houston, TX
Cathodic Protection Tester - Level I, and Cathodic Protection Technician Level I
I, NACE, Houston, TX
Pipeline Inspection Using Intelligent Pigs, SGA, Houston, TX
Pipeline Reliability Assessment & Pipeline Defect Assessment, CLARION, Houston,
TX
PDAM Pipeline Damage & Assessment Management, BP/Penspen, Houston, TX

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member - National Association Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Member - Steel Structures Pointing Council ( SSPC)
Coordinator - SSPC Petro/Chem Peer Forum, Gulf Coast, National Conference
Member - NACE/SSPC Owner Forum