Bret W. Miller has over 18 years of experience in electrical engineering for oil, gas, chemical, and power projects. He has worked on offshore platforms, refineries, process facilities, and power plants. His experience includes project engineering, design, equipment specifications, drawings, and field support. Currently he is the Area Lead Electrical Engineer for the Sasol Chemicals Project in Louisiana.
1. Bret W. Miller
17307 Bland Mills Ln.
Richmond, TX 77407
Home: 281-240-7661
Mobile: 281-635-9061
Email: bret.miller@earthlink.net
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Education:
Bachelors ofScience Degree,Electrical Engineering,Texas A&M University
Certifications/Licenses:
Registered Professional Electrical Engineer Texas
Registered Professional Electrical Engineer Louisiana
Summary: I have had over 18 years of experience in Electrical Engineering on various oil, gas,
chemical, and power projects. These include offshore platforms, oil refineries,
process facilities, chemical facilities, and power plants. I am responsible for
project engineering and design including lead engineer activities, equipment
specifications, equipment purchase orders, bid evaluations, equipment inspection,
electrical drawings, calculations, project interface, and field support. Additionally I
have experience as an Electrical Product Director for the Strategic Sourcing Group.
Specific Experience:
Area Lead Electrical Engineer
Principal Electrical Design Engineer Sasol
Fluor LCCP Chemicals Project
06/2014 - Present Westlake, Louisiana
The Sasol Chemicals project is a chemical complex where ethane feedstock will be converted to ethylene
and a range of ethylene-based derivatives. The project also includes the associated supporting utilities
and on-site infrastructure.
As the Area Lead Electrical Engineer, I am responsible for all technical and administrative activities
including schedule development, progress reporting, personnel planning, client interface, design team
supervision, procurement and inspection of electrical equipment, scope of work development for
subcontracted buildings, and development of Electrical deliverables to support the infrastructure part of the
project. This includes onsite buildings, substations, railyard interface, and construction power.
2. Bret W. Miller
17307 Bland Mills Ln.
Richmond, TX 77407
Home: 281-240-7661
Mobile: 281-635-9061
Email: bret.miller@earthlink.net
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Lead Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer ExxonMobil
Fluor Hebron Topsides Offshore Project
07/2012 – 05/2014 St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
The Hebron project is an offshore platform that incorporates the facilities to perform drilling activities and oil
production activities. It also includes the utility area and living quarters.
As the Lead Electrical Engineer I was responsible for all technical and administrative activities including
schedule development, progress reporting, personnel planning, client interface, design team supervision,
procurement and inspection of electrical equipment, and development of Electrical deliverables to support
the project. I developed and issued the UPS onelines and load list and managed the UPS purchase order.
Also, I was responsible for maintaining the cable specification and cable sizing. I provided electrical
support for mechanical packages.
For this project I earned my PE license for Labrador Newfoundland.
Lead Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer Woodside Energy Limited
Fluor Browse LNG Development Project
03/2011 - 06/2012 Broome, Australia
This offshore LNG project involved a basic design FEED package for a shallow water Central Processing
Facility (CPF) to export to a greenfield LNG plant located at James Prince Point on the Dampier Peninsular
north of Broome. The CPF comprises two bridge linked topsides supported by steel gravity base
substructures.
I was responsible for all technical and administrative activities including scope development, electrical
equipment and material cost estimates, schedule development, and development of all electrical
deliverables to support the project. Also, I developed the area classification drawings and release source
index, maintained the electrical load list and UPS load list, and created the electrical specifications for the
platforms.
3. Bret W. Miller
17307 Bland Mills Ln.
Richmond, TX 77407
Home: 281-240-7661
Mobile: 281-635-9061
Email: bret.miller@earthlink.net
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Design Engineer IV Exxon Neftegas Limited
Fluor Chayvo OPF Expansion Project
7/2009 - 3/2011 Chayvo, Sakhalin Island, Siberia, Russian
Federation
The project expanded gas handling and water treatment facilities at the Chayvo Onshore Processing
Facility; it includes the onshore portion of the Arkutun Dagi pipeline, as well as other onshore facilities.
I developed and issued onelines, load list, electrical equipment list, lightning protection drawings, and area
classification drawings. I performed load calculations to determine the ratings for the low voltage electrical
equipment. I developed RFQs and POs for the Low Voltage Switchgear and Motor Control Centers and dry
type transformers. I performed the technical evaluation for the equipment stated above. I conducted
equipment inspections for transformers and LV switchgear and MCCs. I updated the weight report on
monthly basis. I was the electrical spare parts leader for electrical group.
Lead Electrical Engineer
Design Engineer IV TX Energy
Fluor Texas Gasification Project
11/2007 - 7/2009 Beaumont, Texas, United States
Fluor provided FEED services for the Gulf Coast project that was to produce low-cost intermediate
chemicals including methanol, hydrogen, and ammonia.
I performed lead engineer activities including progress reporting, scheduling, staff planning, client interface,
and design team supervision. I developed and issued electrical equipment specifications, onelines, load list,
electrical equipment list, and area classification drawings for FEED. I performed load flow, short circuit, and
motor starting studies using ETAP. I developed RFQ’s for transformers and prefabricated substations to
support the FEED estimate. Also, I developed man hour estimates and schedules for FEED and EPC.
Electrical Product Director
Strategic Sourcing Group Fluor
11/2005 - 11/2007 Sugar Land, Texas, United States
I was responsible for assisting with the development of project-specific procurement plans, providing
market intelligence and other relevant information, and approving RFQ bidder’s list and bid summaries.
Also, I was responsible for providing support and technical support in the negotiating of SRAs and to Fluor
projects worldwide. I was also one of the owners of the corporate Approved Suppliers List (ASL) for
electrical and acted as Fluor’s primary liaison to the electrical industry. This allowed me to keep up with
what occurred in the market and what issues affected supply. I continually provided project updates to our
Supplier Relationship Agreement (SRA) holders and provided them the correct contacts so they could be
strategically placed on projects so value could be brought to all parties involved.
4. Bret W. Miller
17307 Bland Mills Ln.
Richmond, TX 77407
Home: 281-240-7661
Mobile: 281-635-9061
Email: bret.miller@earthlink.net
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Design Engineer III Lyondell-Citgo Refining LP/LCR
Fluor Tier II Compliance (SCANfining Technology)
9/2005 - 11/2005 Houston, Texas, United States
The sulfur-reducing project included FCC and coker gasoline desulfurization utilizing ExxonMobil's
SCANfining technology process. I constructed the power system model for the project using SKM. After
building the model I performed the Load Flow and Short circuit studies. I then proceeded to perform the
relay coordination activities.
Design Engineer II Exxon Neftegas Limited
Fluor Sakhalin-1 EPC-1 Onshore Processing Facility
1/2004 - 8/2005 Chayvo, Sakhalin Island, Russia
It was an onshore production facility, well pad, and fabrication yards for oil and gas processing facility
modules.
For the ExxonMobil Sakhalin 1 EPC 1 Project, Sakhalin Island, Russia, I designed the lightning protection
system for temporary facilities. I developed the power system onelines and purchased the electrical
equipment for the temporary facilities man camp. I performed load calculations to determine the ratings for
the electrical equipment for the temporary facilities man camp. I put together RFQs and POs for the power,
control, instrument cable, and low voltage distribution boards for the permanent facility. I performed the
technical evaluations for the equipment stated above. I performed underground cable sizing calculations
using ETAP. I updated weight report for all modules. I performed some heat tracing activities.
Lead Electrical Engineer
Design Engineer II ExxonMobil Corporation
Fluor NOx Reduction
11/2002 - 1/2004 Baytown, Texas, United States
We designed and constructed heater and scrubber modifications, SCR installations, and instrument
upgrades to comply with government regulations
On the ExxonMobil NOX Reduction Projects I performed lead engineer activities including progress
reporting, scheduling, staff planning, client interface, and design team supervision. I developed and issued
electrical equipment specifications. I put together all RFQs and POs for all engineered equipment. I
performed load calculations. I attended equipment inspections and witness testing of engineered
equipment. I was in the field on this job.
5. Bret W. Miller
17307 Bland Mills Ln.
Richmond, TX 77407
Home: 281-240-7661
Mobile: 281-635-9061
Email: bret.miller@earthlink.net
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Design Engineer II Duke Energy North America
Fluor Deming Project (formerly Luna)
05/2002 - 11/2002 Deming, New Mexico, United States
Apex, Nevada, United State
Grays Harbor, Washington, United States
A 580 megawatt, combined cycle power generation facility valued at $300 million
On the D-FD DENA 2003, I conducted load flow studies and short circuit studies using ETAP for one of the
DENA 2003 projects. I performed preservation activities for major electrical equipment that will be stored in
the field.
Design Engineer II Duke Energy
Fluor DENA 2004 Projects
04/2002 - 05/2002
On the D-FD DENA 2004, DENA, I worked on the preliminary front end design. This included preliminary
specifications, data sheets, onelines, area classifications, load flow study, and short circuit studies.
Design Engineer II Duke Energy North America
Fluor Arlington Valley Energy Facility
08/2001 - 04/2002 Arlington, Arizona, United States
A 580 MW CTCC merchant power project
On the D-FD Arlington Valley Energy Facility, DENA, I provided Electrical Engineering support to
construction and commissioning staff. I interacted with electrical subcontractors, utility personnel, and the
onsite client. I was in charge of electrical testing contracts. I witnessed and reviewed the electrical testing of
all electrical equipment. I performed electrical field engineering duties such as walking systems and quality
control. I interacted with the electrical equipment vendors for technical issues and warranty issues. I was in
the field on this job.
6. Bret W. Miller
17307 Bland Mills Ln.
Richmond, TX 77407
Home: 281-240-7661
Mobile: 281-635-9061
Email: bret.miller@earthlink.net
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Design Engineer I Duke Energy North America
Fluor Hot Springs Energy Facility
07/2000 - 08/2001 Malvern, Arkansas, United States
Dalton, Georgia, United States
Arlington, Arizona, United States
The D-FD DENA 2002 Projects Malvern, Arkansas 620 MW, is a combined a cycle electric generation
facility connected to an electric grid via 500kV transmission system.
The Murray Energy Facility, Dalton, Georgia – 1240 MW is a combined a cycle electric generation facility.
The Arlington Valley Energy Facility, Arlington, Arizona – 580 MW, is a combined a cycle electric generation
facility connected to electric grid via 525kV transmission system.
I developed and issued electrical equipment specifications. I developed all RFQs and POs for all electrical
equipment and input them into PO writer and Material Manager. I interacted with equipment vendors. I
performed load flow studies and short circuit studies using ETAP. I reviewed all electrical vendor data. I
updated onelines. I performed electrical equipment witness testing and inspections.
Associate Design Engineer II Duke Energy North America
Fluor McClain Electric Power Project
09/1999 - 07/2000 Newcastle, McClain County, Oklahoma, USA
Attala, MS, United States
Nominal 500 MW was a turnkey gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility
On the D-FD DENA 2001 Projects, Duke Energy North America, I worked on electrical estimates. I
developed plant load lists. I developed all POs for all electrical equipment and input them into PO writer and
Material Manager. I interacted with equipment vendors. I updated the engineering database. I reviewed all
electrical vendor data. I developed the onelines. I performed witness testing and inspections for Main step
up transformers, 480V MCCs, and 480V Switchgear.
Associate Design Engineer II Solutia Inc.
Fluor AN Expansion Project
10/1998 - 09/1999 Chocolate Bayou, Texas, United States
Two reaction trains (500 million lb./year) were modified to increase production of acrylonitrile
On the Solutia Acrylonitrile Project, I developed load lists. I developed RFQs and POs for the plant
transformers, MCCs, and switchracks. I interacted with equipment vendors. I developed the onelines and
area classification drawings. I reviewed all vendor data for transformers, MCCs, and switchracks. I
performed electrical equipment inspections.
7. Bret W. Miller
17307 Bland Mills Ln.
Richmond, TX 77407
Home: 281-240-7661
Mobile: 281-635-9061
Email: bret.miller@earthlink.net
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Associate Design Engineer II Witco Corporation
Fluor Safety, Health and Environmental Audit
10/1997 - 10/1998 Various, United States
This was an audit of 250 projects scoped and estimated by Witco to meet OSHA, NFPA, and EPA
regulations.
On the One Witco Alliance, Witco, Houston, TX, I developed lighting drawings and performed lighting
calculations. I reviewed vendor data for design. I designed cable tray systems. I assigned cable routing and
developed a cable summary. I developed motor schematics. I updated the onelines.
Field Engineer Schenectady, NY
GE Industrial Control Systems Roanoke, VA
1997 - 1997 Houston, TX
I completed the six-month GE Field Engineering Program including an eight week effective presentation
course. I learned to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial equipment such as drives, motors,
switchgear, and control systems.
Warehouse Assistant Bryan, TX
Jack Hilliard Distributing
1994 - 1996
I operated equipment, manifested products, loaded trucks, assisted outside deliveries and promotional
events. I acquired skills in leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and social interaction.