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Thursday 16-Sep-10 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM CDT
We were unable to register you for this event, because the deadline has passed or seating limit has been reached. If seats are available (see below), you can register at the door.
Total Seats: 150
Reserved: 87
Dinner Presentation: Oil Spill Response in the United States
Abstract: With the recent BP incident in the Gulf of Mexico the hazards of oil exploration and potential for oil spills is currently on everyone’s mind. The news media painted a picture of the oil spill and the damage occurred that might not be completely accurate. They also talked about several different methods that were being used by BP and their contractors I an effort to collect the oil and minimize environmental damages. However not many of us really understand the issues involved or how the various equipment or procedures work. What is meant by IN-SITU Burn? What is the difference between offshore and near shore boom? What is an oil skimmer and how many different types are there and what are they used for? What does dispersant do to the oil? And ultimately how effective is any of these practices? Rob Lefevers, Environmental response Advisor for Aramco will address some of these issues during the September meeting including:
· A short background on the Enterprise to include Saudi Aramco, Aramco Services Company and Vela (who we are and what we do)
· The basics of oil spill response to include response methodology, tools of the trade, and command/control (ICS)
· Observations and experiences from the Deepwater Horizon response
Presenter Bio: ROBERT D. LEFEVERS, ARAMCO SERVICES COMPANY
Robert LeFevers came to Aramco Services Company in Houston, TX in June 2008 and currently serves in the position of Environmental Response Advisor. His primary responsibilities include oil spill response planning and execution on behalf of Vela Shipping, Saudi Aramco’s shipping subsidiary based in Dubai, U.A.E. He is also responsible for training the company’s Oil Spill Response Team, planning and executing oil spill response exercises, and conducting quality inspections and audits for the Vela tanker fleet. In addition, he represents the Enterprise on a variety of American Petroleum Institute and Marine Preservation Association subcommittees.
Prior to joining Aramco Services, he retired after 24 years of military service. The first 6 years were spent as a B-52 Navigator in the U. S. Air Force, with the final 18 years as a Marine Safety Officer in the U. S. Coast Guard. He gained the bulk of his emergency response experience during his Coast Guard tenure, including the San Jacinto pipeline explosions in 1994, the national response to the attacks of September 11, 2001, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and numerous other emergency response operations.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and a Master of Business Administration. He is married to the former Judith Marchand, and they have four children.
Tutorial 1: “Do’s and Don’ts in writing Documentation for a Management System”
Abstract: The tutorial briefly explains the need for having written documentation for any type of Management System. It discusses what documents are required by the various standards and what other aspects of a business plan may demand additional documentation. It then focuses on the common requirements for good documentation stressing what needs to be included in a procedure or work instruction and what not to put into these documents.
Presenter Bio: Tony Adams - A Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Professional with over 35 years of staff and management experience in the Energy, Manufacturing, IT and Aerospace/Defense industries. An ASQ member since 1982, Tony is a Senior Member, Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Quality Auditor. Experienced in Integrated Management Systems (IMS). He has participated in Certifying Quality Management Systems at General Dynamics, Stewart & Stevenson, Computer Sciences Corporation, FMC Technologies and is currently a QHSSE area manager with Weatherford International. He is a certified instructor in First Aid/CPR, NSC’s Defensive Driving Program, and OSHA General Industry Regulations Compliance. He was the chair of the Greater Houston Section of The American Society for Quality (ASQ) for the 2005-2006 Year. During that year the section achieved the ASQ’s awards for section management and member satisfaction. He has served section 1405 as vice-chair , arrangements chair, audit chair, nominations chair and is currently the section historian.
Tutorial 2: USING QUALITY TOOLS FOR IMPROVED EVIDENCE-BASED PATIENT OUTCOMES IN THE ICU
Abstract: How can Lean and Six Sigma be applied to improve inpatient outcomes? The ICU unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center impacted the quality of care for its leukemia patients who had developed sepsis (blood infection) through the use of selected quality tools and analysis of collected data. This led to reduced length of stay (LOS) and significant avoidance costs.
Presenter Bio: Valentine Boving is a Sr. Quality Engineer at U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) in Houston, TX where she facilitates teams to find opportunities to improve patient flow and safety throughout the institution. Prior to healthcare Ms. Boving was in charge of process improvement for a major Houston biotech manufacturer. She holds Masters degrees in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from University of Houston and in Cellular Genetics from University of Texas. Ms. Boving is a Senior member of ASQ, Section 1405 Secretary, and a Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
Ms. Boving welcomes opportunities to apply the BOK to diverse industries and the community. She has designed production floor layouts, streamlined purchasing and inventory departments for significant savings, and designed tools to increase production and cut costs. In healthcare, Ms. Boving has worked with outpatient clinics to reduce wait times for patients to see their providers and to increase room utilization. She has also worked closely with ICU at MDACC to project future bed capacity requirements, has conducted several FMEAs on patient safety processes, and facilitated projects to enhance housekeeping efficiency.
Schedule:
5:00 - 7:00pm Registration
5:30 - 6:30pm Tutorials
6:30 - 7:15pm Dinner
7:15 - 8:30pm Announcements & Dinner Presentation
Dinner Menu:
Entree 1:
Charcoal-grilled chicken
Greek potatoes
Green beans
Tossed salad
Roll and butter
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Entree 2:
Seven-Layer Lasagna
Thick rich and cheesy vegetable lasagna
Vegetable medley
Fresh garden salad
Ranch and Italian dressing
Garlic bread sticks
Parmesan cheese
Iced Tea
Coffee
Assorted Pies
Thursday 16-Sep-10 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM CDT
Environmental Response Advisor
Company: ARAMCO SERVICES COMPANY
Biography
ROBERT D. LEFEVERS
ARAMCO SERVICES COMPANY
Robert LeFevers came to Aramco Services Company in Houston, TX in June 2008 and currently serves in the position of Environmental Response Advisor. His primary responsibilities include oil spill response planning and execution on behalf of Vela Shipping, Saudi Aramco’s shipping subsidiary based in Dubai, U.A.E. He is also responsible for training the company’s Oil Spill Response Team, planning and executing oil spill response exercises, and conducting quality inspections and audits for the Vela tanker fleet. In addition, he represents the Enterprise on a variety of American Petroleum Institute and Marine Preservation Association subcommittees.
Prior to joining Aramco Services, he retired after 24 years of military service. The first 6 years were spent as a B-52 Navigator in the U. S. Air Force, with the final 18 years as a Marine Safety Officer in the U. S. Coast Guard. He gained the bulk of his emergency response experience during his Coast Guard tenure, including the San Jacinto pipeline explosions in 1994, the national response to the attacks of September 11, 2001, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and numerous other emergency response operations.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and a Master of Business Administration. He is married to the former Judith Marchand, and they have four children.
Thursday 16-Sep-10 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM CDT
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15-Sep-10 11:45 PM | | Pre-Registration - Entree 1: | $20.00 | | Pre-Registration - Entree 2: | $20.00 | | Student - Entree 1: | $10.00 | | Student - Entree 2: | $10.00 | | No Food: | $0.00 |
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Thursday 16-Sep-10 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM CDT
We were unable to register you for this event, because the deadline has passed or seating limit has been reached. If seats are available (see below), you can register at the door.
Total Seats: 150
Reserved: 87
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