- Jake Abes
- John Beavers, Ph.D.
- Lynsay Bensman, P.E.
- Sean Brossia, Ph.D.
- Bill Bruce
- Tom Bubenik, Ph.D.
- Paul Charlebois
- Ray Davies
- Burke Delanty
- Luis F Garfias, Ph.D.
- Gerry Koch, Ph.D.
- Angel Kowalski
- Kurt Lawson
- Oliver Moghissi, Ph.D.
- John Schmidt
- Neil G. Thompson, Ph.D.
- Pete Youll
- Phil Nidd
- Jose Vera
John T. Schmidt, Director, Asset Risk Management, Houston
John T. Schmidt is director of Asset Risk Management, Houston for DNV Columbus. He has over thirty years experience in corrosion control and pipeline integrity management. Emphasis areas include materials, coatings, cathodic protection, atmospheric corrosion mitigation, internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation, pipeline integrity, pipeline up ratings, operations optimization, and data management optimization. Specialized experiences include: risk analysis and risk management; project management of inline inspection programs for pipelines; forecasting and budget management; developing and maintaining operations and maintenance plan and standard operating procedures; performing corrosion control tests and inspections; evaluating test and inspection information; designing and installing cathodic protection facilities; evaluating and selecting cathodic protection equipment and materials; inspecting, evaluating and selecting coating systems; evaluating, selecting, and supervising contractors; determining compliance requirements, monitoring compliance activities and maintaining compliance records; developing computerized information management systems; providing onsite assistance and direction to field personnel; providing equipment and inspection technique development assistance to service companies; providing and directing training for corrosion control personnel; and performing general supervision and management duties.
Specific pipeline integrity management experience includes: determining high consequence areas, aggregating and visualizing data; assessing risks; preparing baseline plans; conducting long-term inspection and mitigation programs; developing cost-effective procedures to comply with regulations; using advanced pipeline simulation maintenance strategies to link decision-making to the reality of operations in order to reduce costs and increase profitability; and reducing the costs of management of multiple datasets required to identify, assess, and mitigate risks presented by pipeline physicality.