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Curtis E. Edwards III Pipeline Engineer 75 Meadowlake Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335 • (304) 389-4931 • [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisedwardscpg Ambitious engineer possessing a diverse knowledge of pipeline construction, operations, regulations, and natural gas pipeline threats. Professional and adaptable leader with strong interpersonal skills who thrives on solving complex engineering solutions under stress and time-constraints. CORE COMPETENCIES 49 CFR 192 49 CFR 195 ANSI/API 570 ANSI/API 5L API 579-1 ASME FFS-1 ASME B31.8 ASME B31.8S ASME B31.4 3D Scanner (Handy Scan & Seikowave) AGA 10 – Speed of Sound Calc. Dent Strain Analysis (ASME B31.8) Gas Pipeline Hydraulics Gas Plume Modeling – Aloha Load Analysis (Wheel/Track) Pipe BLAST – Blasting Analysis RSTRENG Blowdown & Purge Plans Buffing/Grinding Plans Hydrostatic Test Plans ILI / Cleaning Pig Plans In-Service Welding Plans MAOP Document Verification Pipeline Repair Plans Uprate/MAOP Restoration Plans Class Change Remediation Direct Assessment Exposure Remediation Flow Reversal Studies Geotechnical Remediation Horizontal Directional Drilling Pipeline Fitness Testing Root Cause Analysis Stopple / Bypass Design EDUCATION B.S. Chemical & Biological Engineering University of Colorado at Boulder (2006-2010) M.B.A. Business Administration & Management, General Louisiana State University, Shreveport (2016-2018) EXPERIENCE Integrity Engineer TransCanada (Downingtown, PA) Sept. 2016 – Present (3 Months) Led a team of engineers responsible for performing gap analyses on regulatory programs at both business units (CPG & TransCanada) while identifying strategic recommendations to synergize the programs. Pipeline Engineer Columbia Pipeline Group (Downingtown, PA) April 2014 – Sept. 2016 (32 Months) Led a team of third party engineers in successfully obtaining a waiver from PHMSA on an integrity dig. Led a multi-disciplined team to develop a robust class change procedure, create in-house tools to perform the study, and generate standardized reports for visibility to regulators. Led a diverse group of stakeholders to develop a reimbursable process identifying roles, responsibilities and a mechanism for obtaining funding for third party activity near pipeline assets. Developed a competency management system for training, evaluation, and mentoring of engineers. Developed a dent strain program in Mathcad & Microsoft Excel in accordance with ASME B31.8 Appendix R. Act as a liaison between internal and external parties regarding integrity management of pipeline assets. Evaluation of pipeline defects and recommendation of appropriate repairs. Disciplined approach in developing/reviewing standards and procedures for the Integrity Management Group. Provide engineering expertise for specification, design, and construction of projects in accordance with company requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance. Associate Integrity Engineer Columbia Gas Transmission (Charleston, WV) June 2013 – April 2014 (11 Months) Co-led an internal and external team to develop a first in industry tool to analyze real-time risk and prioritize capital allocation (GE/Accenture). Co-led a team in the development and continuous improvement of an in-house risk algorithm. Led a multi-disciplined team to develop and implement a system-wide P&M Measures Program based on pipeline threats (ASME B31.8S). Led a team to develop a baseline estimation tool for hydrostatic testing based on historical project execution. Implemented integrity management principles on a system wide basis while engaging stakeholders in an effort to reduce system risk. Process Engineer I CDI Corporation (Charleston, WV) October 2012 – June 2013 (8 Months) Accountable for review of product design, compliant with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contractual requirements. Development and interpretation of mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and cause/effect diagrams. Process troubleshooting, productivity improvements, and waste reduction. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Technical Toolbox Training – Horizontal Direction Drilling (January 2015) Kiefner – ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8/B31.8S Workshop (February 2015) Kiefner – Pipeline Cracking Reliability and Assessment Seminar (December 2014) Clarion – Managing Cracks and Seam Weld Anomalies on Pipelines (February 2016)

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Curtis E. Edwards III

Pipeline Engineer 75 Meadowlake Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335 • (304) 389-4931 • [email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisedwardscpg

Ambitious engineer possessing a diverse knowledge of pipeline construction, operations, regulations, and natural gas pipeline threats. Professional and adaptable leader with strong interpersonal skills who thrives on solving complex engineering solutions under stress and time-constraints.

CORE COMPETENCIES • 49 CFR 192 • 49 CFR 195 • ANSI/API 570 • ANSI/API 5L • API 579-1 • ASME FFS-1 • ASME B31.8 • ASME B31.8S • ASME B31.4

• 3D Scanner (Handy Scan & Seikowave) • AGA 10 – Speed of Sound Calc. • Dent Strain Analysis (ASME B31.8) • Gas Pipeline Hydraulics • Gas Plume Modeling – Aloha • Load Analysis (Wheel/Track) • Pipe BLAST – Blasting Analysis • RSTRENG

• Blowdown & Purge Plans • Buffing/Grinding Plans • Hydrostatic Test Plans • ILI / Cleaning Pig Plans • In-Service Welding Plans • MAOP Document Verification • Pipeline Repair Plans • Uprate/MAOP Restoration Plans

• Class Change Remediation • Direct Assessment • Exposure Remediation • Flow Reversal Studies • Geotechnical Remediation • Horizontal Directional Drilling • Pipeline Fitness Testing • Root Cause Analysis • Stopple / Bypass Design

EDUCATION B.S. Chemical & Biological Engineering University of Colorado at Boulder (2006-2010) M.B.A. Business Administration & Management, General Louisiana State University, Shreveport (2016-2018)

EXPERIENCE Integrity Engineer TransCanada (Downingtown, PA) Sept. 2016 – Present (3 Months)

• Led a team of engineers responsible for performing gap analyses on regulatory programs at both business units (CPG & TransCanada) while identifying strategic recommendations to synergize the programs.

Pipeline Engineer Columbia Pipeline Group (Downingtown, PA) April 2014 – Sept. 2016 (32 Months) • Led a team of third party engineers in successfully obtaining a waiver from PHMSA on an integrity dig. • Led a multi-disciplined team to develop a robust class change procedure, create in-house tools to perform the study, and generate standardized

reports for visibility to regulators. • Led a diverse group of stakeholders to develop a reimbursable process identifying roles, responsibilities and a mechanism for obtaining funding

for third party activity near pipeline assets. • Developed a competency management system for training, evaluation, and mentoring of engineers. • Developed a dent strain program in Mathcad & Microsoft Excel in accordance with ASME B31.8 Appendix R. • Act as a liaison between internal and external parties regarding integrity management of pipeline assets. • Evaluation of pipeline defects and recommendation of appropriate repairs. • Disciplined approach in developing/reviewing standards and procedures for the Integrity Management Group. • Provide engineering expertise for specification, design, and construction of projects in accordance with company requirements, industry

standards, and regulatory compliance. Associate Integrity Engineer Columbia Gas Transmission (Charleston, WV) June 2013 – April 2014 (11 Months)

• Co-led an internal and external team to develop a first in industry tool to analyze real-time risk and prioritize capital allocation (GE/Accenture). • Co-led a team in the development and continuous improvement of an in-house risk algorithm. • Led a multi-disciplined team to develop and implement a system-wide P&M Measures Program based on pipeline threats (ASME B31.8S). • Led a team to develop a baseline estimation tool for hydrostatic testing based on historical project execution. • Implemented integrity management principles on a system wide basis while engaging stakeholders in an effort to reduce system risk.

Process Engineer I CDI Corporation (Charleston, WV) October 2012 – June 2013 (8 Months) • Accountable for review of product design, compliant with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contractual requirements. • Development and interpretation of mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and cause/effect diagrams. • Process troubleshooting, productivity improvements, and waste reduction.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Technical Toolbox Training – Horizontal Direction Drilling (January 2015) • Kiefner – ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8/B31.8S Workshop (February 2015) • Kiefner – Pipeline Cracking Reliability and Assessment Seminar (December 2014) • Clarion – Managing Cracks and Seam Weld Anomalies on Pipelines (February 2016)