EPC Interview
The Energy Industry in Transition : An Interview with Doug Sinitiere , Senior Business Development Manager at Turner Industries
As a Senior Business Development Manager at Turner Industries , based in Pasadena , Texas , Sinitiere is deeply rooted in the action of the oil and gas sector , offering vital support across a spectrum of services , including civil and mechanical construction , fabrication , and specialized maintenance .
Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Doug Sinitiere , as he discussed his day-to-day operations but also extends his expertise on navigating the intricate web of projects shaping the industry ' s future . With a wealth of experience spanning downstream operations , biofuels , and offshore wind ventures , Sinitiere embodies the multifaceted nature of modern energy endeavors .
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Doug Sinitiere is a Senior Business Development Manager at Turner Industries and is based out of Pasadena , Texas , providing support for Turner ’ s services , including civil and mechanical construction ; fabrication ; and scaffolding , insulation , painting , and abatement ( SIPA ). Sinitiere witnesses the energy industry in transition . “ It is a really interesting time because you have traditional energy as well as some of the nuances happening in the industry ,” he said .
Providing Support
Turner is an expert provider of nested services . “ My day to day is supporting our alliance clients , as well as new opportunities . I work hand in hand with our operations team ,” explained Sinitiere . His sales area extends to mechanical repair , welding , and cleaning heat exchangers . SIPA applies to this work as well . “ Inspection in some cases , and then when the equipment is brought out to site , either in a kit or standalone , we would set it on a foundation . We handle the equipment and various aspects of the turnaround .”
Turner Industries ’ more than 60 years of expertise runs the full scope and includes heavy industrial construction ; maintenance ; turnarounds ; pipe and module fabrication ; equipment , rigging and specialized transportation ; and associated specialty services . As soft craft service providers , they embed themselves in companies as a sole-source contact , offering SIPA as a bundled service to clients . “ When we are nested on a site , we would typically have folks there who support the operations team . This varies in terms of the task at hand and the needs of the client .”
Projects on the Go
Currently , Sinitiere is involved in downstream operations where transitions in the industry are taking shape . “ Many of these projects are located in areas along the Gulf Coast . There is a lot of work happening within the modification of existing refining footprints to maintain the ones that are still around . Alternatively , some are taking part in the transition to utilize alternate fuels .”
Sinitiere ’ s involvement in projects is seemingly never-ending , including his contribution of experience in biofuels , civil engineering , and commissioning . “ The Gulf Coast has a significant quantity of petrochemical projects that are currently underway . These are smaller add-ons or specialty chemicals . We see a lot of specialty chemical projects going all the way up to big mega projects tied into ethylene crackers or debottlenecking projects .”
“ We are currently working on a project that is in the offshore wind realm . There is potential to dive more into that . There is a lot of discussion around projects such as hydrogen infrastructure and development , and carbon capture . We work on various projects involving the energy producers you see on the Gulf Coast . In addition to performing handson tasks , we collaborate with operators and engineers to validate projects and assess their commercial viability .”
Key Drivers and Avenues
“ Turner has a 60-plus-year history . So , our customers lean on us for our experience and come to us to provide recommendations for equipment ,” said Sinitiere .
The vetting process does not stop there . Sinitiere said they look at “ companies that have some added value , technology , or automation .
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