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CAREER PROFILE
ROGER O. PELHAM
SENIOR PROCESS INDUSTRY SPECIALIST
Roger Pelham is a Senior HPI Specialist at Facilitated Integration Technology (F.I.T.). Roger worked
at Chevron’s Richmond refinery for seven years before branching out and joining the founders of
Profimatics Inc. He was an early pioneer in developing the software and services industry which now
provides most simulation, advanced control, optimization, planning and IT technologies to the HPI.
In addition to his knowledge of “automation” and its applications in HPI, Roger also maintains a
strong footing in more traditional refinery operations. He founded the Refinery Process and Energy
Survey business, and personally conducted over twenty five refinery wide surveys for clients world
wide. In addition he developed and conducted over thirty process engineer training courses for major
refiners.
Following his long career with Chevron, Profimatics, and Honeywell, Roger started his own practice in
1996. Pelham Consulting LLC has provided consulting services to twenty-five oil and oil related
companies in twelve countries.
RECENT ASSIGNMENTS
Some typical recent assignments include:
Middle East NOC. Review of bottom of the barrel processing options, including innovative new
research, ongoing developments, and current options.
European Major Refinery wide survey of process operations (ROCs) at eleven refineries in six
European countries.
USA Refiners. ROCs at twelve refineries, three different refining companies.
USA Refiner. Business process redesign for achievement of future goals.
French Vendor. Development and implementation of strategic plan to increase range of services
offered to clients.
Middle East Refiner Evaluation of alternate refinery scheduling systems.
Canadian Refiner Refinery wide process survey for process improvements.
USA Refiner Review/critique refiner’s plan for control room consolidation.
USA Vendor Assist with restructuring to improve company performance.
South African Oil Co Business process redesign, and IT functional specs.
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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Facilitated Integration Technology, Inc. (April 2001- Present)
Senior HPI Specialist
At F.I.T., Roger serves as a specialist in business process redesign, refinery process studies,
control master plans, and process and control software applications
Pelham Consulting, Phoenix, AZ. (1996 - Present)
President.
Pelham Consulting is a sole–proprieter business providing services to companies in the global
hydrocarbon processing industry. Services are offered in two areas. First are operating
companies seeking advice on improvement of operations and application of process automation
technologies. Second are vendor companies, seeking advice on market, business and technical
strategies.
Honeywell Hi Spec Solutions. Phoenix AZ. (1994 - 1996)
President.
Formed Hi Spec following Honeywell acquisition of Profimatics Inc.in 1994. Responsible for
integrating Profimatics, Icotron and Honeywell OM&S activity into single business unit world
wide, and setting strategic direction for the new business unit. Direct responsibility for
sales/marketing, projects, R&D, budgets and P&L.
Profimatics Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA. (1967 – 1994)
President 1987 – 1994.
As President increased company revenues fourfold in 7 year period, while maintaining
significant bottom line profitability. Expanded company base from original APC and SIM
series models, to include major IT and offsites business.
Throughout this period was responsible for strategic directions, acquisitions, sales/marketing,
projects, administration and P&L.
Profimatics Inc.
Vice President (1974-1987).
Developed and led Profimatics Process and Energy Survey business. Worked on over 25
refinery surveys world wide. Expanded Control Master Plan activities to a sustainable line of
business. Created Profimatic’s “Process Engineering Training Course”. Conducted course over
30 times at refineries in USA, Canada, and Europe. Established Profimatics Gmbh in Hamburg.
Profimatics Inc
Consulting Engineer (1968-74).
Worked on early Profimatics computer control projects. Involved with early development and
marketing of SIM series kinetic process simulation models. Started Profimatics Refinery
Process Survey activities in 1972. Conducted first ever Control Master Plan (for BP - Marcus
Hook)
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Chevron USA Inc, Richmond, CA. (1961 - 1967)
Process Engineer
Worked in refinery technical service group – alkylation, isom, FCC, detergents,
general refinery operations. Then assigned to process systems group. Selected for team that
installed first computer control system at Richmond refinery.
EDUCATION
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering.
University of Birmingham 1960
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
University of Toronto 1961
Certificate in Management
University of California 1967
M.B.A Business Administration
University of Southern Calif. 1972
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
British Institution of Chemical Engineers.
Registered Professional Engineer – California
Beta Gamma Sigma
NPRA Representative for Three Companies
NPRA Computer Applications Committee 1990 – 1999.
NPRA Screening Committee 1988 – 1998.
PUBLICATIONS.
(1) Pelham, Roger et al. Mitigation of Delayed Coker Heater Fouling by the Application of C3’s MIST
Technology to the Internal Diameter of Delayed Coker Heater Tubes. NPRA Annual Meeting, Paper
10-106. Phoenix, AZ. March 2010.
(2) Pelham, Roger. A Methodology for Process Engineer Training and for Process Investigation. AFTP
(Association des Techniciens et Professionnels du Petrole). Paris. Oct 2006.
(3) Pelham, Roger. Refinery Operations Critique (ROC). Chimec 8th International Symposium. Rome.
Nov. 2004.
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(4) Pelham, Roger. The Great Universal Process – GUP. A Methodology for Process Engineer Training
and for Process Investigation. National Petroleum Refiners Association –NPRA. Technology Q&A.
Anaheim. Oct. 2004.
(5) Pelham, Roger. The Assess/Control Model in Today's Production Management. Yamatake New
Automation Symposium, Tokyo, Feb. 1999.
(6) Pelham, Roger. Refinery Information & Business Systems. AspenWorld, Boston. Oct 1997.
(7) Pelham R, Pharris C. Refinery Operations and Control - A Future Vision. Hydrocarbon Processing,
July 1996.
(8) Pelham, Roger, Lanza, Costantino. Integrated Software Systems to Support the Refinery Business
Enterprise. Paper No. AM-96-41. NPRA Annual Mtng. 1996.
(9) Pelham R., Pharris C. "Refinery Operations and Control - A Future Vision" Paper No. AM-96-31,
NPRA Annual Meeting, 1996.
(10) Pelham, Roger. Process Licensing & Advanced Control - A Time to Integrate. IFP Seminar -
Setting the Pace for the 21 st Century. Paris, May 1994.
(11) Pelham, Roger. Process Optimization in the HPI. Hydrocarbon Processing, July 1993.
(12) Pelham, Roger. Process Optimization in the Refining and Chemical Industry. Keynote Paper. IFP
Premier Customer Seminar. Houston Nov. 1992.
(13) Pelham, Roger Process Simulation. Simsci International User Group Meeting, Newport Beach
Nov. 1991.
(14) Pelham R., Kliesch H.C., Martin G.D. Applications of Process Models in Advanced Control.
Japan Petroleum Institute, Tokyo, Oct. 1989.
(15) Pelham R., Moriarty R., & Hudgens P. Monitoring and Management of Refinery Energy
Consumption. Industrial Energy Technical Conf., Houston, April 1986.
(16) Pelham R., Kliesch H., Process Simulation: Past, Present and Future. Bonner & Moore
Conference. Houston. Sept. 1986.
(17) Pelham R., Moriarty R., Survey Plants for Energy Savings. Hydrocarbon Processing. July 1985.
(18) Pelham R., Moriarty R., Experiences in Refinery Process and Energy Surveys. API. 50 th Mid-Year
Meeting. Kansas City. May 1985.
(19) Pelham R., Moriarty R., Surveys Show More Energy Reduction Still Possible. Oil and Gas
Journal. May 27. 1985.
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(20) Moriarty R., Pelham R., Process Modifications for Energy Efficiency. 5 th . Annual Louisiana
Industrial Energy Conference. Baton Rouge. May 1985.
(21) Pelham R., Moriarty R., Dziuk S., Process Opportunities In Energy Conservation. Amoco Oil
Co.Energy Conference. Park City. June 1983.
(22) Stout T., and Pelham R., Counterintuitive Behaviour of Industrial Utility Systems. ISA /77.
Niagara Falls. Oct 1977.
(23) Cline R., Pelham R., Nine Keys to Computer Control. Oil and Gas Journal. Jan. 15. 1973.
(24) Cline R., Pelham R., As You Sow, So Shall You Reap. Paper CC-72-72. NPRA Computer
Conference, Philadelphia. Nov 1972.
(25) Pelham, R. Putting MIS Into the Company Control Structure. Data Processing Magazine, Vol. 12,
No.7, July, 1970.
(26) Pelham R., Let's Put Our Information Systems In Perspective. Paper CC-69-95. NPRA Computer
Conference, New Orleans. Nov 1969.
(27) Pelham R., Andrews D., Studies of the Departure from Nucleate Boiling in Some Organic
Mixtures. Transactions of the Engineering Institute of Canada. Paper EIC-63-Mech 8. Montreal. Sept
1961.
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