L Trae J. Miller III

President at Kiefner and Associates, Inc.

L Trae J. Miller III has a comprehensive and diverse work experience in the engineering, project management, and energy industries. L Trae is currently serving as the President of Kiefner and Associates, Inc., where they lead the company's specialized consulting and lab services for the energy, utility, and infrastructure sectors. In addition, they hold the position of Vice President of Engineering - North America at Applus+, overseeing the company's oil and gas operations.

Prior to these roles, L Trae J. Miller III worked as the Vice President of Midstream for CDI Corporation, where they successfully recovered complex projects and eventually progressed to the position of VP, Project Delivery for the Energy & Chemicals businesses. L Trae also served as the Vice President of Technical Services at American Midstream Partners, LP, leading various functional areas including engineering, construction, project management, and EH&S.

L Trae J. Miller III gained extensive experience at TransCanada, where they held the positions of Manager - Project Management - Canadian/US Oil & US Gas and Manager, Pipeline Maintenance (U.S. and Mexico). In these roles, they managed multi-million dollar projects and programs, focusing on pipeline integrity and reliability. Furthermore, they played a crucial role in the development and implementation of project management processes as the Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO) at El Paso Corporation.

Their early career included working as the Director of Engineering at Pro Mach, where they engineered high capacity steam autoclaves and managed automation and material handling systems. L Trae also worked at Waldemar S. Nelson & Co. as an Engineer III, where they specialized in advanced control and instrumentation systems for various industries.

Throughout their career, L Trae J. Miller III has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering high-quality service, driving growth, and maintaining the integrity of systems. Their vast experience and technical expertise make him a valuable asset in the energy and engineering sectors.

L Trae J. Miller III, ESQ, PE, P.Eng, PgMP, CSP, PMP holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree in Civil Law from Loyola University New Orleans, obtained in the years 2000-2003. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University from 1994-1997. In 1991-1992, they attended the United States Naval Academy, studying Electrical Engineering. L Trae also pursued professional development from Stanford University at the Stanford Center for Professional Development. In terms of additional certifications, in 2022, they obtained the Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) certification from Engineers and Geoscientists BC. L Trae also holds the Registered Professional Engineer (PE) designation from various institutions, including the Nevada Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors, the Colorado Engineering & Surveying Board, the Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau, the Ohio Board of Licensing, and the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors. In 2016, they became an Attorney-at-Law in Texas, accredited by the Supreme Court of Texas, and in 2015, they became an Attorney-At-Law in Louisiana, recognized by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Additionally, they are certified as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP®) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Furthermore, they hold the professional certifications of Program Management Professional (PgMP®) and Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute. In 2013, they became a Notary Public in Texas, authorized by the Texas Office of the Secretary of State. Finally, in 2004, they obtained the Registered Professional Engineer (La. PE) certification from the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS).

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    October, 2018 - present