John Close

John Close, PMP, has over 30 years of experience in project management and engineering roles. John is currently working as a Senior Project Manager at Ulteig Engineering, where they are responsible for managing natural gas transmission, renewable, and automation projects in Montana. John'sresponsibilities include project development, budgeting, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and control.

Prior to their current role, John worked as a Measurement and Automation Engineer at Halcon Resources Corporation. In this position, they managed the design, procurement, installation, programming, and startup of automation and instrumentation systems for multi-well pads. John integrated well site production information with the SCADA system to provide real-time production and alarm status. John also provided technical support for SCADA equipment and third-party automation providers.

John also served as an Operations Manager at Utility Solutions, LLC, where they managed a centralized water and sewer system that serviced five subdivisions. John'sresponsibilities included project management, operational oversight, and the development of a SCADA system for automation and monitoring purposes.

Earlier in their career, John worked as a Project Manager/Control System Engineer at Industrial Automation Consulting. John handled project management and control system engineering for multiple projects, including PLC and HMI design, programming, and startup.

Before that, they held the role of Mill Manager at Luzenac America, where they were responsible for the overall management of a flagship milling facility. John'sareas of responsibility included safety, quality, production, maintenance, engineering, customer service, accounting, budgeting, personnel management, union negotiations, dispute resolution, and capital expenditures. John achieved significant accomplishments, such as the facility achieving seven years without any lost time accidents and becoming the first talc mill in North America to achieve ISO9002 registration.

John Close, PMP holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Construction Engineering Technology from Montana State University-Bozeman. In addition, they are a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute, which they obtained in January 2016. John also holds a certification as a Certified Water and Sewer Operator from Montana DEQ. Further details about their education history, such as specific start and end years, are not provided.