Richard Stauch, P.E.
About Richard Stauch, P.E.
Richard Stauch, P.E., is a Project Manager at Chevron in El Segundo, California, with extensive experience in engineering and project management roles across various industries and countries.
Current Position
Richard Stauch serves as a Project Manager at Chevron in El Segundo, California, United States. In his role, Richard is responsible for overseeing projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, and coordinating various project-related activities.
Previous Experience at JACOBS Engineering S.A.
From 2017 to 2019, Richard Stauch held the position of Senior Reliability Engineer and Acting Reliability & Support Services Department Head at JACOBS Engineering S.A. in Morocco. During his tenure, Richard focused on improving plant reliability through various initiatives, including developing an Asset Hierarchy Database and executing a Reliability-Based Mechanical Integrity (RBMI) program.
Experience as Engineering Manager
Richard Stauch worked as an Engineering Manager at Independent in Edmonton, Canada, from 2016 to 2019. In this role, he managed engineering projects and ensured optimal process performance and reliability. Additionally, Richard conducted and supervised Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and wrote preventative maintenance strategies for operating plants.
Education Background
Richard Stauch earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in International Business from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, studying there from 1992 to 1995. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 1982 to 1986.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Richard Stauch has led significant projects in his career, including managing the utilities, off-sites, amine, and sour water portion of an $800 million TIC EPC refinery revamp project. He also negotiated $70 million in scope increases during a refinery revamp project and led a Waste Water Treatment Project that achieved a Best in Class FEL Score.