Gary Delafosse
About Gary Delafosse
Gary Delafosse serves as the Director of Pipeline Integrity and Right of Way at Zenith Energy U.S., where he has worked since 2020. His extensive experience includes previous roles at Kinder Morgan, Inc. and GATX Terminals Holding Corp., along with a solid educational background in engineering and business administration.
Current Role at Zenith Energy
Gary Delafosse serves as the Director of Pipeline Integrity and Right of Way at Zenith Energy U.S. since 2020. In this role, he coordinates both internal inspections and necessary external support for pipeline integrity and repair activities. He manages inline inspection processes and oversees pressure testing and dig programs. Additionally, he handles audit management and vendor management, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Previous Experience at Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Gary Delafosse held multiple positions at Kinder Morgan, Inc. from 2009 to 2020. He served as the Control Center Operations Manager from 2009 to 2011, followed by his role as Terminals Manager from 2011 to 2013. He then became the General Manager from 2013 to 2018, and finally the Director of Terminals from 2018 to 2020. His tenure included responsibilities related to maintenance management and operational oversight in Greater Houston.
Educational Background
Gary Delafosse has a diverse educational background. He studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at McNeese State University, where he earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) from 2000 to 2002. He later obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, he completed an Executive Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Rider University from 2014 to 2016.
Early Career and Experience
Gary Delafosse began his career in the industry at GATX Terminals Holding Corp, where he worked as a Maintenance Technician from 1987 to 1991 and later as an Operations Supervisor from 1996 to 1997. He also held the position of District Supervisor at Sunoco Logistics from 2007 to 2009. His early roles provided him with foundational experience in operations and maintenance within the terminal and pipeline sectors.
Responsibilities and Compliance
In his current role, Gary Delafosse supports corrosion management programs and conducts preventive and mitigative measures analysis. He engages in program evaluation and trending to ensure the effectiveness of pipeline integrity measures. He has overall responsibility for compliance with 49 CFR 195.452, which involves maintaining and implementing the written Integrity Management Program (IMP).