Gregory Kojadinovich

Innovative Engineer and Project Manager with 7+ years of experience driving impactful projects across Facilities Engineering, Production Optimization, and Building Automation Systems. Proficient in developing data-driven solutions, integrating advanced technologies, and leading cross-functional teams.

Process HVAC Solutions | Project Manager | Lawrence, PA Jan 2023 – July 2024

Cordia Energy Chiller Plant (Pittsburgh, PA): Managed DeltaV software integration, field installation, networking, and control wiring for critical metering systems, including Emerson vortex steam meters and magnetic flow meters. Configured flow computer. Delivered accurate transmittals for redlined and IFC electrical drawings. Charter Communications NCE Data Center (Charlotte, NC): Directed Building Automation System (BAS) software integration and commissioning of Trane chillers in an active mission-critical environment. Authored Method of Procedure (MOP) documents to ensure uninterrupted operations. 

ARI Skid HMI Program: Developed and executed a Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) program using Aveva Intouch, validating control systems through comprehensive valve testing. Designed HMI graphics and configured IPs for CPU and IO nodes using Rockwell Studio 5000. Delivered on 10+ successful client FATs, ensuring high-quality project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Passed the Chemical Engineering FE Exam, demonstrating a strong foundation in engineering principles.

Chevron Corporation (Acquired Noble Energy in 2020) | Denver, CO / Greeley, CO Planning and Reporting Engineer (Nov 2020 – May 2021)

Jun 2016 – May 2021

Managed a $200MM+ construction budget, ensuring cost tracking, earned value, and accruals for 10+ facility builds using Spotfire dashboards. Generated work packs, including site layouts, P&IDs, BOMs, and cause-and-effect diagrams, aligning with COGCC regulations. Automated invoice categorization using real-time data analytics in Spotfire, improving cost tracking and reporting accuracy.

Rotational Engineer (Sept 2018 – Nov 2020)

Facilities Engineer (Sept 2018 – Oct 2019)

Led 25 capital projects worth $15MM+, drafting AFEs, managing contractor relations, and overseeing on-site engineering. Conducted PHA and MOC reviews for design updates, redlining P&IDs and sizing equipment (PSVs, separators, thief hatches) per ASME 31.3, ASME VIII, API 520/521, and API 12F standards. Designed integrated Process Flow Diagrams in Visio, consolidating 50+ PFDs into a single document.

Completions Engineer (Oct 2019 – Mar 2020)

Supervised P&A and LOE projects, analyzing operational logs and updating schematics in Wellview and Generwell. Optimized drilling and workover operations by applying cross-functional data analysis, improving project outcomes.

Production Engineer (Mar 2020 – Nov 2020)

Managed production optimization for 664 wells, reducing emissions and flowback costs by implementing cross-departmental data-driven workflows. Designed Spotfire dashboards to analyze Mechanical Integrity Tests (MIT) for 750+ wells and report KPIs via Power BI dashboards.Internships with Noble Energy (June 2016 – Aug 2017)

Production Engineer Intern (Summer 2016)

Developed solutions to optimize well testing in the DJ Basin, improving testing accuracy and reducing operational time. Conducted statistical analysis to refine flow allocation algorithms, applying big-data techniques in Excel and Spotfire.

Drilling Engineer Intern (Summer 2017)

Built advanced data filtering systems and visualizations in TIBCO Spotfire and JMP Pro to optimize drilling parameters in the Permian Basin. Developed a real-time comparative analysis model for well performance, collaborating with IT and Drilling teams.

Europa Waters LLC | Founder | Lawrence, PA May 2021 – Present

Founder of Europa Waters, a creative platform designed to inspire innovation and inclusion through art, literature, and technology. Currently developing a website to offer books, original art, merchandise, and advanced software solutions, including machine learning models and calculators. In the product development phase with plans for launch.

Pennsylvania State University | Graduate Teaching Assistant | University Park, PA Aug 2017 – May 2018

Graduate Teaching Assistant for EGEE 411W: Energy, Science, and Engineering Lab, a course covering foundational and advanced laboratory skills. Delivered six weekly lab sessions of 20–30 students, mentoring them in experimental techniques and data analysis.

Recognized with the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award for exceptional instruction and student engagement.

Aera Energy LLC | Production Engineer Intern | Bakersfield, CA Jun 2015 – Aug 2015

Executed a Lean Six Sigma project to optimize the clean-out process for steam injectors using Coil Tubing Units, streamlining operations and reducing downtime. Analyzed large datasets with VBA, Access, and Business Objects to determine statistical significance in job success rates. Developed standardized operating procedures (SOP) in Visio, ensuring sustainable and repeatable process improvements for future operations.

United States Army Reserves | Specialist | Erie, PA Aug 2012 – Aug 2018

Earned rank of Specialist, demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and exceptional physical and technical performance.

Recognized as Distinguished Honors Graduate from the Petroleum & Water Department of the Army. Earned two Army Achievement Medals for leadership and completing 100+ hours of community service.

Awarded Iron Man distinction as the most physically fit soldier across two battalions.

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 

Master of Science | Energy and Mineral Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Option | Thesis Based  

GPA: 3.90

Bachelor of Science | Schreyer Honors Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering | Magna Cum Laude | EMSAGE 

GPA: 3.94

Class of 2018

Certificates & Skills

• Stanford’s Machine Learning 

• IBM Professional Data Scientist 

• DeepLearning.AI Production ML-Ops 

• Advanced SQL

• Current: Udemy iOS Swift Development Bootcamp

Software: DeltaV • Python • TIBCO Spotfire • MS PowerBI • Aspen HYSYS • Git • NumPy • Pandas • Scikit-Learn • TensorFlow