About Us
PIP is dedicated to harmonizing internal company standards and practices around design, procurement, construction, and maintenance.
30 Years
Of Serving Engineers
550+
Published Practices
850+
Active Industry Experts
The Process Industry Practices Initiative was founded in 1993 and is a self-funded consortium of owner and contractor companies.
PIP members are dedicated to harmonizing internal company standards and practices around design, procurement, construction, and maintenance. Our members are process industry owners and engineering construction contractors focused on minimizing total cost of ownership, reducing plant operating and installation costs, and standardizing non-proprietary processes. The organization works under the auspices of the Construction Industry Institute (CII), an organized research unit controlled by The University of Texas and operating within the Cockrell School of Engineering.
Our Purpose and Mission
PIP empowers economic progress and capital efficiency by translating applied research into industry best practices. Our mission centers around collaboration, producing a library of engineering practices encompassing globally relevant guidance and technical criteria within a program that provides opportunity for professional education and leadership development.
Our Core Values
Our core values are embodied throughout the organization and drive our behavior and decision-making process.
Leadership
Process Industry Practices is a volunteer organization, led by professionals employed by its Member Companies.
Chair
Melissa Williams
McDermott
Vice Chair
Stuart Simmons
Occidental
Participation Chair
Paul Oberrieder
Burns & McDonnell
Past Chair
Shawn McGaw
Fluor
Finance Officer
Scott Develle
Huntsman
Director
Michael Poehl
Process Industry Practices
What our customers say about us
“We are a strong supporter of PIP because we believe in the mission and realize the value daily. Our confidence in the Practices is in part because we contribute to their development and in part because we realize that we also benefit from the knowledge and experience of the participants from other companies.”Scott Develle
Director of Corporate Engineering, Huntsman
What our customers say about us
“We are a strong supporter of PIP because we believe in the mission and realize the value daily. Our confidence in the Practices is in part because we contribute to their development and in part because we realize that we also benefit from the knowledge and experience of the participants from other companies.”Jane Doe
Codetic