HIG Consulting
Specialized subject-matter expert (SME) support for isolation, control, and severe-service valve applications, providing technical guidance throughout the asset lifecycle—from specification and procurement to maintenance, reliability, and replacement strategies.
Reliability improvement and root-cause failure analysis focused on identifying performance issues, reducing recurring failures, optimizing maintenance practices, and improving overall asset integrity and operational availability.
Turnaround, outage, and maintenance planning support including valve criticality assessments, scope development, repair strategies, inventory planning, contractor coordination, and execution readiness to minimize downtime and control project costs.
Comprehensive valve specification review and application optimization services to ensure proper valve selection, materials compatibility, sealing technology, actuation requirements, and compliance with operating conditions, industry standards, and project specifications.
Operational excellence and asset performance consulting focused on improving reliability, reducing total cost of ownership, strengthening maintenance programs, and maximizing the performance and longevity of critical flow-control assets.
Engineering-driven consulting supported by decades of industry experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical processing, and industrial operations, delivering practical solutions to complex valve and flow-control challenges.
Strategic advisory services for valve lifecycle management, asset recovery, refurbishment programs, inventory optimization, and supply chain resilience to support long-term operational success and capital efficiency.
Cross-functional leadership and technical expertise that bridge engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, and project teams to drive informed decision-making, risk reduction, and measurable business results.
Chris Conrad is a respected energy executive, entrepreneur, and creative visionary whose career spans more than two decades in the oil and gas industry, including the past 13 years with Chevron (recently retired). Recognized for his pragmatic leadership style and deep technical expertise, Chris has contributed to some of the world’s most complex energy projects while leading global engineering, operations, and supply chain teams across multiple international markets. Serving as Chevron’s Valve SME, his work has focused on improving asset integrity, increasing operational reliability, and advancing industry practices through innovative problem-solving and strategic execution.Blending technical rigor with creativity and business innovation, Chris has earned a reputation as a dynamic leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering, culture, and entrepreneurship. In recognition of his impact across industries, he was named CEO Honoree of the Year in 2025 by the Houston Business Journal
