Richard D. Melton

About

Legal & Special Project Consulting Resource applying extensive Environmental, Management, Negotiation, EPC and Dispute Prevention/Resolution Skills. Legal, Business and Engineering Synergies Climate Change Professional (CC-P), Certified by the Association of Climate Change Officers, 2022 Sustainable Capitalism and ESG - Certification - Berkeley Law, 2022 Environmental Conflict Resolution Professional - U.S. Roster Udall Institute. Attorney-Mediator Executive and Project Management Team Member

Experience

• Richard D. Melton (16 yrs 7 mos)
  • Attorney/Mediator - Legal Consultant for Special Projects (ESG/Climate/Sustainability/Energy/Risk)
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    Strategic & Practical Legal, Environmental, Management and Dispute Prevention Consulting Resource applying insight and business acumen for special projects and emerging corporate programs, applying a proven ability to engage, discern, triage, implement solutions and communicate effectively for priority business matters. Beyond extensive experience, and education in law, business and engineering, achieved timely distinctions and certifications for Climate Change (CC-P), ESG, Sustainability and Mediation/Dispute Resolution.

  • Global Capital Projects Counsel for EPC & Energy Projects
    2010 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos

    Prime Contract Management, Supply Chain - Procurement, Construction, Subcontracting, Technical Services, Claims and Legal Liaison with Corporate Law Department. Interface with Energy Company Capital Project Lawyers and Negotiate with Legal and Contracts Professionals for a wide range of Equipment Suppliers, Major Constructors, and Technical Services Companies, including Engineering, Architectural, Environmental and other Professional Services Firms. Anticipate and prevent conflict. Resolve disputes by applying mediation skills.

• Senior Corporate Counsel - Chemicals, Supply Chain, Power, EHS & Compliance at Champion Technologies
  2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

  Provided legal guidance as in-house counsel for global business transactions, EHS, security, new ventures, capital projects, operational compliance, technology, research, joint development, import/export, company policy development, litigation support, training and risk management.

• Associate General Counsel - Pipeline Operations and Compliance, EHS at Enron
  2001 - 2007 · 6 yrs

• Senior Director, Pipeline Safety, Environmental & Counter-Terrorism at MidAmerican Energy/Northern Natural Gas
  2002 - 2003 · 1 yr

  Served as a member of a key management team for a Warren Buffet-Berkshire Hathoway company.