With over 35 years of experience in the downstream and midstream oil and gas industry, Dan Robinson has distinguished himself as a leader dedicated to developing operational talent and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Throughout his career, Dan has held pivotal leadership roles in operations, maintenance, engineering, and procurement, always prioritizing the growth and capability of his teams.

Dan’s commitment to coaching is evident in his work leading initiatives that enhanced safety culture and built leadership capability across refineries, transportation fuels terminals, and midstream operations. His hands-on approach to developing operational leaders has shaped the careers of professionals at multiple refineries and midstream assets, where he championed process improvements and people development.

At Pilko, Dan has leveraged his extensive industry experience to coach a wide range of energy leaders from site general managers to senior executives in the midstream and refining sectors. His coaching has empowered leaders to drive operational excellence, strengthen safety practices, and build resilient teams capable of meeting the evolving challenges of the energy industry.

Prior to joining Pilko, Dan served as Senior Vice President, Western Operations Gathering and Processing at MPLX, and Vice President of Operations at Andeavor/Tesoro, where he was responsible for the safe and efficient operation of major refinery assets in Los Angeles. US.

His earlier roles at BP and Chevron further reinforced his expertise in operations management and reliability, providing a strong foundation for his coaching and leadership development work

Dan has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University. He is based in San Antonio, TX and is married with 2 adult daughters and 6 grandchildren.