Senior Project Manager Brings Energy Experience to Coffman Engineers

Wiseman earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil and environmental engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining Coffman, he was the capital project lead for Tesla’s first lithium refinery engineering, procurement, and construction project. Before his role with Tesla, he served as Santos’ Senior Vice President and Project Director, leading the Pikka project on the North Slope.

As a project leader, he has worked on projects located in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, Israel, Russia, and Africa. Wiseman has focused on how new technology can make projects safer and more efficient. He helped develop a diverless pipeline repair system for offshore lines and multi-diameter pigs for commissioning and maintenance of the record-setting BP Mardi Gras system. His Out of Service Pipeline field study is still used by operators world-wide for re-use and restart of critical infrastructure.

“We are excited to have James on board to provide leadership and guide new energy projects. His extensive domestic and international experience in the energy industry will be a tremendous asset to our clients,” says Project Management Principal Rob Wasserman.