Audubon’s promotion of Pitts prioritizes innovation and service delivery in managing assets and infrastructure
HOUSTON, January 16, 2024–Today, Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon), a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), fabrication, and technical solutions, announced the promotion of Kevin Pitts to President of Audubon Field Solutions. Reporting to CEO David Robison, Kevin will lead Audubon’s multidisciplinary field services business, including construction management, inspection, survey and mapping, integrity management, nondestructive evaluation (NDE), water solutions, and heavy lift, among many others. As president, Kevin’s focus will be on innovative problem-solving, expansion of both capabilities and customers, business performance, and exceptional project delivery.
Innovative problem-solving to improve performance and reduce risk
Looking to grow its footprint in the market for asset and infrastructure management, Audubon chose Kevin Pitts to lead its field services business as president. Holding a deep understanding of the broad field services sector, along with considerable engineering, project management, and leadership experience, Kevin will work to expand the EPC company’s robust field offerings to its customers. He will focus on adding to Audubon’s customer base, ensuring outstanding project delivery, and applying cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems. With Kevin’s promotion to president, Audubon expects to increase its presence in utility and industrial markets and to elevate the integrity of infrastructure across regions.
From oil and gas processing and electric power to wind turbines and water treatment, operators face the challenges of aging assets and stringent regulations—while continually aiming to reduce risk and optimize performance for their infrastructure. Working alongside Audubon’s executive leadership and multidisciplinary field teams, Kevin will direct and implement corporate strategy to address these challenges and opportunities. His promotion exhibits Audubon’s commitment to safe, high-performing, efficient operations over the lifetime of client assets.
Audubon CEO David Robison noted: “Kevin is a talented executive and a strong advocate for our customers. He has shown a passion for growth and innovation, demonstrated through his leadership of our industrial solutions business. We are confident that Kevin’s direction will make a significant impact on our larger field services business going forward—as well as on our clients’ infrastructure and operations.”
Kevin commented: “It’s certainly an exciting time at Audubon. I’m proud of the work we’re doing to bring full-lifecycle field solutions for energy and industrial operators. It’s an honor to lead Audubon’s team of dedicated field and technical professionals, and I am eager to work with them to enhance our services and extend our reach. Clients rely on us every day to plan, maintain, and keep their assets safe. We will continue to deliver on these critical needs with the latest technologies and with our well-known commitment to success.”
Proven leadership and growth for integrated field services
Since beginning his career as a site and regional project manager in the power sector, Kevin has held several notable management and president roles, including responsibilities for business strategy, client accounts, P&Ls, and KPI metrics. He has successfully led teams and business units in growth and delivery of technical, integrated EPC services for global industrial markets. Most recently, he served as Audubon’s Executive Vice President of Industrial Solutions. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University.
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