Epcon Partners

ENERGY CONSTRUCTION EXPERTS

Epcon is a full-service project management company specializing in energy and infrastructure projects throughout the United States and Canada. We also provide a full suite of project management, EPC oversight, workforce solutions, and inspection services.

We have completed more than 1,100 complex energy and infrastructure projects across the entire energy landscape, including multi-locational portfolios constructed simultaneously. The majority of our experience comes within the heavy civil and petrochemical ecosystem. In response to evolving customer needs and rapidly changing market dynamics, Epcon has expanded our scope of services to the renewable energy industry. To support this effort, Epcon has hired industry all-stars to lead this expansion and has partnered with highly experienced organizations within the renewable industry. Whether the project is oil/gas or renewable energy, our objective remains the same: to provide the highest quality teams that complete projects under budget and ahead of schedule.

TYPES OF PROJECTS

  • Utility Scale & Commercial Solar PV
  • Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)
  • Geothermal Plants
  • Hydrogen Facilities
  • Pipeline
  • Pump & Compressor Stations
  • Processing Facilities
  • Refining
  • Terminals & Tanks

SAFETY

Epcon currently holds an A+ rating in ISNetworld, Avetta and PEC. We are a RAVS PLUS Certified Vendor in ISNetworld, which places us in the top 1% of over 61,500 contractors and vendors in regard to our safety programs, trainings and statistics.

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KEY PERSONNEL

Craig
Fantozzi
FOUNDER & CEO
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James
Griffiths
PRESIDENT
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Brent
Dixon
VP OPERATIONS
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Tucker
Rutherford
CLIENT RELATIONS MANAGER
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Gene
Chang
PROJECT SERVICES MANAGER
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AFFILIATED

ASSOCIATION

We collaborate with some of the best energy, safety, and renewable product providers throughout the United States.  Our team works directly with our affiliate providers, sharing best practices and the latest innovations in techniques and technology.

COMMUNITY

OUTREACH

We work not only to make a difference in the lives of our clients but also in the communities we serve in.  Every year we contribute to some of our favorite local charities and educational foundations.  At Epcon, we strive to shape a positive future!

UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING ENDOWMENTS
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EXCEED EXPECTATIONS

Craig Fantozzi

Craig Fantozzi

FOUNDER & CEO

Craig Fantozzi has been an officer/owner of three separate firms managing large, diverse energy organizations in the US and Canada for nearly 50 years. In these organizations he has been involved in construction, bidding, finance, and operations. He managed field work, negotiated contract issues, design, and supervised some of the most complex energy projects in petrochemical and renewable industries. Highlights include working Unit 16 Geothermal Steam Gathering System at the Geysers; startup and management of Hood Corporation’s Northern California Division constructing natural gas pipelines, facilities and utilities; and formation of a multi-state construction company, with a wholly owned subsidiary designing and constructing natural gas and product pipelines, facilities, and corrosion control systems.

Craig Fantozzi

Craig Fantozzi

FOUNDER & CEO

Craig Fantozzi has been an officer/owner of three separate firms managing large, diverse energy organizations in the US and Canada for nearly 50 years. In these organizations he has been involved in construction, bidding, finance, and operations. He managed field work, negotiated contract issues, design, and supervised some of the most complex energy projects in petrochemical and renewable industries. Highlights include working Unit 16 Geothermal Steam Gathering System at the Geysers; startup and management of Hood Corporation’s Northern California Division constructing natural gas pipelines, facilities and utilities; and formation of a multi-state construction company, with a wholly owned subsidiary designing and constructing natural gas and product pipelines, facilities, and corrosion control systems.

James Griffiths

PRESIDENT

James Griffiths has been instrumental in leading Epcon to grow from a small organization with five employees to a market leader within the energy industry for project/construction management and EPC services with over 1,000 completed projects in the US and Canada. James began his career working for a large energy company and has a deep understanding of what owner organizations need and how to supply the support to get projects completed on time, under budget and within compliance. James is currently a board member and committee co-chair within the INGAA organization and on various committees within AGA and SEIA. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University.

James Griffiths

James Griffiths

PRESIDENT

James Griffiths has been instrumental in leading Epcon to grow from a small organization with five employees to a market leader within the energy industry for project/construction management and EPC services with over 1,000 completed projects in the US and Canada. James began his career working for a large energy company and has a deep understanding of what owner organizations need and how to supply the support to get projects completed on time, under budget and within compliance. James is currently a board member and committee co-chair within the INGAA organization and on various committees within AGA and SEIA. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University.

Brent Dixon

Brent Dixon

VP OPERATIONS

Brent Dixon is an experienced operations manager with twenty-five years in the energy industry. His career has progressed from mechanical craft execution at petroleum refineries, environmental management of natural gas pipeline projects, to managing project operations at Epcon. He has a comprehensive understanding of energy infrastructure maintenance and capital projects. He is an evaluator for operator qualifications pertaining to CFR192 & CFR 195. Currently a committee member on the AGA Quality Management Committee. Brent holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University.

Brent Dixon

Brent Dixon

VP OPERATIONS

Brent Dixon is an experienced operations manager with twenty-five years in the energy industry. His career has progressed from mechanical craft execution at petroleum refineries, environmental management of natural gas pipeline projects, to managing project operations at Epcon. He has a comprehensive understanding of energy infrastructure maintenance and capital projects. He is an evaluator for operator qualifications pertaining to CFR192 & CFR 195. Currently a committee member on the AGA Quality Management Committee. Brent holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University.

Tucker Rutherford

Client Relations Manager

Tucker comes to Epcon with several years of Business Development Experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Tucker utilizes a dynamic process that puts client relationships first and foremost in everything that he and Epcon does. Having worked with several industry giants Tucker has forged great relationships that will continue sending Epcon upon the growth trajectory it seeks. Tucker is also a veteran of the United States Army and has a Business Degree with a focus in Sports Management from Rogers State University.

Tucker Rutherford

Client Relations Manager

Tucker comes to Epcon with several years of Business Development Experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Tucker utilizes a dynamic process that puts client relationships first and foremost in everything that he and Epcon does. Having worked with several industry giants Tucker has forged great relationships that will continue sending Epcon upon the growth trajectory it seeks. Tucker is also a veteran of the United States Army and has a Business Degree with a focus in Sports Management from Rogers State University.

Gene Chang

EPC Manager

Gene Chang has joined Epcon and is responsible for Epcon’s EPC efforts and has extensive experience commissioning, project controls, scheduling, engineering and managing large, international projects for companies such as ExxonMobil, Williams, Marathon Petroleum, Chevron and within the aerospace industry. His speciality is simplifying large and complex projects by establishing project guidelines and schedules to monitor all aspects of the project. Gene has a Nuclear background as a Navy Veteran and a Construction Management degree from the University of Houston.

Gene Chang

Project Services Manager

Gene Chang is responsible for Epcon’s project management services efforts and has extensive experience commissioning, project controls, scheduling, engineering and managing large, international projects for companies such as ExxonMobil, Williams, Marathon Petroleum, Chevron and within the aerospace industry. His specialty is simplifying large and complex projects by establishing project guidelines and schedules to monitor all aspects of the project. Gene has a nuclear background as a U.S. Navy veteran and a Construction Management degree from the University of Houston.