CB&I appoints COO

Texas-based LNG engineer CB&I on Tuesday said that Patrick K. Mullen has been promoted to chief operating officer.

In this new role, Mullen will have responsibility for CB&I’s project operations, commercial and support functions around the world, in addition to working with the executive team in developing key strategies for the future, CB&I said in its statement.

Mullen most recently served as executive vice president and president of CB&I’s engineering & construction operating group.

He joined CB&I in 2007 through the company’s acquisition of Lummus Global and has worked in strategic, operational and commercial leadership roles throughout the company, as well as serving as a key interface with CB&I’s shareholders, the statement reads.