Oil & Gas HDPE Liner History
EXPERIENCE – INTEGRITY – PERFORMANCE
TigerLiner™ - Principals Chief Operating Officer - Kirk Theige
TigerLiner™ Pipeline Solutions is spearheaded by principal Kirk Theige, an accomplished leader with 50 years of hands-on experience in oil & gas, pipeline, and facility engineering and construction. For the past 35 years, he has been at the forefront of pioneering thin-wall HDPE compressed-fit pipeline lining—a cutting-edge trenchless rehabilitation technology that achieves tight, interactive fits within host pipes. This innovative approach provides exceptional corrosion protection, structural reinforcement, hydraulic efficiency, and dramatically extended service life, even in harsh, high-pressure, or corrosive environments.
Drawing on extensive global project expertise across continents, Kirk oversees every phase: from conceptual design and team assembly to rigorous execution in remote, challenging terrains and extreme conditions. His proven leadership minimizes operational risks, enhances pipeline integrity, optimizes flow performance, reduces environmental impact, and consistently delivers cost-effective, long-term value to clients worldwide in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
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TigerLiner™ Pipeline Solutions Global Operations Manager - Simon Soto
TigerLiner™ Pipeline Solutions Mr. Simon Soto has over 17 years of specialized expertise in installing HDPE pipeline liners worldwide, delivering corrosion-resistant, durable rehabilitation solutions for new and aging pipelines in demanding environments. As a fluent Spanish speaker, he has excelled on high-impact projects in Chile, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic, navigating diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes with ease.
His comprehensive international experience encompasses full project lifecycles: strategic planning and layout, custom HDPE liner-specific equipment design and engineering, precise material specification, procurement, logistics coordination, construction oversight, project management, on-site installation supervision, and hands-on task and manpower training.
With a proven track record of safely designing and executing complex projects globally, Mr. Soto excels in sourcing quality materials, assembling and developing skilled crews, and ensuring efficient, safe operations that minimize downtime and maximize pipeline integrity. His depth of knowledge makes him the top leader in trenchless compressed fit HDPE lining technologies.