Nicholas M. Sipe

**** ******* **.

Marrero, La. *0072

Phone 601-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a stable and team oriented working environment. One which encourages

learning and employee development. As an I/E Technician, Production Operator, or Compliance

Technician. I have proven experience in all three aspects. Hoping to establish both personal

and professional growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

- I am multi-skilled with working experience as both I/E Technician (16+

yrs.) & Production Operator (8 yrs.) in the Oil & Gas Industry.

- Excellent personal safety record without a Loss Time Accident in 23+ yrs.

- I have excelled in every job assignment that I’ve been appointed.

- Capable to work unsupervised when and if required.

- T-2 certified since 1998.

- Able to troubleshoot Safety Systems and Control Panels: Electronic,

Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Sub-Sea HPU's.

- Able to install, repair, and commission Safety System components such

as: Level Controllers, Pressure Controllers, Transmitters, SSV’s,

SDV’s, BDV’s, RTD's, FSV’s, PSV’s, PSHL’s, PDIT's, Flowmeter's, Master

Control Panels, Compressor Control Panels, Well

Control Panels, Pneumatic Relays, SCSSV Pumps, Chemical Pumps,

etc…

- Understands separation process of oil, water, and gas. Also gas

dehydration units (Glycol).

- Knowledge of allocation metering both Oil & Gas.

- Able to interpret P&ID's, PLC Ladder Logic, S.A.F.E. Charts,& PID

Control Loops etc...

- Extensive Knowledge on B.S.E.E. Rules & Regulations, Testing

Procedures and Requirements.

- Able to generate Daily Production Reports, Complete Well Tests,

Calibration Reports, MMS Compliance Records etc…

- Experienced in Facility Compliance, Commissioning, Construction,

Maintenance, and Production Operations in the oil & gas industry.

- I have work experience in the Gulf of Mexico (State, O.C.S., & Deepwater),

Mexico, and West Africa (Nigeria and Congo).

- SAP proficient.

- ISSOW proficient.

- TWIC Certified.

- Valid U.S. Passport expiration date 10 / 2021.

- Safety Council Security Passport.

- ARSC 12 Basic Plus Certification

EDUCATION

1996-1997 Delgado Community College…New Orleans, La.

1986-1990 Graduated: John Ehret High School…Marrero, La.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

Basic Firefighting, HAZWOPER, H.U.E.T Water Survival, TWIC,

Super Safety, T-2 Certified, Offshore Hydraulic Crane Operator / Rigger, Gas/Air

Monitoring, Scaffold Erection, Confined Space Rescue/Hole Watch,

Medic First Aid, PEC Trained, SAFE GULF, H2S, Marine Debris Trained, Rig Pass

EMPLOYMENT:

2013- Present I/E Technician Quality Process Services

2012-2013 (A) Production Operator / I & E Technician Flow Petroleum

Contracted to Hilcorp at S.S.108. Eventually making a seemless transition to EPL.

Once Hilcorp divested its OCS assets in the Gulf of Mexico.

2010-2011 I / E Technician / Production Operator Wood Group / PSN

Worked in all three capacities ( Instrumentation, Electrical, and as an Production

Operator) for various oil & gas clients throughout the G.O.M. region of the U.S.

Responsibilities varied depending on particular assignment.

2006-2010 Automated Controls Repairman (A.C.R ( Shell Exploration and

Production Co.)

Worked for Shell Exploration & Production in Deepwater G.O.M. Block M.C.807A on

the MARS TLP as an Instrumentation / Compliance Technician (A.C.R.)

Responsibilities were Regulatory and Compliance testing (450 plus components

total most monthly). Updating and Auditing of B.S.E.E. / Coast Guard files and

folders on facility. Other responsibilties were to diagnose, tune, and repair

Automated Control Systems. Including but not limited to (Gas Compressors, VRU'S,

Waste Heat Recovery, Instrument Air Systems, DVA & Sub- Sea Well Autochokes,

Sub Sea HPU's, UmbelicalTerminating Panels,PSV's, FSV's, SSV's, Well Control

Panels, etc Participate in equipment walkdowns and perform necessary repairs

of equipment. Order new or rebuild equipment for inventory, maintain all instrument

calibrations and calibration reports filing, shipping and recieving parts for repair &

return, also generate work orders utilizing SAP program. Write JSA's, Work Permits,

LO/TO's, and performance of tasks utilizing ISSOW. (A computer based Permit to

Work system) Routinely sponsor and provide assistance to visiting contractors.

Also sponsor Contractors that were assigned to theTLP on a daily basis. Member of

Regulatory & Compliance Committee as well as B-Crew Champion on the Behavior

Based Safety Committee. My experience working at such a fast paced and high

demanding facility as MARS. Combined with my prior oilfield work experience. Has

given me the ability to routinely identify existing and potential hazards. As well as

the techniques utilized in mitigating such hazards.This experience enables me to

make sound and precise decisions when troubleshooting and problem solving.

Always staying focused on safety of personnel and potential impact to the

environment.

2001- 2004 & 01/06 - 08/2006 Instrument Technician / Production Operator

( C&D Production Specialist )

Contracted to Shell Offshore as a Process Team A.C.R. on the MARS (TLP) post

Hurricane Katrina repairs and pre start-up commissioning. (Also routine

maintenance, repairs, and testing). Other responsibilities include keeping in

compliance with MMS and Coast Guard regulations. Effectively optimizing safety,

production output, and reducing lifting costs. Held other job assignments while at

C&D. Including contracting to Marathon Oil Company as an Instrument

Repairman. Performing Safety System Inspections, Maintenance and Repairs for

their East Cameron field. Worked in this capacity for several years before. I took on

a new task and became a Production Operator prior to transferring to Marathon's

South Pass 67 field. Task were completing daily production reports, shake outs,

well tests, and overboard water samples. I've contracted to Chevron/ Texaco S.T.

37J working as a Production Operator crew changing out of Leeville,La. I've also

worked on several of Shell's Deepwater TLP assets as an Operator/ I.T Auger,

Brutus, Mars, & Ursa).

2004 - 2006 Instrument Technician, (Production Management Inc.)

Worked with Energy Partners contracting through PMI. Assigned to the S.T.26 Field

as an Instrument Technician. Duties were to keep the field production up by

maintaining, installing,calibrating, and repairing of automated field components.

Worked as Production Operator when demands of the field required.

2003 - 2004: Production Operator, ( Island Operators Inc.)

Worked for Devon Energy through Island Operating at the Main Pass 69 field as a

Production Operator. By incorporating safe and environmentally sound operating

practices. Producing oil & gas in the environmentally sensitive Pass a Loutre

Wildlife Refuge. My Co-Worker and I would alternate piloting Jo-Boat while making

daily rounds in the field . Also performing daily P.M.'s on the boat as well as several

outlying facilities. Other responsibilities were to adjust gas injection rates as

needed on 50 satellite wells. By studying the G/L injection charts to determine if

wells were taking gas.

1999-2001: I/E Technician, (MMR Offshore )

Worked on land as well as offshore. Both Domestic and International in new

construction, maintenance, and upgrading of safety systems and automated

controls. Worked on offshore production facilities, oil refineries, and chemical

plants. Have extensive experience in construction and installation of control panels

(Master, Well Control, Compressor, Chemical Skids) Both electronic and pneumatic

either new or used. Completed several sub-sea expansion projects. Shell's Crosby

(Ursa), Conger (Enchilada), BP and Exxon/Mobil's MICA (Pompano V.K. 989).

Worked overseas in the Democratic Republic of Congo, installing and

commissioning automated control system on water injection turbines.Traveled

extensively throughout the United States contracting to Seimens / Westinghouse

installing and commissioning automated controls.

1996-1997: I/E Technician, Total Engineering Services Team, Inc. (T.E.S.T .)

Responsibilities included construction, testing, and installation of control panels as

per customer S.A.F.E. charts (Master, Compressor, Well Control, Choke Control,

PLC and Pneumatic Controlled) Assigned to Nigeria on a maintenance contract for

Chevron Oil at the Escravos Tank Battery and Liquid Gas Plant

Facility. Requirements were to diagnose and perform preventative maintenance or

upgrades on all of Chevron's land and offshore safety system and production

facilities.

1991-1996

1997-1999: Panel Shop/Field Service Technician, Ruelco,Inc.

Involved in designing, building, testing and installation of control panels (Master,

Well, Compressor, Electronic and Pneumatic) as per customer S.A.F.E. charts.

Answered customer service calls to troubleshoot, upgrade, calibrate, or install

safety system components. Built control panels and assisted in the installation of

safety system on a Mobile Production Facility at Aker Gulf yard in Corpus Christi,

TX. Ultimately following production vessel to Nigeria for location installation,

commissioning, and start up. Other international assignments include installation

and commissioning of 45 SCADA packages for high pressure gas wells in the

mountainous terrain of Chiapas, Mexico contracting to Pemex. Earlier job tasks

involved inventory control, picking up, coordinating, and expediting material

designated to Panel Shop or Field Installations & Service Projects.

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