Nicolas R. O’Quin

** *****’s Chapel Rd

Foxworth, MS 39483

Cell 615-***-**** acqgmg@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

I hope to find a career position in a growing company. I intend to progress my knowledge and ability in this industry both for myself and those whom I may work for.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

I have 12 years in the pipeline industry. Knowledgeable of the Federal, local, and State environmental laws. I pride myself in being skilled at learning new concepts while working well under pressure. Knowledgeable on gas transmission construction/operations. Skilled at prioritizing and remaining focused on the essence of an issue. Ability to collect various water samples and conduct field test to check their quality. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain working relations with the management and the staff. Ability to read and interpret a verity of wetlands and water bodies.

Work Experience:

Utility Inspector/RSH Energy

Sunoco Gas: Midland, TX

April 2015 – June 2015

As a utility inspector I was overseeing ditching, test lead installation, tie ends, and digging bell holes. My job also involved keeping up with numbers on 20” FBE .344 wall pipe and the ARO .500 wall. I watched over back filling as well. My job also includes watching the contractor dig under hot lines, water lines, and electrical lines. Conduct tailgate meeting in the mornings before the job starts and have good work ethic with the contractor.

QA Utility/Environmental Inspector

Caliber Midstream/Onshore Quality Control Specialist, Watford City, ND

September 2014 – December 2014

The Rawson Gathering System Skedsvold to Alex Oil & State to Monson Expansion Project. The expansion includes an 8” salt water line and a 12” crude oil line and this is in Alexander, ND. Duties include but not limited to Utility Inspection on clearing right-of-way, stringing flex steel, trenching, backfilling, restoration and HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling). My job also included Environmental non-compliance issues such as

Storm water and installing Erosion Control Devices. I also make sure the contractor stays on the ROW and have good communication with the contractor at the job.

August 2014- September 2014

3i Inspection, Cleburne, TX

Sr. Utility Inspector/Environmental Inspector

My duties included Utility and Environmental Inspection for Access Midstream. There was an 8 inch and 16 inch lines. I ensured that the contractor installed water bars where needed. I oversaw seeding, mulching, and crimping. I also made sure that all ECD’s (Erosion Control Devices) were installed correctly. As a Sr. Utility Inspector my job also included overseeing contractor clearing ROW (right-of-way), digging ditch, lowering in pipe, backfilling and restoration. I worked on building compressor station and installing PRV stacks, meters, and valves.

November 2013- August 2014

Kestrel Engineering, Inc. Houston, TX

Beaumont RP Export Project with 3 miles of 8, 14, 20, and 30 inch pipe

Lead Environmental Inspector

As the lead environmental inspector my duties include storm water pollution prevention plan. I keep up with documents and making copies to put in other Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan books. Watch out for any erosion that tries to leave the ROW or any that goes toward major water body or wetland area. Any wetlands that are dug have to be top soiled. My job is also to communicate with the contractor about any environmental concerns. Other things I deal with are dewatering hydro test water. The contractor usually builds a dewatering structure with 10 mill plastic and hay bales. There is silt fence installed at every major water body crossing and wetland areas. I also watch over Marine Terminal Project and the Beaumont Terminal Project. My job is also to make sure the contractor uses a filter bag when dewatering a trench. I make sure that the contractor also cleans up any mud that fracs out into any wetland. The mud is usually transferred from the area to the pit or transferred off the property into a vac truck. I also watch over Oil Tanking Terminals.

September 2013 - November 2013

Natural Resource Group, Minnesota

Line 6B Enbridge replacement project Michigan 36 inch pipe/34 miles

Sr. Environmental Inspector

As an environmental inspector my job includes doing storm water reports after every rain event. I also look over all wetland and water body crossing. I make sure the wetlands and water body crossing get top soiled and separated from sub soil. I also do de-compaction testing on croplands and agriculture fields to make sure that the compaction testing is good after clean up. The other things I deal with is sign off tract sheets when the job is completed. One other thing is I communicate with inspectors if they have any question on environmental compliance. Dewatering structure and filter bags are also another job I deal with and non-compliances also. The job here is to go by state and local guide lines. Especially dealing with the environment.

February 2013 – August 2013

Elk Energy Services Inspection, West Virginia

Utility Inspector

My duties included stringing pipe, writing heat number and measuring the pipe. As a Utility I made sure that the contractor jeep the pipe before lowering in the ground. I checked the coating as well. This line is a 12 inch gas line. This job was road side work.

March 2012 - November 2012

Applied Consultants Inspections Longview, Texas

Utility/Lead Environmental Inspector

I am currently working on the Eagle Ford Shale project for Chesapeake Energy. As a Utility Inspector my responsibilities are to ensure construction and installation of gas pipeline are performed by Chesapeake standards and safety requirements. Take inventory of all pipe, parts and valves unloaded, organize and document all materials received. Monitor contractor during all phase’s from clearing ROW, installing meters, valves, PRV stacks, lowering in pipe, digging, backfilling, sand blasting, coating to final clean up ROW. Inspect all aspects of the job, hydro testing of bore pipe and complete the line. Worked extensively to strived and maintain a safe working environment with all crews, as well as directed work between three other Utility/Environmental Inspectors to ensure proper placement ECD’s (erosion control devices). Also helped many other Utility Inspectors answering questions involving environmental compliance related with the work they were overseeing. Attend all Chesapeake required safety meetings and all contractor tail gate meetings. I worked in compressor station as well.

May 2009 - February 2012

Applied Consultants Inspection Longview, Texas

Lead Environmental Inspector

I worked as an Environmental Inspector on the Chesapeake Haynesville Shell project. Duties included inspecting/checking erosion and sedimentation controls along right of way, water bodies, construction and restoration/cleanup activities, wetlands and

Dewatering operations. Responsible of maintaining erosion control devices and ensure contractor stayed in compliance with proper protection of natural resources on job site.

Performed Hydrostatic Testing and took samples of water. Performed job site preliminary analysis to determine wetlands and water bodies. Assisted with bore crews on frac outs to ensure natural resources were not destroyed. Recommended actions or improvements required to avoid or prevent sediment from leaving the ROW. Maintained all site required documentation

February 2008 – May 2009

Tetra Tech, Boulder CO.

Sr. Environmental Inspector

I observed pipeline construction activities to ensure compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements, permits requirements, state environmental rules and regulations, land owner request. Provided guidance and assistance to the field to ensure compliance with air permits, waste disposal/reuse, environmental regulations, wildlife, water quality, storm water, spill prevention/waste minimization and other related field environmental issues. Inspected the installation of project erosion control devices. Installed and maintained project-related signs identifying approved access roads, wetlands, water bodies, topsoil piles, etc. Informed the contractor to “stop task” and immediately implement corrective actions, if necessary, to ensure compliance. Conduct environmental (FERC) training compliance with current project.

May 2003 – January 2008

Gregory Cook Construction Houston TX

Environmental Foreman

Environmental Foreman duties included installation and maintenance of all erosion control devices. Monitoring areas such as wetland and water body crossings to ensure all environmental guidelines, state local and federal permits for project were followed. Monitored seeding activities to assure uniform vegetative growth was attained for erosion control, monitored rainfall activities and prepared comprehensive daily reports with photo documentation. Monitored restoration activities to ensure project was restored to pre-construction conditions. Prepared dewater structures for hydro testing and ensured that the sediment gets taking off site. Monitored the construction project to ensure that the storm water collection was in compliance. Kept cost down to a minimum on project.

Training/Education

West Marion High School Graduate/USM 1998

Safe Gulf/Safe Land USA- Basic Safety Awareness 6/12/12

Global Training & Environmental - H2S certification; 10/11/13

Delgado Community College - Basic Firefighting Training; 2/12/07 16 hrs.

Safety & Training Consultant - Water Survival training course 2/8/13

(CSWPPP)- Certified for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 1/25/13

10 Hr. OSHA Training class- 9/20/2012

OQ Training – Southland Safety- June 2010 – OQ for Chesapeake Energy

Qualified Hydro test Class for Chesapeake Energy- March 2012

Safeland Training- 8 hrs.- October 21, 2012 Chesapeake Energy

(CCIS)- Certified Compliance Inspector for Storm water 2/25/14

• Industrial Safety Training Council-11/14/13

• NCCER Trained- November 2013- Kestrel Engineering

• Oil Tanking Class- 2/26/14

• NCCER- Southland Safety Training-12-1-14

References:

Gregg Wiley-Assistant Chief RSH Energy 936-***-****

Hector Gonzalez-Chief Inspector 832-***-****

Greg Dartez- Sr. Welding Inspector RSH Energy 337-***-****

Jerry Burkett - Chief Inspector for Chesapeake Energy 903-***-****

Landon Owens – Lead Environmental Compliance Mng. for Avery Pipeline 501-***-****

Branden Hargrave- Vice President at Kestrel Engineering 832-***-****

Allen Rienstra- Environmental Staff Scientist at RPS 409-***-****

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