Training Technician

Garry A. Draper

Northport, AL *****

214-***-**** ************@*****.***

Objective

Natural Gas Compression Industry advanced working experience including: Waukesha Installation &

Commissioning, I & E, Operations, Diagnostics and Mechanical repairs associated with Natural Gas Engines

and Reciprocating Compressors. Seeking a supervisory position (Domestic, Expatriate or International Rotator

position).

Professional Achievements

Kingdom of Bahrain: Lead Technician and Commissioning Agent assigned to the installation of 14 Waukesha

7044GSI/ ESM Engines, coupled with 14 Ariel JGK/4 compressors these units were the first gas compression

units to be installed in Bahrain

Pre-Startup: Responsible for installation and commissioning, training, mentoring and safety of new

hires in an H2S environment, maintaining schedule and reporting to corporate office with daily

progress reports. Performed laser coupling alignments, insured all clearances, torque, liquid level

specifications were met. Responsible for programming ESM’s and control panel annunciators, making

final check of all end devices and for testing remote emergency shutdown circuits.

Post-Startup: Set air/fuel ratios to insured all pressures and temperatures are within acceptable limits,

made the final adjustments to the compressors to meet commissioning requirements at load and met

performance runs as specified in the customer’s contract.

Ongoing operations: Held the position of Lead Supervisor of Operations responsible for overseeing

daily operations of 14 units to ensure all compressors ran at maximum performance, to trouble shoot

both mechanical and electrical and to oversee all repairs were made correctly and in a timely manner.

Also responsible for scheduling and supervising PM services and for train ing all new hires to include:

safety, operations of units, loading and unloading of units, shut down procedures, basic mechanics and

electrical issues. Maintained 98% runtime, exceeding customer’s expectations.

Lead Technician and Commissioning Agent assigned to the following international locations:

Reynosa, Mexico: Responsible for commissioning six Waukesha L5794GSI/ESM engines coupled with

Gemini FS/504 compressors. Duties performed: Align couplings with laser; program the engines ESM’s

and all control panel annunciators.

Veracruz, Mexico: Assigned to commissioning and startup of 19 compressor units. Four years later

returned to supervise servicing of top ends (Waukesha Engines) and Overhaul (Ariel JGK4

Compressors) Responsible for adjusting performance runs and ESM programming to increase

performance and runtime.

Nigeria: Two year assignment coordinating with contractors and engineers from first stages of clearing

area, to leveling and grouting 16 skids, assembly of units, commissioning (star t-up ready) for the

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following: five Waukesha L7044GSI/ESM coupled with a Superior WH64 compressor, low pressure

units, six Waukesha L7044GSI/ESM coupled with a Superior WH62 compressor, intermediate units,

two Caterpillar 3616 coupled with a Superior WG74 compressor high pressure units, two Caterpillar

3616 coupled with a Superior WG74 compressor sales units and one Caterpillar 3516 coupled with a

SGC217 Frick screw compressor

BOSIET Certification: Completed and current as required for offshore, Thailand and Malaysia

commissioning assignments for Shell and Chevron Oil.

Additional commissioning assignment: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Colombia, Dubai, Egypt, Kuwait, Malaysia,

Mexico, Nigeria, Oman, and Thailand.

Professional Skills

Advanced understanding of installation, assembly, commissioning, I & E, trouble shooting and repair

procedures related to gas compressors and production equipment.

Full understanding of process flow and operation

Understanding of complex electrical schematics and the programming of system controls.

Strong mechanical abilities to set level and align prime mover to driven equipment using dial indicators

and/or laser alignment tools.

Proficient in accurately and efficiently diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and fuel

problems on multiple compressor systems and successfully obtaining maximum engine performance.

Experienced in training and mentoring new hires in proper work place practices and procedures

including: Safety procedures, operations, loading and shut down procedures, bas ic mechanical and

electrical trouble shooting procedures and proper documentation for daily activates.

Experienced working with H2S gas supplied equipment, ensuring that all crew members understand the

effects and the hazards to their personal safety working on H2S sites. Ensure that all persons on site

follow the proper work place precautions concerning any and all hazardous materials on site.

Strong ability to follow and understand assembly and disassembly

Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures including; basic OSHA

(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, Best Practices and Local and Governmental

Regulations)

Work History

9/2008 to Present

Enerflex Compression Services, Middle East & Africa (Enerflex acquired portion of Axip)

Lead Technician

Axip Compression Services, Houston, TX (formerly Valerus Compression Services)

Lead Field Instructor installation of Enbase Equipment Monitoring Systems

Valerus Compression Services LP, Houston, TX

International Field Service Technician Lead

Kingdom of Bahrain, Operations Supervisor

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2005 to 2008

Exterran (formerly Universal Compression)

Field Service Mechanic Gas Pipeline

Education

Graduate of Garland High School, Garland, Texas

El Paso Technical School of Welding

Special Training & Certifications

2013 Enbase installation & technical training (remote performance monitoring systems)

2013 Recertification: Waukesha Engine System

2012 Basic Offshore Safety Introduction and Emergency Training - 5700

2011 Core Compliance PEC Training Offshore / TRAP / Safe Gulf / Safe Land

2011 H2S Safety Training Certification (recertified 2014)

2011 Mustang CAT Courses: CAT 1, CAT 2, CAT MM, CAT CBT, CAT A3/ADEM

2009 Commissioning Agent Certification: Superior Compressors Start-Up & Commissioning

2009 Certification: Waukesha Engine System Manager (ESM)

2007 Universal Compression Entry Level I Technical Training

Training Certificate for GE SEM CONTROLS

Caterpillar Engine Diagnostic Course demonstrating Level III Proficiency

Caterpillar 3208 Repair Course

Caterpillar Dealer Service Training Courses: M-Series Electric Liftruck E.V.I. & T.D.C. System, Microcommand

Electric Panel, F-Series and M-Series, Basic Electricity, Mechanics Introduction, Liftruck Engines, Liftruck

Introduction

Certificate of Completion for ECS Standards and High Performance Control

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