Laurence F. Gates

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Sayreville, NJ 08872

732-***-****

aczhr8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAYREVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Sayreville, NJ

Custodian, January 2017- Currently working.

● Vacuums, sweeps, wash and polish floors using brooms, mops and waxing/polishing equipment and machines

● Properly disposes of trash and recycling materials

● Cleans and disinfects garbage cans, kitchen equipment and other items as necessary

● Performs other tasks as assigned.

● Some minor maintenance performed.

KINDER MORGAN CONTROL CENTER, Edison, NJ

Regional Control Center Manager, January 2014 - June 2016

● Provided direction for Control Center and Controllers who operate the pipelines remotely by computer controls to safely and efficiently deliver refined petroleum products from shipper receiver points to designated locations

● Worked with facility personnel to review overall process and made process improvements

● Ensured positions were properly staffed at all times and maintained a relief/coverage plan and schedule

● Developed and maintained contingency plans for the most likely events that interfere with normal operation

● Documented training programs that ensured all employees were qualified to safely operate the pipeline system in normal and abnormal situations to meet regulatory and internal training requirements

● Worked through the Lead Controllers to ensure that all operations manuals, pipelines standards and other documents are kept up to date to reflect operation of the pipelines in normal and abnormal situations

● Initiated, documented and investigated all incident reports relating to Control Room activities

● Tested and certified all personnel for OQ tasks

● Directly managed ROW supervisors and technicians.

● Managed operating budget

● Ensured compliance with all aspects of C ontrol Room Management

● Reviewed, generated, and Implemented changes via Management of Change process

● Involved in the staffing/hiring of control room employees

● Established and implemented team goals

● Evaluated employee performance

● Managed corrective disciplinary actions

● Developed, reviewed and revised procedures and training programs including fatigue management

● Provided and maintained EHS training

● Led incident/root cause investigations

● Documented control/records retention

● Directed activities for and responses to abnormal or emergency operating conditions

● Planned and budgeted for opex/sustaining capital needs for control center and staff

● Audited controller activities to identify and correct deficiencies

● Led audits and inspections (internal, PHMSA)

● Was on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, carried a cell phone at all times and responded as needed in operations and emergency situations. Response often required physical presence at the workplace at any hour and any day, including holidays and weekends.

● Traveled as necessary

KINDER MORGAN TERMINAL, Perth Amboy, NJ

Operations Superintendent, February 2008 - January 2014

● Directly supervised terminal operations supervisors and yard personnel

● Managed the terminal in accordance with all company values

● Handled the safety and well-being of all employees, contractors, vendors and visitors

● Directly supervised all operating terminal personnel in daily job responsibilities

● Assisted in the development, implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures and training materials

● Tested and certified all personnel for OQ tasks

● Ensured all employees were properly trained prior to performing any job task

● Provided and maintained a positive and professional atmosphere for all employees and visitors by possessing good interpersonal and communication skills

● Ensured terminal compliance of all federal, state and local environmental regulations

● Ensured location was audit ready at all times

● Managed within established budget requirements

● Performed all job duties in the field and office including any and all transfers of products as well as customer contact

● Performed the task as the Facility Security Officer (FSO)

● Wrote and obtained a federal grant for 250k for surveillance and security equipment for the terminal

● Started a pilot program involving INFO-CORP

● Provided recommendations for merit and incentive awards

● Involved in the interviewing of qualified personnel

● Managed corrective discipline process

● Participated in industry functions/meetings (after hours, if necessary)

● Assisted in management of financial responsibilities including requisitions and invoicing

● Handled large volumes of detailed data and established systems

● Was on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, carried a cell phone at all times and responded as needed in operations and emergency situations. Response often required physical presence at the workplace at any hour and any day, including holidays and weekends. STOLT/KINDER MORGAN TERMINAL, Perth Amboy, NJ

Terminal Products Supervisor, February 1994 - February 2008

● Coordinated product movement in a safe and efficient manner through all modes of transportation

● Acted as back up to Terminal Manager / Operations Superintendent/ Customer Service Supervisor / Clean Petroleum Coordinator

● Managed all office machinery contracts, office and cell phones, plus supplies

● Performed the task as the Facility Security Officer (FSO)

● Established as a first line contact with customers concerning operational tasks or problem solving

● Coordinated activities with Customer Service Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisor

● Monitored regulations concerning D.O.T. shipment requirements

● Tested and certified all personnel for OQ tasks

● Entered all bill-backs into Galahad

● Scheduled Shift Supervisors week duties

● Assisted IT department in troubleshooting computer and phone issues

● Was on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, carried a cell phone at all times and responded as needed in operations and emergency situations. Response often required physical presence at the workplace at any hour and any day, including holidays and weekends. STOLT, Perth Amboy, NJ

Shift Supervisor, April1983 – February 1994

● Supervised the hourly work force

● Adjusted hourly personnel according to workload

● Completed weekly payroll for accounting

OUTERBRIDGE TERMINAL, Perth Amboy, NJ

Lead Operator January 1981 – April 1983

● Responsible for running a shift and working the field/dock at the same time

● Supervised union employees

Operator July1978 - January1981

● Field operator and dock man

● Union Shop Steward

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

● MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows and Galahad

● Superior interpersonal skills

● Ability to create and implement cost effective solutions to both large and small issues

● Hazmat trained

● ICS 100/ICS 200 trained

● Core leadership educated

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