Kirk I. Tappin
Lakewood, CO 80227
OBJECTIVE:
Utilize my skills to better my employer and myself by ensuring all commissioning procedures meet P&ID’s and PSM guidelines. Continue to allow space for growth in my employment opportunities while taking pride in a job well down with my team.
Employment:
DCP MIDSTREAM June 2018 – July 2020
Gas Controller Operator
Gas controller for Permian Area (which also includes SENM)
12 Plants and 122 booster stations and 990 MMCFD in gas between the 12 plants and booster stations.
Console averages 28,000 alarms a month
Troubleshoot booster stations for mechanics
CF TECHNICAL SERVICES December 2016 – July 2017
Senior Technical Developer
PSM consultant
Operating procedures
oP&ID’s & PSM guidelines
Energy Transfer Gas Plants in West Texas
CHENIERE ENERGY September 2015 – September 2016
Midstream Operator
Maintained PSM documentation
Monitored and adjusted various controls
oMaintain thru put and spec product
Designed to process 60 MMCF/D Gas and 3000 BBL of Light Crude (condensate)
Monitored H2S removal system and Glycol Dehydration to produce pipeline spec product
Monitored high pressure separation vessels, flash gas compression, gas/liquid filtration systems
Monitored LPG storage and truck loading rack
Monitored 5000 BBL condensate storage tanks and condensate truck loading racks
QPM December 2014 – September 2015
Production Operator
Maintained PSM documentation
Monitored and adjusted various controls
oMaintain thru put and spec product
Designed to process 60 MMCF/D Gas and 3000 BBL of Light Crude (condensate)
Monitored H2S removal system and Glycol Dehydration to produce pipeline spec product
Monitored high pressure separation vessels, flash gas compression, gas/liquid filtration systems
Monitored LPG storage and truck loading rack
Monitored 5000 BBL condensate storage tanks and condensate truck loading racks
UNITED LOGISICS May 2013 – December 2014
Hotshot Driver
Delivered parts and personnel
ROBEN MFG January 2007 – January 2011
Welder
Tig and Mig welding
oCarbon steel, stainless, copper nickel, pipe and plate, x-ray and ultrasound
Achievements:
Certified shop welder with various metals/materials
DANOES & CUROLE September 2005 – December 2006
Production Operator
Manned and monitored platform
oG.B. 189A for Texaco & Chevron
Achievements:
T2, Crane, PEC, Rigging, Marine trash debris, Core compliance, Dangers in pressure, Safe gulf, Basic Fire Fighting, Water survival, First Aid, CPR, TWIC and H2S
ISLAND OPERATORS April 2003 – September 2005
Operator
Monitored and ran a loop for Apache at S. Pelto 10B, platform and field
oPLC platforms, Stick Pilots
2 LACT units and 4 compressors and gas lift
DANOES & CUROLE July 2000 – April 2003
Operator
3 High Pressure PLC wells at M.P. 264 for B.P
Shell Oil January 1998 – June 2000
Pipe Fitter/Hydro Tester/Commissioning
Build/Hydro Tested on Shell Ursa and commissioned
oFinished up in South America
Bay Offshore January 1993 – December 1997
Pipe Fitter/Hydro Testing Forman/Expeditor/Commissioning
Commissioned and build BP’s, Thunderhorse, Mad Dog, Holstine, Alantis
oHydro Testing
Education:
Patterson High School August 1984 – May 1988
General Education Diploma
References:
Joe Keller 985-***-****
oLead Operator on Mad Dog
Phil Haney 254-***-****
oLead Operator for Enterprise Products
Gary Willis 361-***-****
oSupervisor for Cheniere Energy