Targa Resources Operations Technician

Christopher Decou

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832-***-**** • ***********.*****@*****.***

Operations Technician

Solid experience and exceptional strengths in efficient, accurate 24/7 chemical and hydrocarbon pipeline and Unit monitoring and control.

Skilled in utilization of DCS and other systems for monitoring and controlling of Units and pipelines, pressure, temperature and volume levels. Excellent communication skills in liaising with field and board operators, contractors and other staff under limited supervision to coordinate pipeline movement and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures. Adept in utilization of tools and instrumentation to locate, test and repair buried pipelines and pipeline inspection/operating devices. Flawless safety record, with exceptional attention to detail in isolating and rapidly responding to upsets in various facility Units.

Technical expertise:

Platforms:

Windows

Tools:

Gas Chromatography Analyzers, SCADA Systems, ABB PLCs, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ESOMS, Omniflow Meters

Software:

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), Maximo

Experience Highlights

Fantasy Fireworks, Highlands, Texas

Warehouse Manager, 07/2021 – Present

Responsible for overseeing loading and unloading Conex containers in a timely manner to maximize efficiently. Insuring orders are pulled accurately for shipping to cut down on logistical errors. Head Trainer for forklift qualifications and insure qualification are logged and filed properly per OSHA regulations.

Targa Resources, Mt. Belvieu, Texas

Operations Technician, 08/2019 – 07/2021

Charged with coordinating all lineups and controlling all pipeline movements for 10 million barrel LPG underground storage facility moving 12 million barrels of pure hydrocarbons a month. Closely monitor all product field movement during 24/7 shifts to ensure alignment with specifications. Analyze samples via gas chromatography machines for purity levels. Work closely with contractors, issuing work permits and ensuring compliance with safety procedures and company policies. Manage off-site pump/metering facilities and start-up / shut-down of major feedstock pipelines. Monitor pipeline pressures and conduct daily inventory calculations. Track daily movement sheet containing totals of all product movement over a 24-hour period.

Kuraray America, Pasadena, Texas

Operations Technician, 06/2013 – 05/2018

Closely monitor all product movement during 24/7 shifts to ensure alignment with specifications. Work closely with field technicians ensuring compliance with safety procedures and company policies. Manage off-site pump/metering facilities and start-up / shut-down of Units and pipelines. Responsible for issuing unit safe work, hot work and confine space entry permits for daily maintenance. Performed daily routine product sampling and lab analysis. Responsible for all lock out tag out procedure for energy isolation of equipment for maintenance.

Selected Contributions:

Steered design and delivery of Excel macros for calculating Omniflow meter tolerances and generating instant reports on shortage / overage percentages, leading to a savings of $500K+ in product losses.

Played key role in adding, removing and re-routing processes to maximize product pumps and pipeline movement availability.

Integral contributor to distributed control systems (DCS) project, delivering crucial support to design and functionality of DCS system.

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Prior experience in roles as Operations Technician include:

Chevron Chemicals, Baytown, Texas

Operations Technician, 02/2007 – 09/2012

Dixie Chemicals, Pasadena, Texas

Operations Technician, 09/2001 – 02/2007

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