Partners Lp Targa Resources Lead Mechanic

Darrin Opaitz

*******@*****.***/ C: 432-***-****

Result-oriented Maintenance Supervisor effective at developing, coordinating and leading facilities maintenance activities. Decisive leader proficient in managing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance for Natural Gas facilities.

Skills

Equipment testing and troubleshooting

Test results documentation

Status reports maintenance

Time management

Facilities maintenance

Production scheduling

Vendor relationship management

Team leadership

Safety protocols

Gas plant process equipment maintenance

Managing large crews

Deadline driven

Strong work ethic

Establishing goals and setting priorities

Solid communication skills

Labor management

Good mechanical aptitude

Good verbal/written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

OSHA Certified

Quality control

Experience

Maintenance Technician / Targa Resources Partners LP - Stanton, TX 05/2018 - 01/2019

Enforced compliance with quality standards to maintain production requirements and sustain business operations.

Coordinated and executed preventative maintenance on compressors and generators.

Inspected facility-related manufacturing systems daily to prevent potentially dangerous equipment problems.

Oversaw technicians and delegated duties.

Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.

Inspected completed work to verify conformity with established policies and quality standards.

Monitored work order completion and worked with other team members on complex projects.

Completed maintenance tasks, including replacement of hydraulic and chemical pumps.

Created and assigned work orders, delegated tasks and supervised work.

Monitored maintenance operation at 2 nature gas plants and 1 crude oil terminal.

Oversaw and inspected all overhaul's and replacements of natural gas compressor packages.

Worked in the position of Plant Operator as needed.

Worked closely with I & E Technicians with plant electrical and instrumentation issues.

Commissioned new units and startups.

Field Service Supervisor / Cook Compression Field Services - Denver City, TX 11/2016 - 06/2017

Reviewed team safety behaviors and individual personal protective equipment.

Initiated process improvements to reduce the cost of services.

Coordinated the installation and technical support of natural gas processing equipment.

Managed a team of 7 service technicians in installation projects.

Coordinated work between the team, other departments, subcontractors and customers.

Checked team member performance and quality of work against established standards.

Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.

Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.

Inspected completed work to maintain high-standards of finished projects.

Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.

Oversaw the overhauls of natural gas compression equipment.

Mechanic 2/ DCP Midstream - Hobbs, NM 05/2014 - 11/2015

Cleaned, repaired and installed tank equipment, such as gaskets and internal and external valves.

Precision Measuring

Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired external and internal equipment on tanks, including valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.

Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.

Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.

Operated pressure pumps according to manufacturer specifications and safety rules.

Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports.

Planned and executed overhauls and complete replacement of gas processing equipment.

Performed preventive maintenance and overhauls on industrial 4-cycle engines (e.g. Caterpillar, White Superior, and Waukesha), 2-cycle engines (e.g. Integrals) compressors, Siemens turbines, pumps, fans, electrical motors, air/gas compressors, Turbo Expanders, hydraulic equipment and parts associated with these items. I also assisted as a operator at field compressor station.

Diagnosed and repaired Ariel, Joy, and Cooper compress

Education and Training

Compressor Mechanic 1 - Midland, TX Sept.2014

Certification: Natural Gas Compressors Diagnoses and Repair

Compressor Mechanic 2 - Hobbs, NM Sept. 2015

Certification: Advanced Natural Gas Compressor Diagnoses and Repair

References upon request.

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