Pipeline Operator Technician

Kristofer Sharp

adv1iw@r.postjobfree.com 832-***-****

Accomplishments

Five years of experience in utility services / oil and gas industry.

Completion of continuing education courses essential to modern management skills.

Trained and mentored countless technicians in damage prevention and pipeline technician skills throughout work history.

Completion of several Manufacturer specific equipment and maintenance trainings.

Operator Qualified to perform several tasks related to Oil and Gas Industry including but not limited to: Leak Survey, Patrolling, Line Locating, Corrosion Monitoring, Odorant Testing, Cathodic Protection reading, PLC programming, Valve Maintenance, Pigging, Various I&E tasks, start-up / shutdown of pump stations and valve sites, motor and compressor swings.

For more than three years, managed groups or teams of personnel (1-15) at various locations simultaneously while maintaining company and customer expectations following all policies and procedures.

Excelled from entry level position to Pipeline Operator/Controller.

TWIC card holder

Professional Experience

Pipeline Controller/Operator III – DCP Midstream, Houston, TX April, 2019 – Present

Oversee and manage projects within area of pipeline, completing and managing multiple in house and third-party projects at the same time, keeping up with equipment needed and supplies for projects insuring to stay within regulation as well as within the budget and to ensure project is completed by established end date.

Working along engineering and integrity department to stay within compliance for projects and ILI digs.

Responsible for daily operation and maintenance of assigned geographic area on HVL pipeline and associated damage prevention – Multi-Craft technician position.

Integral part of all associated capital and integrity projects affecting area- responsible for overseeing safe work practices and being company representative onsite for said projects.

Execute inspections and maintain respective compliance records for RRC / PHMSA requirements of a regulated pipeline – DOT part 195 regulations.

Serve as an SME and Mentor for several skill sets within workgroup.

Fill-in for pipeline supervisor when needed, assist supervisor with several different special projects and pilot programs our workgroup has led.

Serve as an OQ Evaluator to other technicians in work group and assist management in maintaining 100% compliance for workgroup.

Complete One-call locates daily and balance daily operations work

Write and perform LOTOs as well as other permits needed for projects pertaining to work being done.

Perform monthly duties inspecting fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, oil levels and samples in pumps and motors, pump and motor readings, valves operating in sync with Control Center

Maintain proper qualifications for technicians and their respective covered tasks as required by company policies.

Monitor SCADA and made rounds for pump and motor readings.

Operate pipeline systems remotely

Start-up/shutdowns of midstream operations

Planning, coordinating, and making necessary callouts to maintain operations

On-Call 24/7 rotation

Lead Field Technician – KNR Pipeline Services, Wharton, TX April, 2019 – April, 2020

Responsible for supervision of crew on specific spread of new pipeline installation projects, whether it is bolt-ups, building new pump stations, motor/ compressor swings, or repairing blowouts.

Assist supervisor maintain and assign sufficient personnel to respective projects.

Oversee crews install new pipeline within close proximity to other pipelines in urban area/ congested pipeline easements.

Assist survey and other support staff execute safe work practices provided by pipeline owner.

Fill out JSA and have tail gate meeting each morning prior to work beginning to have a full understand of work being completed.

Maintain proper qualifications for technicians and their respective covered tasks as required by clients and regulators.

Being On-call 24/7 ready to respond to any emergencies the customer has.

Field Technician – C&S Lease Services, Dayton, TX May, 2018 – April, 2019

Responsible for being on site on time.

Responsible for keeping up with company truck maintenance and cleaning.

Maintain proper personnel as required by their respective clients and scope of work.

Responsible for having the correct tools and equipment the job at hand required.

Maintaining equipment from cleaning tracks to checking and filling oil levels.

Maintain proper qualifications for technicians and their respective covered tasks as required by clients and regulators.

Responsible for always completing the job leaving the costumer satisfied with the work done.

Being On-call 24/7 ready to respond to any emergencies the customer has.

Software Skills / Certifications

Microsoft Office, Siemens VFD/PLC software, GE Multilin Software, HAZWOPER Level V- I.C., OSHA competent person- excavation, NFPA 70E, Class VII forklift, Staking University Certified, Smith Safety Driving Certified, along with many Veriforce operator qualifications needed to maintain and operate pipeline.

Education

High School Diploma 3.95 GPA – Southwest Houston Academy, Houston, TX 2015

Lonestar College Process Technician Program, Kingwood, Tx 2022-Present

References

Rex Wood- Supervisor of DCP SoHi P/L: 214-***-****

Jim Tabor- Asset Director of DCP SoHi and SaHi P/L: 346-***-****

Dustin Weimer- KNR P/L Services Supervisor: 832-***-****

Anthony Cortinas- DCP Tech Specialists: 832-***-****

Jonathan Carr- DCP Tech Specialist: 432-***-****

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