Keith Viator
Lead Production Facility Operator, Gas Compressor Station Operator Email : ****************@*****.***
Beaumont, Tx. 409-***-****
** ***** ********** ********** ** Oil and gas platforms. Name/List plant equipment that you have operated and maintained. Waukesha-Pierce Compressors, Ariel Compressors, Turbines, Lact Units, Dehydration units, Pipeline Pumps, HP/ LP Separator’s, Sump Pumps, Heater Treaters, Gas Turbines, SCADA Systems: (Both on Location and Remote Timers ), Diesel Generators, Gas Generators, Compressor Engines, Diesel Engines LP Gas Engines, Gas Engines,
I was responsible for Scheduling and Documenting: Daily Reports, Weekly PM's, Monthly PM's, Quarterly Maintence, Semi-Annual Inspection and Maintenance, and Annual Inspection along with Run Totals, Deficiencies, and Downtime Costs on all of this equipment except,the Sump Pump and the Pipeline Pumps. Do you have an accurate knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field and processing plant operations? Explain: I have Foundation knowledge of facility layout. With knowledge of your Station layout, I can review your Operational Field drawings and Verify incoming/ outgoing supply lines, Along with pressure capacity’s and operational tolerances. I can also tour and verify your Processing Plant Equipment Design, Function layout to manage goals of production.
i.e. Dry Gas Contract equipment manipulation to achieve and maintain Goal. Can you analyze, adjust and perform minor repairs on compressor engines, process facilities, and related equipment? Explain
As a Lead Operator in the Gulf I was Responsible for all maintenance and repairs from the Heliport Lights to the Compressor Head to the Structural
Integrity of our Platform metal. Along with everything in between. When I make my hourly Rounds I listen to the Equipment and look for signs of needed adjustments. I can repair And or replace level controllers, Operate and repair dump, gate, suction, discharge, FSV's, Pipeline valves.
I can perform Minor and Major repairs in the Field, Safely. Do you have knowledge and training pertaining to:
Gas and liquid processing fundamentals- I have had training both in the class and daily in the field by my Mentors in the oil and gas business
Applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures- I was trained to be Compliant with Governmental policies and Rules of Operational Conduct I was ruled by BSEE (Formerly MMS) . They came to my platform every two weeks to check files, safety systems, levels of Separator’s, product quality, metal deterioration, our cathodic protection system as well as our SEM's training progress for our Team members. Safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems- I have 24 years’ Experience in oil and gas processing. I have brought on new wells online straight from drilling completion phase with a gas buster under the full moon. I am T2 CERTIFIED and am licensed I mainly specialize in De- Hy Units to Dry gas and send to sales.
In Well control. I have experience in 5, 10 & 15 thousand pound wells. I worked in a Control room at Garden Banks 260 where our Team produced 18,000 Bbls.,and 600 Mmcf. a day, every day of the year.
What is your experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals? Explain I have done about a dozen Start-ups. Where we drilled a new well and made a new platform and set up all the piping and pipeline connections along with all the Safety systems .We set there in place by going through the drawings from the office engineering dept. I installed every vital gauge in the system in order to safely monitor process conditions. We run Safe charts on every vessel to document our static, differential and temperatures. As per BSEE Regulations.
How comfortable are you with computers? Explain
I really like them because they are a vital communication and documentation tool. I do my requires reports and save hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, semi- annual, and Annual reports.
Is there anything preventing you from relocating to North Dakota at this time? If yes, please explain- I have relocated to Watford City, ND so that I may put my experience to service and be part of a Team that appreciates its Accomplishment’s.
Other than money what is your motivation for going to work every day? Tell us what you enjoy about work?
I have grown from a wireline helper to a Lead operator in the last 20 years and I have a Beautiful wife with 7 children. All of this I have earned through works and I am more motivated Than ever to see what Good work will bring me to in the Future. Do you carry any other certifications/training that pertains to this position? If so, please list all that apply- Well Control
HS&E
Personnel management
Asset Control
Site-Specific Safety training
DOT HAZMAT Certified
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Operator SMI-50, SMI- 184 & VR-356
Bkack Elk Energy - Houston, TX - September 2014 to Present Responsibilities:
Morning rounds, pump oil, record sales, Hold Morning Meeting,Give Permits to Work, Approve JSA's. Check or Adjust Gaslift, Record Casing Pressures, Put Well in Test. Assign Pilot to run Field and bring Operators to guage off and do assigned Tasks. Prepare and Eat Breakfast. Do Morning Report. Chech chemical rates, Order chemicals, Repair,Rebuild chemical pumps. Operate crane to load and offload equipment from boats, Send proper manefests with carco going in to port. Perform and Record all Well Checks. I am Responsible for maintaining and Enhansing Every componert on my Facility, including Team members. Accomplishments
RESPECT OF MY TEAM MEMBERS, Upper Management, and Neighboring Platforms. A Very Organized Professional Facility.
Skills Used
LEADERSHIP,VALIANCE, BROTHERLY LOVE, Judgement, Perseverance, Nobility. Certified Crane Operator - NCCCO Certified
Shell, Chevron, Energy XXI, Greenhill, Mobil Oil, BP, BlackElk Energy, Force Energy. - Beulah, ND - 1994 to Present
25 years experience :Construction, Sip-Op's, Sand Blasting & Painting, DRILLING Company Man, Compressor Operator. Dehydration Unit Operator Wire-Line Operations, Coil Tubing Operations, Crain Operator for Weekly Grocery, Water and Diesel delivery T2 CERTIFIED OPERATOR
H2S Fit Tested, Recently Certified
DOT Certified
Land Hasmat Certifications
Lead Operator _A-Operator at Sabine 13
Woodgroup - Lafayette, LA - July 2012 to August 2014 Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Morning rounds, pump oil, record sales, Hold Morning Meeting,Give Permits to Work, Approve JSA's. Check or Adjust Gaslift, Record Casing Pressures, Put Well in Test. Assign Pilot to run Field and bring Operators to guage off and do assigned Tasks. Prepare and Eat Breakfast. Do Morning Report. Chech chemical rates, Order chemicals, Repair,Rebuild chemical pumps. Operate crane to load and offload equipment from boats, Send proper manefests with carco going in to port. Perform and Record all Well Checks. I am Responsible for maintaining and Enhansing Every componert on my Facility, including Team members. A - Operator
Woodgroup Production Services - Lafayette, LA - August 2012 to September 2013 Responsibilities
Morning rounds, pump oil, record sales, Hold Morning Meeting,Give Permits to Work, Approve JSA's. Check or Adjust Gaslift, Record Casing Pressures, Put Well in Test. Assign Pilot to run Field and bring Operators to guage off and do assigned Tasks. Prepare and Eat Breakfast. Do Morning Report. Chech chemical rates, Order chemicals, Repair,Rebuild chemical pumps. Operate crane to load and offload equipment from boats, Send proper manefests with carco going in to port. Perform and Record all Well Checks. I am Responsible for maintaining and Enhansing Every componert on my Facility, including Team members. EDUCATION
Gas Production in DeHydration Units, Extraction of Liquids from HP Gas Various Instillations in GOM
1994 to 2016
Cecilia Sr. High School
1986
SKILLS
NCCCO CERTIFIED OPERATOR, Team Formation & Management, Oil and Gas Facility Management. Communication Skills, Listening Skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other skills
I Led 15 BSEE INSPECTIONS at Sabine 13 with 56 / 0. I Led Annual BSEE Inspection at SMI 50 with 27 / 0. I worked for Lloyd Guidry as my Foreman, Mentor and Trainer at Sabine 13 for 2 years I was Project Manager for Engineer's and worked Hand in Hand to make the Project Successful.