Amanda Kennedy
Hughesville, PA 570-***-**** **************@*****.***
Objective
Multi-qualified and highly safety focused professional, I am actively pursuing a challenging new career opportunity in the oil & gas industry where I can utilize my broad and extensive experience in roles including Commissioning Technician; Field Engineer/Project Management; Maintenance experience; Instrument/Electrical experience; Parts Management and Construction. Recognized by senior management for always exceeding expectations, challenging the norm, championing new ideas, and building excellent relationships across multiple areas within a company and its vendors. A results-producing, maintenance professional demonstrating excellence in exceeding expectations and delivering quality results.
Education
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA: 2008
Associates in Applied Science - Heavy Equipment Technology CAT Sponsored
Skills & Abilities
·Project Planning and scheduling
·Problem Solving and Change Management
·Equipment Repair & Maintenance
·Inventory Management
·Vender/ Contractor Relationships
·Improvement Projects & Budgets
·Experience in diagnostics and data analysis
·Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, Oil Analysis
·Exceptional multi-tasker and motivated team player
·Exceptional analytical and methodical skills
·Caterpillar Experience (3500, 3600, Generators)
·Waukesha Experience (VHP, VGF)
·Commissioning Compressor Packages.
·High Pressure Natural Gas Experience/LNG Experience
·Knowledge with Ariel ER-82 Flatness. Use Flatness tool to record and check to meet Ariel Spec.
·Swagelock Tubing and Bending Certified.
Experience
Director of Operations Artemis Production Solutions 2024 – Present
·Oversee the planning and execution of mobile compression service projects, ensuring that operational targets are met while upholding quality and safety standards.
·Collaborate with other departments to drive the development of policies and procedures that support the Company's vision.
·Work closely with manufacturers while building Prototype Pipeline evacuation equipment trailer.
·Effectively manage P&L to ensure our company’s financial stability and long-term sustainability.
Branch Manager Bidell Gas Compression 2022 – Present
Branch Manager:
·Coordinate with Customers to schedule jobs.
·Manage multiple Technicians and Parts Coordinator out of the Montoursville Branch Location.
·Work internally with Engineers and Tech Support to correct issues on units.
·Creating WO’s, Preparing Invoices and quotes for customers
·Work hand and hand with Bidell FAB shop to make changes to equipment and integrate new ideas.
·Help Technical Support team with on-site data collecting, then prepare MOC.
·Manage Bidell WIP and Close jobs.
Technician II:
·Commission Bidell Packages (Engine/Motor, Compressor, and Cooler)
·Overhaul Compressors and Engines in field and shop.
·Perform emissions testing and tuning on CAT and Waukesha engines.
·Perform preventive maintenance on multiple compressor and engines for customers.
·Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on engines and compressors.
·Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on engines and compressors.
·On call 24/7 for unit Shutdowns to maintain high runtime.
Compressor Technician CNG Certarus 2020 – 2022
Compressor Technician:
·Visit sites daily to check pressures, temperatures, and levels on engine and compressors.
·Assist in moving mobile CNG Units to new locations and installing piping to unit.
·Train new truck drivers on how the fill system works on the compressors. Show them how to safely connect and remove hoses.
·PM all SS tubing in accordance with Swagelock. Fix and Install new Tubing to Certarus Spec.
·Fill Mercaptan tanks inside trailers safely.
·Perform preventive maintenance on the compressor and Engine.
·Perform Preventative maintenance on filters, regulators, and other equipment inside building.
·Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on engines and compressors.
·Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on engines and compressors.
·Order parts, organize parts in a storage job box in each unit, and maintain inventory.
·On call 24/7 for unit Shutdowns to maintain high runtime.
·Assist Operation Technicians inspect PRS Trailers and Titans Trailers.
Production Operator / Facilities Foreman Inflection Energy 2019 – 2020
Facilities Foreman:
·Oversee contractors during the construction of production facility equipment.
·Work closely with the Lease Operating group to ensure transition on PSSRs of new facilities along with identifying and optimizing maintenance schedules.
·Develop preventative maintenance schedules and oversea all maintenance operations including the dispatch and direct oversight of contractors.
·Optimize Instrumentation and electrical equipment to improve communications and automation capabilities.
·Control all inventory of all spare and replacement equipment.
·Maintain all measurement, metering, PRV, and Pressure Transmitter calibration scheduling and gas sampling.
·Preform normal piping and tubing repairs on equipment.
Production Operator:
·Visit producing well sites daily to inspect production facilities and confirm they are operating correctly.
·Understand and troubleshoot any and all automation problems on production facilities
·Maintain 24 hour coverage on all producing wells. Utilized Scada callouts to respond to problems/issues.
·Preform Maintenance on GPU’s, Chokes, regulators, dump valves, level controls, and any other production equipment onsite.
·Troubleshoot any issues with production equipment, and preform necessary repairs.
Technician Galileo Technologies 2018 – 2019
·Traveled to Argentina to work on various LNG projects.
·Mendoza Providence, Argentina – worked at four different locations with booster compressors, Cryobox Units, and drying and processing equipment (ZPTS).
·Buquebus Station, St. Vicente Argentina – Worked in Natural Gas Liquification Plant on all equipment.
·Preformed preventative maintenance on all equipment, including compressors, generators, Cryobox equipment, and drive engines (Cummins).
·Troubleshooted issues on Cryobox units and Zeolite dryer units.
·Worked with Trucking company using dolly and jeep system to unload units off ship, and delivered to client on location.
Facilities Specialist II ALTA Resources (Bought out Anadarko) 2017 – 2018
·Manage construction and installation of compression facilities for ALTA Resources
·Work and interact with field and plant operations group, safety, environmental, measurement, I&E group, and gas control.
·Interact and communicate with contractors, vendors, and service companies.
·Review, process, and approve all invoices.
·Procure facility equipment and construction materials.
·Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance.
·Worked with AutoCAD and CADWorxs.
Plant Operator II Anadarko Petroleum/ALTA 2013 - 2017
·Replaced multiple items as problems occurred, including fuel filters, compressor oil filters, belts, witches hats, gauges, rings on compressor throws, or-rings and bolts on valve caps, fuses, and relays.
·Read schematics for piping and electrical installations or removals.
·Coordinated with engineering group when an issue occurs at the stations
·Work closely with operators, measurement, and automation to ensure everything is running correctly
·Compare daily read ups with previous day’s, maintained correct NOMs through stations
·Attend PSSR reviews on new startups and check for leaks throughout the station
·Managed office functions of the station, including e-mail correspondence, light clerical work, and training employees
·Use Infrared Camera to complete FLIR inspections, then fix leaks as needed.
·Order parts to WO’s when needed through distributors & Vendors
·Utilized knowledge of measurement to be able to read flows, pressures, and temperatures off meters
·Coordinate with Control Center when any problem occurs at the stations
·Oversaw regular valve maintenance, including replacing bad valves, ensuring proper torque, rebuilding salvageable valves, ordering valve parts, and maintaining inventory
Facilities Operator Chief Oil and Gas 2009 - 2013
·Regularly worked on 3508, 3516, and 3608 Caterpillar Engines.
·Coordinated with engineers to build pipeline systems and new construction inside stations.
·Performed all pipeline maintenance duties, including cleaning pipeline systems, using a line locator to mark out lines, coordinated with pipeline contractor.
·Inserted, maintained, and removed corrosion coupons in a pipeline system.
·Analyzed problems with all equipment and repairing when necessary.
·Educated on all equipment inside stations, including coalescing filters, dehydration units, regulators, and separators.
Heavy Equipment Technician Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. 2007 – 2009
·Performed preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and, hydraulic troubleshooting on equipment
·Rebuilt engines, transmissions, and hydraulic cylinders and valves
·Educated on differing pressures for multiple hydraulic systems
·Ensured all compliance standards, company policies, and procedures are followed without exception
Detailed Professional References Available upon Request