Field Operator
NDT.org Member Since: 2016
Added: 2/25/2016
Last Updated: 2/25/2016
State:
IL Illinois
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
I need a job as soon as possible.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Education
PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
A.S. Fire Science Technology 08/2002 – 08/2005
Experience
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GRADIANT CORPORATION, MIDLAND, TEXAS
Field Operator 09/2014 – 05/2015
* Maintained, performed troubleshooting, and repaired components of associated equipment for water purification plant in support of oil field operations.
* Operated Honeywell control board setting flow rates, pressures, levels, and temperatures.
* Responsible for data input from solubility and total dissolved solids (TDS) field tests.
* Single point of accountability during night and weekend shifts.
BP AMERICA, WHITING, INDIANA
Lead Field Operator 05/2006 – 08/2014
* Specific intricate comprehension of distillation, desulfurization, and hydro processing systems.
* High level working knowledge of all safe start up and emergency shutdown procedures in addition to leading a crew of peers to comprehend mock emergency shutdown reviews in the field.
* Have great understanding regarding the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the following equipment: high/low pressure, reciprocating/centrifugal pumps and compressors in hydrogen, nitrogen, amine, and hydrocarbon service.
* Composed LOTO procedures weekly and as needed.
* Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for LOTO coordination, creation, and editing for the Blending Oil Ultra finer (BOU) turnaround.
Firefighter/HAZMAT/Rescue Team Member 02/2008 – 04/2010
* Responded to all emergency calls inside the refinery.
* Provided support and training to neighboring Fire Departments.
* Successfully completed TEEX industrial firefighting school in College Station, Texas as well as ROCO Rescue 1-Plus course.
* Compliant in two training sessions every month, one for HAZMAT/Rescue and the other industrial firefighting.
TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, HAMMOND, INDIANA
Pre-Post Weld Heat Treatment Technician 03/2004 – 05/2006
* Assisted Technician II in set up/tear down of equipment; performed routine and preventative maintenance tasks, calibrations, and overall equipment upkeep.
* Supported Technician II with project execution and daily tasks associated with providing industrial maintenance services.
* Facilitated proper documentation and reports of services provided.
* Learn and abide by specific customer policies and procedures.
MILITARY TRAINING & EDUCATION
US ARMY RESERVE, HOBART, INDIANA
Transportation Specialist (88M) 09/2001 – 09/2009
* Operated all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways.
* Oversaw and checked proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers.
* Transferred to active duty 01/2003 served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, returned 12/2003.
* Successfully completing supply missions and providing security detail for civilian truck drivers.
* Service decorations included: National Defense service medal, Armed Forces reserve medal with “M” device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service bar.