ALEX DURUIIKE
McKinney,USA
Summary
Field-based Damage Prevention Technician with extensive experience supporting the protection of gas transmission pipelines, meter stations, valves, and underground utilities. Demonstrated ability to interpret one-call tickets, maps, P&IDs, and as-built drawings to accurately identify facilities and prevent third-party damage. Proven background in field inspections, excavation oversight, compliance documentation, and safe work practices in regulated oil and gas environments. Effective communicator with contractors, operations, and maintenance teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician / Damage Prevention Support
Mobia Technology Innovations
08.2024 - Current
- Performed independent field activities in active industrial and utility environments to protect underground and aboveground assets.
- Interpreted one-call tickets, maps, P&IDs, and as-built drawings to identify pipeline and utility locations prior to field work.
- Coordinated with contractors and field crews to ensure excavation and construction activities were conducted safely around existing facilities.
- Monitored third-party work including excavation, backfilling, equipment installation, and concrete work to prevent damage to facilities.
- Conducted field inspections and documented site conditions using written reports and photo documentation.
- Maintained accurate records in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Communicated work status, issues, and maintenance activity to operations and maintenance personnel.
Field Technician – Oil & Gas Facilities
Imperial Oil
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported field activities at oil and gas pipeline facilities, including meter stations, valves, actuators, and control systems.
- Assisted with identifying and protecting existing pipelines and underground utilities during installation and maintenance work.
- Conducted equipment and site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Worked safely around flammable gases and high- and low-pressure systems while adhering to PPE and site safety requirements.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on operational infrastructure and equipment.
- Maintained inspection records, work logs, and maintenance documentation.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology
Lambton College
Sarnia, ONSkills
- One-Call / 811 Ticket Response
- Underground Utility Locating & Identification
- Gas Transmission Pipelines
- Meter Stations, Valves & Facilities
- Right-of-Way (ROW) Oversight
- Excavation & Construction Monitoring
- Third-Party Inspection & Coordination
- Line Patrols & Facility Inspections
Damage Prevention & Utility Protection
- Compliance Documentation & Photo Records
- P&IDs, Blueprints & As-Built Drawings
- Pipeline & Utility Safety
- PPE & Safe Work Practices
- Microsoft Office & Digital Field Reporting
- P&IDs and As-Built Drawings
- AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Timeline
Field Technician / Damage Prevention Support
Mobia Technology Innovations
08.2024 - Current
Field Technician – Oil & Gas Facilities
Imperial Oil
03.2022 - 08.2024
Advanced Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology
Lambton College