Cary Dargusch
Taft,CA
Summary
Pipeline professional with broad expertise in operations, maintenance coordination, and regulatory support. Brings hands-on knowledge of integrity repairs, ILI follow-up, O&M manuals, fugitive emissions tracking, and control center coordination, along with leadership over large field teams and complex assets.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Pacific Pipeline Company
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Led the restart activities of the pipeline system in coordination with PHMSA and Plains All American Pipeline.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the Santa Yanez Pipeline Restart Plan to be submitted to PHMSA for approval.
- Collaborate with the pipeline control center during restart activities and establish a baseline for steady-state operations.
- Prepare and participate in regulatory audits with OSFM, PHMSA, APCD & County Fire Department.
- Consult with the pipeline commercial division to establish daily and monthly nominations and relay information to the pipeline control center.
- Established a baseline and process for tracking fugitive emissions for pipeline and facilities, supporting environmental compliance efforts.
- Created and managed the OPEX budget for pipeline and facilities, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
- Oversaw inventory management and scheduled preventive maintenance for pipeline operations.
- Assisted in developing and implementing O&M Manual for Pacific Pipeline to enhance operational compliance
Project Consultant
Pacific Pipeline Company
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Planned, budgeted, and executed non-routine maintenance for Line 324, 325A, 325B, LFC, Gaviota, and Sisquoc Stations to ensure operational reliability.
- Coordinated and managed DOT-required ILI repairs and integrity reports, ensuring compliance and safety for the pipeline system.
- Plan and coordinate repair crews for the pipeline repairs.
- Coordinate and manage the rollout of OQSG to the new employees for Pacific Pipeline.
- Provide support to Pipeline consulting firm and manage the regulatory work orders.
- Tracked and managed costs associated with facility and pipeline repairs to maintain budgetary control.
- Perform forecasting, AFE accruals and AFE Supplement descriptions.
Area Supervisor
Phillips66
03.2019 - 06.2024
- Oversaw ~700 miles of crude oil mainline and gathering systems, ensuring operational efficiency across 12 pump stations and 21 third-party lease injections.
- Supervised forty-five represented and non-represented employees, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted regulatory audits for DOT, HSE, measurement, and APCD compliance.
- Developed and maintained an OPEX budget, aligning expenditures with operational goals.
- Maintain records for fugitive emissions, preventive maintenance, measurement compliance.
Maintenance Coordinator
Phillips 66
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Coordinated ILI inspections and managed repairs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational safety.
- Performed maintenance on DOT facilities and pipelines to uphold infrastructure integrity.
- Managed facility modifications to enhance operational functionality and safety.
- Create and maintain annual maintenance budget.
Pipeliner/District Gauger
Phillips66
06.2002 - 10.2017
- Measured third-party lease tanks, conducted sampling, and calculated API to ensure accuracy in reporting and adherence to industry standards.
- Executed routine pipeline maintenance activities, including tank inspections, valve maintenance, ROW inspections, and facility inspections, ensuring compliance and operational safety.
- Observed third-party meter provings and prepared run tickets, facilitating accurate tracking and documentation of measurement results.
Education
GED -
Taft Community College
01-2001
Skills
- Pipeline operations leadership
- Pipeline maintenance expertise
- Regulatory compliance
- Regulatory compliance focus
- Task prioritization
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Responsible, dependable, and efficient
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Pacific Pipeline Company
05.2025 - 06.2026
Project Consultant
Pacific Pipeline Company
07.2024 - 05.2025
Area Supervisor
Phillips66
03.2019 - 06.2024
Maintenance Coordinator
Phillips 66
10.2017 - 03.2019
Pipeliner/District Gauger
Phillips66
06.2002 - 10.2017
GED -
Taft Community College