Charles Sullivan
Westfield,PA
Summary
Corrosion professional with deep expertise and experience in cathodic protection. Highly skilled in identifying ways to enhance company safety and compliance procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal results. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and demonstrates strong, ethical performance in critical situations. Proficient in safety protocols, inspection methods, and data analysis ensuring longevity and integrity of pipelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrosion Technician (Back-up)
BHE GT&S
12.2017 - Current
- Collaborate with multiple Sr. Corrosion Technicians in executing daily responsibilities using instruments, software and diagnostic equipment to ensure operational compliance.
- Execute installation and maintenance of cathodic protection equipment to enhance corrosion detection and prevention.
- Analyze data from in-line inspection tools, maps, plans, specifications and equipment to identify potential issues and optimize corrosion prevention.
- Manage end-to-end installation of multiple ground bed projects including impressed current, remote, and galvanic anodes ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Oversee multiple pipeline projects, effectively communicating with various professionals while verifying adherence to relevant DOT and PHMSA regulations and company operational procedures.
- Coordinate interactions with multiple third-party contractors to streamline collaboration and enhance project outcomes alongside Engineers and Specialists.
- Document yearly inspection findings in company software, enhancing data accessibility for analysis and reporting.
- Monitor and manage CP integrity in diverse storage fields, enhancing overall system reliability.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of CIS/AC/VG surveys and executed strategies to restore compliance in identified areas.
- Engage in yearly training to maintain a close professional network to enhance knowledge of Pipeline Integrity standards.
Pipeline Field Specialist
BHE GT&S
06.2016 - Current
- Execute diverse responsibilities independently and as part of a team for maintenance and installation of natural gas transmission pipeline facilities and associated equipment.
- Ensure operational efficiency of pipeline facilities through effective use of heavy-duty power-driven hand tools and small tractor equipment.
- Assist in walking lines to identify issues. Support repair of leaks to maintain system integrity. Monitor gas pressure and conditions, reporting findings promptly.
- Enforce adherence to damage prevention procedures during pipeline encroachments.
- Ensure optimal performance of tools and equipment to support operational efficiency in assigned tasks.
Skills
- AMPP Cathodic Protection Tester, CP1
- AMPP Basic Coating Inspector, CIP1
- Ethics for the Corrosion Professional Certification
- Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course Certification, West Virginia University
Timeline
Corrosion Technician (Back-up)
BHE GT&S
12.2017 - Current
Pipeline Field Specialist
BHE GT&S
06.2016 - Current