Charles Wagner
Kemmerer,WY
Summary
Highly skilled technician with significant experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of various systems. Possess strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills necessary for diagnosing complex issues. Demonstrated success in improving system performance and reliability through preventative maintenance and timely repairs. Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipeline Technician
Kern River Gas Transmission
Kemmerer, WY
01.2016 - 03.2025
- Performed pipeline facility operation and maintenance while complying with all company policies.
- Maintained gas-fired turbines and compressors, troubleshooting and repairing any shutdowns.
- Performed turbine exchanges and laser alignments.
- Routine calibrations on gas analyzers, chromatographs, ultrasonic and orifice meters, pressure, flow, temperature, level transmitters, and switches.
- Maintained all support equipment in the plant, which includes air compressors, pumps, boilers, generators, mobile equipment, and HVAC.
- Performed right-of-way work, doing one-calls, and pipe locates, as well as internal line inspections with pigging.
- Maintained and troubleshot complex electrical and control circuits.
- Performed valve maintenance and repaired as needed; also included relief valves and regulators.
- Worked with engineering to troubleshoot PLC faults and logic changes.
- Identified potential hazards associated with operating pipelines and developed strategies for mitigating risk.
- Conducted preventive maintenance activities such as cleaning, lubricating parts and changing filters as necessary.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance of pipelines, including leak detection and repair.
- Monitored pressure gauges and flow meters to detect any irregularities in the system.
- Maintained and worked on electrical systems up to 480VAC
Greaser
Westmoreland Mining
Kemmerer, WY
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Performed routine maintenance on numerous types of heavy equipment, including haul trucks, dozers, graders, excavators, loaders, and motor graders.
- Also, ensure all equipment was fueled, and oil levels were good before use.
- Operated numerous types of heavy equipment.
Wind Technician
Suzlon
Fort Bridger, WY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs of wind turbines, ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to wind turbine systems.
- Conducted inspections on towers, nacelles, hubs, blades and other equipment for safety compliance.
- Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, multimeters, infrared testers and other devices to ensure equipment worked correctly.
- Reviewed schematics diagrams and drawings to determine best course of action when performing repairs or upgrades.
Ironworker/Operator
Bodell Construction
Kemmerer, WY
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Erected steel frames for buildings, bridges and other structures.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, and excavators. To set equipment in place.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
Derrickhand
Patterson Drilling
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
- Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
- Worked in the derrick, tripping pipe in and out of the hole.
- I took the lead on rig moves to ensure the equipment was set in the correct position.
Education
Diploma -
Kemmerer High School
01.2003
Skills
- Ability to read blueprints and P&IDs
- Calibrations and maintenance of gas analyzers
- Calibrating numerous types of transmitters using HART or other testing equipment
- Strong knowledge of gas-fired turbines
- Working on electrical systems up to 480V
- Knowledge of control loops, including 4-20 mA
- Laser alignment's
- Running pigs for internal inspections
- Knowledge of numerous types of valves, regulators, and reliefs
- Experience with numerous types of measurement equipment
- Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions
- Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions
- Knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic
- Operate heavy equipment
- Strong degree of discipline
- Dependable
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Detail-oriented
- Safety-oriented
- Solid communication skills
- Computer skills
- Drive to see projects through to the end
- I hold myself and contractors to company policies and standards
Timeline
Pipeline Technician
Kern River Gas Transmission
01.2016 - 03.2025
Greaser
Westmoreland Mining
01.2012 - 01.2015
Wind Technician
Suzlon
01.2011 - 01.2012
Ironworker/Operator
Bodell Construction
01.2007 - 01.2011
Derrickhand
Patterson Drilling
01.2003 - 01.2007
Diploma -
Kemmerer High School
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