Christopher Barnhill
Chemical Process Operator
Worland,WY
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in fabrication and construction settings. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and learn new skills to do so. Eager to bring a fresh set of eyes to the table.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Designer
Barnhill's Custom Works
Worland, WY
10.2019 - Current
- Established business designing and creating custom pieces using Co2 laser and CNC router engraving equipment.
- Design pieces using CAD/CAM software.
- Process creations through Grbl compatible software.
Chemical Process Operator
Crown Cork And Seal
Worland, WY
08.2016 - Current
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid any accidents.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Diagnosed issues quickly and contacted supervisor to warn of potential production delays.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Fabrication Welder
Cbhill Welding
Worland, WY
08.1999 - 07.2016
- Installed numerous gathering and distribution pipelines for various oil and gas companies.
- Laid out and piped tank batteries, compressor stations, amine sweetening units, and gas plants.
- Designed and fabricated buildings for compressor stations and header units.
- Lead construction operations for new and existing facilities for various processing companies while allowing process operations to continue.
- Held welding certification for several pipe welding procedures for various companies.
Welder/Foreman
Brandon Construction
Powell, WY
06.1996 - 08.1999
- Lead crews of 5 to 30 people installing natural gas line facilities.
- Welded pipelines for natural gas gathering operations.
- Performed bypass operations to tap into or tie into existing in service pipelines.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wyoming Gas
Worland, WY
03.1995 - 06.1996
- Operated backhoe, trackhoe, loader, and trencher for installation of natural gas distribution facilities.
- Held CDL Class A drivers license to transport equipment to locations.
- Installed new natural gas pipelines and tied in to existing ones.
- Held competent person card in shoring and excavation.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents
Foreman
Northern Pipeline
Las Vegas, NV
06.1991 - 03.1995
- Lead 5 person crew performing installation of new natural gas distribution facilities.
- Responsible for job layout, creating production reports, logging time, and job safety reports.
- Responsible for training of each job task performed for natural gas installation.
- Was awarded footage jobs by company based on job performance.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites
Machinist
Allied Signal
Phoenix, AZ
10.1989 - 05.1991
- Responsible for reading blueprints and manufacturing parts using lathes, mills, surface grinders and other machine shop tools.
- Finished parts for turbine engines using different hardening or passivation techniques.
- Obtained scholarship from Allied Signal to complete education for Manufacturing Engineering.
Education
Associate of Arts - Blue Print Reading
V-Tech
Phoenix, AZ 02.1990 - 05.1990
High School Diploma -
Barry Goldwater High
Phoenix, AZ 08.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
Fabrication
Precision measurement
Jig fabrication
Blueprints
Production
Weld inspections
MIG welding
TIG welding
Shop drawings
Defect repair
Stick welding
Assembly
Effective communication
Project estimation and bidding
Construction management
Materials movement
Interpreting maps and instructions
Strategic planning
Timeline
Owner/Designer
Barnhill's Custom Works
10.2019 - Current
Chemical Process Operator
Crown Cork And Seal
08.2016 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Cbhill Welding
08.1999 - 07.2016
Welder/Foreman
Brandon Construction
06.1996 - 08.1999
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wyoming Gas
03.1995 - 06.1996
Foreman
Northern Pipeline
06.1991 - 03.1995
Associate of Arts - Blue Print Reading
V-Tech
02.1990 - 05.1990
Machinist
Allied Signal
10.1989 - 05.1991
High School Diploma -
Barry Goldwater High
08.1987 - 06.1991