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Christopher Valentine

Magna,UT

Summary

Skilled Outside Operator with comprehensive knowledge in managing and coordinating daily operations in outdoor environments. Strengths include maintaining safety standards, troubleshooting equipment issues, and assisting in training new team members. Previous roles have required strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to varying work conditions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Specialist

Marathon Oil
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2020 - Current
  • Overseeing daily outside operations
  • Permitting contractors and safely identifying dangers and precautions to perform tasks with out accidents.
  • Observing faulty equipment/ piping and issuing work notices for a timely repair
  • Taking samples through out shift to ensure product quality.
  • Troubleshooting equipment to assist plant operations.
  • Attending training for various disciplines for ERT to include
  • Perform daily checklists to observe unit health and operations.

-Fire Training I, Fire Training II, 40hr HAZWOPER, 40hr Rescue Training, multiple Medical training classes, etc.

  • Been a member of the ERT since Aug 2022
  • Fire fighter of the year award in 2023

Pipefitter Journeyman

UA Local 140
West Valley, UT
02.2008 - 01.2020
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Checked alignment of components during assembly operations to ensure accuracy.
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Installed valves, pumps, pressure gauges and other components of piping systems.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
  • Performed hydrostatic tests on welded joints for leak detection.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as acids or solvents.
  • Trained apprentices in safe operation of tools and equipment used for pipefitting jobs.
  • Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.

F16 Avionics Warfighter Technician

United States Air Force Reserve
Layton, Utah
03.2009 - 04.2015
  • Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.

  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
  • Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
  • Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
  • Deployed 2010-2011 Afghanistan
  • Participated in Theater security package (TSP) in S Korea in 2011-2012, 2013-2014.
  • In charge of safe keeping sensitive materials for encrypted communications.
  • Self Aide Buddy Care monitor for squadron.
  • Participated in numerous mass casualty event trainings for chemical warfare defenses.
  • Primary standby defense for flightline assets

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Pipefitting/Plumbing/Welding

SLCC/Utah Pipe Trades
Salt Lake City, UT
04-2017

High School Diploma -

Davis High School
Kaysville, UT
05-2002

Skills

  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Measuring and test equipment
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Effective communication
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Plant operations

Timeline

Operations Specialist

Marathon Oil
08.2020 - Current

F16 Avionics Warfighter Technician

United States Air Force Reserve
03.2009 - 04.2015

Pipefitter Journeyman

UA Local 140
02.2008 - 01.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Pipefitting/Plumbing/Welding

SLCC/Utah Pipe Trades

High School Diploma -

Davis High School
Christopher Valentine