Cody Barber
Sidney,United States of America
Summary
Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 6 years' expertise in operations of storage gas field for Tallgrass Energy. Spending 9 months working in Tallgrass Energy crude oil facility in Sterling. Currently positioned at Big Springs Compressor Station for almost 3 years. Critical thinker able to cultivate rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. To provide technical installation relating to gas storage, crude oil and pipeline integrity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
Tallgrass Energy Lp
Big Springs, NE
11.2014 - Current
- Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of Company gas/liquid pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations, terminals and other related facilities.
- Implementation of the Company Damage Prevention Program including performing and coordinating work group activities including Patrolling, locating, construction and inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas/ liquids pipelines.
- Essential duties and responsibilities:.
- Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pump stations, pumps, valves, seals and other related equipment.
- Start, stop and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
- Diagnose and repair pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
- Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement and storage well equipment.
- Operate, maintain, adjust and make minor repairs on equipment such as water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.
- Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during excavation.
- Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
- Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspections per Company procedures.
Pipeline Pusher
Geigers Construction
05.2007 - 11.2014
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, auxiliary equipment, motors, pump stations, pumps, valves, seals and other related equipment relating to crude oil pipelines in Colorado and Wyoming.
- Monitor product volumes through the measurement system and ensure all volume and product quality corrections are applied correctly
- Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements
Education
Sterling High School
2004
Skills
*Installed test stations for Suncor/Geigers construction
*Installed test leads using exothermic (cad) welding procedures
*Installed rectifiers by identifying safety hazards and precautions associated with this critical task while working on a pipeline
*Installed galvanic anodes by excavate a trench to ensure a single horizontal or vertical anode can be installed at least 5 feet away from the pipeline I prepared pipe surface by removing pipe coating, scale, rust, dust or any other foreign material Inspection of the surface to ensure a weld can be made without penetrating the pipe
*Installed Bonds by removing the coating from the pipeline for a surface area large enough to accommodate the mold and wire I then prepared the metal surface to white metal making sure no oil or grease contamination was on the surface
*While working for Suncor/Geiger construction I was required to excavate on live crude oil pipelines
*I was responsible for doing one calls, installed pipe repair sleeves (petro sleeves, clock springs, full sole sleeves)
*Monitor the condition of the pipeline through visual inspections
* Was a tool pusher/ Lead for Geigers' construction before leaving to start at Tallgrass
*I have good verbal and written communication skills
*Installed FRP and pipe supports
*Sandblasted on a live line
* Been involved in line lowering and boring of pipelines
*Hydro tested pipe and ran drying pigs
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Hazard identification
- Personnel supervision
References
Dan Brennan - Tallgrass Energy Lp Daniel.brennan@tallgrassenergylp.com / (308) 672-0876
Jay Smith - Epcon Partners jay245d@outlook.com / Cell # 307-701-0097
Edwin Geiger - Geigers Constrution edgeiger@qwestoffice.net / (308) 249-0906
Timeline
Operations Specialist
Tallgrass Energy Lp
11.2014 - Current
Pipeline Pusher
Geigers Construction
05.2007 - 11.2014
Sterling High School
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