DANIEL KOESTLER
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Electrical Technician skilled in troubleshooting, overhauls, installations, adjustments and repairs on variety of electronic equipment. Licensed electrician in the States of Nebraska and Colorado with 6 years of experience in an Electrical /Equipment and Controls Role with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment and Controls Technician
Tallgrass Energy
Carr, CO
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for all activities related to electrical and control integrity including design, installation, inspection, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and adjust various pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and Programmable Logic (PLC) control systems
- Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment
- Perform Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on all control systems
- Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
- Evaluation/development/implementation/maintenance of facility grounding systems
- Install, analyze, and repair security/intrusion systems.
- Responsible for 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.
- Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
- Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
- Oversee construction, maintenance and/or work activities performed by third parties.
- Deal with wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance and consistently high level of performance.
- Maintain high regard for personal safety, for safety of company assets and employees, and general public.
- Calibrations Experience using Fluke 754, Emerson Trex, Pressure Gauges, Nitropak.
- Assist in ARC flash studies to obtain information regarding proper PPE to use.
- Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances.
- Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspections per Company procedures.
Operations Specialist
Kinder Morgan, Inc
Carr, CO
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Utilize LOTO procedure for equipment repair and or maintenance.
- Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pump stations, pumps, dehydration equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment.
- Ensure cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pump stations, pipelines and process plants. Start, stop and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
- Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
- Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances.
- Operate, maintain, adjust and make minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.
- Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspections per Company procedures.
- Oversee and train Company and third-party personnel as required (visitors, personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors and construction/maintenance activities).
- Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
- General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right-of-way, gathering/storage areas, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, building construction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.).
Chief Operator
Herzog Services
Saint Joseph, MO
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Operates fleet of specialized rail testing vehicles performing ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) on rail for nation's railroads.
- Our crews are sent to test specific routes that cover broad geographical areas.
- Map presence of any imperfections using sonic measurements.
- Visually examine structures or components using tools and various equipment such as closed-circuit television systems, endoscopes, and fiber optics to look for signs of metal fatigue, cracks or any other flaws.
- Identify any defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques.
- Thoroughly document non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, processes or results.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operational safety.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Coordinated and monitored vendor maintenance for large repairs.
Junior Operator
Dyno Nobel
Cheyenne, Wyoming
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintain and Operate Chemical Transfer Pumps, Tanks, Cooling Towers, Water Treatment Systems, Compressors (Air, Ammonia, Syn Gas, CO2), Injection wells.
Chief Operator
Herzog Services Inc.
Saint Joseph, MO
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Operates fleet of specialized rail testing vehicles performing ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) on rail for nation's railroads.
- Our crews are sent to test specific routes that cover broad geographical areas.
- Map presence of any imperfections using sonic measurements.
- Visually examine structures or components using tools and various equipment such as closed circuit television systems, endoscopes, and fiber optics to look for signs of metal fatigue, cracks or any other flaws.
- Identify any defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques.
- Thoroughly document non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, processes or results.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operational safety.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Coordinated and monitored vendor maintenance for large repairs.
Apprentice and Journeyman Electrician
M and M Electric
Broken Bow, NE
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies
- Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
Education
High School Diploma -
Broken Bow High School
Broken Bow, NE05.2011
Skills
- Calibration Experience With Fluke 754, Emerson Trex
- Familiar with National Electrical Code
- Familiar with NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
- Ability to understand safety rules as well as identify Safety risks
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office
- Fast Learner
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- Preventative Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician License (Nebraska JA 37593)
- Journeyman Electrician License (Colorado JW 3002431)
- E-Hazard Low Voltage Qualified NFPA 70E (8 Hours)
- E-Hazard High Voltage Qualified NFPA 70E (8 Hours)
- Click Safety NFPA 70E for Qualified Persons in all Industries.
- International Society of Automation - Overview of CCST Certification - Concepts of Process Control
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certified
- Ultrasonic NDT Limited Level II Certification FDX4
Affiliations
International Society of Automation
Timeline
Equipment and Controls Technician
Tallgrass Energy
04.2021 - Current
Operations Specialist
Kinder Morgan, Inc
05.2020 - 04.2021
Chief Operator
Herzog Services
10.2019 - 05.2020
Junior Operator
Dyno Nobel
11.2018 - 10.2019
Chief Operator
Herzog Services Inc.
05.2015 - 11.2018
Apprentice and Journeyman Electrician
M and M Electric
01.2011 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Broken Bow High School
- Journeyman Electrician License (Nebraska JA 37593)
- Journeyman Electrician License (Colorado JW 3002431)
- E-Hazard Low Voltage Qualified NFPA 70E (8 Hours)
- E-Hazard High Voltage Qualified NFPA 70E (8 Hours)
- Click Safety NFPA 70E for Qualified Persons in all Industries.
- International Society of Automation - Overview of CCST Certification - Concepts of Process Control
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certified
- Ultrasonic NDT Limited Level II Certification FDX4
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