Derek Bechard
Woodward,OK
Summary
Professional plant operations expert, well-prepared for roles in industrial environments. Known for maintaining operational efficiency and adhering to safety standards. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, while adapting to dynamic work conditions. Skilled in machinery operation, process optimization, and safety management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Operator/Board Operator
DCP Midstream
03.2017 - 10.2023
- Started working as a Plant operator for DCP Cimarron Plant and after a little over two years transferred to Board operator in Denver, operating three plants at the same time on shift work
- Compliance with all associated regulations (ERP, RMP, PSM, RRC, SPCC, etc.) which includes the necessary reporting and documentation
- Achieve safe operations of the facility while maintaining continuous (24/7) operations of the gas gathering and distribution system, liquid separation facilities, mole sieve dehydration, cryogenic section, liquid hydrocarbon treating facilities, fractionation, propane refrigeration, hot oil systems, compression, liquid sales lines, processed gas sales, and truck loading facilities
- Perform monthly plant facility inspections
- Perform laboratory test and analysis associated with liquid hydrocarbon removal from the gas stream and product treating for CO2 removal to meet Product Specifications
- Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions
- Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance
- Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment
- Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
- Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components
- Oils and lubricates equipment
- Performs water titration tests and pours chemical additives, such as water softener, into the treatment tank to prevent scale buildup and to clean boiler lines
- Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook
- Perform minor preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as the expander, natural gas engines, turbines, compressors, and pumps, which requires medium to heavy lifting
- When needed, performs other Tasks, Duties and Roles as directed by System Supervisor and/or Plant Supervisor
Natural Gas Plant Operator
Enbridge Energy
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Compliance with all associated regulations (ERP, RMP, PSM, RRC, SPCC, etc.) which includes the necessary reporting and documentation
- Achieve safe operations of the facility while maintaining continuous (24/7) operations of the gas gathering and distribution system, liquid separation facilities, mole sieve dehydration, cryogenic section, liquid hydrocarbon treating facilities, fractionation, propane refrigeration, hot oil systems, compression, liquid sales lines, processed gas sales, and truck loading facilities
- Perform monthly plant facility inspections
- Perform laboratory test and analysis associated with liquid hydrocarbon removal from the gas stream and product treating for CO2 removal to meet Product Specifications
- Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions
- Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance
- Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment
- Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
- Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components
- Oils and lubricates equipment
- Performs water titration tests and pours chemical additives, such as water softener, into the treatment tank to prevent scale buildup and to clean boiler lines
- Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook
- Perform minor preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as the expander, natural gas engines, turbines, compressors, and pumps, which requires medium to heavy lifting
- When needed, performs other Tasks, Duties and Roles as directed by System Supervisor and/or Plant Supervisor
Operation and Maintenance Technician
Northern Natural Gas
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Perform operational and maintenance activities to assure continuity of operations of assigned facilities within company and regulatory agency procedures
- Install, repair, maintain and test operational equipment
- Operate work equipment, power tools and specialised instruments used in plant operations and maintenance
- Schedule, coordinate and inspect the work of third party contractors
- Utilise computers and email for internal and external communication, record keeping, online reporting, material and supply ordering, and filing of various forms
Wind Turbine Technician
System One
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Perform trouble-shooting, repairs, and maintenance of mechanical/electrical and hydraulic systems throughout the turbine
- Maintain and monitor park status through SCADA
Wind Turbine Technician
Suzlon Wind Energy
03.2007 - 03.2012
- Perform trouble-shooting, repairs, and maintenance of mechanical/electrical and hydraulic systems throughout the turbine
- Implement engineering and software modifications throughout the turbine as needed Generator alignments and change outs
- Maintain and monitor park status through SCADA
- Assigned Site Supervisory Tech duties over technical team to implement new mechanical and electrical modifications to improve turbine reliability
Soil Farmer
Jericho Services
05.2006 - 10.2006
- Transport liquid drilling fluid from well sites to designated locations
- Complete load tickets and spread sheet logs
Soil Farmer
West Oak Trucking
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Transport liquid drilling fluid from well sites to designated locations
- Complete load tickets and spread sheet logs
Plant Operation Manager
Sleeping Bear Creek Bottling
03.2002 - 12.2005
- Set up and optimise bottling equipment
- Private water bottle sales and design
- Label design and sales
- Deliver products to customers
Technician
G&G Electronics
03.2001 - 12.2002
- Installation of two way radios and cell phones
- Two way radio repairs
- Installation of fixed communication equipment
Technician
Oklahoma Land Mobile Services
01.2000 - 03.2001
- Installation of two way radios and cell phones
- Two way radio repairs
- Installation of fixed communication equipment
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Woodward High School
Woodward, Oklahoma05.1996
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Basic Computer Programing
- Electrical and Mechanical Aptitude
- Programmable logic controllers
- Supervising experience
- Customer service
- SAP
- Maximo
- Operating systems
- Construction
Certification
All the state and federal required certificates for wind turbines and natural gas processing plants.
Assessments
- Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Work motivation – Proficient
- Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Attention to detail – Proficient
- Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Work style: Reliability – Proficient
- Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work.
Timeline
Plant Operator/Board Operator
DCP Midstream
03.2017 - 10.2023
Natural Gas Plant Operator
Enbridge Energy
01.2014 - 03.2017
Operation and Maintenance Technician
Northern Natural Gas
09.2012 - 01.2014
Wind Turbine Technician
System One
07.2012 - 09.2012
Wind Turbine Technician
Suzlon Wind Energy
03.2007 - 03.2012
Soil Farmer
Jericho Services
05.2006 - 10.2006
Soil Farmer
West Oak Trucking
01.2006 - 04.2006
Plant Operation Manager
Sleeping Bear Creek Bottling
03.2002 - 12.2005
Technician
G&G Electronics
03.2001 - 12.2002
Technician
Oklahoma Land Mobile Services
01.2000 - 03.2001
High School Diploma - General Studies
Woodward High School
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