Derek Garvin
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Driven and resilient laborer with a decade of expertise in oil and gas operations
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter/Blaster
Waveland Services
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various types of paints using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment with precision.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained clean work environments to minimize hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within tight deadlines while ensuring quality standards.
Gas Controller & SCADA/CRM Coordinator
Spectra Energy
09.2011 - 09.2022
- Gas Controller for TETCO Central (30-inch pipe) and the ENG system. Manage natural gas transmission system assets to provide safe and reliable service. Plan and execute adjustments to pipeline flows, compression, storage, and line pack.
- Utilize the SCADA system to monitor pressure, pack levels, engine and horsepower data, flow data, alarms, gas quality, and other operational data to enhance Gas Control decisions. Work on a daily or nightly 12-hour shift.
- Monitor, test, customize, and repair all Clear SCADA issues. Manage severity alarms that are routed via the Alarm Management System. Perform data analysis and collection performance on the Alarm Management System. Generate Control Room Management-related reports. Maintain the CRM documentation ensuring records are retained in accordance with DOT guidelines.
- Evaluate, test, and customize Wonder Ware version 4.0 against old version 3.4 verifying that new version functions according to user requirements, and conform to establishment guidelines. Program and test PLC's using ladder logic (Siemens, Bristol, & Allen Bradley).
Gas Control Operator
EMS Global
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Operate and monitor the operation of gas wells feeding into the gathering systems while adjusting electronic and pneumatic measuring devices.
- Maintain accurate long/short ratios and nom control on a daily or nightly shift in direct communication with El Paso, Kinder Morgan, Tennessee, etc.
- Control Calpine gas on systems in California and Texas in relation to plants going offline and bringing them back up, with an understanding of pressure control and flow control systems on steam and gas turbines.
- Monitor a Phenol and H2 line.
Distribution/Shipping Coordinator
Ameraflex Sealing Products
09.2006 - 01.2008
- Fill orders from customer requests by operating forklift, hand truck and pallet jacks to unload and transport merchandise, placing on pallets and wrap for shipping.
- Accept or return merchandise according to established company procedures. Calculate prices according to guidelines, and affix bar codes, prices, and security tags as necessary.
- Organize distribution and shipping of merchandise. Make necessary verifications against documents, unpack and route goods to appropriate storage areas. Handle customer pick-ups.
- Take inventory, maintain storage area, organize and place stock on shelves. Ensure area is secure at all times.
- Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods.
Swing Crew Technician
Brown and Root
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Responsible for the welding, pipefitting, electrical and instrumentation maintenance of Oxy Vinyls Plant.
- Assist repairing fixtures and equipment across plant activity.
Education
Computer Engineering/PLC Programming
University of Houston
01.2011
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Equipment repair
- Fabrication
- Mechanical knowledge
- SCADA/PLC
- Painting/Sandblasting
Certification
- TWIC Card May 2024 to May 2029
- Drivers License
Timeline
Painter/Blaster
Waveland Services
06.2024 - 12.2024
Gas Controller & SCADA/CRM Coordinator
Spectra Energy
09.2011 - 09.2022
Gas Control Operator
EMS Global
01.2009 - 01.2011
Distribution/Shipping Coordinator
Ameraflex Sealing Products
09.2006 - 01.2008
Swing Crew Technician
Brown and Root
01.1999 - 01.2006
Computer Engineering/PLC Programming
University of Houston