Donald Thatcher
Tioga,ND
Summary
4 Years working at a NGL gas plant processing facility. 9 Years’ experience working as a machinist and over 10+ years’ experience working as a welder. Very detail orientated in any work that’s put before me. Able to work independently and as a team player to get projects done in a timely manner. Experienced in monitoring, observing projects and operations into full completion of the job. Very safety oriented, never have had a recordable/lost time accident in my career. Able to communicate effectively, very easy to talk to. I can go the extra mile not only to get the task done but done correctly the first time. Experienced with plant machinery and operational processes. Utilizes troubleshooting skills to maintain equipment functionality and ensure seamless operations. Track record of adhering to safety protocols and optimizing production workflows.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Exxon Mobil
ND
06.2024 - Current
- Followed plant safety procedures LSRA's, LMRA's rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Performing ICC's for LOTO.
Plant Operator
Liberty Midstream Solutions / County Line Gas Plant
09.2021 - 05.2024
- 2.5 years’ experience Working in a 30 MMSCFD NGL gas processing facility.
- Sought to optimize processing through the facility by maintaining proper product specifications.
- Monitored and controlled pressures, temperatures, flow rates and levels to efficiently achieve desired operation conditions.
- Communicated with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary.
- Performing minor maintenance of compressors, pumps, controls, piping and valves and flow transmitters.
- Overseeing five saltwater disposals and twenty-six transferring sites into the pipeline to the disposals.
- Pigging multi legs of gas pipelines to a central facility and plant.
- Proficient with LOTO and JSA Safe work practices & paperwork.
- Performing filter changes on the plant and saltwater disposal, assisted with prep for Purspec bed change outs.
- Daily rounds and checks on plant and facilities balances and reports.
- Overseen contractors during maintenance and new construction.
Machinist / Welder/ Helper
Swanson/Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics
01.2008 - 06.2021
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
- Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Maintain machining tools in proper operational condition.
- Communicate with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
- Dismantle hydraulic cylinders, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
- Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
Plant Operator / Assistant
Pure C02
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Monitor equipment functioning, observe temperature, level, and flow gauges, and perform regular unit checks to ensure that all equipment is operating as it should.
- Collaborate with other operators to solve unit problems.
- Change charts in recording meters.
- Record, review, and compile operations records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, concentrations, and flows.
- Clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using hand tools, or request that repair and maintenance work be performed.
Welder
Mid States
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and operations.
- Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
- Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information.
Education
Diploma -
Carbon High School
Price, UT01.2005
Welding Program
College of Eastern Utah
01.2005
Skills
- Reading P&ID's
- Safety Oriented
- Stick - Tig - Mig - Welding
- Detail Orientated
- Dedication
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Team Player
- Problem Solving
- Reading Blueprints
- Good People Skills
- Forklift
- Machining
Timeline
Plant Operator
Exxon Mobil
06.2024 - Current
Plant Operator
Liberty Midstream Solutions / County Line Gas Plant
09.2021 - 05.2024
Machinist / Welder/ Helper
Swanson/Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics
01.2008 - 06.2021
Plant Operator / Assistant
Pure C02
01.2007 - 01.2008
Welder
Mid States
01.2005 - 01.2007
Welding Program
College of Eastern Utah
Diploma -
Carbon High School