Edward M. Ward
Luling,TX
Summary
Highly ambitious with strong background in pipeline operations, maintenance, knowledge of pumps, piping and valves, machine operations, manufacturing, sales, marketing and advertising. Experienced and confident problem solving professional with great leadership and relationship-building skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Damage Prevention Coordinator
CITGO Products Pipeline
03.2021 - Current
- Locate the pipeline as needed and oversee excavations and line crossings.
- Conduct and document station checks and inspections.
- I communicate and coordinate with the CITGO Control Center efficiently.
- Conducted station flow meter proving at multiple locations.
- I complete CPL forms for line crossings, repairs, lowerings, aerial reports and inspections.
- I patrol the pipeline segments to insure there are no leaks, encroachments, or any type of work taking place nearby.
- I assist the other Pipeline Technicians, Corrosion Technician and E&I Technicians whenever possible.
- I perform routine maintenance and repairs on the DRA units, gauges, valves, pumps and compressors.
- I conduct quarterly block valve inspections and document them.
- I respond to an average of 10 one-calls (line locates) daily or more, always on time and accurately.
- I step in for Pipeline Technicians while they are on vacation or out for any reason.
- I am experienced with heavy equipment, excavations, construction, bulldozers, and front end loaders.
- I communicate and maintain good relations with CITGO Products Pipeline ROW landowners.
- I attend and am a sponsor of the Paradigm pipeline safety awareness programs at multiple locations.
- I follow all CITGO safety procedures and policies.
- Attend all safety meetings, participate in spill drills and complete all OQ training programs as required by company and regulatory agencies.
- Perform pipeline pigging to ensure the line is running smoothly using pig launchers and receivers.
- Monitor pump stations valves, motors, pumps, and piping.
Foreman /Laborer
AFC Leace Service
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed repairs and maintained CITGO, Exxon, Flint Hills, and Energy Transfer pipelines.
- Used a Line Locator to locate multiple lines.
- Perform all types of pipeline work including, recoating, replacing sections (cut outs), maintenance and much more.
- Worked on major cutouts and replacements.
- Skilled at all physical aspects of working down in the pipeline trench.
- Have spent about 2 years recoating the CITGO and Exxon pipelines.
Dry Process Leadman
BYK Additives Inc.
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Provide leadership for establishing and maintaining a safe work environment. Proactively addresses and corrects all unsafe behaviors and conditions.
- Responsible for environmental compliance with production (i.e., spill reporting, hazardous waste inspection).
- Complies/ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Supervise Production personnel ensuring proper procedures are adhered to and safety protocols for operations are carried out with proper PPE.
- Lead all shift manufacturing operations, including packaging and bulk material operations, ensuring customer requirements are met at all times
- Adjust distribution of workforce personnel and tasks to insure production requirements are met including assisting operators as required.
- Perform periodic safety and housekeeping inspections and participates in incident investigations as required.
- Lead production personnel on shift in daily continuous improvement activities in safety, quality or productivity.
- Ensure all safety supplies, raw materials and, packaging materials are available for production process.
- Communicate processing problems and equipment malfunction to maintenance, engineering and management.
- Monitor Process Control System and process equipment and troubleshoots as required.
- Coordinate required maintenance and repair activities.
- Perform required SAP transactions to process production orders, controls inventory transactions and movements to minimize variances and maintain an accurate inventory of all goods.
- Participate in emergency response as defined in the program and training capability.
- Coordinate training activities for assigned operators.
- Coaches and counsels operations personnel in assigned duties.
- Performs plant start-up and shutdown inspections as required
- Area Emergency Commander in plant emergencies
Machine Operator
Serta
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.
- Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule.
- Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
- Read and followed standard operating procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work.
- Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment.
- Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
Business Owner
Euphoric Media LLC
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Designed and built marketing websites.
- Purchased advertising for products and services.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating the business.
- Handled marketing and advertising for a variety of different companies.
- Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases.
- Implemented marketing strategies which resulted 100 % growth of customer base.
- Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
- Learned, referenced and applied product knowledge information.
- Created and maintained an organized database to develop promotional sales.
- Contacted customer to follow up on purchases, suggest new merchandise and inform them about promotions and upcoming events.
- Successfully acquired an average of 200 new customers per month, generating a 300% growth in revenue.
- Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
- Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
- Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly.
- Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas.
- Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
- Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
- Answered customer questions about product availability and shipment times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luling High School
Luling, TX1998
Skills
- Pipeline Operations
- Damage Prevention
- Pipeline Maintenance
- 811 Experience
- Pipeline Locating
- Excavation
- Record Keeping
- Corrosion Control
Timeline
Damage Prevention Coordinator
CITGO Products Pipeline
03.2021 - Current
Foreman /Laborer
AFC Leace Service
02.2019 - 03.2021
Dry Process Leadman
BYK Additives Inc.
03.2014 - 06.2018
Machine Operator
Serta
06.2011 - 03.2014
Business Owner
Euphoric Media LLC
03.2008 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Luling High School
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