EDWARD J DRAKE
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Competent gas and liquids, professional experienced with performing daily inspections, obtaining measurements and conducting tests on diverse materials. Dedicated, dependable and focused on making positive impact with careful work. Highly organized with sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills and decisive nature. Responsible Tester with excellent reporting and troubleshooting skills coupled with more than 8 years of experience. Fully compliant with safety rules and processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Measurement Technician
Atchafalaya Measurement Inc.
Midland, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multi-meters and power supplies
- Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions
- Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of Turbines and orifice plate, stainless materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications
- Greeted clients and guests professionally and courteously to cultivate and maintain welcoming atmosphere
Boiler Maker
Wyatt Field Service Company
Houston, TX
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Built and repaired air pollution equipment, including blast furnaces, process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to ensure leakproof joints
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level
Plant Operator/Measurement Technician
Canyon Midstream Partners, LLC
Houston, TX
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Check meters communication, voltage, replace batteries, and set up new modems in failed modem situations
- Trouble shoot meters called in per lease operators
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance
- Maintained current knowledge about the latest operating and maintenance practices with continuing education courses
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors on a frequent basis
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms
- Reviewed the daily computer log and reported any inaccuracies in the process board
- Monitored Y-Grade quality by conducting Vapor, and copper strip tests every week
Boiler Maker
Wyatt Field Services
Houston, Texas
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Inspected metal structures and overhauled components
- Troubleshot, repaired and serviced hand tools, power tools and other machining equipment
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently
- Lifted and moved items weighing over 100 pounds
- Trimmed, filed, ground, buffed and smoothed surfaces, seams and joints of assembled parts
Supervisor/Construction
Universal Oil Field Services Inc
Lovelady, TX
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction
- Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer\'s representatives
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory
- Operated large electric and natural gas motor powered pumps from 220 to 9,000 horsepower
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment
Lead Operator/Plant Manager
Universal Oil Field Services Inc
Lovelady, TX
04.2013 - 10.2015
- Recorded gas volumes and processed analyzer readings
- Provide training and supervise new operators on plant
- Install and monitored Gas Chromatograph/Gas analyzer
- Measured and adjusted chemical feed rates
- Operated large electric and natural gas motor powered pumps from 220 to 9,000 horsepower
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance
- Implemented process changes
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets and entered data on Field Data Entry programs IHS affiliated
- Directly supervised all truck rack and assist loaders
- Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks
- Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples
Lease Operator
Universal Oil Field Services Inc
Lovelady, Texas
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Monitor and optimize wells and associated surface equipment including pumps, natural gas compressors, pumping units and other vessels
- Gauged tanks and record production data in Field Data program IHS affiliated
- Read and record Barton and Total Flow EFM gas measurement devices
- Schedule trucks accordingly to specific well leases
- Operate and optimize Gas plant\'s, make adjustments and complete minor repairs on plant location
- Implement shut downs on facilities for construction crews to complete repairs on facility equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and operate Ethylene and Try Ethylene Glycol systems
- Operated large electric and natural gas powered pumps from 250 to 9,000 horsepower
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance
- Directly supervised all truck rack and assist loaders
Crew Chief/Operator
Severn Trent Services
Houston, Texas
03.2010 - 12.2011
- Assembled material needed to complete jobs assigned for the present day
- Tested safety equipment such as Dregger gas detector and other confined space safety equipment to ensure that OSHA requirement spec\'s were met
- Create and complete work order\'s
- Troubleshoot water leaks and other safety concerns within specified district areas
- Completed storm water, waste water, and sterile water pipe repair\'s
- Completed water and waste water repair\'s in on call emergencies
- Excavate around piping with mechanical equipment in utility easements
- Responsible for maintenance on all equipment used
Backhoe Operator
Gulf Utility Services
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Texas
- Assist operators in the operation of waste water and water plants, complete work orders, meet with owner about operations and special projects
- Provide services with crew in on call emergencies
- Complete water main repairs
- Install new sewer and water lines for distribution and collection
Field Technician
Canrig Drilling Technologies Ltd
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Texas
- Provided technical support for rig instrumentation, on site networking, Computers, Internet and Television satellites
- Organize and complete installation of rental instrumentation
- Liaised with and prepared safety paperwork for company directors
- Installed and trained customers on updated software
- Assisted in recruiting and training of new employees
- Insured that safety polices were being followed by Rig Managers
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Conroe
Conroe, Texas
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Met with Superiors about oncoming jobs, ordered materials and scheduled transportation of equipment Discussed work load with employees and scheduled there services accordingly
- Attended several classes on wastewater, driver, and water purification safety
- Placed soil and rock fills and installed and cleaned ditches
- Accurately graded and tracked slopes
- Installed vegetation and erosion control devices
- Applied asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines
- Paved roadways using roller equipment
- Operated heavy equipment, including motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, backhoes, roller scrapers and tractors
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wheelers Tractor Services
The Woodlands, Texas
02.2001 - 08.2005
- Ensure quality of work meets customers expectations by meeting all demands and schedules
- Effectively communicating the demands of the job site with employer in order to satisfy demands as well as satisfy the customer Supervise land clearing crew
- Operate heavy equipment
- Relocate various equipment to job sites
- Class A CDL licensed
- Operated heavy equipment, including motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, backhoes, roller scrapers and tractors
- Located utilities and other buried lines prior to digging
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Operator/Design
North Harris Community College
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Certified in Gas Measurement
- Gas Measurement professional
- Expertise in Mechanical, and Propane Gas Plant Operations
- Experience In TEG and EG Dehydration process
- Experience in Amine Gas Treating and gas Chronograph
- Leadership
- Integral
- Backhoe, Basic, conferences, customer relations, Data Entry, equipment maintenance, Equipment Operator, hand tools, materials, math, mechanical, meetings, Excel, Microsoft Word, natural gas, networking, new construction, quality, Read, recruiting, repairs, requirement, safety, sales, tear, technical support, Television, transportation, Troubleshoot, utilities
- Backhoe, Tear
- Basic, Technical support
- Conferences, Television
- Customer relations, Transportation
- Data Entry, Troubleshoot
- Equipment maintenance, Utilities
- Equipment Operator, Weighing
- Forklifts
- Hand tools
- Leadership
- Machining
- Materials
- Math
- Mechanical
- Meetings
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Modems
- Modem
- Natural gas
- Networking
- New construction
- Power tools
- Process control
- Quality
- Read
- Recruiting
- Repairs
- Requirement
- Safety
- Sales
Timeline
Measurement Technician
Atchafalaya Measurement Inc.
07.2019 - Current
Boiler Maker
Wyatt Field Service Company
04.2019 - 06.2019
Plant Operator/Measurement Technician
Canyon Midstream Partners, LLC
11.2017 - 03.2019
Boiler Maker
Wyatt Field Services
01.2017 - 03.2017
Supervisor/Construction
Universal Oil Field Services Inc
10.2015 - 12.2016
Lead Operator/Plant Manager
Universal Oil Field Services Inc
04.2013 - 10.2015
Lease Operator
Universal Oil Field Services Inc
01.2012 - 04.2013
Crew Chief/Operator
Severn Trent Services
03.2010 - 12.2011
Backhoe Operator
Gulf Utility Services
06.2009 - 03.2010
Field Technician
Canrig Drilling Technologies Ltd
09.2007 - 03.2009
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Conroe
08.2005 - 09.2007
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wheelers Tractor Services
02.2001 - 08.2005
High School Diploma - Computer Operator/Design
North Harris Community College
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