ELIJAH LAVEDAN
Hockley,TX
Summary
Dynamic Pipeline Controller with extensive experience, excelling in SCADA systems and effective communication. Proven track record in optimizing pipeline capacities and ensuring safety compliance, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at data interpretation and problem-solving, consistently delivering results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pipeline/Terminal Controller
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Bryan, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Executed batch changes for products while maintaining control standards.
- Monitored critical parameters, including pressure, flow, gravity, and tank levels accurately.
- Managed valve and pump operations from Operations Control Center to maximize efficiency.
- Facilitated effective communication between internal, external personnel, and third-party companies.
- Ensured adherence to high safety standards while maintaining product quality across processes.
- Consistently complied with Control Room Management Regulations in all operations.
- Responded promptly to SCADA alarms indicating abnormal conditions to reduce production impact.
- Documented pipeline activities, providing accurate records for future reference and analysis.
Pipeline Controller II
Phillips 66
Denver, CO
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Maintained strong communication channels between all stakeholders involved in the pipeline process, fostering teamwork and efficient decision-making.
- Ensured safety compliance with industry regulations and company policies, mitigating risks throughout the system.
- Documented pipeline activities, providing accurate records for future reference and analysis.
- Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols, and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
- Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
- Streamlined communication with field technicians, ensuring timely maintenance and repair work on gas infrastructure.
- Ensured accurate gas flow forecasting by closely monitoring weather conditions, and collaborating with other departments to make necessary adjustments.
- Optimized pipeline capacities by analyzing flow data and making necessary adjustments to meet demand requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, contributing to efficient report generation for management review.
- Coordinated pipeline pigging operations for pipeline integrity and gas control compliance.
- Examined gas control data to identify necessary adjustments.
- Responded to all SCADA alarms. Made callouts as needed to field operations.
- Oversaw operations of 6 gas plants to maintain a consistent gas flow.
- Ensured seamless communication across control center operations.
- Utilized SCADA for the oversight of all pipeline operations.
Pipeline Controller
DCP Midstream
Denver, CO
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Streamlined communication with field technicians, ensuring timely maintenance and repair work on gas infrastructure.
- Optimized pipeline capacities by analyzing flow data and making necessary adjustments to meet demand requirements.
- Improved system reliability by conducting thorough analysis of equipment performance trends and recommending upgrades as needed.
- Reduced risk of incidents by promptly responding to alarms and initiating corrective actions.
- Analyzed gas control data and implemented corresponding gas volumes and pressure adjustments.
- Implemented daily operating plans to support reliable operation of gas systems.
- Maintained proper operations of pumps and compressors by inspecting components and addressing faults.
- Provided fast and skilled response to alarms and other emergency situations.
- Facilitated strong working relationships between control center staff and field personnel to ensure seamless coordination during complex projects or emergencies.
- Supported new employee training, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for successful gas control operations.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, contributing to efficient report generation for management review.
Pipeline Controller
Enlink Midstream
Dallas, TX
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Monitoring the flow of crude and NGLs, ensuring the safety of pipelines, supporting storage operations, determining whether the required amounts of product are delivered to specified facilities, and observing flow efficiency.
- Monitor and take appropriate action to SCADA alarms.
- Build relationships both internally and externally by providing seamless communication.
- Accurately record and relay information as necessary.
- Coordinate with Operations, Commercial Services, Commercial Marketing, and Engineering regarding information on the pipeline system(s).
- Respond in a timely manner to 811 and other line-locate requests.
Pipeline Controller
Holly Energy Partners
Artesia, NM
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Monitor the operation of the pipeline; balancing supply and demand.
- Monitor pipeline network flows, pressures, and product purities using the SCADA system.
- Is responsible for maintaining documentation associated with daily operations which includes but is not limited to details of pipeline operations, significant events and communications with field technicians.
- Analyze and take appropriate action to all SCADA alarms and emergency/abnormal operations.
- Ensure pipeline systems are operated in a safe, dependable, and efficient manner.
- Experience operating both crude and refined product lines.
- Passed COBRA testing 2016.
Education
GED -
State of VA
VA06.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Operational planning
- SCADA systems
- Data interpretation
- Forecasting demand
- Leak detection
- Volume balancing
- Gas quality monitoring
- Metering systems
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
Timeline
Senior Pipeline/Terminal Controller
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
08.2025 - Current
Pipeline Controller II
Phillips 66
04.2023 - 06.2025
Pipeline Controller
DCP Midstream
10.2021 - 04.2023
Pipeline Controller
Enlink Midstream
04.2019 - 10.2021
Pipeline Controller
Holly Energy Partners
10.2016 - 04.2019
GED -
State of VA