Gerardo Espinoza
Odessa,TX
Summary
Dynamic Pipeline Operator with Marathon Petroleum Corp, skilled in pipeline inspection and equipment troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and attention to detail. Experienced in utilizing asset management software and ensuring safety compliance, contributing to seamless pipeline operations and regulatory adherence. Committed to continuous learning and team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline Operator
Marathon Petroleum Corp
Wink, Texas
12.2022 - Current
- Performed routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and operational issues on the crude oil pipeline.
- Performed the launching and receiving of pigs and smart pigs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to equipment malfunctions or operational errors.
- Operated and monitored pipeline systems, including motor-operated valves, centrifugal pumps, pressure switches, transmitters, and other related equipment
- Conducted ROW inspections, locating, identifying, and marking of pipelines.
- Experienced in the use of the company's One Call program, the Korterra system, and the line locator for locating lines.
Chemical Service Technician
Baker Hughes
Hobbs, New Mexico
01.2012 - 12.2022
- Monitored inventory levels of chemicals and supplies, ensuring timely replenishment.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with pumps, valves, motors, and other components of chemical processing machinery.
- Set up various methanol chemical injection pumps and tanks at customer locations to prevent the freezing of the lines of hydrocarbons.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering necessary supplies and materials for chemical services projects.
- Collected samples from production batches to test for impurities or issues.
- Recorded daily readings from gauges and meters associated with various stages of the production process.
Education
Associate of Arts - Leadership Course
Marine Corps Institute
Marine Corps Base Miramar CA01-2001
High School Diploma -
Ruidoso High School
Ruidoso, NM05-1996
Skills
- Pipeline inspection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Motor-operated valves
- Pressure monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory knowledge
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Asset management software
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality control measures
- Continuous learning attitude
- Pipeline inspection techniques
- Pipeline pigging procedures
- Teamwork and communication
Accomplishments
Corporal Leadership Course USMC
Sergeant Leadership Course USMC
Served in the USMC from 1998-2006
3 Combat Deployments
Certification
Certified MCMAP Instructor
Timeline
Pipeline Operator
Marathon Petroleum Corp
12.2022 - Current
Chemical Service Technician
Baker Hughes
01.2012 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Leadership Course
Marine Corps Institute
High School Diploma -
Ruidoso High School
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