Herbert Lorfing
Baytown,TX
Summary
Confident professional Control Room Operator capable of working effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude with a background in oil, gas, and phenol systems. Also have experience in firefighting/emergency medicine as well as electrical and other construction trades. Seeking new position as control room operator where handling issues safely and resolving conflicts can be successfully applied.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control Room Operator
Nugen Automation
Houston, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the safe operation of 3rd party customer assets in several different states
- Experienced in controlling/monitoring crude oil, natural gas, NGL, and other product pipelines and systems
- Experience with SCADA and Wonderware
- Communicate with customers concerning noms, batches, adverse conditions, operations, and/or equipment concerns
- Constantly monitor pressure, temperature, and volume using SCADA / Wonderware system to ensure safe receipt and delivery of volumes
- Analyze and take appropriate action for all SCADA alarms and emergency/abnormal operations
- Maintain continuous vigilance of leak detection tools to identify and mitigate potential leak situations. Monitor pumping stations, terminals, and facilities performance and notify operations when maintenance and/or repairs are needed
- Performed advanced notification to Service Delivery when deviations from scheduled movements are expected or have occurred
- Adhere to operational procedures for production goal achievement and handle work safely
- Prioritize multiple tasks by making risk-based decisions
- Effectively communicate daily with internal and external customers
- Gain awareness of system operating requirements and trends and suggest operating adjustment suggestions
- Conduct emergency operations for adverse conditions protecting equipment and environment
- Oversee control desk consisting of 14 HMI computer screens
Master Firefighter/EMT
Houston Fire Department
Houston, TX
05.2002 - Current
- CPR/AED Trained
- Master certified firefighter in the third largest fire department in the nation
- Responded to tens of thousands of calls in some of the busiest areas of Houston
- Lead team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment
- Co-developed (Houston Option) a new protocol for high-rise firefighting hose deployment saving more than 7 minutes off of the next best time. Decreasing confusion in the stairway and time to water on the fire
- In charge of more than 10,000 EMS scenes involving coordination of several crews
- Hydraulic/Airbag Extrication Training
- Safety Ropes/Knots/High Angle Rescue Training/Stokes Basket
- Coordinated fire prevention inspections and pre-plan activities of department
- Accurately completed written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property
- Pump Operations including friction loss calculations, flow rates, pressures, temp etc
- Participated in various and numerous training exercises and in-class training to improve emergency management knowledge
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns
Combat Firefighter/Medic
Wackenhut Company
Tal Afar, Iraq
05.2006 - 11.2007
- Received training for firefighting and medical response on downed aircraft and personnel
- Provided emergency medical services for Iraqi police and US soldiers after combat situations
- Responded to fire caused by mortar/missile attacks
- Worked with members of foreign groups on various training/safety assignments
- Worked in hostile environments in combat conditions
- Spear headed fire extinguisher refill and maintenance stations for entire base
- Fire extinguishment of various building and vehicles
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
Electrician
Austin Industrial
Houston , TX
05.2000 - 05.2002
- Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls
- Consulted with supervisor electrician regarding likely risks associated with assigned job
- Effectively worked with multi-craft team; providing wiring installation, preventive maintenance and testing of equipment
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies
- Worked with various types of cable ways, conduits and other electrical race ways
- Worked at Exxon Mobil at the research site
United States Air Force
US Government
Lakenheath, England
05.1996 - 05.1999
- Was responsible for building/maintaining various explosives
- Easily awarded a SECRET security clearance
- Certified to transport/maintenance nuclear weapons
- Test, build, transport, stored various missiles/bombs
- Various training and safety classes on explosive safety
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries
- Promoted to E-4 Munitions Systems Journeyman
Education
EMT/Paramedic
Houston Community College
Houston, TX2002
Skills
- Positive Safety Attitude
- Critical Thinking in High Stress Environment
- National Incident Management Systems
- HAZMAT Operations
- Pump Operations / Pump Monitoring Pressures and Temps
- Friction Loss Calculations
- DOT Regulations
- Outstanding Listening, Writing, Speaking Skills
- Teamwork / Communication
- Emergency Management
- Class B Driving License
- Medical team collaboration
- Annual High Angle Rescue/Stokes Basket Training
- Emergency response procedures
- Great Mechanical Aptitude
- Electrical experience
- SCADA/Wonderware
Certification
- NIMS 100,200,700,800 certification (FEMA)
- HAZMAT Operations Certification
- Firefighting 1 and 2 Certification
- EMT Certification (Current)
- CPR Certification
- Basic Diaster Life Support Certification
- Telecom 1 and 2 Certifications
- Confined Space With Trench Shoring Certification
- Driver Operator Certification
- Water Supply Certification
- Master Firefighter Certification
- 100 College hours
- Veteran/NCO USAF
Timeline
Control Room Operator
Nugen Automation
06.2019 - Current
Combat Firefighter/Medic
Wackenhut Company
05.2006 - 11.2007
Master Firefighter/EMT
Houston Fire Department
05.2002 - Current
Electrician
Austin Industrial
05.2000 - 05.2002
United States Air Force
US Government
05.1996 - 05.1999
EMT/Paramedic
Houston Community College
- NIMS 100,200,700,800 certification (FEMA)
- HAZMAT Operations Certification
- Firefighting 1 and 2 Certification
- EMT Certification (Current)
- CPR Certification
- Basic Diaster Life Support Certification
- Telecom 1 and 2 Certifications
- Confined Space With Trench Shoring Certification
- Driver Operator Certification
- Water Supply Certification
- Master Firefighter Certification
- 100 College hours
- Veteran/NCO USAF
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