Maintenance/Construction Technician with a background in line locating and extensive knowledge of electrical, gas, water, and oil pipelines. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenges with a successful team. I am hardworking and reliable, with a strong ability to handle any job given to me. I am highly organized, proactive, and punctual, with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance and Construction Technician
Phillips 66
Goldsmith, TX
11.2022 - Current
Repair and maintain both steel and poly pipelines in the gas gathering system.
Complete and upload proper documents for repairing assets.
Complete the necessary permits to perform jobs.
Assess jobsites, and plan for future work to take place.
Order materials, and submit invoices for requisition through SAP.
Supervise capital projects taking place at booster stations and R.O.W.
Hydrotest steel and poly pipe.
Maintain records of materials used for pipeline construction projects.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies on the pipeline construction sites.
Transport materials needed for pipeline construction projects to designated sites.
Operate hand and power tools for various construction tasks.
Operate machinery for excavation and material-handling tasks.
Support team members in executing construction plans efficiently.
Coordinate subcontractors' activities related to specific tasks within the project scope.
Operated and set up flares at valve settings and receivers/launchers.
Located and determined the depths of underground facilities and lines using Radio Detection and The Green Company equipment.
Used tools and equipment to avoid injuries and mishaps.
Identified and sketched locations of utility lines, and marked areas of existing utilities for future usage.
Trained new locators on industry-specific software and tools.
Utility Line Locator
Chenault Consulting Inc.
Farmington, NM
08.2022 - 11.2022
Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
Used tools, equipment and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishaps.
Searched for underground utilities in various weather conditions and notified supervisor of field issues.
Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using RD equipment.
Located underground utilities prior to work being completed.
Communicated with customers to access work areas and explain work.
Pipeline Operator I
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P
Odessa, Texas
07.2020 - 08.2022
Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
Responded to emergency situations quickly that arose following illegal excavations and provided effective remediation.
Used tools, equipment and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishaps.
Searched for underground utilities in various weather conditions and notified Operations of field issues.
Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using Vivax and RD equipment.
Identified and sketched locations of utility lines and marked areas of existing utilities for future usage.
Filled out daily paperwork based on locations and encroachments.
Trained new locators on Korterra, Google Earth/Maps, Vivax/RD use and equipment, providing mentorship and assistance during new hire length of training.
Completed inspections on work utilities to assess safety and compliance with applicable regulations.
Answered normal and after-hours service calls.
Installed, set up and repaired test stations.
Handled multiple simultaneous deployment projects against strict deadlines.
Continuously applied quality-improvement methodologies to improve work processes.
Worked within in Excel to track and model information.
Took photos to document site images and included pictures with reports for complete transparency.
Analyzed reports and tests on soil composition, terrain data.
Line Locator
LineQuest, LLC
Midland, TX
06.2019 - 05.2020
Took photos to document site images and included pictures with all reports for complete transparency.
Supported ticket locations by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
Utilized Korterra and Utilisphere to compile data gathered from various sources
Handled all delegated tasks, including marking lines, watching digs and back fills.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Participated in all company meetings and workshops on safety to learn different techniques that could alleviate accidents.
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Odessa, TX
05.2019
Skills
Customer service
Problem resolution
Team building
First aid/CPR
Communications
Team management
Supervision
Safety meetings
Subsurface utility locating and marking trained
Safety awareness
Computer skills
Basic math
Friendly, positive attitude
Data management
People skills
Training and development
PPE use
Good work ethic
Field assessment
Damage prevention
GIS software proficiency
Report preparation
Pipe repair
Contractor oversight
Regulatory compliance
Equipment operation
Certification
Certified Test Station installer, Plains Pipeline L.P. - [2021]
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