James Brogan
Clay,WV
Summary
Experienced electrical engineering technology associate degree holder with a diverse background in pipeline construction, environmental regulations, and electrical maintenance. Skilled in erosion control, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Proven track record as an environmental foreman ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. Instrumentation and controls technician at American Electric Power, leading overhauls on 1300 megawatt units and 13KV ID fan projects. Currently applying environmental and industrial electrician expertise at Diversified Gas and Oil in the oil and gas field. Seeking opportunity as a utility or environmental inspector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
I&C Technician/Compressor Technician
Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation
Glenville, WV
09.2021 - Current
- Ensured operational efficiency by calibrating and maintaining electronic and electrical equipment at a Natural Gas station.
- Ensured proper installation and inspection of environmental control equipment at compressor facilities.
- Controlling environmental hazard releases according to site specifications.
- Daily/weekly environmental health and safety inspections/reports according to state and federal requirements.
- Investigating, collecting data, testing, making recommendations and preparing reports on unusual problems with various station equipment and controls.
- Investigating malfunctions and repairing all input instrumentation.
- Troubleshooting and repairing problems from relay level circuitry through microprocessor-based systems.
- Utilizing equipment technical manuals, equipment vendor contracts and corporate technical contacts to assist with troubleshooting equipment.
- Reading prints, control, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) logic and other equipment functional diagrams.
- Coordinating the purchase of non-stock materials.
- Assisting in the review of spare parts inventory to cost effectively minimize equipment downtime and assure high plant availability.
I&C Technician B
American Electric Power (AEP)
Winfield, WV
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Installing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing and calibrating instruments, gauges, meters, relays, communication equipment, electronic and electrical controls and associated equipment at a power station.
- Investigation, collecting data, testing, making recommendations and preparing reports on unusual problems with various station equipment and controls.
- Interpreting and analyzing reports of other system failures; redesign problem areas; preparing recommendations; and providing assistance for modifications.
- Conducting various tests such as: stack emissions, river thermal, heat rate, condensor and pulverizer performance, etc; analyzing results; making recommendations; and preparing reports.
- Investigating malfunctions and repairing all input instrumentation.
- Troubleshooting and repairing problems from relay level circuitry through microprocessor-based systems.
- Using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to troubleshoot control problems.
- Utilizing equipment technical manuals, equipment vendor contracts and corporate technical contacts to assist with troubleshooting equipment.
- Reading prints, control, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) logic and other equipment functional diagrams.
- Coordinating the purchase of non-stock materials.
- Assisting in the review of spare parts inventory to cost effectively minimize equipment downtime and assure high plant availability.
- Assisting in the preparation of budgets.
- Performing other duties as assigned
- POSS/MASS test completion
- TECH test completion
Pipeline Environmental Foreman
Precision Pipeline LLC
Eau Claire, WI
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Environmental boss for Precision Pipeline LLC for 34 miles of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The job is inspected and regulated by FERC, DEP, and DEQ. Organizing and completing daily task’s for Environmental Maintenance. Leading a 10 man team to make sure all Erosion Control Devices are properly installed to spec. Organizing, planning, scheduling, and communication on a daily basis.
- Job Responsibilities:
- Silt sock installation planning
- Silt fence installation planning (Priority 1 silt fence, Priority 2 silt fence, Super silt fence)
- Stream crossings
- Wetland crossings
- Clean-up
- Sediment control plans
- Water-break plans
- Revegetation
- Maintenance plans
- Slip repairs based on site specific plans
- Daily punch-lists
- Daily reports
- Time sheets
- Daily production reports
- Monitor progress of crew to insure satisfactory job completion, keeping construction progress in line with overall project schedule and cost estimate
- Oversees all work is compliant with installation standards
- Acquiring daily JSA meetings before each task
- Inspecting completed right of way ensuring all erosion control devices, slips repairs, and restoration complies with site specific plans.
Industrial Electrician
WVA Manufacturing, LLC
Alloy, WV
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Trouble shooting/installing:
- Conduit runs
- AC/DC Motor Circuits
- Lighting circuits
- 25 cycle power, 60 cycle power
- 250VDC over-head cranes
- Conveyor circuits
- Transformer maintenance
- Stoking machine circuits
- PLC drive circuits
- Instrumentation inspections/maintenance
- High Voltage experience
- 600+ VAC circuits
- Control transformers
- Circuits with pneumatics/hydraulics
- Electrical & Instrumentation Inspections:
- Weekly Preventive Maintenance
- Monthly Preventive Maintenance
- Daily, weekly, and monthly electrical reports
- Reading and understanding of Electrical prints.
- Use of voltmeters, ammeters, and mergers
- Install and maintain station batteries.
- Assist in station work such as installing conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and material; install and remove portable substation fences, barriers and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; climb station structures.
- Use various kinds of tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application of each.
- Attend and participate in training and assist in training of other employees.
- Operate multiple company vehicles, cranes, fork lifts, man-lifts, hand tools, and power tools.
Environmental Laborer
Ronald Lane Pipeline
Clarksburg, WV
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with waste management practices, reducing the environmental impact of disposal processes.
- Installed various E&S controls in accordance with site specific plans and best management practices.
- Inspected, addressed, and corrected issues with environmental control devices making repairs as needed.
- Conducted restoration practices through vegetation management and erosion control measures.
- Inspected/installed erosion controls devices within 100’ and 50’ buffer zones of creek crossing and wetlands.
- Inspected/installed bridge crossings of creeks and wetlands.
- Installed/inspected water breakers, sumps, and slips.
- Slip repairs through various methods according to site specific plans and best management practices.
- Conducted vegetation restoration practices according to site specific plans and best management practices.
Education
Associates of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
Montgomery, WV01.2016
Skills
- Electrical Principles, PLC's, Power Distribution, AC/DC Principles
- Electrical test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscopes, AC/DC Power Supplies)
- OSHA Trained (Lockout/Tagout, First AID)
- Troubleshooting
- Environmental Maintenance, Stabilization plans, Clean water Diversion’s, Plunge pool’s, Topsoil & Subsoil segregation, Erosion Controls, Right of way restoration plans and procedures
- Organizational Skills
- Electrical and Instrumentation Inspections
- Daily, weekly, monthly inspection reports
- Works well in collaboration with others
- Industrial Maintenance
- PLC
- Electrical Wiring
- Controlling experience
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Strong Microsoft Office 360
Certification
- OSHA 30
- April 2014 to Present
- "This card acknowledges that the recipient has successfully completed a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in General Industry Safety and Health
- James R Brogan
- Trainer name- Dustin Smith"
Timeline
I&C Technician/Compressor Technician
Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation
09.2021 - Current
I&C Technician B
American Electric Power (AEP)
09.2019 - 09.2021
Pipeline Environmental Foreman
Precision Pipeline LLC
05.2018 - 09.2019
Industrial Electrician
WVA Manufacturing, LLC
05.2017 - 05.2018
Environmental Laborer
Ronald Lane Pipeline
05.2016 - 05.2017
Associates of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
BridgeValley Community and Technical College