James Carroll
Joaquin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Lead Plant Maintenance/Operator Specialist with a proven track record at Clearfork Midstream, enhancing equipment reliability and safety. Expert in mechanical troubleshooting and a mentor to new hires, I've significantly improved operational efficiency. Skilled in preventive maintenance and safety awareness, my contributions have directly impacted productivity and cost reduction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Plant Maintenance/Operator Specialist
Clearfork Midstream
05.2022 - Current
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to PSM/OSHA safety guidelines and reporting hazards promptly.
- Collaborate with other departments to facilitate smooth operations, addressing maintenance concerns promptly (I&E and compressor team).
- Operate and perform light maintenance on cat 3500 packages.
- Assist the construction team during the construction and commissioning phases of building a new amine train.
- Improve equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance tasks and inspections such as vibration analysis and RCA.
- Work with management on budgets and cost tracking.
- Track and log all maintenance activities through CMMS.
- Mentor new hires and other team members.
- Complete LOTO, JSA and safe work permits according to company guidelines.
Plant/Production Field Operator
Midcoast Energy Partners
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained detailed records of daily operations, facilitating accurate tracking of progress towards production goals.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance tasks, ensuring consistent output levels.
- Monitored equipment performance continually, adjusting settings as needed to optimize production output.
- Work with other operators as well as the construction team in building new facilities as in amine plants, dehy facilities and laying new lines.
- Assist compressor teams at times performing maintenance on Cat 3600 packages.
- Work with producers to minimize flow curtailments and maximize reliability and production.
Plant Operator
Enterprise Products
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
Power Plant Operator
Luminant
07.2011 - 01.2018
- Mentor new hires.
- Monitor the water and steam cycle for a supercritical coal fired boiler.
- Control generator output by adjusting load for market needs and controlling line frequency.
- Work as part of a successful team including fuel yard operators, rail road dept and maintenance to ensure proper and satisfactory operational needs were met.
- Assist maintenance teams during outages and turn arounds.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary modifications to the power plant layout.
- Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for inventory management purposes, maintaining adequate stock levels while avoiding excess costs associated with overstocking supplies.
- Enhanced power plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting control systems for optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joaquin High School
Joaquin Tx05-2010
Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Industrial equipment operation
- Power tools proficiency
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Pump maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Boiler maintenance
- Conveyor systems
- Safety awareness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
Timeline
Lead Plant Maintenance/Operator Specialist
Clearfork Midstream
05.2022 - Current
Plant/Production Field Operator
Midcoast Energy Partners
07.2019 - 05.2022
Plant Operator
Enterprise Products
01.2018 - 07.2018
Power Plant Operator
Luminant
07.2011 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Joaquin High School
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