James Wade Gilchrist
College Station,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Crude Oil Transport Driver at Energy Transfer Partners L.P. Proven expertise in crew management and adherence to OSHA regulations. Strong communicator skilled in executing detailed instructions, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Committed to maintaining optimal equipment performance and operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Crude Oil Transport Driver
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
11.2017 - Current
- Load and chemically test crude product for impurities
- Transport product from crude site to pipeline
- Manage time and records for buying and selling crude product
Petroleum Transport Driver
Coastal Transport
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Load and deliver petroleum products to safety standards
- Manage time and keep daily records of loads and products
Crew Manager
HydroChem Industrial Services
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Manage crew for hydroblasting jobs at power plants and refineries
- Perform and inspect hydroblasting on customer equipment
- Manage and enforce power plant and OSHA standards
Service Operator and Site Safety Auditor
Halliburton Energy Services
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Supervised and manage crew per OSHA standards
- Site Safety Auditor - perform daily wellsite audits and keeping records of any violations
- Chemical/Proppant wellsite treater - oversee and manage slurry of product transferred into wellbore
- High pressure pump operator - oversee and manage high pressure pumps keeping strict and constant pressure on wellbore for slurry delivery
- Repair and maintain equipment for optimal performance
Coating Operator
On-X Life Technologies
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Oversee and manage carbon coating process on mechanical heart valves
- Inspect and record strict tolerances on all coated products
Mechanic
Steve's Texaco
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Education
No Degree - Economics
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MDNo Degree - Business Management
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TXHigh School Diploma -
Thorndale High School
Thorndale05-2005
Skills
- Commercial driver's license
- Crew management experience
- Familiarity with OSHA Regulations
- Strong Communication Skills
- Following detailed instructions
Timeline
Crude Oil Transport Driver
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
11.2017 - Current
Petroleum Transport Driver
Coastal Transport
01.2017 - 11.2017
Crew Manager
HydroChem Industrial Services
02.2016 - 01.2017
Service Operator and Site Safety Auditor
Halliburton Energy Services
11.2011 - 02.2016
Coating Operator
On-X Life Technologies
01.2011 - 11.2011
Mechanic
Steve's Texaco
03.2010 - 01.2011
No Degree - Economics
United States Naval Academy
No Degree - Business Management
Tarleton State University
High School Diploma -
Thorndale High School
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