Jeff Carper
Sachse,TX
Summary
Committed Health and Safety Specialist with strong working knowledge of Cryogenic plants and gathering system operations, PSM and OSHA regulations and well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to safety, key performance indicators, and operational needs. Manages multiple complex assignments with direct implications to business. Self-driven and excels autonomously and in teams to develop and implement environmental, health and safety, and operational solutions to support business assets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Summit Midstream Partners LP
01.2019 - Current
- Management of EHS for Ohio, WV, DFW, and Permian assets
- Responsible for developing plans to achieve compliance under NMAC 19.15.27-28
- Case management with OSHA on recordable injuries, including incident investigation, documentation gathering, and official response.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and root cause analyses.
- Managed multiple programs including CMV, atmospheric monitoring, Industrial Hygiene, hearing conservation, SPCC auditing, Internal Leak Surveys, and SPCC
- Improved CMV compliance from 17% to 100%
- Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in operations and construction settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving equipment, behaviors, and procedures.
- Developed and updated health and safety policies to address deficiencies.
- Assisted LDAR program and monitored DOR lists
- Executed incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Conducted training for all employees.
- Involved in PSM management including MOC development
- Determined reportability of spills and releases to local, state, and federal environmental agencies, and assisted in reporting process.
Area Operations Manager
Summit Midstream Partner, LP
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in demands and business forecasts.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Oversee routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
- Provide support to area operations
- Established proactive maintenance schedules throughout all operations.
- Oversee commissioning and operation of 136 mile 30" and 42" natural gas FERQ regulated pipeline
- Oversee three compressor stations and a cryogenic gas plant
- Working to improve customer relations
- 15% overall budget reduction
- Achieved steady improvement in Recovery rates
Compression Operator/Onsite Safety Representative
Summit Midstream Partners LP
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of 17 compressors. Electric driven large horse 2500, 3300, and 6000, as well as gas driven Cat 3606. Compressors include, Ariel KBZ, JGZ, JGC, and JGD.
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of 3 process areas consisting of 5 dehydration units and multiple filtration processes
- Perform any repairs and maintenance on compressors, valves, pipeline, dehydration units, level controllers, and cooler systems
- Communicate regularly with company control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary to ensure that all operations remained within spec.
- Operate Amine treater ensuring that CO2 levels meet customer requirements.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
Cryogenic Plant Operator
Summit Midstream Partners LP
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Recorded gas volumes and processed analyzer readings.
- Ensured contract recoveries were met for Ethane, Propane, Iso Butane, Butane, and Pentanes.
Education
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK08.2021
Skills
- HAZWOPER
- ABS Root Cause Analysis
- First Aid/CPR Trainer
- CMV program management
- LDAR/DOR management
- Industrial Hygiene
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Timeline
Area Operations Manager
Summit Midstream Partner, LP
07.2021 - 06.2022
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Summit Midstream Partners LP
01.2019 - Current
Compression Operator/Onsite Safety Representative
Summit Midstream Partners LP
06.2014 - 01.2019
Cryogenic Plant Operator
Summit Midstream Partners LP
10.2013 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Murray State College
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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