JOEL PARKS
Anaconda,MT
Summary
Midstream operations foreman with hands-on oversight of natural gas plants and saltwater facilities. Leads commissioning, monitors DCS and field systems, and makes repair recommendations to improve uptime, safety, and plant efficiency while working closely with management, contractors, and maintenance teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Midstream Operations Foreman
SILVER HILL ENERGY PARTNERS LLC.
Tioga, North Dakota
04.2024 - Current
- Silver Hill Energy Partners LLC bought Liberty Midstream Solutions and Liberty Resources. I oversaw the operation of two 30 MMSCFD Natural Gas Plants as well as 7 Saltwater Facilities. I was in charge of the commissioning. I made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment. In full contact with upper-level management as well as vice presidents, contractors, and mechanics. Gas plants had both Gas Drive and Electric Drive Compressors. Ethylene Glycol system, Methanol Inj., Refrigeration Compressors, DeEthanizer Towers, Hot Oil system and Instrument Air System
OPERATOR III
LIBERTY MIDSTREAM SOULUTIONS LLC.
01.2020 - 04.2024
- I oversaw the operation of a 30 MMSCFD Natural Gas Plant as well as 5 Saltwater Facilities. Record daily readings from local and digital gauges. Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment. Adjusted pumping systems, auxiliary equipment, control storage tank levels and control valves for inlet pressures as well as flow restrictions going out of the plant. Wonderware System.
OPERATOR II
NESET
10.2019 - 01.2020
- During this short time with Neset I was a Contract Plant Operator working with Liberty Midstream Solutions before I was hired directly by them.
FOREMAN
DICK ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Preparing road and crane pads to set up and build wind towers. I used motor graders, excavators, dozer, skid steers Topcon 3D systems. I also assisted in setting up sub-grade and base course for concrete and asphalt for reclamation. Also installing culverts, checking grade using laser systems. Installing water and sewer main, services and storm drains and septic tanks. I helped build the Hardin and Colstrip Water and Sewer treatment plants.
OPERATOR I
ONEOK
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Was a Board Operator for 2 120mmscfd Trains. Preformed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance. Implemented process changes. Trouble shoot malfunctioning equipment. Recorded gas volumes and processed analyzer readings. Recorded inside and outside readings on a daily log sheet. Procured and preformed required tests for QA. Attended all safety and operation training the company offered. Honeywell DCS system.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
DICK ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
05.2009 - 04.2015
- Reclamation of oil-well pads, using scrapers, dozer, and motor grader. Road building using motor grader, scrapers, Topcon 2D and 3D systems. Also installing culverts where need be. Checking grade using laser systems. Installing water and sewer main, services and storm drains and septic tanks. Check grade using pipe laser.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Montana Tech
Butte, MT12-2012
CERTIFICATION - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
WEST COAST TRAINING
05-2009
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BROADVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
05-2008
Skills
- OSHA Trained
- PEC Core Trained
- SDS Trained
- Dependable
- Clean Driving Record
- Wonderware
- Gas Chromatograph
- DCS Systems
- Heavy Equipment
- Safety Procedures
- Blueprint Reading
- Gas Plant Knowledge
- Honeywell
- PDC Knowledge
- Gas plant operations
- Facility operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Commissioning oversight
- DCS troubleshooting
- Compressor systems
- Work planning
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Facility management
Timeline
Midstream Operations Foreman
SILVER HILL ENERGY PARTNERS LLC.
04.2024 - Current
OPERATOR III
LIBERTY MIDSTREAM SOULUTIONS LLC.
01.2020 - 04.2024
OPERATOR II
NESET
10.2019 - 01.2020
FOREMAN
DICK ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
03.2018 - 10.2019
OPERATOR I
ONEOK
04.2015 - 03.2018
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
DICK ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
05.2009 - 04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Montana Tech
CERTIFICATION - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
WEST COAST TRAINING
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BROADVIEW HIGH SCHOOL