Jose Luis Garza
Summary
Experienced Pipeline Technician with over two decades in the oil and gas industry. Skilled in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of pipelines. Strong analytical abilities and exceptional problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex issues. Proven track record of contributing to successful PSSR initiatives for new field assets and station builds. Seeking to leverage expertise in enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline/Pigging Technician
Energy Transfer
01.2024 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities, including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment, in a reliable and safe, efficient manner.
- Conduct damage prevention activities, including pipeline patrols. Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Coordinate and communicate with outside parties, including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators.
- Trained new technicians on proper pigging procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Coordinated with other departments to schedule pigging operations around production timelines, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Improved pipeline safety with thorough inspection and monitoring of potential risks.
- Performed pressure testing on pipelines after cleaning, verifying integrity before returning to service.
- Maintained detailed records of all pigging activities, providing valuable data for future improvements.
Prover Technician
Angus Proving
12.2023 - 01.2024
- My responsibilities were to complete routine meter proving, calibration and inspections, maintenance and troubleshooting, testing of equipment, analyzing and reporting, building reports and emailing them to customers, documentation and records maintenance, interpret drawings, operate 25ft trailer and maneuver into tight areas, compliance & safety and other duties as assigned.
Vacuum Truck Operator
Dunagin Transport
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured operational readiness of vacuum trucks before deployment, conducting thorough pre-trip inspections.
- My responsibility's consisted of hauling water and other liquids tank battery job sites and/or to disposal.
Vacuum Truck Operator 3
Warrior Technologies
07.2022 - 08.2022
- My responsibilities consisted of hauling fresh or brine water to desired locations, pulling produced water from lease hauls and disposal of waters.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials collected from job sites.
- Ensured operational readiness of vacuum trucks before deployment, conducting thorough pre-trip inspections.
Belly Dump Operator
Blackjack Energy Services
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering materials promptly and accurately, addressing any issues or concerns that arose during delivery.
- Minimized spillage during transport by adjusting the flow control gate settings based on load type and capacity.
Vac Truck Operator/Flowbacks
Globe Energy Services
09.2013 - 01.2020
- Ensured operational readiness of vacuum trucks before deployment, conducting thorough pre-trip inspections.
- My responsibility's consisted of hauling fresh water to job sites and/or disposals
- Enhanced workplace safety by performing regular maintenance checks on the vacuum truck.
Education
High School Diploma -
Snyder High School
Snyder, TX05-2006
Skills
- Valve operation
- Pressure testing
- Safety procedures
- Coating inspection
- Issue Analysis
- SCADA
- OSHA Compliance
- Equipment Repair
- Reliable Attendance
- Pipeline Pigging
- System Troubleshooting
- Lockout/Tagout
- Operations Monitoring
- Microsoft Excel Expertise
- Data Entry
Certification
Texas CDL/CLASS A License, 18072398, Tankers, Air Brakes, Hazmat
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Pipeline/Pigging Technician
Energy Transfer
01.2024 - Current
Prover Technician
Angus Proving
12.2023 - 01.2024
Vacuum Truck Operator
Dunagin Transport
08.2022 - 12.2022
Vacuum Truck Operator 3
Warrior Technologies
07.2022 - 08.2022
Belly Dump Operator
Blackjack Energy Services
02.2020 - 06.2022
Vac Truck Operator/Flowbacks
Globe Energy Services
09.2013 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Snyder High School
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