John Johnson
Bellevue
Summary
Accomplished Natural Gas Plant Operator with over 15 years of experience in natural gas processing, plant operations, and process optimization. Expertise includes both Outside and Board Operator roles, with extensive knowledge of gas processing systems, compressors, dehydration, plant utilities, and control systems. Proven leader recognized for a strong safety record, training new operators, and enhancing operational efficiency through multiple promotions based on performance. Committed to maintaining safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations while driving continuous production and optimizing workflows in dynamic environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Technician III
EOG Resources
01.2014 - Current
- Operate and monitor natural gas processing equipment as both a Board Operator and Outside Operator to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
- Monitor plant conditions through SCADA/DCS systems while adjusting process variables to maximize production and maintain product quality.
- Perform routine inspections of compressors, pumps, separators, heat exchangers, dehydration systems, valves, pressure vessels, and related process equipment.
- Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Safely execute plant startups, shutdowns, equipment isolations, and process changes.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel during planned outages, repairs, and turnaround activities.
- Complete Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hot Work, and other permitting requirements.
- Train and mentor newly hired operators on plant operations, company procedures, and safe work practices.
- Complete operating logs, shift reports, inspections, and production documentation.
- Participate in safety meetings, incident investigations, job safety analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards.
- Operations Technician III (Promoted 2025)
- Operations Technician II (Promoted 2020)
- Natural Gas Plant Operator
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellevue High School
Bellevue, TX05.2011
Skills
- Board Operations
- Outside Operations
- SCADA Systems
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Natural Gas Processing
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Heat Exchangers
- Separators
- Pressure Vessels
- Valves & Piping Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process Optimization
- Process Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Machine operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazardous materials handling
- OSHA regulations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Operations Technician II in 2020.
- Promoted to Operations Technician III in 2025.
- Trusted to train and mentor new operators.
- Recognized for leadership, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Certification
- H2S Safety Training
- Safety Leadership Training
- Operator Quality Training
- Ideal Team Player Training
- Forklift Operator Training
- Man Lift Operator Training
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hot Work Safety
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Communication (HazCom)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Emergency Action & Fire Prevention
- Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
- Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures (SPCC)
- Hazardous Materials General Awareness
- Benzene Safety
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Electrical Safety Awareness
- Heat Stress Prevention
- Accident Prevention
- Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) Awareness
- Eye & Face Protection
Timeline
Operations Technician III
EOG Resources
01.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bellevue High School
Core Competencies
- Natural Gas Plant Operations
- Board & Outside Operations
- Process Monitoring & Optimization
- SCADA / DCS Operations
- Plant Startups & Shutdowns
- Gas Compression Systems
- Process Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hot Work Permitting
- Emergency Response
- OSHA & EPA Compliance
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Equipment Inspections
- Team Leadership
- Operator Training & Mentoring
- Root Cause Problem Solving