John Neal
Oxnard,USA
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Operations Manager
Crimson Pipeline LLC
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee nine direct reports, eighteen liquid petroleum pipeline systems, two storage tanks facilities and export terminal activities, including seven remote locations and three pumping stations, to ensure safe, efficient pipeline operations.
- Oversees functions related to outside contractors operating on company property or in company Right-of-Way areas to protect company interests.
- Oversee terminal and station operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel.
- Participates in the selection/promotion of staff, salary change considerations, and disciplinary matters.
- Coordinates safety and emergency response, and new hire orientation training and programs.
- Develops short and long-range plans, goals and objectives for terminal and station operations.
- Coordinates the planned maintenance, equipment shutdowns, scraper runs, pipeline work and any other variables affecting pipeline and terminal operations to minimize down time and throughput loss.
- Reviews contracts pertaining to working around Company pipelines to ensure Company property is protected.
- Includes screening and reviewing leases, foreign crossing permits, highway expansion, or any Right-of-Way intrusion.
- Coordinates company response relating to actions of outside contractors which includes site inspection, preparation of as-built drawings, and confirmation of scope of work to be completed.
- Oversee inspections of station and terminal and outlying facilities for compliance with maintenance, housekeeping, and environment.
- Collaborate closely with customers to ensure all shipments are conducted and completed to their satisfaction.
- Successfully lead all regulatory agency audits.
Pipeline/Separation Facility Lead Operator
DCOR LLC
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Operate and manage personnel and equipment in an oil and gas separation facility.
- Order and cost track supplies and equipment, assign tasks to operators and oversee tasks completed safely and efficiently.
- Government reporting, onsite inspections including VCAPCD, State Fire Marshall, BESEE, OSHA, CUPA Hazardous Waste Management, and The Department of Fish and Wildlife Storm Water Runoff Prevention.
- Vast knowledge of SCADA systems and controllers.
- Manage, repair, and instruct Operators on the process equipment including valve pipeline integrity, corrosion control, Pumps, knockouts, heater treaters, hot oil loops, heat exchangers wemcos.
- Fluid and time management, implement and oversee new and ongoing construction.
- Amine regeneration plant to include Thermal oxidizer contactor and still, LTS and Ion Exchangers, gas compressors, T-2 trained.
Production Foreman
PEAK OPERATOR LLC
03.2014 - 05.2019
- Oversee 14 direct reports all fluid movement and gas production daily in a heavy oil producing and processing facility.
- Order and cost track supplies and equipment, assign tasks to operators and oversee tasks completed safely and efficiently.
- Government reporting, onsite inspections including VCAPCD, State Fire Marshall, BESEE, OSHA, CUPA Hazardous Waste Management, and The Department of Fish and Wildlife Storm Water Runoff Prevention.
- Manage, repair, and instruct Operators on the process equipment including valve pipeline integrity, corrosion control, Pumps, knockouts, heater treaters, hot oil loops, heat exchangers wemcos.
- Fluid and time management, implement and oversee new and ongoing construction.
Area Supervisor
PROS INCORPORATED
06.2010 - 03.2014
- Manage crewmembers with daily workloads.
- Work on flow back and testing equipment on site well testing and flow back.
- Conduct safety meetings and teach safety classes.
- Monitor employees and their work habits to create a safer work environment.
Rig Manager
NABORS OFFSHORE
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Operate drilling rig.
- Trouble shoots any arising issues while drilling or any equipment problems.
- Oversee crew and make sure all assigned tasks are completed correctly and safely.
- Work on equipment as needed.
- Conduct safety meeting meetings and blowout prevention drills.
Safety Manager
PRO PETROLEUM
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Make and orchestrate company safety policies.
- Oversee 50 trucks and eighty drivers in three states.
- Manage driver state and federal compliance.
- Conduct driver training and safety meetings in three states.
- Manage truck dot compliance.
- Schedule all truck maintenance.
- Prepare budgets and cost track to stay in guidelines.
- Driver hiring and performance counseling to include employee termination.
Driller
NABORS OFFSHORE
06.1991 - 06.2003
- Operate drilling rig.
- Trouble shoots any arising issues while drilling or any equipment problems.
- Work on equipment as needed.
- Conduct safety meeting meetings and blowout prevention drills.
- Worked on various tasks assigned on the platform.
- Lead member of the safety team company wide.
Education
High school diploma - General
JOHN JENKINS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
01.1989
Skills
- Collaborative team development
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Effective leadership
- SCADA system management
- Calibration oversight
- Experienced in negotiation strategies
- Wastewater treatment expertise
- Service excellence
- Project execution management
- Pipeline management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Maintenance management
- Quality improvement strategies
- Mechanical expertise
- Process optimization
- Maintenance and repair of equipment
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Experienced with Microsoft SQL Server management
- Advanced Excel skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
- Skilled in formatting and editing with Microsoft Word
Certification
- HVAC Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations
- ICS 300 Emergency Response Completion Certificate
Timeline
District Operations Manager
Crimson Pipeline LLC
10.2022 - Current
Pipeline/Separation Facility Lead Operator
DCOR LLC
05.2019 - 10.2022
Production Foreman
PEAK OPERATOR LLC
03.2014 - 05.2019
Area Supervisor
PROS INCORPORATED
06.2010 - 03.2014
Rig Manager
NABORS OFFSHORE
06.2006 - 06.2010
Safety Manager
PRO PETROLEUM
06.2003 - 06.2006
Driller
NABORS OFFSHORE
06.1991 - 06.2003
High school diploma - General
JOHN JENKINS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY