Joseph Jones
Carthage,TX
Summary
Motivated operator with a total of 10 years of experience in operating cryogenic facilities, liquid fractionation facilities, amine facilities, and field/pipeline systems looking to advance my career and gain skills along the way.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Plant Operator
DT Midstream
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured safe and efficient operations at the Longstreet and Deadwood facilities by communicating daily tasks to shift operators
- Lead daily projects and coordinate with the plant supervisor to carry out priorities for each day
- Communicate with gas control to ensure deliveries make rate and customer satisfaction is maintained on a system currently moving 1.9 BCF/d
- Responding to call out situations to assist shift operators with both facilities
- Mentored junior operators, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to minimize disruptions while maintaining production targets.
Senior Operator
DT Midstream
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Ensure efficient operation of 5 Ariel single stage compressors driven by Caterpillar 3616 engines with a combined capacity of over 1 Bcf/d, 2 amine trains with 150 MMcf/d capacity each, and a total of 6 dehydrators with 200 MMcf/d capacity each.
- Assist maintenance, I&E, and pipeline departments with daily repairs and projects, as well as commissioning and start ups.
- Communicate daily with remote gas control to ensure nominations are completed to the multiple deliveries from the Longstreet and Deadwood facilities.
- Supervised team and encouraged employees to immediately address job issues or concerns.
- Explained departmental procedures and assisted with task prioritization when mentoring new employees.
- Performed routine maintenance on workplace equipment to immediately address problems.
Mechanic II
DTE Energy
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Worked with team members to replace damaged, missing or defective parts with new components at 7 facilities with 24 gas driven compressors and 9 dehydrator systems all together
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Supported technicians in equipment and pipeline maintenance and repair
- Minimized equipment downtime to improve overall operating efficiency and output
- Utilized power and hand tools to repair or replace defective parts and equipment to facilitate improved reliability
Pipeline Technician
DTE Energy
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Pipeline maintenance including pigging, valve maintenance, and fixing leaks on approximately 200 miles of pipe
- Took readings on compression and dehydrator equipment to ensure proper operation
- Assisted mechanics in repairs and maintenance as needed
- Recorded operational production data for project reports
- Monitored equipment gauges and displays for proper operation
Plant Operator
M3 Midstream, LLC
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of three natural gas liquid fractionation units, one 30,000 barrel per day condensate stabilization system, rail loading terminal, and one 9 bay condensate truck terminal with loading and unloading capabilities
- Performed daily inspections and took readings on all equipment to ensure proper operation
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance
Plant Operator
M3 Midstream, LLC
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of three cryogenic processing trains, two condensate stabilization systems (both trucked in and pipeline liquids), one 880 Mcf/d amine treatment plant and one 3 bay condensate terminal with loading and unloading capabilities
- Performed inspections and took readings on equipment to ensure proper operation
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance
Roustabout
M3 Midstream, LLC
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted mechanics and operators with daily tasks as needed
- Rebuilt defective compressor valves
- Operated telehandlers to move material
- Plant upkeep (mow grass, trim weeds, etc.)
Education
High School Diploma -
United Local High School
Hanoverton, OH2012
Skills
- HAZMAT familiarity
- Gas plant knowledge
- Cross-training familiarity
- Process improvements
- Compression equipment knowledge
- Pipeline knowledge
- Pigging
- Works well independently
- Strong leader
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
References
Jeff Richardson
DT Midstream
Director of Facilities
(970)-759-0082
Travis Turner
DT Midstream
Senior Mechanic
(304)-216-6971
(Personal Reference)
Craig Herring
Williams
Lead/ PSM Operator
(505) 330 3001
Timeline
Lead Plant Operator
DT Midstream
03.2024 - Current
Senior Operator
DT Midstream
05.2020 - 03.2024
Mechanic II
DTE Energy
03.2018 - 05.2020
Pipeline Technician
DTE Energy
09.2016 - 03.2018
Plant Operator
M3 Midstream, LLC
02.2016 - 08.2016
Plant Operator
M3 Midstream, LLC
06.2014 - 02.2016
Roustabout
M3 Midstream, LLC
10.2013 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
United Local High School