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
Grand Cane, LA
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
Grand Cane, LA
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