Joseph Meade II
West Chester,OH
Summary
Operations & Maintenance professional with 20 years of experience supporting pipeline and terminal operations, contractor coordination, procurement support, supplier communication, budget tracking, and safety-focused project execution. Experienced with material and service coordination, purchase order and invoice support, vendor follow-up, work planning, inventory reporting, and cross-functional communication with operations, maintenance, contractors, and leadership. Known for practical problem solving, safe work execution, strong follow-up, and keeping work moving while meeting operational, environmental, and compliance requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
E&M 2 Technician
BP Pipelines
Middletown, OH
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinate daily maintenance and operations work across pipeline and terminal assets while supporting safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
- Support procurement-related activities by identifying material and service needs, coordinating with suppliers and contractors, and following up on delivery or service issues.
- Assist with BPO and budget administration by tracking spend, reviewing invoices, monitoring planned vs. actual costs, and helping ensure funding supports operational priorities.
- Manage contractor communication and field coordination for maintenance, right-of-way, property maintenance, damage prevention, inspections, and terminal support work.
- Use Excel, Oracle, Maximo, Outlook, and other business systems to track work, communicate updates, review information, and support business decisions.
- Lead by example on safety, including LOTO, abnormal operating conditions, inspections, emergency response drills, and field verification before work begins.
- Operate under Delegation of Authority (DOA) as acting Team Lead when management is out of office, supporting contractor management, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, operational decision-making, and execution of business priorities.
Pipeline Technician
EPCO
Lebanon, OH
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported pipeline maintenance, right-of-way activities, valve work, inspections, and planned work near company assets.
- Coordinated material, equipment, and contractor needs for field work while communicating status updates to operations and leadership.
- Monitored pressure and volume, performed startup and shutdown activities, launched and received pigs, de-pressured equipment, and completed DOT valve work.
- Helped maintain safe job execution through field planning, worksite verification, LOTO practices, and hazard recognition.
Operator
EPCO
Lebanon, OH
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated pipeline and terminal equipment within recommended ranges while monitoring pressures, flow, volume, and product movement.
- Performed sampling, gauging, temperature readings, basic laboratory testing, and product quality control for jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, and additives.
- Supported barge loading and offloading operations, additive truck unloading, government fuel loading, and inventory reporting.
O&M Operator
BP Pipelines
Middletown, OH
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Performed day-to-day operations, routine maintenance, product movement, equipment checks, and field inspections in support of terminal and pipeline assets.
- Communicated with team members, contractors, and leadership to resolve operational issues and maintain reliable service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
01.2026
College Preparatory Curriculum - undefined
Oak Hills High School / Diamond Oaks Vocational School
01.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Business and field systems: Maximo, Oracle, Synthesis, Utilisphere,
- Communication, planning, schedule coordination, problem solving, and working independently without daily supervision
- Ethics and compliance field support, team activities coordination, and schedule coverage planning
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Documentation and reporting
- Document preparation
- Customer service
- Written/Verbal communication
- Quality control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Training
- Relationship building
- P&ID reading
Timeline
E&M 2 Technician
BP Pipelines
06.2022 - Current
Pipeline Technician
EPCO
03.2019 - 06.2022
Operator
EPCO
06.2017 - 03.2019
O&M Operator
BP Pipelines
06.2014 - 05.2017
College Preparatory Curriculum - undefined
Oak Hills High School / Diamond Oaks Vocational School
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
BUSINESS STRENGTHS
- Contractor & Vendor Coordination: Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to support field execution and timely service delivery.
- Budget & BPO Administration: Track planned vs. actual spend, support invoice review, and help manage available funding for maintenance scopes.
- Operational Procurement Support: Help identify needed materials, services, tools, and equipment for pipeline and terminal work.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear updates to leadership, operations, and vendors to reduce delays and keep priorities aligned.
- Safety & Compliance: Support safe work practices, LOTO, inspections, emergency response drills, and environmental expectations.
- Business Systems: Use Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Maximo, Oracle, Smart Ticketing, KorTerra, and V-Works.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Contractor management and supplier coordination
- Budget tracking, invoice review, and purchase order support
- Maintenance planning, scheduling, and field execution support
- Pipeline operations, product sampling, barge loading/offloading, and fuel quality control
- Inventory calculations, product sampling, gauging, and reporting using API methods
- Right-of-way coordination. One Call ticket review, and planned work near company assets
- Strong safety mindset with LOTO, abnormal operating conditions, valve maintenance, and emergency response experience