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Joseph Peters

St.Clairsville,OH

Summary

Results-driven Production Operator with extensive expertise in Environmental Health and Safety within the oil and gas sector. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with decision makers, landowners, and industry peers. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing EHS programs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Achievements include significant reductions in workplace hazards and enhanced safety protocols.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Route Operator

Gulfport Energy
06.2025 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of production activities and equipment maintenance.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
  • Inspected well sites on a regular basis to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Analyzed data collected from wellsites to identify potential problems or solutions.
  • Managed budgets for assigned projects and monitored costs associated with operations.
  • Investigated any accidents that occurred onsite and prepared reports accordingly.
  • Supervised the daily activities of workers in the field.

EHS Representative

Gulfport Energy
11.2021 - 06.2025
  • Complete and log LDAR surveys
  • Supervised management, handling and shipping of hazardous waste.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Educate staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Developed and maintained positive interdepartmental relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Assist with mapping and imaging projects involving Land, Legal and, Corporate,
  • Worked within specialized software to evaluate quality of data and document deviations.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors.

Lease Operator

Gulfport Energy
St.Clairsville , OH
08.2015 - 11.2021
  • Assist with LDAR and make repairs
  • Built and cultivated relationships with landowners and industry peers.
  • Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
  • Kept electrical, gas-powered and hydraulic machinery in great condition by troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
  • Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
  • Enforced safety regulations and completed forms for compliant site operations.
  • Collaborated with roustabouts and related service employees to managing daily operations and repair needs.
  • Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
  • Reduced costs through proactive improvements to deficient areas of operations.
  • Enhanced performance of site team through training, mentoring and motivation.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.

Plant Technician

Alliance Coal
03.2010 - 08.2015
  • Tracked and recorded status of operational systems using applicable journals and control system tools.
  • Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting plant equipment function or performance.
  • Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
  • Tested samples of water and chemicals to assess conformance with strict operating tolerances.
  • Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
  • Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications for projects.
  • Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
  • Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Trades: Welding & Fabrications

Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH
03-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Leadership

Ohio University, Eastern
Saint Clairsville, OH
03.2008

Licenses & Certifications

Skills

  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Cross-Functional Team Development
  • Vendor Relations
  • File and Records Management
  • Presentation Preparation
  • Conduct Orientations and Training
  • Resolving Complex Issues
  • Remote Conferencing and Communication
  • Networking and Partnership Development
  • HR Support
  • Negotiation

Affiliations

Ohio Oil & Gas Association

Timeline

Production Route Operator

Gulfport Energy
06.2025 - Current

EHS Representative

Gulfport Energy
11.2021 - 06.2025

Lease Operator

Gulfport Energy
08.2015 - 11.2021

Plant Technician

Alliance Coal
03.2010 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Leadership

Ohio University, Eastern

Licenses & Certifications

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Trades: Welding & Fabrications

Belmont College

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