Josh Colunga
Garden City,TX
Summary
Safety-conscious Lead Plant Operator possessing in-depth knowledge of quality assurance protocols, waste management and equipment maintenance. Offering 2+ years of experience performing wide variety of tasks to verify efficient operations. Strong troubleshooter recognized for quickly detecting problems and immediately taking corrective action. Lead operator who takes pride in their work which provides a contagious work ethic that spreads to co workers. Commissioning of multiple 275mmscfd plants and knowledge in both Delta V dcs and wonderware HMI.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Plant Operator
Targa Resources
Midland , TX
2020.11 - Current
- Operated a natural gas cryogenic plant and pipeline equipment including, but not limited to: amine treating
plants, electric natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation
equipment, valves, gas measurement equipment, contactors, scrubbers, chillers, turbines, accumulators, filters,
pumps, etc
• Operated plant equipment & system.
• Start-up/Shutdown of plant equipment.
• Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair,
adjustment or lubrication.
• De-pressure equipment and pipelines.
• Operate and perform maintenance on multiple types of valves.
• Monitor plant and pipeline operations and respond to emergency or upset conditions.
• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required.
• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee,
public and environment at all times.
• Monitor gas gathering system through SCADA and make calls to alert customers of situations that could affect
gas deliveries.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and record-keeping requirements are met and continually monitored.
• Read, monitor, and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel
consumed, water levels, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to: reciprocating natural gas compressors,
TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, etc.
• Monitor, remove, and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.
• Change gauges.
• Maintain sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor
painting, etc.
• Clean out site glasses as necessary.
• Change out suction/discharge valves on natural gas compressors, light bulbs, and fuses.
• Improve upon meeting the needs and demands of customers.
• Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an evolving plant and pipeline
system.
• Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) - Plan and oversee multiple 24hr+ shutdowns which included LOTO preparation, contractor scheduling, safety meetings and overall presentations.
- implement new shift logging for plant
- implement new safety procedures for outdated and unknown plant procedures
Education
High School Diploma -
Glasscock County ISD
Garden City Texas2011-05
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Environmental Monitoring
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Production Scheduling
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Communication in both verbal, written, and listening skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Leadership management
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Family orientated
- Enjoys being outdoors
- hunting and fishing opportunities
Certification
- forklift and manlift certified
- heavy machine operator
- osha certs
Timeline
Lead Plant Operator
Targa Resources
2020.11 - Current
High School Diploma -
Glasscock County ISD
- forklift and manlift certified
- heavy machine operator
- osha certs
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