Joshua Thibodeaux
Houma,LA
Summary
Hands-on experience in pipeline operations, ensuring efficient and safe control of oil and gas transportation systems. Skilled in monitoring and troubleshooting pipeline activities, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results. Reliable and adaptable with commitment to operational excellence and seamless coordination. Working with dry tree and sub-sea wells. Performing holding checks and casing diagnostics. Completing all monthly, Semi Annual, and Annual inspections and associated paper work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipeline Operator
Genesis Energy
03.2022 - Current
- Worked on a 14/14 schedule in the Gulf Of Mexico
- Completed all DOT,Costguard, and BSEE paperwork to ensure the platform stayed in legal compliance.
- Maintained strong communication channels between all stakeholders involved in the pipeline process, fostering teamwork and efficient decision making.
- Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organized for maximum productivity.
- Conducted root cause analyses on any incidents or near misses that occurred during operations to prevent reoccurrence and improve overall safety performance.
- Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
- Collaborated with engineers to design new pipelines or modify existing systems, improving overall infrastructure capabilities.
- Completed detailed tool and equipment inspections both in field and in shops to identify and address malfunctions and performance concerns.
- Ensured safety compliance with industry regulations and company policies, mitigating risks throughout the system.
- Operated and lubricated tools to protect durability and functionality.
- Updated standard operating procedures as needed based on changes in technology or regulatory requirements, promoting continuous improvement within the organization.
- Enhanced pipeline efficiency by conducting regular inspections and maintenance procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of essential supplies such as chemicals or spare parts used in pipeline operations; ordered replacements when needed.
- Optimized pipeline flow rates by adjusting controls and coordinating with other team members to maintain optimal performance.
- Documented pipeline activities, providing accurate records for future reference and analysis.
- Reduced downtime for pipeline operations through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of potential issues.
- Contributed to an overall culture of safety and excellence within the organization through active participation in safety meetings, training sessions, and other related activities.
- Developed a strong understanding of the local environment and how it affects pipeline operations, allowing for proactive prevention of potential issues.
- Implemented innovative solutions to common challenges faced in daily operations by collaborating with coworkers and researching best practices within the industry.
- Delivered comprehensive training to new operators on pipeline systems, enhancing workforce competence and productivity.
- Managed emergency response efforts during incidents, minimizing environmental impact and ensuring rapid resolution of problems.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialized maintenance tasks or equipment installations, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Performed repairs on Oil pipelines.
- Start up and shut down of turbine pipeline pumps and routine maintenance.
- Launching and pulling pigs from oil pipelines.
- Monitoring and adjusting turbine pipeline pumps as needed for aliquot flow to complete specific delivery demands.
Quality Process Services LLC
07.2013 - 03.2022
- Performing well test
- Performing caseing diagnostics
- Running a field / trouble shooting system upsets
- Working with compressors and maintenance on them
- Performing monthly BSEE and Coast Guard inspections
- Filling chemical and regulating recommended rates on platforms
- Changing pipeline pumps, Chemical pumps, Glycol pumps, and Slop water pumps
- Setting / adjusting levels and pressures on all production vessels
- Changing level controllers on production equipment
- Unloading and back loading equipment / personnel with crane to and from platform
- Taking gravity / shake outs on wells
- Performing flowback on wells after E-line work
- Supervising wireline and construction operations on platforms
- Completing all paperwork required for job Jsa, lockout, open hole isolation, compressor reports, weekly casing pressure doc, chemical inventory, weekly platform safety check list
- Changing out dump valves on production equipment
- Changing out adjustable and storm chokes on flowlines
- Performing monthly scssv checks on wells
- Conducting safety meetings
- Working with pneumatic and PLC controls on platforms
- Working with Sub Sea wells
Production Operator
George Metcalf
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Pump chemicals
- Change out check vales, regulators, chokes, charts and pins, skim oil
- Small piping jobs
- General production work
- Perform Well Test
C. Operator
Island Operating Company
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Daily gage off
- Inspection of 9 satellite’s and 3 platforms, checking chemical tanks and taking shake outs
- Testing safety systems, and relays
- General production
Education
G.E.D -
South Terrebonne High School
Bourg, La01.2010
Skills
- Pipeline inspection techniques
- Continuous learning attitude
- Corrosion prevention strategies
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety consciousness
- Emergency response planning
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Gas compressor operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Flow rate optimization
- Pressure control monitoring
- Pipeline integrity management
- Leak detection systems
- Pipeline pigging procedures
Timeline
Pipeline Operator
Genesis Energy
03.2022 - Current
Quality Process Services LLC
07.2013 - 03.2022
Production Operator
George Metcalf
01.2013 - 12.2013
C. Operator
Island Operating Company
01.2011 - 12.2013
G.E.D -
South Terrebonne High School
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