Joshua Williams
Sterling,AK
Summary
Detail-oriented Pipeline Operator with over 3 years of experience in natural gas storage, pipeline operations, and equipment maintenance. Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical systems including CAT engines and compressors, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Pursuing an Associate's degree in Process Technology with anticipated graduation date of May 2026. Seeking to leverage expertise in the Nuclear Student Generating Plant Operator training program with TVA.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Pipeline Operator
Critical Construction and Infrastructure
Kenai, Alaska
03.2025 - Current
- Operate and maintain crude oil and natural gas pipelines, including daily rounds of compressor and pumping stations.
- Perform pipeline pigging, valve/actuator maintenance, troubleshooting, and proving of crude oil custody transfer meters.
- Conduct transmitter calibrations, installations, and maintenance on CAT 3518 natural gas engines, Ariel JGT-4 compressors, and Sulzer booster pumps.
- Ensure safe and efficient operations through strict adherence to procedures and safety protocols.
Plant Operations Helper
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage, Alaska
Kenai, Alaska
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Supported reliable natural gas storage and delivery operations for Southcentral Alaska customers through process troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and plant rounds.
- Performed maintenance and repair on valves, compressors, pumps, and other process equipment while maintaining a strong safety focus.
- Contributed to 2024 plant expansion by installing new equipment, procuring materials, and coordinating with contractors across multiple trades.
- Completed monthly tasks including storage tank gauging, safety equipment inspections, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), double block and bleed, and bolt-up procedures.
- Gained direct experience with CAT 3608 natural gas engines, Ariel KGB compressors, Dresser-Rand HOSS compressors, gas dehydration units, and backup generators.
Distribution Assistant
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
Soldotna, AK
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Installed gas service lines, replaced steel mains, and performed tie-ins with HDPE plastic welding equipment to ensure safe gas supply.
- Conducted corrosion surveys, pipeline patrols, regulator station checks, and line locates to maintain pipeline integrity and safety.
- Worked independently to make safe and efficient operational decisions in the field, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Downhole Pumping Assistant
Little Red Services Inc.
North Slope, AK
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated and troubleshot high-pressure downhole pumping units, ensuring optimal connections and monitoring pressure/flow for performance and safety.
- Resolved equipment issues, including frozen lines, leaking valves, pump priming failures, and loose connections, to maintain operational integrity.
- Drove and positioned heavy pumping units (>130,000 lbs) on ice roads and congested pads, ensuring compliance with SPCC regulations during fluid transfers.
- Worked with CAT diesel engines, onboard generators, centrifugal pumps, and tri-plex pumps.
Education
Associate of Science - Process Technology
Kenai Peninsula College
Kenai, AK05-2026
Certificate - Pre-Apprenticeship Line Program
Montana Technological University
Butte, MT05-2022
High School Diploma -
Red Lodge High School
Red Lodge, MT06-2020
Skills
- Plant Operations & Maintenance Troubleshooting & Repair
- Compressors (Ariel, Dresser-Rand), Pumps, Valves, Actuators, Engines (CAT 3518/3608)
- Pipeline Operations Pigging Meter Proving Instrumentation & Calibration
- Safety Protocols (LOTO, Double Block & Bleed, SPCC, OSHA 10)
- Heavy Equipment Operation Forklift Rigging & Signaling Basic Welding
- Process Monitoring Team Collaboration Problem Solving Microsoft Office
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
Pipeline Operator
Critical Construction and Infrastructure
03.2025 - Current
Plant Operations Helper
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage, Alaska
10.2023 - 03.2025
Distribution Assistant
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
07.2023 - 10.2023
Downhole Pumping Assistant
Little Red Services Inc.
10.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Process Technology
Kenai Peninsula College
Certificate - Pre-Apprenticeship Line Program
Montana Technological University
High School Diploma -
Red Lodge High School