JUAN GAMEZ
Dayton
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager specializing in PHMSA compliance and pipeline integrity management. Led ECDA analysis and DCVG/ACVG defect evaluations, improving asset reliability. Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure regulatory compliance through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
CAMS Trident
Baytown
01.2016 - Current
- Provide operational leadership and senior technical oversight for corrosion control and AC mitigation programs across transmission pipeline systems.
- Direct multi-crew field operations performing annual surveys, ECDA assessments, casing studies, and interference testing.
- Review and interpret large-scale CIS, DCVG, ACVG, and PCM datasets to validate compliance and identify integrity threats.
- Troubleshoot complex CP deficiencies including attenuation, shielding, foreign line interference, and AC exposure hazards.
- Oversee design implementation of AC mitigation systems including linear anodes, deep wells, gradient control mats, and bonding systems.
- Coordinate with integrity engineers and operations personnel to maintain regulatory standing and asset reliability.
- Lead budgeting, planning, procurement, and execution of corrosion mitigation initiatives.
- Maintain active field engagement in system balancing, troubleshooting, and compliance verification.
Lead Corrosion Technician / Pipeline Surveyor
CAMS Trident
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Performed full ECDA programs utilizing CIS, DCVG, ACVG, PCM, and attenuation methodologies.
- Executed annual and bimonthly CP surveys on Enterprise transmission assets in the Houston Ship Channel region.
- Performed rectifier inspections, bond adjustments, and current requirement testing to maintain protective criteria.
- Conducted casing integrity evaluations including isolation testing and shorted casing investigations.
- Prepared regulatory documentation supporting compliance audits and integrity reporting.
Corrosion Technician
Alpha Leak Detection
Texas
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Established foundational field expertise in cathodic protection and integrity survey execution.
- Performed CIS, DCVG, and ACVG surveys to identify coating defects and support ECDA processes.
- Completed annual and bimonthly CP compliance surveys including rectifier inspections and structure-to-soil measurements.
- Conducted interference testing and assisted with mitigation adjustments.
- Supported impressed current and galvanic anode installations and system commissioning.
- Collected and validated survey data for regulatory reporting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Daisetta Highschool
Daisetta, TX05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - INSTRUMENTATION
Lee College
Baytown, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business Management
Ranger College
Ranger, TXSkills
- PHMSA compliance
- Pipeline Integrity Management
- ECDA analysis
- DCVG / ACVG Defect Evaluation
- Close Interval Survey (CIS)
- Pipe Current Mapping (PCM)
- Survey execution
- Rectifier troubleshooting
- Casing investigation
- Anode installation
- Bond testing
- AC voltage mitigation
Enterprise Project Experience
- Annual & Bimonthly Surveys - Houston Ship Channel, 01/01/13, 12/31/15, Maintained compliance across transmission assets through systematic CP evaluation and deficiency correction.
- AC Mitigation Installation - South Houston, 01/01/19, 12/31/19, Directed installation of linear and deep groundbed mitigation systems across 50+ miles of transmission pipeline.
- COR Inspector - North Houston, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Performed QA/QC oversight of CP and AC mitigation construction activities.
- AC Mitigation Project - Pasadena, TX, 01/01/25, 12/31/25, Managed induced voltage mitigation project including planning, contractor coordination, and final turnover documentation.
Certifications Affiliations
- AMPP CP1 (formerly NACE CP1)
- Operator Qualification (OQ) Certified
- TWIC Card Holder
- Professional Member - Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Timeline
Operations Manager
CAMS Trident
01.2016 - Current
Lead Corrosion Technician / Pipeline Surveyor
CAMS Trident
01.2013 - 01.2016
Corrosion Technician
Alpha Leak Detection
01.2009 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Daisetta Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - INSTRUMENTATION
Lee College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Ranger College