Kale Bauer
1703 Cinch Rd. Billings,MT
Summary
Process operator with extensive control room and outside operator experience. Proficient in process troubleshooting, lock out tag out, work permitting and ensuring equipment is both ready for mechanical personnel to work on and ready to safely return to service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Operator
Rosebud Operating Services
Billings, MT
03.2024 - Current
- I am a control room operator at a petroleum coke fired co-generation plant. The control room operator is responsible for the day to day DCS operation of the 60MW power plant that is powered by (2) 300,000 lb/hr petroleum coke fired boilers as well as issuing work clearances to mechanical and contract personnel.
Process Operator
Phillips 66
Billings, MT
08.2012 - 03.2024
- I was a head operator in a progression that includes a coker unit, cryogenic gas plant and a flare gas recovery unit. I was responsible for overseeing control room operations, preparing equipment for mechanical work, lock out tag out, process troubleshooting, and issuing work authorization permits. I have worked multiple total plant turnarounds and have been involved with numerous startups and shutdowns, both planned and emergency situations.
E&I Field Technician
Phillips 66
Billings, MT
07.2006 - 08.2012
- As an E&I Field Technician, I was responsible for troubleshooting, installation and repair of plant instrumentation such as pressure, level, flow, and temperature transmitters as well as control valves and minor DCS configuration. I also have experience with analytical instrumentation such as excess O2 analyzers and CEMs.
Electrician
Spring Creek Mine
Decker, MT
06.2005 - 07.2006
- I was a Mine Electrician responsible for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of mine electrical equipment such as draglines, electric shovels, crushers, and conveyors. I was also responsible for facility electrical needs and connecting and disconnecting mobile substations.
Education
A.A.S. - Electrical Technology
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND05-2005
Diploma -
Billing Senior High School
Billings, MT06-2003
Skills
- Control Room Operations
- Work Authorization Permitting
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Process Troubleshooting
- Turnaround Planning/Operations Coordinating
- Industrial Firefighting and High Angle Rescue
- Work Crew Leadership
- Emergency Response Operations
Certification
- Montana 1st Class Boiler Engineer
- TWIC Card
Timeline
Control Room Operator
Rosebud Operating Services
03.2024 - Current
Process Operator
Phillips 66
08.2012 - 03.2024
E&I Field Technician
Phillips 66
07.2006 - 08.2012
Electrician
Spring Creek Mine
06.2005 - 07.2006
A.A.S. - Electrical Technology
North Dakota State College of Science
Diploma -
Billing Senior High School