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KEVIN SCHULTZ

Merrill,WI

Summary

Safety-orientated professional with 14+ years of Natural Gas pipeline, storage, mechanics, and corrosion experience. Extensive background (8 years) in SAP, IT-Networking, data collection, time utilization, safety compliance, and project management. Hardworking, quick learning, and respected leader with a conscientious, goal driven, and time utilized approach.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Gas Inspector

Wisconsin Public Service Inc.
Wausau, WI
04.2021 - Current
  • Monitored and assisted contractors with installation of gas main and service laterals.
  • Updated blueprints as construction was performed.
  • Monitored safety practices and made sure all personnel and the current jobsite are safety compliant.
  • Updated service information and regulator information in the GSS (Gas Service System).
  • Provided thorough and timely project updates to management and operations.
  • Developed relationships with contractors by being involved with job planning and communicating issues or modifications clearly.
  • Assisted with planning, scheduling, and utilizing work processes (welding, isolation, purging, repressurization, etc.)
  • Assessed materials needed for each job and ordered missing/extra materials needed in a timely manner
  • Heavily involved with job planning and progress expected on a daily basis.
  • Communicate all status and expectations daily with crew and management.
  • Professional and respectful relationship with customer, contractors, and management.

Corrosion Technician/Pipeline Technician

Transcanada Pipeline (ANR Pipeline)
Marshfield, WI
07.2016 - 04.2020
  • Monitored and maintained all transmission pipeline from Rhinelander to Portage, and Marshfield to Weyauwega.
  • Performed OneCall's, processed dig tickets, and performed encroachments/crossings in designated area utilizing GIS, GEOFIND, and alignment sheets.
  • Worked with contractors and private landowners to help with pipeline crossings, with an emphasis on safety.
  • Monitored gas flows/pipeline pressures within state using SCADA and, working with Gas Control, adjusted pipeline valving and horsepower requirements to optimize gas flows to achieve the specified nominations allocated per the current contract.
  • Directly reported to Engineering and Project Management pertaining to current ongoing and upcoming planned projects.
  • Maintained and monitored multiple meter stations/tap sites.
  • Responded to emergency OneCall's, pipeline aerial reports, and callouts in an urgent manner, while prioritizing the safety of the public and coworkers.
  • Trained and used RKI GX2001, RKI Eagle 2, and Flame Pack for gas detection.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Scheduling, and Pipeline/Mechanical Integrity to schedule work to be done to decrease unplanned downtime.
  • Used SAP Work Manager and AGENTRYCLIENT to create, modify, and complete work orders on time to also decrease unplanned outages.
  • Worked with Engineering, Project Management, and Work Planners directly to plan for new installations, environmental work, pig runs, and mechanical repairs to reduce downtime and increase safety.
  • Assisted Engineering with updating prints and performing red-lines to help with job scope and planning.
  • Implemented/updated safety procedures within station to become OSHA and PHMSA compliant.
  • Prepared, created, and implemented LOTO's, and created JSA's for pipeline pig runs, hot-taps, and tie-ins.
  • Fully OQ'd for all pipeline required certs and mechanical certs.
  • Assisted in PHMSA/DOT audits. (2019)
  • Maintained and updated DOT corrosion/pipeline documents.
  • Generated spreadsheets to record/document all gas loss records, engine overhauls and maintenance, engine utilization, and station utilization.
  • Worked with Gas Control for station utilization during high flow seasons (winter) to maintain nominations and redirect gas flow within the state if needed.
  • Worked independently with multiple contractors to maintain job scope and compliance due to project manager/engineer's remote location. (compressor engine mainframe realignment, multiple pipeline anomaly digs, compressor station air dryer upgrade, pipeline repair and cutout)
  • Communicated and maintained detailed records daily of issues found, current status of the project, safety compliance, and work/items needed
  • Volunteered to be the Transcanada-Badger Area JHSEC (Joint Health, Safety, and Environmental Committee) Representative from 2017 - 2019
  • Scheduled, organized, and performed monthly area wide safety meetings, remotely(WebEx) and in-person.
  • Streamlined isolation plans so as any employee (with the proper OQ) can perform a station isolation, engine isolation, etc. due to emergency or per pipeline/station requirements.
  • Scheduled work for temporary help/summer students and responsible for their safety.
  • Responsible for maintaining safety compliance within compressor station and performing all JSA's, hot work permits, and LOTO daily.
  • Organized a tour with local Fire Departments, for orientation in preparation for an emergency and to meet the local Fire Department personnel.
  • Met weekly on video conferences with Project Management to assess work needed and project planning.
  • Trained and certified crane and lifting material inspector (Konecranes 2017-19)
  • Trained and certified Fire Extinguisher inspector (ANSUL 2017-2019)

Pipeline Technician

Transcanada Pipeline (ANR Pipeline)
Weyauwega, WI
10.2014 - 07.2016
  • Monitored and maintained all pipeline from Green Bay to Portage, and Stevens Point to Menasha.
  • Performed OneCall's, processed dig tickets, and performed encroachments/crossings in designated area utilizing GIS, GEOFIND, and alignment sheets.
  • Worked with contractors and private landowners to help with pipeline crossings with an emphasis on safety.
  • Monitored gas flows/pipeline pressures within state using SCADA and, working with Gas Control, adjusted pipeline valving and horsepower requirements to optimize gas flows to achieve the specified nominations allocated per the current contract.
  • Assisted with maintaining and monitoring multiple meter stations along pipeline.
  • Responded to emergency OneCall's, pipeline aerial reports, and callouts in an urgent manner, while prioritizing the safety of the public and coworkers.
  • Trained and used RKI GX2001, RKI Eagle 2, and Flame Pack for gas detection.
  • Assisted in preparation, creating and implementing LOTO's, and creating JSA's for pipeline pig runs, hot-taps, and tie-ins.
  • Developed all LOTO plans and LOTO stations within compressor station to be 100% compliant.

Operations Specialist

Kinder Morgan (NGPL)
Herscher, IL
08.2008 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for keeping all engines equally load balanced and maintained (using Windrock Engine Analyzer) to increase efficiency and decrease downtime.
  • Performed relief valve maintenance and testing to DOT standards and recorded the results yearly in company I&M documentation.
  • Assisted in determining what valves we were having issues with operating (solenoid, proximity switches, valve operator, pump, etc.), ordered parts, disassembled and rebuilt each one to decrease call-outs and unnecessary downtime.
  • Trained by Sealweld Valve Training on Ball, Plug, and Gate Valve maintenance, servicing, and operating and also on EIM and Shafer operators.
  • Operated compressor engines manually (when needed) to keep pipeline pressures below MAOP and within DOT limits.
  • Also operated and performed maintenance on GE Frame 3 Turbines used for high flow natural gas compression.
  • Assisted in implementing new, updated safety procedures, pertaining to LOTO and Hot Work Permits.
  • Chosen to be Backup Compressor Station Team Lead
  • Assisted in multiple PHMSA/DOT and OSHA audits. (2011,2012,2013)
  • Maintained records and created spreadsheets to monitor, record, and simplify record retention and data collection.

Group Leader/Systems Operator

Bon L Manufacturing
Kentland, IN
03.2003 - 03.2008
  • Operated and maintained 15 ton aluminum extrusion press.
  • Completed orders and performed quality checks on extruded product by taking measurements with calipers, feeler gauges, etc.
  • Read blueprints and compared sample readings to make sure the product was within tolerance.
  • Supervised and responsible for a 4 person crew.
  • Organized orders and jobs for the day for other crew members.
  • Performed maintenance within the plant and on press.
  • Cross trained for multiple jobs to help alleviate employee absences and to keep production up.
  • Member of the Safety Committee and helped to monitor and decrease employee downtime do to unsafe working conditions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - IT-Network Specialist

Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI

Some College (No Degree) - Electromechanical Technology

Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

Kankakee Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Electronics

High Tech Institute (Anthem)
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Dependable independent worker
  • Strong work ethic
  • Respected team leader and builder
  • Safety orientated
  • Establishing goals and setting priorities
  • Excellent communicator
  • Troubleshooting at component level
  • Blueprint reading and interpretation
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude
  • Prioritize urgency pertaining to pipeline emergencies
  • Excellent time management

Accomplishments

  • FEMA ICS/NIMS Certified for Emergency Response
  • Konecranes CERTIFIED Crane Inspector
  • Transcanada JHSEC Safety Committee Member
  • CPR/First Aid and AED Trained
  • Spill Prevention Control and Containment (SPCC) Certified
  • Facility Security Plan and In Depth Security Trained
  • OSHA HAZWOPER Certified Hazardous Waste Operations, Emergency Response, and Incident Command Training
  • ARIEL KBB and KBV Compressors Technical Service Certified
  • ALTRONIC Ignition and Automation Systems Certified
  • SEALWELD USA Valve and Actuator Maintenance and Repair Certified
  • Engine/Coupling and Compressor Alignment Trained
  • Cooper Cameron Process and Compression Systems
  • Engine/Compressor Data, Performance and Combustion Characteristics Trained
  • Cooper Cameron Process and Compression Systems
  • Applied Principles of Engines and Compressors Certified
  • CECO Compressor Engineering Corp.
  • Caterpillar GCM34 Type Engine Certified
  • Triethylene Glycol Regenerative Gas Dehydration Systems Certified GLY-TECH Services
  • Anderson Greenwood Crosby Relief Valve Service Certified
  • AGCO Series Direct Spring and AGCO Series-Pilot Operated SRV Trained

Timeline

Gas Inspector

Wisconsin Public Service Inc.
04.2021 - Current

Corrosion Technician/Pipeline Technician

Transcanada Pipeline (ANR Pipeline)
07.2016 - 04.2020

Pipeline Technician

Transcanada Pipeline (ANR Pipeline)
10.2014 - 07.2016

Operations Specialist

Kinder Morgan (NGPL)
08.2008 - 10.2014

Group Leader/Systems Operator

Bon L Manufacturing
03.2003 - 03.2008

Some College (No Degree) - IT-Network Specialist

Northcentral Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Electromechanical Technology

Northcentral Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

Kankakee Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Electronics

High Tech Institute (Anthem)

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