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Work History
Education
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Professional References
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Kolby Free

Colorado City,TX

Summary

Hardworking and reliable employ with over 5 years experience as a natural gas compressor mechanic and almost 2 years as a crude pipeline technician. Troubleshooting and fixing problems is what i enjoy the most and eger to get back to working in that field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipeline Technician

Energy Transfer Partners
Colorado City, Texas
08.2022 - Current
  • Performed pigging runs each month (while at snyder)
  • Work daily with Utilisphere.
  • Respond to one calls in a timely manner as well as Emergency one calls
  • Assisted in troubleshooting any problems encountered while performing a job.
  • Keep good communication with land owners and the control center when certain activities are being done.
  • Inspect pipeline ROWs for leaks or natural disasters such as water washing the soil away.
  • Maintain weekly tank inspections and enter into SAP.
  • Help around the Colorado City station with anything going on.

Field Operator/Mechanic

WTG Jameson LP
Bronte, TX
01.2018 - 08.2022
  • Operated and maintained natural gas booster stations
  • Performed 90-day PM's on industrial engines which include Caterpillar, Waukesha, White-Superior
  • Regularly used scada on desk top and cell phone
  • Keep monthly logs at each booster station of pressures, levels, and temperatures.
  • Troubleshooting anytime an engine is down.

Farmer/Rancher

Self-employed
Colorado City, TX
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Own and manage a cow/calf operation
  • Farmed cotton and wheat
  • Operated and maintained various farm equipment and machinery
  • Devised a plowing, planting, spraying and harvesting schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12-2012

High School Diploma -

Colorado High School
Colorado City, TX
05-2008

Skills

  • Good multitasker
  • Effective communication skills
  • Hand/power tools
  • Equipment problem resolution
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Fast learner
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Trustworthy

Professional References

  • Wayne Coalson, Maintenance Supervisor, West Texas Gas, (325) 660-3725
  • Tim Dacus, I&E Technician A, Energy Transfer, (325) 575-2272

References

  • Gil Shafer, Sr. Maintenance Specialist, SM Energy, (432) 236-3684
  • Alfred Vardeman, DVM, Veterinarian, Mitchel Co. Vet clinic, (325) 242-0910

Timeline

Pipeline Technician

Energy Transfer Partners
08.2022 - Current

Field Operator/Mechanic

WTG Jameson LP
01.2018 - 08.2022

Farmer/Rancher

Self-employed
01.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education

Texas Tech University

High School Diploma -

Colorado High School
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