Kyle Richards
Brenham,TX
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven individual with an appreciation for the oilfield industry. Proven ability to thrive in challenging environments and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Safety-conscious mindset with a commitment to adhering to industry regulations and protocols. Eager to contribute my problem-solving skills and unwavering work ethic to drive operational excellence in the dynamic and vital field of oil and gas operations and a desire to continue my career in the oil and gas industry
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline integrity Technician
Diamond edge services
05.2024 - Current
- 90% travel away from home
- Stay in contact with project managers of various oil and gas company’s for the project duration.
- Go over any potential hazard on the pipeline before projects start.
- Assist in survey pipeline and location the line to set above ground markers for the pigging/tool run
- Meet with various tool tech/tool company’s and keep good communication with them through the course of the project
- Manage and maintain workers as shift lead/project lead through diamond edge
- Maintain contact though out the night or day with updates on tool location and speed and any information they have
- Verify transmitters in tools are operational and working with wave tracks
- Email project manager data at end of project and coordinate with other company’s
- Set agms boxes at agms to capture date, and photograph site
- On phmsa and disa databases for drug testing.
Lead Tech Installer
Nextlink Internet
Brenham, TX
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Lead tech/installer
- Manage routes and work load daily
- Install/repair/replace/troubleshoot all aspect of internet services using broadband and fiber equipment
- Certified tower climber and rescuer
- Look at maps, and underground utility blueprints and find our line and run fiber underground through conduit to customers homes
- Worked on call for business and residential accounts for 24hour service
- Assisted other techs with question and help them with the equipment and technology we used
- Talk to customers on a every day basis with great customer service and go over any questions and concerns the customers has before install.
- Sell the customer additional packages if wanted and go over pricing and monthly prices/contracts.
- Set up whole home networks and configure routers
- Installed and configured outdoor unifis/ptps for outdoor Wi-Fi
Flooring Contractor
Wendt flooring
Bellville, TX
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked as a flooring installer and help out at all other Positions when needed as I am the only employee as a installer
- My duties-
- Pick up material in my truck and company trailer almost every friday at distribution centers
- Load and unload material with forklift at shop.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization and inventory inside the shop
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in company van
- Remove old flooring and prepare slab for new flooring
- Talk with and discuss colors and pattern of floor with the customer and work with them directly everyday
- Assist with measuring and bidding jobs
- Assist with sales
Sheriff's Officer
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Brenham, TX
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Worked inside the jail, as a cpl. jailer. I was responsible for the safe transfer of custody with inmates coming into jail.
- My duties-
- Receive incoming inmates from other agency’s and do mental health questionnaires
- Pat down searches and strip searches for drugs,weapons and any contraband
- Book and finger print incoming inmates in custody
- Run criminal history’s through state database
- Extensive paperwork and organization of paper work and warrants
- Sign off on certain warrants and blood specimen warrants
- Maintain order and safety within the jail facility
Security Officer
G4S
Bellville, TX
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Followed all security and safety regulations
- Conducted hourly dispatch reports
- Walked around premises looking for any hazard or security breaches
- Check valves and water meters inside and out side of plant for leaks
- Make sure all doors locked that are required to be locked
- Check people in and out of the facility
- Check holding tanks of chemicals on the steel facility
Worker
Bluebell Creameries
Bellville, TX
03.2017 - 02.2018
acetelyne handler
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS, INC.
Bellville, TX
08.2016 - 09.2016
Welder/Fitter
harkey fence building
Bellville, TX
11.2013 - 09.2016
- It was a job that I stuck with all through high school and was physically demanding job outside in the Elements.
- Load and unload goose neck trailer coming to and leaving job site
- Run a front end loader to assist in the loading and unloading of material from trail and shake the pipe out along the fence line
- Assist in welding and grinding when needed
Education
Graduate - undefined
Bellville High School
Bellville, TXSkills
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Written/Verbal communication
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Maintenance and repairs
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Documentation and reporting
- Equipment maintenance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer interaction
- OSHA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Installation and repair
Certification
*phmsa compliant
*disa compliant
*driver license
*osha certified
*enbridge orientation 2025
*gtm core safety orientation
*eqt/mvp safety training
*all other certs must be pulled from current employer
Timeline
Pipeline integrity Technician
Diamond edge services
05.2024 - Current
Lead Tech Installer
Nextlink Internet
03.2022 - 05.2024
Flooring Contractor
Wendt flooring
07.2020 - 04.2022
Sheriff's Officer
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
12.2018 - 02.2020
Security Officer
G4S
04.2018 - 12.2018
Worker
Bluebell Creameries
03.2017 - 02.2018
acetelyne handler
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS, INC.
08.2016 - 09.2016
Welder/Fitter
harkey fence building
11.2013 - 09.2016
Graduate - undefined
Bellville High School