YOHANNIS DERESSA
Snellville,GA
Summary
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position within the EHS-OPERATOR QUALIFICATION COMPLIANCE, Product Pipeline, and Safety Coordinator, Terminal Operators.Experienced Production Worker skilled in monitoring line performance and preparing materials for Petroleum production 10-year background in materials handling, documentation, and Terminal Operation.
Safety-conscious EHS Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and teamwork to ensure workplace safety and health standards are surpassed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS-SPECIALIST-OQ COMPLIANCE CODE I
KINDER MORGAN
ALPHARETTA, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies for vendor onboarding, training, and performance management.
- Managed employee schedules and assigned tasks according to skill sets and availability.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures within the department.
- Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
- Developed assessment tests to evaluate trainees' knowledge of course material.
- Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
- Developed practical training programs to impart knowledge and improve individual skill sets.
- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) and support training activities for enterprise project management tools.
Terminal Operations III
Kinder Morgan Energy Partner's Inc
Newington, VA
12.2012 - 07.2023
- Execute testing of Petroleum product for Haze testing, RVP, VOC, Flash point, Sulfur content, Ethanol blend and Butane percentage test
- Review pipeline schedules, communicate with pipeline despatchers, and validate different product codes on pipeline schedules
- Aligns receipts into proper tankage, switches at manifold and completes valve forms and pipeline sheets
- Generate daily inventory report using Galahad
- Administer additives, red dye, lubricity and Ethanol on truck unloading operation
- Conducted office management and emergency preparedness orientation to provide special skills and test specific emergency plan components
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab
- Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business operation
- Facilitated dispatch support to manage emergencies while supporting operational efficiency.
- This involved coordinating with cross-functional teams to review all potential hazards related to the hydrant pipeline system, including the handling and storage of highly flammable materials.
- I conducted thorough Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to identify risks and developed detailed risk mitigation strategies.
- One key challenge was ensuring compliance with OSHA's PSM standards, particularly around maintaining mechanical integrity and operating procedures.
Plant Operations/Tank Farm
Allied Aviation Services Inc.
Ronald Reagan Washington, DC, DC
03.2007 - 12.2012
- Take fuel sample, run Millipore and aqua glo test, API test, gravity and temperature reading
- Ensure Hydrant pipe lines distribution system in operating efficiently and safely
- Monitor storage tank's pipelines, and related equipment to ensure that they are in good working order to prevent spills, releases and product contamination
- Maintain accurate and complete record of fuel transaction, equality control and maintenance
- Responsible for emergency fuel shut off
- Notify Fire Department, MWAA, Operation and EPA department on spills
- Performed quarterly and annually filters change for Loading pumps, Hydrant pumps, PL-1 pumps, filters separate, pre-filters and Clay filters
Education
Professional Program And Tranining - Fall Protection And Competent Person
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI6 2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Wollega University
Easter Wollega, Nekemte. Ethiopian 06.2004
Associates of Science Degree - Computer-Aided Design and Architectural Drafting
Westwood College
Arlington, VADiploma -
Transportation Communications International Union (T.C.U)
Washington, DCAdvanced Certificate in Transportation Systems and Office Technology -
Skills
- AutoCAD 2D/3D models, Revit, Microsoft Office, SharePoint
- Inventory audit
- On-site demonstrations and training
- Shipment preparation
- Inspection readiness
- Terminal equipment operations
- Risk management
- Documentation review
- Product organization
- Safety regulations implementation
- Production monitoring
- Risk Assessments
- Safety Training
- Training Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Process Improvement
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Fire Safety Inspector
- 24 hr hazworper
- Forklift Operator
- Fall Protection/competent person
- Class A CDL hazmat endorcement
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing
Timeline
EHS-SPECIALIST-OQ COMPLIANCE CODE I
KINDER MORGAN
07.2023 - Current
Terminal Operations III
Kinder Morgan Energy Partner's Inc
12.2012 - 07.2023
Plant Operations/Tank Farm
Allied Aviation Services Inc.
03.2007 - 12.2012
Professional Program And Tranining - Fall Protection And Competent Person
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Wollega University
Associates of Science Degree - Computer-Aided Design and Architectural Drafting
Westwood College
Diploma -
Transportation Communications International Union (T.C.U)