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MATTHEW THOMAS

MATTHEW THOMAS

MIDLAND,TX

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

DIRECTOR OF LOCATE TRAINING & COMPLIANCE

LINEQUEST LLC
04.2021 - Current
  • Oversee all new hires during the training process as the Direct Manager
  • Assign all required Operator Qualifications, proctor, evaluate and sign off on all Operator Qualifications prior to trainees exiting required training program
  • Quality control on all completed one call tickets to ensure company SOP's are being followed
  • Approve time sheets of all trainees
  • While also being the main resource on all damage investigations involving underground assets
  • During my time as Director of Training & Compliance I successfully completed my Master Evaluator certificate with Energy World Net.

FIELD SUPERVISOR

LINEQUEST LLC
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Oversee approximately 11 locators in designated areas
  • Job duties intel
  • Approving hours and submitting for payroll
  • Approving any vacations that are submitted
  • Spot checking completed one calls via KorWeb
  • Ensuring correct responses and pictures are accurately uploaded per company SOP’s
  • Responsible for upkeep of company documentation to ensure all company SOPs, truck inspections and repair forms are accurately completed
  • Responsible for interviewing potential candidates and submitting job offers
  • Perform Operator Qualifications(OQ’s)for new hires along with field observations and field audits
  • Responsible for lining outline locators in my area for any sweeps, line crossings and emergency one calls.

PIPELINE TECH B

ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • While working at Energy Transfer as a tech my main duties involved oversight on 4 stations and multiple pump stations
  • Work pots of LACT units
  • Work samples for RVPs and sulfur
  • Perform oil shakeouts using centrifuge unit and performing density verification using hydrometer
  • Responsible for all damage prevention roles in designated area
  • Including completing one calls and observing excavation per company SOP
  • Launch monthly pigs and day to day station upkeep and all callouts involving any issues in designated area
  • Would also do end of month meter readings, tank gauging and end of month ticket cutting.

Education

Safety in the Utility Industry -

The State University of New York

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Strategies and goals
  • Organizational Development
  • Staff Development
  • Issues Resolution
  • Hiring and Retention
  • Rules and regulations
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Talent Acquisition

Certification

  • Master Evaluator Certificate Program, Energy World Net, 05/12/2021, 05/12/2024
  • PEC Instructor, Veriforce, 05/2022, 01/2025, 11595
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Instructor Development Course, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service- TEEX, 07/2022, 07/2027, 2011400
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Aveta Business Institute and accredited by The Council for Six Sigma Certification, 06/27/2023

Volunteer Experience

  • Damage Prevention Council of Texas 811, President- Concho Chapter, 05/2023, Present
  • Damage Prevention Council of Texas 811, President- Big Country Chapter, 05/2023, Present
  • Damage Prevention Council of Texas 811, Associate- Permian Basin, 05/2021, Present

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF LOCATE TRAINING & COMPLIANCE

LINEQUEST LLC
04.2021 - Current

FIELD SUPERVISOR

LINEQUEST LLC
01.2019 - 04.2021

PIPELINE TECH B

ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS
08.2018 - 01.2019

Safety in the Utility Industry -

The State University of New York

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