Michael A. Melchor
15 N Chenevert #510, Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced oil and gas pipeline professional with 15+ years in operations and compliance. DOT certified to manage startup, monitoring, and shutdown for DOT-regulated pipelines; TWIC background clearance completed. Demonstrated analytical decision-making and timely reporting through accurate movement and rate sheets. Strong collaboration and communication across professional and non-professional stakeholders, including high-pressure, deadline-driven environments. Looking for a position to align with my experience and tenure.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Surveyor
INC Nautical
Houston, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated pipeline movement during vessel loading and discharge operations to ensure safe and efficient transfers.
- Direct load and discharge activities with competent inspectors.
- Load and discharge activities remain under competent inspector oversight.
- Assisted with loading and discharge activities, ensuring compliance with inspector guidelines.
- Coordinate pipeline movement across vessel loading and discharge operations.
- Monitor balance status and maintain accurate movement records.
- Monitored movement balances and reported discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
- Pipeline movement supports safe vessel loading and discharge operations.
- Ensured accuracy of movement balances through careful tracking.
Owner/Operator
MELCHOR APPLIANCE SERVICES
Galena Park, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Designed business plan
- Scheduled and monitored appointments to ensure efficient operations
- Trained and mentored employees to enhance team skills and performance
- Identified and recommended repairs to enhance operational functionality
Utility Inspector
THE TEXIAN GROUP INC.
Emerson, Iowa
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Represented KINDER MORGAN at industry meetings to advocate for regulatory compliance and promote company interests
- Supervised outside contractors in company Right-Of-Way areas to ensure compliance and protect company interests
- Managed and coordinated responsibilities within assigned area to maintain operational efficiency
- Plan and organize workload and staff assignments
- AMA #2 Make Piggable Project/ GCX lowering in inspector/integrity digs AMA#2
Pipeline Operator
MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM
Galena Park, TX
03.2006 - 10.2017
- Monitored inbound and outbound pipelines to maintain operational integrity and safety compliance
- Confirmed product, flow rate and flowing API with shipper/receiver
- Monitored all safety devices on the pipeline
- Tracked scheduled movements by verifying batch dates and times to ensure timely product delivery
- Verified line-ups for product movement on pipeline
- Conducted sample analysis on products to ensure quality and consistency in pipeline operations
- Trained individuals for DOT certification in pipeline operations
Operator (Level C)
STOLT HAVEN
Houston, TX
12.2001 - 10.2005
- Operated loading and unloading of tanker trucks and railcars to ensure efficient transport of products
- Executed lineups for product movements to facilitate smooth transitions between storage and distribution
- Monitored and assessed safety devices on pipeline to maintain compliance and operational safety
- Measured tank levels to ensure accurate inventory management
- Performed sample analysis on products
Education
High School -
SHARPSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Houston, TX06-1996
Skills
- DOT Certified
- 204 Certified
- Operator Qualified
- Startup pipeline
- Pipeline management
- Quantify tank levels
- Lineup pipeline transfers
- Verify Scheduling
- Monitor line pressures and temperatures
- Manage tank inventory
- Prove meter counts
- HAZWOPER Certified
- Shutdown Pipeline
- Draft calculations
- Product tracking
- Pipeline operations
- Cargo surveying
- Load monitoring
- Tank gauging
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Incident reporting
- Problem solving
- Vessel inspection proficiency
- Communication skills
- System monitoring
- Software Application
- Inspection techniques
- Management skills
Timeline
Marine Surveyor
INC Nautical
03.2025 - Current
Owner/Operator
MELCHOR APPLIANCE SERVICES
01.2020 - Current
Utility Inspector
THE TEXIAN GROUP INC.
07.2018 - 10.2018
Pipeline Operator
MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM
03.2006 - 10.2017
Operator (Level C)
STOLT HAVEN
12.2001 - 10.2005
High School -
SHARPSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL