Michael Hoffman
Casper,WY
Summary
Seasoned Above Ground Tank Inspector and HSE Specialist II at Plains All American Pipeline, adept in environmental compliance and persuasive leadership. Demonstrated excellence in hazardous materials handling and safety compliance training, ensuring 100% adherence to regulations. Skilled in fostering professional integrity and effective communication, leading to significant safety improvements and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Steel Tank Institute Above Ground Tank Inspector
Plains All American Pipeline
Casper, WY
05.2024 - Current
- Provide technical management of assigned tank inspection projects, including direct interface with designated site representatives, assigned resources, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when inspecting tanks.
- Documented findings from each inspection and reported them to management team.
- Identified potential hazards associated with operating certain types of storage tanks.
HSE Specialist II
Plains All American Pipeline
12.2021 - Current
- Environmental reporting
- Motor Vehicle incident reporting
- Injury investigation and reporting
- Root cause analysis
- I instruct trainings including LOTO, Driver safety training, H2S, Benzene, heat illness prevention, FMCSA, light equipment, forklift, hands on fire extinguishing
- Knowledge of FMCSA, EPA SPCC, PHMSA, OSHA
- Knowledge and experience in pipeline construction
- Crises management services, spill reporting, damage prevention, remediation, reclamation
- Site and facility inspections for EPA, FMCSA, OSHA
- RCRA trained, soon to obtain my Associate safety specialist certification (ASP)
- Background in OSAH and Environment Budgeting
- Scheduling, invoicing, Maximo knowledge
Health and Safety Environmental Analyst
Plains All American Pipeline
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws related to occupational health and safety.
- Implemented safety standards in accordance with legal requirements.
Pipeline Operator
Plains All American Pipeline
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for petroleum product movements in and out of pipeline pump stations; uses tools and techniques to accurately assess, quantify and quality crude oil and/or refined products; and is responsible for storage of products, and custody transfer activities with connecting carriers and customers
- Routinely inspect pumps and valves for proper operation
- Responsible for accurate quality and quantity measurement of crude oil according to Plains procedures and reporting of same
- Performs monthly DOT tankage inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, and maintains associated records
- Inspects perimeter fencing, locks, etc
- To maintain proper facility, pipeline and ROW security and addresses and reports any infractions
- Inspects and assures that routine and DOT compliance maintenance is performed on ROW, equipment, and valves
- Maintains communications with Pipeline Control Center
- Acts as witness to meter proving, crude oil shipment from lease to delivery point and run pipeline pigs as needed
Pipeliner II
Plains All American Pipeline
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Facilitated regular maintenance and cleaning of station and terminal facilities.
- Compiled 706 forms for various projects.
- Designed and maintained comprehensive project documentation.
- Ensured cleanliness and upkeep of pipeline rights-of-way.
- Oversaw maintenance for a 90-mile stretch of pipeline and valve locations.
- Communicate with landholders to guarantee adherence to easement agreements.
- Installed pipeline markers for enhanced identification and accuracy.
- Supported and facilitated pipeline repair tasks such as ILI verification digs.
- Completion of: OSHA excavation safety for competent person training
- Identified irregularities and executed necessary corrections.
- Collaborated with integrity and engineering departments to verify accurate repair methodologies.
- Worked with stopples, split T, and type B sleeves.
- Supported execution of DOT-mandated inspections.
- Knowledge of PRV, TRV, PIT, and valve inspections
- Implemented corrective measures to address FRPP findings.
- Supported pipeline installation and upkeep.
- Executed shutdown and drain down operations with precision.
- Oversaw the successful completion of facility construction projects.
- Assisted with responsibilities in absence of Station Operators.
- Led successful integration of HMI boards.
- Managed efficient execution of batch processes.
- Executed pipeline pigging operations.
- Use locator to identify and mark pipelines.
- Monitored third-party bore operations to safeguard assets.
- Gained extensive mechanical and technical expertise.
- Demonstrated strong mechanical proficiency to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
- Expertise in maintaining and repairing MOVs, actuators, and valves.
- Worked extensively with mixers, motors, and pumps.
- Maintained outstanding safety performance records.
- Attained OSHA general industry safety and health certification.
- Oversaw execution of JSA/work permits, maintaining high policy standards.
Lead Operator
Halliburton
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Obtained Class A CDL in April 2014
- Promoted from Operator to Lead Operator in October 2014
- Worked in wireline, logging and perforating
- Supervise and train Operators
- Handle and transport explosives and radioactive sources
- Operate heavy equipment
- Work 100+ hours a week
- Responsible for maintaining equipment
- Work in inclement weather
Commercial / Residential Painter
Hoffman Painting Inc.
06.2006 - 02.2014
- Estimate and bid out jobs
- Customer Interaction
- Supervise Crews of up to 5 people
Education
STI Inspector
Certified STI Inspector
05-2024
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) -
National Strength and Conditioning Association
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Psychology
University of Wyoming
01.2013
High School Diploma -
Natrona County High School
01.2005
Skills
- Consistent Professionalism
- Effective Communication Skills
- Flexible Team Player
- Detail-Oriented Organization
- Persuasive Leadership
- Confidence in Decision-Making
- Professional Integrity
- Results-Driven
- Safety-Focused Mindset
- Hazardous materials handling
- Environmental compliance
- Safety Compliance Training
- Accident prevention
- Hazard identification
- Vehicle safety
- Fall protection
- Environmental management
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Steel Tank Institute Above Ground Tank Inspector
Plains All American Pipeline
05.2024 - Current
HSE Specialist II
Plains All American Pipeline
12.2021 - Current
Health and Safety Environmental Analyst
Plains All American Pipeline
09.2019 - 12.2021
Pipeline Operator
Plains All American Pipeline
03.2019 - 09.2019
Pipeliner II
Plains All American Pipeline
05.2016 - 03.2019
Lead Operator
Halliburton
03.2014 - 03.2016
Commercial / Residential Painter
Hoffman Painting Inc.
06.2006 - 02.2014
STI Inspector
Certified STI Inspector
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) -
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Psychology
University of Wyoming
High School Diploma -
Natrona County High School
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