Patrick Jones
San Angelo,Tx
Summary
Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering 5 years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator 1- Level 7
Phillips 66
Midland, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Read and interpret gauges, meters and other indicators to monitor plant performance.
- Operate valves, pumps and compressors to control the flow of gases in pipelines or tanks.
- Adjust process parameters to maintain optimal operating conditions and maximize production.
- Monitor equipment for abnormal operations or malfunctions.
- Perform regular maintenance activities on equipment such as cleaning, lubrication and filter changes.
- Conduct safety inspections of all gas processing systems and related equipment.
- Inspect raw materials for conformance with specifications prior to processing.
- Maintain accurate records of daily operations including production volumes, quality control data, operational problems and corrective actions taken.
- Check product samples for conformance with customer specifications before releasing batches for shipment.
- Start up and shut down gas processing systems according to established procedures.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in process efficiency or cost savings initiatives.
- Troubleshoot process issues by analyzing data from instruments, computers or laboratory tests.
- Coordinate operations between departments to ensure seamless transition between processes.
- Comply with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations while performing work duties.
- Prepare reports regarding daily operations or special projects as required.
- Train new employees in the safe operation of plant systems and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and customers regarding technical matters.
- Develop detailed plans for preventive maintenance activities based on manufacturer's recommendations or industry standards.
- Manage inventory levels of spare parts needed for repairs or replacements.
- Analyze process data using statistical methods to identify trends or areas needing improvement.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials release or fire hazards.
- Adhered to safety guidelines regarding equipment operation to reduce accident risk.
- Operated gas coolers, separators and dehydrators as part of production.
- Inspected equipment and performed regular and preventive maintenance to keep machinery running at peak levels.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Inspected equipment on daily basis and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
- Operated equipment following corporate and manufacturer procedures.
- Detailed plant activities, noting concerns and issues and disseminated reports to management.
- Checked test and field equipment and instruments to replace or address issues.
- Completed daily maintenance and flare reports and discussed special circumstances with supervisors.
- Responded to alarms and implemented timely resolutions to situations.
- Completed lockout and tag out procedures to protect workers during dangerous procedures.
- Monitored unit readings, plant readings and line boards feeding plant operations.
- Adjusted temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate and transfer of gas to correct plant problems.
- Calculated gas ratios to detect deviations from specifications.
- Conducted boiler tests on units and checked guidelines and parameters.
- Controlled fractioning columns, compressors, purifying towers and heat exchangers to extract nitrogen and oxygen from air.
Operator 1- Level 7
Crimson Engineering Associates
Midland, TX
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Read and interpret gauges, meters and other indicators to monitor plant performance.
- Operate valves, pumps and compressors to control the flow of gases in pipelines or tanks.
- Adjust process parameters to maintain optimal operating conditions and maximize production.
- Monitor equipment for abnormal operations or malfunctions.
- Perform regular maintenance activities on equipment such as cleaning, lubrication and filter changes.
- Conduct safety inspections of all gas processing systems and related equipment.
- Inspect raw materials for conformance with specifications prior to processing.
- Maintain accurate records of daily operations including production volumes, quality control data, operational problems and corrective actions taken.
- Check product samples for conformance with customer specifications before releasing batches for shipment.
- Start up and shut down gas processing systems according to established procedures.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in process efficiency or cost savings initiatives.
- Troubleshoot process issues by analyzing data from instruments, computers or laboratory tests.
- Coordinate operations between departments to ensure seamless transition between processes.
- Comply with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations while performing work duties.
- Prepare reports regarding daily operations or special projects as required.
- Train new employees in the safe operation of plant systems and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and customers regarding technical matters.
- Develop detailed plans for preventive maintenance activities based on manufacturer's recommendations or industry standards.
- Manage inventory levels of spare parts needed for repairs or replacements.
- Analyze process data using statistical methods to identify trends or areas needing improvement.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials release or fire hazards.
- Adhered to safety guidelines regarding equipment operation to reduce accident risk.
- Operated gas coolers, separators and dehydrators as part of production.
- Inspected equipment and performed regular and preventive maintenance to keep machinery running at peak levels.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Inspected equipment on daily basis and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
- Operated equipment following corporate and manufacturer procedures.
- Detailed plant activities, noting concerns and issues and disseminated reports to management.
- Checked test and field equipment and instruments to replace or address issues.
- Completed daily maintenance and flare reports and discussed special circumstances with supervisors.
- Completed lockout and tag out procedures to protect workers during dangerous procedures.
- Responded to alarms and implemented timely resolutions to situations.
- Monitored unit readings, plant readings and line boards feeding plant operations.
- Adjusted temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate and transfer of gas to correct plant problems.
- Calculated gas ratios to detect deviations from specifications.
- Conducted boiler tests on units and checked guidelines and parameters.
- Controlled fractioning columns, compressors, purifying towers and heat exchangers to extract nitrogen and oxygen from air.
Plant Operator
Canes Midstream
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Operator for a natural gas midstream company that process natural gas into residue gas and NGL
- Operates the DCS system without direct supervision
- Start-up of plant equipment compressors, pumps, refrigeration systems, amine systems, condensate systems, as well as the cryogenic system
- Responsible for writing out permits including: Safe Work, Hot Work, SOP’s, LOTO, and JSA’s to ensure work is conducted safely and efficient
- Responsible for Red lining P&ID to assure that P&ID are updated and up to standard
- Responsible for over-seeing all projects including sniffing out worksite, isolating affected work area, checking valve alignments and pressures, and monitoring all 3rd party companies / contractors
- Troubleshooting plant issues quickly and making adjustments on the DCS or in the plant to correct issues, and to correlate with the field
- Efficiently multi-tasking to ensure a safe and operational plant
- Writing daily reports on plant production as well as coordinating with human resources and finance to justify sales
- Changing filters in Vessels, Sundynes, Instrument air compressors, as well as inline filters
- Control room responsibilities: monitoring field / plant/ pipeline pressures, sales, temps, SCADA, historian and DCS trends, hours on equipment, equipment run status, differential pressures, adhering to all permit policies for 3rd parties, communicating with Gas and NGL controls according to the market, and overall plant management
- Plant responsibilities: onsite local readings, recording local DP’s, pressures, levels, monitor for Gas or Liquid leaks, start and stop equipment, check all inline electric residue’s and vapor recovering units(3606), checking NGL/LPG pumps (charge, Booster, pipeline), checking amine system, performing plant maintenance such as greasing all pumps, motors and fan shafts, changing oil on pumps, instrument air compressors, sundynes, gear boxes, refrigeration units, changing belts on fans, rebuilding pumps, and valves, running RVP for condensate sales, and going through all MCC’s checking on all busses and VFD’s.
Plant Operator
Gradiant Energy Services
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked with hazardous chemicals such as peroxide and sodium hydrochloride
- Works with multiple filtration systems including DAF units, filter pods, filter presses, backflush systems etc
- Inspected containment and chemical pumps for any leaks, made necessary repairs
- Facilitated Chemical Deliveries with Procurement Manager
- Delegated work to other techs on site
- Attend tailgate meetings with on-site employees and customer
- Made critical decisions during shift work to maintain customer specs
- Closely monitored HMI for alarms and reacted promptly and accordingly
- Communicated site needs, issues, and concerns to direct supervisor and/or company man
- Troubleshot and exhausted every resource to problem solve in an effective and timely manner
- Responsible for testing, analyze, documentation, recording, sampling, and reporting
- Monitored water levels and chemical flow rates
- Treated influent water or fresh water to properly meet KPI standards for customers
- Performed routine preventative maintenance
- Perform company vehicle inspections before driving to locations
- Wrote out proper JSA’s, SOP’s, Hot Works, and LOTO’s for specific job/projects
- Hot-Shot Equipment.
Lead Equipment Operator IIII
Nitro Fluids and Downhole
04.2014 - 04.2019
- Sim/Ops
- Multi-Well Rig Ups
- Multi-Well Rig Downs
- Various Manifold Operations
- BOP operations and maintenance
- Sand Separator Operations
- Separator Operations
- Plug Catcher Operations
- Wrote open rentals, daily tickets, and close out tickets for end of month and/or job
- Reported to customers
- Tank Gauging/Strapping
- Housekeeping on location
- Maintenance of equipment
- Attend all required safety training/meetings
- Site Safety
- Maintenance of Tools and equipment
- Maintenance of vehicles
- Shop Safety
- Hot-Shot Equipment
- Communicate with and adhere to chain of command.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Angelo Lake View High School
05-2004
Skills
- SCADA
- CPR
- First Aid
- Fire Prevention
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Excel
- Teams
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- High Pressure Situations
- Game Planning
- Forklift Certified
- Manlift Certified
- OPEC
- H2S
- Time Management
- Management
- Transferable Skills
- Mechanically Inclined
- Evaluating
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Chemical Handling
Websites
Activities
My kids school priorities (sports, band, Ag), hunting, fishing, outdoors activities
Timeline
Operator 1- Level 7
Phillips 66
09.2023 - Current
Operator 1- Level 7
Crimson Engineering Associates
10.2022 - 09.2023
Plant Operator
Canes Midstream
04.2020 - 12.2022
Plant Operator
Gradiant Energy Services
04.2019 - 04.2020
Lead Equipment Operator IIII
Nitro Fluids and Downhole
04.2014 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
San Angelo Lake View High School
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