Richard Buchanan
Sun City,Arizona
Summary
Seasoned Wellhead Technician with a robust background in security and petroleum transport . Excelled in roles requiring operational efficiency and exceptional communication, enhancing safety compliance and troubleshooting. Proven track record in maintenance, repair skills, and fostering teamwork, achieving significant operational improvements.
Professional technician skilled in wellhead maintenance and repair. Prepared to enhance operational efficiency through expertise in hydraulic systems, pressure control, and equipment diagnostics. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring seamless operations and safety compliance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
SECURITY OFFICER
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
PETROLEUM TANKER DRIVER
BRITISH PETROLEUM
04.2000 - 08.2010
- Developed strong relationships with clients by addressing concerns promptly and professionally while representing the company brand positively at all times.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures, ensuring the safe operation of tanker equipment in various environments and weather conditions.
WELLHEAD TECHNICIAN
PIONEER OILFIELED SERVICES
12.1986 - 05.1995
- Install, repair and maintain equipment at the well site. Perform valve repair, valve lubrication, and wellhead upgrading.
- Repair, assemble, test, maintain tools, and customer equipment.
- Organize, select, and arrange shipment of equipment.
- Maintain all property, including truck, service tools, phone, computer equipment, etc. in a clean and ready state.
- Prepare service tickets and detailed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) requirements.
- Promote and perform any field service.
- Comply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management or indicated by responsibilities
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Petroleum Engineering Technology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK06-1984
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- Field service
- Hydraulic systems
- Assembly procedures
- Wellhead installation
- Valve assembly
- Maintenance and repair skills
- Teamwork
- Routine maintenance
- Hand and power tool use
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Troubleshooting skills
- Organizational skills
- Safety compliance
- Safety procedures
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
SECURITY OFFICER
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
05.2023 - Current
PETROLEUM TANKER DRIVER
BRITISH PETROLEUM
04.2000 - 08.2010
WELLHEAD TECHNICIAN
PIONEER OILFIELED SERVICES
12.1986 - 05.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Petroleum Engineering Technology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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