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Richard Cowell

Iraan

Summary


Operations professional with comprehensive expertise in managing and maintaining operational systems. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety protocols are followed. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to evolving operational needs, leveraging technical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Technician

Kinder Morgan, Inc
07.2022 - Current
  • Oversee CB2 and Beat 2 areas while maintaining optimum oil production.
  • Communicate with beat operators on production issues and gave insight on improving production.
  • Perform regulatory testing in accordance with the Railroad Commission and maintain a schedule of testing as to ensure timeliness to stay within regulations.
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual safety checks and facility audits and effectively communicate issues with the proper personnel.
  • Attended monthly production and supervisor meetings to communicate production fluctuation and communicate regulatory status to ensure goals are met.

Field Operator

Kinder Morgan, Inc
08.2010 - 07.2022
  • Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
  • Conducted daily well tests and maintained regular monitoring of wells and equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
  • Completed basic repairs and escalated major maintenance requirements to proper personnel.
  • Gathered daily production report readings and documented in [Software].
  • Operated engines and pumps to turn wells off, following production schedule.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Truck Driver

Nabors Drilling
10.2005 - 08.2010
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Iraan High School
Iraan, TX
05.1995

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Shutdown and startup expertise
  • Equipment operation
  • Gauging experience
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Report preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Decision-making
  • Task prioritization

Timeline

Operations Technician

Kinder Morgan, Inc
07.2022 - Current

Field Operator

Kinder Morgan, Inc
08.2010 - 07.2022

Truck Driver

Nabors Drilling
10.2005 - 08.2010

High School Diploma -

Iraan High School