RICHARD EARL
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Proven operator with an exceptional track record in maintaining safety standards while executing quality-focused unloading and loading of liquid products from storage tanks, trucks, and vessels. Expertise in interpreting alignment sheets, schematics, and P&IDs ensures operational precision. Recognized for dependability and a strong work ethic, consistently dedicated to achieving the highest quality outcomes. Committed to fostering a safe and efficient work environment through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Technician
Phillips 66
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared documentation and drafted reports detailing completed maintenance activities and repairs.
- Sourced and obtained multiple quotes for parts and supplies per purchasing requirements.
- Organized and maintained inventory of spare parts and equipment consumables.
- Maintained analyzer equipment to keep production moving at optimal efficiency.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Gas Controller
NW Natural
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitor gas volumes and pressures to meet market requirements.
- Manage SCADA System and monitor pipeline pressures.
- Evaluate the transmission system and administered gas flows.
- Assisting field personnel and evaluated gas data.
- Forecast gas supply based on historic weather data.
Technical Operator
Phillips 66
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Ensuring quality and quantity of refined products.
- Recorded product temperature and levels in storage tanks to reconcile daily inventory.
- Tabulated daily inventories and distributions in accounting records.
- Assisting with transport driver and new employee training.
- Attended and participated in a "Worst Case Scenario" drill, acted as EH&S personnel.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Transferred liquid products from storage tanks to line up movements, trucks and vessels safely.
- Executed daily checklist under strict accordance with environmental, health and safety procedures.
Utility Person/Relief Operator
Phillips 66
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Use proper tools and equipment to perform integrity management and regulatory tasks on the pipeline and pump stations.
- Prepare custody transfer tickets, manage tickets and perform month-end closing.
- Assist with maintenance on purges, drain ups for anomaly digs/pipeline repairs.
- Perform routine daily maintenance tasks, such as running pipeline scrapers, valve inspection and maintenance, tank inspection.
- Completed work orders, entered data into job plans, created new notifications in the maintenance database.
- Perform maintenance work on equipment.
- Complete assigned required reports.
- Perform safety checks and inspections in the area of responsibility.
- Serve as a first responder to pipeline emergencies.
- Comply with occupational safety and health regulations.
Facility Operator
LINN Energy
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Production gathering and reporting.
- Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions.
- Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.
- Meet with supervisor(s) to stay informed of changes affecting operations.
- Maintained equipment and systems in good working order by following preventive maintenance schedules.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
- Read automatic gauges at proper intervals to determine flow rate of product.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and product quality sampling.
Field Technician, Field Supervisor
Shop Services, Inc
10.2008 - 01.2014
- Checked, disassembled and repaired control valves and safety relief valves.
- Researched and documented valve information.
- Measured tolerances of assembled for conformance to standards, utilizing gauges, micrometers and calipers.
- Utilized various troubleshooting, diagnostic and repair methods to alleviate valve issues and operational problems.
- Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.
- Maintained positive vendor relationships and open lines of communication to enable resource availability.
- Reported work progress, site problems and labor status to managers.
Education
GED -
Taft Union High School
Taft, CA06.2005
Factory Talk View Level 1
Automation Training, Inc
Allen Bradley ControlLogix Level 1
Automation Training, Inc
Skills
- Critical Decision-Making
- Documentation and Reporting
- Plant Operations
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Schematics Review
- Problem-Solving
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Process control
- Instrumentation calibration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Facility Technician
Phillips 66
09.2024 - Current
Gas Controller
NW Natural
05.2023 - 09.2024
Technical Operator
Phillips 66
03.2021 - 05.2023
Utility Person/Relief Operator
Phillips 66
06.2017 - 03.2021
Facility Operator
LINN Energy
02.2014 - 06.2017
Field Technician, Field Supervisor
Shop Services, Inc
10.2008 - 01.2014
Factory Talk View Level 1
Automation Training, Inc
Allen Bradley ControlLogix Level 1
Automation Training, Inc
GED -
Taft Union High School