RICHARD GONZALES
Jayess,MS
Summary
Skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs to mitigate workplace hazards. Experience includes conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and training staff on safety protocols. Strong analytical skills paired with ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels. Contributed to significant reduction in workplace injuries through proactive safety management strategies. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
H2S Technician
Total Safety
Karnes City, TX
01.2016 - Current
- The primary role of a field H2S Safety Supervisor is to ensure the crew's safety while the threat of H2S gas is present, or likely to be present.
- Briefing and educating crews on the dangers of working in an H2S environment.
- Ensure crews have adequate training on breathing air equipment.
- Setting up and monitoring of gas detection equipment.
- Being an active participant in site safety meetings.
- Planning and organizing rescue in the event of an H2S emergency.
- Testing the environment for the presence of H2S gas.
- Providing continuous monitoring of crews wearing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and/or Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus.
- Working in close proximity to all aspects of the oil and gas industry.
- Operating company equipment in a safe manner.
- Following all company health and safety policies.
Pipeline Inspector
Fenstermaker
Lafayette, LA
02.2012 - 01.2025
- Analyzed data collected from inspections using specialized software programs.
- Provided recommendations for improvements or modifications to existing pipelines based on findings.
- Prepared reports detailing inspection results including photographsurate records of all inspections performed and results obtained.
- Conducted inspections of pipelines for corrosion, leaks, or other defects.
- Reported any irregularities or defects found during inspections to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted in the installation of new pipeline components and repairs as needed.
- Monitored pipeline operations to ensure proper pressure, flow rates, and other conditions. taken at various stages of the process.
- Maintained acc
Deckhand
American Commercial Barge Line
Hanahan, LA
04.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Monitored engine room bilges for any signs of water leakage or contamination.
- Provided support to bridge personnel with lookout duties while underway.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Tylertown High School
Tylertown, MS01-2009
Skills
- Rigging up drilling rigs
- Rigging down drilling rigs
- Frac
- Coil tubing
- Wireline
- Workover
- Flowback
- Computer skills
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE use
- Critical thinking
- Project planning
- Written communication
- Multitasking
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership
- Calm under pressure
- Team management
Timeline
H2S Technician
Total Safety
01.2016 - Current
Pipeline Inspector
Fenstermaker
02.2012 - 01.2025
Deckhand
American Commercial Barge Line
04.2010 - 12.2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Tylertown High School
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