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Robert Evans

Brookshire,Texas

Summary

Hoping to secure a position as a controller or console operator within a company where my skills and qualifications are best suited. I possess a strong desire to add value to any role I’m placed in and the goal of meeting new challenges through dedicated perseverance and continual learning. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Gas Controller

Kinetik Partners
06.2024 - Current
  • Reducing risk of incidents by promptly responding to alarms and initiating corrective actions.
  • Ensuring compression is adequate for nominated flow rates. Calling out various field operation staff to get compression and other equipment back online. Diligently monitoring of pipeline pressures and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
  • Analyzing gas control data and implementing corresponding gas volumes and pressure adjustments.

Owner/Dispatcher

Grigora Freight and Trucking
02.2021 - 05.2024
  • Advising drivers of any issues regarding weather, permitting issues, locating truck stops or repair facilities if needed
  • Checking load boards for posted loads and making calls to brokers and direct customers for loads
  • Corresponding via email and phone on a regular basis with drivers, customers, and others

Pipeline Operator

Shell Pipeline Company LP
10.2006 - 12.2020
  • Operated pumps & compressors to start the flow of chemical gases & liquids
  • 1 operator per shift so I performed inside/outside duties
  • Regulated pumps throughout the facility
  • Monitored several pipelines, representing multiple customers, transporting propylene & ethylene to and from well storage
  • Monitored instrument levels for variables like pressure, temperature, and flow rates via SCADA system
  • Controlled compressors for gas movements
  • Kept well inventories, phone logs, & nightly flow totals of all pipelines
  • Conducted maintenance and inspections of systems and pipelines
  • Made frequent rounds on lookout for mechanical problems like pump or valve issues and leaks
  • Communicated with the control center to keep systems in compliance with safety standards and regulations
  • Trained other employees on procedures, policies, and plant responsibilities
  • 7 on 7 off, 12-hour work schedule
  • Familiar with diesel & jet fuel movements

Chemical Loader

Texmark Chemicals Inc
01.2006 - 10.2006
  • Loading rail cars & tanker trucks with DCPD & DCPD Alcohol
  • Ensuring that the vessel is secured and inspected at the loading rack
  • Transferring product from tanks according to procedures
  • Checking product / vessel weight to ensure limitations do not exceed
  • Completed required paperwork prior to releasing the vessel
  • Communicated with site leadership, team members and customer contacts
  • Worked hand in hand with control room & operators
  • Worked M – F, day & evening rotation, with 8 - 10-hour schedule, with weekend coverage once per month

Chemical Loader

DOW Chemical Company
02.2004 - 12.2005
  • Ensured truck / rail car were positioned and secured properly at the loading rack and checked for last product contained
  • Worked primarily with Toluene Diisocyanate & Toluene diamine
  • Visually inspected the truck / rail car before transfer to ensure that it was mechanically sound and had no defective equipment
  • Wore all protective clothing and equipment, including respirator and fresh air equipment, that may be required to transfer the product in a manner that ensured maximum personal safety
  • Able to accurately understand the weight before and after product transfer and ensured that outages did not exceed Department of Transportation (DOT) certification for the vessel being loaded

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
06-1996

Skills

  • Valve Operation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Operational planning
  • Asset Management
  • SCADA Systems
  • Data Interpretation

Timeline

Gas Controller

Kinetik Partners
06.2024 - Current

Owner/Dispatcher

Grigora Freight and Trucking
02.2021 - 05.2024

Pipeline Operator

Shell Pipeline Company LP
10.2006 - 12.2020

Chemical Loader

Texmark Chemicals Inc
01.2006 - 10.2006

Chemical Loader

DOW Chemical Company
02.2004 - 12.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

San Jacinto College
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