Roldan Cantu
Hebbronville,TX
Summary
I have 12 years experience of working in the oil and gas field. I am a dedicated, safe worker, quick learner and over achiever. I will give my all as I have given in my previous jobs. Looking for a position as an equipment operator in a fast growth company. If you need to contact any of my previous employers, the following is a list of my supervisor's information: -John Randal, Energy Transfer 361-354-1642, Pablo Jimenez PDS-956-725-2453, JP Ramos Straightline construction, 361-394-7656,Nick Weeks, Redeem 361-348-3106, Ronnie Dietz Targa Resources 361-290-6350
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline Technician
Targa Resources
Cotulla, TX
03.2018 - Current
- Work Independently or with coworkers
- Managed all activities with a focus on safety and compliance
- Maintained required forms, records, and reports
- Pipeline Pigger
- locate lines
- Demonstrated the ability to use basic hand tools
- Worked safely at a productive rate
- Maintained compressor station cleanliness and general housekeeping
- Worked as a team in construction related tasks
- Adhered to company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Prioritized the scheduled work each day to maintain peak performance
- Was responsible for completing job related paperwork and computer work
- Worked on compressor hook ups or maintenance with mechanic
- Built new facilities
- Moved pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand
- Dismantled and repaired oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, by using hand tools and power tools
- Dug drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
- Diagnosed and performed repairs for pumps and compressor components.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Monitored employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
- Closely examined field equipment and purchased new equipment or fixed issues.
- Inspected and get readings on Rectifiers, did Cp surveys and leak surveys. Assisted with Atmospheric surveys, valve surveys, bond surveys
Roustabout
A&E Oilfield Services
Catarina, TX
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintenance on oil and gas facilities
- Inspect locations for abnormal locations by walking flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair any necessary leaks
- Tank installation and repairs
- Work on flares, knock out tanks, line heaters, peanut pumps, and Enardo valves
- Change filters on fuel pods and gaskets on tank batteries
- Replace heck valves on well heads
- Dig pits and lines
- General cleanup
- Install motors on equipment
- Set well equipment at locations which includes cement pads and pumping, roldancantu@icloud.com
- H: (361)231-1819, Responsible for tie downs of pumping units and installing counter weights for balancing pumping units
- Install and repair pipelines such as drisco, steel, and pvc
- Haul pipe and rods
- General yard maintenance of ground and buildings
- Haul gravel for tank battery location and road upkeep
- Clean up oil spills
- Must be proficient with all tools including air and electrical
- As responsible for the maintenance and the correct operation of an oil or gas pipeline system
- Efficiently and safely operated and maintained various equipment/systems including automatic pigging launchers, manual pigging launchers, pipeline main line block valves
- Worked within the guidelines and parameters established by the company for safety operations
- Had to be knowledgeable of the company, state, and federal regulatory requirements
- Troubleshooter, tested, maintained, and repaired pipeline equipment which included valves, operators, and filtration systems
- Inspected locations for abnormal functions by walking flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks
- Inspected, maintained, and repaired as needed of all facilities as assigned, including but not limited to pipelines, compression, and measurement facilities
- Worked with natural gas pressures from pipelines, operated pipeline pigs, worked on gas dehydration systems
- Unscrewed or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs
- Used proper tools and equipment to perform integrity management and regulatory tasks on oil or liquids pipelines
- Moved pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand
- Monitored activity in and around pipeline and facilities and to respond as necessary to protect system integrity
- Dismantled and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools
- Bolted together pump and engine parts
- Dug drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks
- Planned, organized, and prioritized assigned responsibilities and worked
Pipeline Pigging Technician
Redeem Energy
Premont, TX
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Used hand tools to fit valves, couplings and assemblies to tanks and pumps.
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.
- Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Inspected and testing pipe systems to verify safety and reliability.
- Launch and retrieve pigs from pipelines
Roustabout
Straightline Construction
Freer, TX
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Repaired surface machinery and performed period equipment inspections.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Dug ditches around storage tanks.
- Offloaded and loaded crane load and assisted crane operator.
- Installed and repaired pipes, valves and pumps when on job sites.
- Assisted roughnecks with tasks and supplied with equipment.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Performed manual operating and maintenance duties in compliance with company quality standards.
- Used hand and power tools safely and efficiently, following manufacturer and company directions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Handled number of calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns about pipeline leaks or system shut ins
Wireline Operator
Schlumberger
Midland, TX
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated pumps to circulate water, oil or other fluids through wells to remove sand or materials obstructing free flow of oil.
- Interpreted instrument readings to determine depth of obstruction.
- Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
- Kept projects on schedule by overseeing work performance and verifying punctual arrival of crew for required shifts.
- Conferred with coworkers to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
- Oversaw drilling crews in pipe assembly and connection, pipe weighting and obstacle avoidance.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to alleviate service rig operating issues and maintain optimal performance.
- Directed drilling crews to assemble and connect piping, apply weights to drill pipes or drill around lodged obstacles.
- Monitored controls and interpreted instrument readings to locate faults or obstacles.
- Inspected drilling equipment and tools to identify safety concerns.
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
- Monitored sound wave-generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
- Took on added shifts to accomplish work required to meet customer requirements and schedules.
- Used explosive charges to perforate casings and sidewalls or remove obstructions.
- Operated controls to raise derricks or level rigs.
- Organized continued operations for rig by creating and overseeing daily preventive maintenance program.
- Used effective verbal communication skills to instruct and direct crews during shifts, build team consensus and accomplish important project milestones.
- Provided timely operating reports on service rig and project progression.
- Coordinated smooth removal of broken casings, screens and drill pipes.
- Installed pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Pipeline Technician
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
Freer, TX
10.2012 - 11.2016
- Assisted welders with Welding metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Assembled and welded metal parts to create electronic circuit boards.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Diagnosed and performed repairs for oil and gas components.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inputted data and specifications into microsoft for recordkeeping and future reference.
- Pipeline pig all natural gas pipelines
- worked with 811 to locate all pipelines and worked on all digs associated with one calls
- Worked within the guideline and parameters established by the company for safety operations. Had to be knowledgeable of the company, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
- Inspected, maintained, and repaired as needed of all facilities as assigned, including but not limited to pipelines, compression,and measurement facilities.
- Used proper tools and equipment to preform integrity management and regulatory tasks on oil or liquid pipelines
- Dismantled and repaired oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tolls and power tools
- On-call responsibility for area
- Planned, organized, and prioritized assigned responsibilities and worked independently.
- Managed all activities with focus on safety and compliance
- Monitored employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
- Closely examined field equipment and purchased new equipment or fixed issues.
- Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Studied inventories of available supplies, tools and materials to provide accurate quotes to clients.
- Recorded measurements and data on work orders and forms to schedule project execution.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
- Provided exceptional customer service by developing detailed plans for each project from start to finish.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hebbronville High School
Hebbronville, TX05.1998
Skills
- Torch Installation
- Time Management
- Hand Tools Use
- Surface Material Preparation
- Equipment Selection
- Decision Making
- Mathematical Calculations
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Power Tools Operation
- Defective Material Identification
- Gas Flow Adjustments
- Workpiece Measurements
- Workpiece Examinations
- Template Measurements
- Faulty Equipment Identification
- Blueprints Analysis
- Work Order Analysis
- Good with chrome, Microsoft edge spread sheet and other computer programs
- Layout Planning
- Process Monitoring
- Operations Planning
- Operation Monitoring
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Portable Grinders
- Quality Control Analysis
- Assembly Planning
- Fire Suppression Methods
- Pipe fit
Certification
Monitoring Judgment and Decision Making Coordination Troubleshooting Active Listening Repairing Operation and Control Critical Thinking Production and Processing Reading Comprehension English/Spanish Language Building and Construction Equipment Maintenance Systems Analysis/Natural Gas Operations Apr 2017-Present Edinburg, TX Roldan Cantu Jr
Timeline
Pipeline Technician
Targa Resources
03.2018 - Current
Wireline Operator
Schlumberger
09.2017 - 03.2018
Roustabout
A&E Oilfield Services
04.2017 - 09.2017
Pipeline Technician
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
10.2012 - 11.2016
Pipeline Pigging Technician
Redeem Energy
02.2012 - 10.2012
Roustabout
Straightline Construction
02.2011 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Hebbronville High School