Ryan J. Gauthier
Stigler,OK
Summary
24 Years experience in natural gas compression industry, specializing in compression operation, maintenance, performance analysis, and training. Professional technician with strong expertise in reliability and maintenance. Skilled in troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and equipment optimization. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Technician
MPLX
02.2021 - Current
- Piloted condition based maintenance strategy on 116 compressor packages utilizing reciprocating equipment analysis prior to scheduled service. Increased mechanical availability to 99%.
- Reduced catastrophic events by 80%, Decreased service wrench time by 65%. Expanded program to over 300 assets in Western Region, while training 2 additional Technicians.
- Currently implementing program in Eastern Region, providing training and support to 3 additional Technicians.
- Piloted process to evaluate major maintenance risk/vs actual condition to prioritize budgeting with minimal impact to reliability.
Master Field Service Technician
Archrock
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Contract compression service technician, responsible for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of contract compression assets.
Staff Technical Specialist
Williams Companies
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Baseline Maintenance Data Mining SME
- PI analytics of engine and compression health parameters entire U.S. Fleet, remote analytics maintenance support.
- High/Slow Speed Engine Compressor SME U.S. Fleet
- Training of field employees, annual inspection training for maintenance teams, advanced troubleshooting, major maintenance and overhaul scope recommendations.
- Windrock Reciprocating Analysis Trainer/SME
- Analyst hands on advanced training, crank angle/FFT based collection and interpretation training, foundation/mounting phase profile analysis for foundation repair or replacement scope, including web map data analysis
Lead Compression Diagnostic Technician
Enable Midstream
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Responsible for analysis of 325 reciprocating compressor units to include high speed separable and slow speed integral packages. Covered 7 state territory with zero vehicle incidents. Assisted in validating Engine Condition Rating toll for prioritizing major mechanical maintenance. Analysis coverage averaged more than 100 units per quarter.
Reliability Technician
Enterprise Products
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for quarterly condition monitoring of 65 compressor packages, and vibration analysis of rotating equipment of 7 amine plants. Mechanical specialist covering eastern region onshore and offshore assets.
Lead Mechanic
Exterran Energy Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Lead aftermarket services technician. Onshore and offshore troubleshooting, overhauls, conversions, installations.
- Provided technical expertise to junior mechanics, enhancing their skills and boosting overall team capabilities.
Superintendent
CDM Resource Management
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed 2 technicians offshore, operating and maintaining fleet of contract compressors 98.5% mechanical availability.
Compressor Mechanic
CDM Resource Management
01.2006 - 01.2007
Operations Technician
CenterPoint Energy
01.2006 - 07.2006
Operations Technician
Gulf South Pipeline
01.2005 - 01.2006
Compressor Mechanic
Universal Compression Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
Machinist/Millwright
Watkins Engineers & Constructors
01.2000 - 01.2001
Machinist
Industrial Equipment Service
01.2000 - 07.2000
Machine Operator
Teledyne Continental Motors
01.1999 - 01.2000
Toolroom Machinist
Mold Ex Rubber L.L.C.
01.1998 - 01.1999
CNC Machinist
Crestview Aerospace
01.1998 - 07.1998
Inside Machinist/Shipfitter
Atlantic Marine/Alabama Shipyard
01.1996 - 01.1997
Metalworking Supervisor
U.S. Army
01.1995 - 01.1996
Machinist
U.S. Army
01.1994 - 01.1995
Machinist
U.S. Army
01.1993 - 01.1994
Welder
Bay Industrial Machine Corp.
01.1991 - 01.1992
Education
CAT II Machinery Analyst -
Windrock
Knoxville, TN07-2023
ISO CAT II Vibration Analyst -
Mobius Institute
Knoxville, TN06-2023
ISO CAT I Vibration Analyst -
Mobius Institute
Dallas, TX01.2012
Caterpillar 3600 Master Mechanic -
Caterpillar
Peoria, IL01.2010
Waukesha GET Certificate -
Exterran
Broussard, LA01.2009
Caterpillar ADEM III course -
Exterran
Broussard, LA01.2009
API T-2 -
American Petroleum Institute
Lafayette, LA01.2008
Gas Dehydration Glycol Reboiler School -
Gly-Tech
Lafayette, LA01.2007
Basic AutoCAD Operation -
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola, FL02.2001
Basic/Advanced Machinist Professional Development Course -
U.S. Navy
Fort Polk, LA01.1995
Commercial Vehicle Driver Training -
U.S. Army
Fort Polk, LA01.1995
Basic/Advanced Machinist Professional Development Course -
U.S. Army
Fort Rucker, AL01.1994
Basic Machinist Course -
U.S. Army
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD01.1993
Skills
- Engine and Compressor diagnosis
- Performance analysis
- Vibration analysis
- Commissioning
- Acceptance testing
- Engine exhaust emissions testing
- Journeyman machinist
- Welding
- Metalworking
- Reading mechanical blueprints
- Reading technical blueprints
Shopmanagementsupervision
Served as Williams Corporate Subject Matter Expert of High Speed Recip Compression, Windrock Reciprocating Analysis, Baseline Data Mining and Slow Speed Recip Compression. The duties also included Operations and Support Staff level training in the above-mentioned areas, with a coverage area of 18 States. During my time with Enable Midstream, I was tasked with transitioning from contract reciprocating analysis to in-house analysis on 2 transmission pipelines integrated into Enable Midstream, covering 7 States and over 100 units. Assigned analysis duties on over 200 units, including Turbine/Centrifugal, Slow Speed Integral Recip, Electric Drive High Speed Recip, and High Speed Separable Recip packages. While at Enterprise Products, tasked with implementing data collection and condition monitoring of compressors and other rotating equipment of a purchased asset including 6 Amine Plants and 40 Recip Compressors. Assigned analysis, emissions, and technical support of over 60 compressor packages across 3 States. Controlled and maintained accountability of more than $2 million worth of tools and equipment without damage or loss, to include, but not limited to, a mobile machine shop, power generation equipment, and a field technician truck. While in the U.S. Army I supervised machinists and metal fabricators, providing services for a fleet of over 200 total pieces of equipment. While with CDM I was tasked with training entry-level operators in all aspects of contract compression from theory of operation, installation, and unit loading to troubleshooting and major repair. My position required maintaining runtime of 98% on 30,000-40,000 HP and managing 2-6 employees daily tasks and assignments. I was also responsible for field inventory control and equipment tracking, utilization and unit maintenance history. Served as Lead Mechanic in the Aftermarket Services division of Exterran, Broussard Branch.
Awards
- Numerous personal awards for outstanding performance and achievement
- Air Products recognition award
- Army achievement Medal
- Driver’s Badge (safety award)
Equipmentqualification
- Overhaul and inspection of high and low speed engines and compressors
- Qualified operator of all machine shop equipment
- Setup and safe operation of all machine tools used in the oil and gas industry
- Safe and proper rigging techniques
- Personal computer use, including Windows 95/98/2000
- Use of Word, Excel, M-Health software
- Dot Operator qualifications for compressor station mechanic
- Beta balancer trap trained by Dynalco
Timeline
Reliability Technician
MPLX
02.2021 - Current
Master Field Service Technician
Archrock
04.2020 - 07.2020
Staff Technical Specialist
Williams Companies
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Compression Diagnostic Technician
Enable Midstream
01.2014 - 01.2018
Reliability Technician
Enterprise Products
01.2011 - 01.2014
Lead Mechanic
Exterran Energy Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2011
Superintendent
CDM Resource Management
01.2007 - 01.2008
Compressor Mechanic
CDM Resource Management
01.2006 - 01.2007
Operations Technician
CenterPoint Energy
01.2006 - 07.2006
Operations Technician
Gulf South Pipeline
01.2005 - 01.2006
Compressor Mechanic
Universal Compression Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
Machinist/Millwright
Watkins Engineers & Constructors
01.2000 - 01.2001
Machinist
Industrial Equipment Service
01.2000 - 07.2000
Machine Operator
Teledyne Continental Motors
01.1999 - 01.2000
Toolroom Machinist
Mold Ex Rubber L.L.C.
01.1998 - 01.1999
CNC Machinist
Crestview Aerospace
01.1998 - 07.1998
Inside Machinist/Shipfitter
Atlantic Marine/Alabama Shipyard
01.1996 - 01.1997
Metalworking Supervisor
U.S. Army
01.1995 - 01.1996
Machinist
U.S. Army
01.1994 - 01.1995
Machinist
U.S. Army
01.1993 - 01.1994
Welder
Bay Industrial Machine Corp.
01.1991 - 01.1992
CAT II Machinery Analyst -
Windrock
ISO CAT II Vibration Analyst -
Mobius Institute
ISO CAT I Vibration Analyst -
Mobius Institute
Caterpillar 3600 Master Mechanic -
Caterpillar
Waukesha GET Certificate -
Exterran
Caterpillar ADEM III course -
Exterran
API T-2 -
American Petroleum Institute
Gas Dehydration Glycol Reboiler School -
Gly-Tech
Basic AutoCAD Operation -
Pensacola Junior College
Basic/Advanced Machinist Professional Development Course -
U.S. Navy
Commercial Vehicle Driver Training -
U.S. Army
Basic/Advanced Machinist Professional Development Course -
U.S. Army
Basic Machinist Course -
U.S. Army
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