Tim C. Bates
Greeley,CO
Summary
Welding Inspector verifying material grades, ANSI ratings, and pipeline installation quality across launchers, receivers, and field systems. Supports safe right-of-way work by documenting inspection findings and filing integrity reports tied to pipeline progress. Brings steady oversight to material control, fabrication, and installation compliance.
Fieldman III Maintain operability of compression and process equipment. Ensure the PSM program is in compliance with company standards. Operate liquid and gathering pipeline systems in the facility and field. Coordinate projects with 3rd party contractors.
Montezuma county Landfill Operations manager for Federally permitted landfill. Oversee daily operations and State compliance of the landfill. Responsible for new landfill expansion and all related dirt work. Built the safety and maintenance program for the landfill.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fieldman 3
Western Midstream Partners
Longmont, CO
07.2017 - Current
- Operate, troubleshoot and maintain Cat, Waukesha and Clark engines and Ariel compressors.
- Operate reboiler and VRUs along natural gas and oil processing equipment.
- Write SOP and LOTO procedures.
- Input yearly cost savings and budget items.
- DOT certified pipeline operator.
CCWI Welding Inspector
Platte River Inspection Services
Longmont, CO
11.2013 - 07.2017
- Maintain 100% material verification accuracy by checking ANSI ratings and project-grade requirements.
- Track inspection reports weekly to document pipeline findings and project status.
- Verify incoming and outgoing materials against ANSI ratings and project specifications.
- Oversee fabrication of launchers and receivers to keep work aligned with project requirements.
- Inspect pipeline installation systems for welding quality, fit, and field compliance.
- Document inspection findings in Microsoft Word and maintain organized quality records.
- Map weld locations in Microsoft Excel to support traceability across active projects.
Operations Manager
Montezuma County Landfill
Cortez, CO
06.2002 - 10.2013
- Maintained maintenance reporting costs by 90% through a structured schedule and reporting system.
- Developed a landfill safety program to support daily operations and strengthen site-wide safety practices.
- Built a maintenance schedule and reporting system to organize equipment upkeep and document operational activity.
- Enforced state, federal, and county regulations to keep landfill operations aligned with required standards.
Education
High School Graduate - undefined
Montezuma Cortez High School
Cortez, CO01.1996
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Inspection reporting
Material verification
Quality records management
Pipeline inspection
Certification
CCWI Level 1 Anadarko Petroleum
Timeline
Fieldman 3
Western Midstream Partners
07.2017 - Current
CCWI Welding Inspector
Platte River Inspection Services
11.2013 - 07.2017
Operations Manager
Montezuma County Landfill
06.2002 - 10.2013
High School Graduate - undefined
Montezuma Cortez High School