William Durham
Midstream Operations Leader
Carlsbad,United States
Summary
Organized and dependable leader successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Analytical problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leveraging a strong understanding of oil and gas process operations to manage job functions. Excellent communicator driven by results. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance and financial targets.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant Foreman
Devon Energy
04.2021 - Current
- Gathering infrastructure/Natural Gas and Midstream
- Established clear priorities and operational quality standards.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and facility runtime.
- Support operators with training in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Oversaw daily operations on facilities and infrastructure supporting team to meet runtime and volume nominations goals.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Managed 3rd party vendors on facility projects and tracked progress within SOW.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Attended new project, pipeline, and facility design meetings contributing experience in midstream and production process and operation to support engineering team.
- Attended PHA meetings to contribute operational experience to develop valuable recommendations ensuring project builds met the highest operational and safety standards.
- Utilized Bluebeam to analyze and redline older facilities for engineering to develop retrofit projects.
- Work with construction team and facility engineers monitoring projects through the construction phase into the handover process. Developer an operational readiness review and handover for each project then plan and commission all projects and new facilities into operation.
Lead Operator
Devon Energy
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Walk through optimize at beginning of each shift and verified function.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed safety checks on facilities and production equipment.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Instituted positive work environment through effective inquiry response, delivery of constructive feedback and professional engagement.
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Created logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Created data tools to better balance production, operating costs and safety concerns through the midstream team.
Lead Operator
WPX Energy
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Walk through optimize at beginning of each shift and verified function.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed safety checks on facilities and production equipment.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Instituted positive work environment through effective inquiry response, delivery of constructive feedback and professional engagement.
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Created logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Created data tools to better balance production, operating costs and safety concerns through the midstream team.
Operator II
WPX Energy
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained knowledge of WPX policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment, and facilities.
- Set up compression to manage field pressures, support production has takeaway, and meet Marketing nominations for gas sales.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Used problem-solving and root cause analysis skills to promptly and successfully address. runtime problems.
- Performed pipeline maintenance on a regular pigging schedule, pulling samples as needed to determine chemicals program needs.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and repair dehydration equipment and associated process equipment.
Gathering Operator
J & A Oilfield Services
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained knowledge of WPX policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment, and facilities.
- Set up compression to manage field pressures, support production has takeaway, and meet Marketing nominations for gas sales.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Used problem-solving and root cause analysis skills to promptly and successfully address. runtime problems.
- Performed pipeline maintenance on a regular pigging schedule, pulling samples as needed to determine chemicals program needs.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and repair dehydration equipment and associated process equipment.
Night Operator
J & A Oilfield Services
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Maintained knowledge of WPX policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed walkthrough inspections and routine adjustments on equipment.
- Set up compression to meet runtime goals and manage field pressures for the gathering system.
Store Manager
Ross Stores, Inc
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Store Manager
Famous Footwear
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Store Manager
Hastings Entertainment Inc
03.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Store Facility Technician
William Durham
03.2007 - 03.2014
- Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
- Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures, and reorganizing rooms.
- Worked quickly on emergency requests in order to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Prepared documentation and drafted reports detailing completed maintenance activities and repairs.
- Managed and scheduled 3rd party janitorial vendors.
- Utilized SAP and Maximo for workflow management and tracking vendor costs.
- Oversaw remodels and sales equipment setting and completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alamogordo High School
Alamogordo, NMDiploma - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
US Army Signal School
Ft. Gordon, GADiploma - 13B10 - OSUT
US Army Field Artillery School
Fort Sill, OKCertificate - Dehydration In Natural Gas Processing
Glytec TEG Dehydration School
Midland, TX05.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Data Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Root cause analysis
- Workflow Improvements
- Employee Relationships
- Daily Facility Operations
- Adept at Group Work
- Operational Support
- Microsoft Office Products
Certification
TEG Natural Gas Dehydration Course
Bluebeam: Draw Layouts and Detail
SAGA Wisdom: Power BI for Oil and Gas
Microsoft Essential Training: Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
Timeline
Assistant Foreman
Devon Energy
04.2021 - Current
Lead Operator
Devon Energy
01.2021 - 04.2021
Lead Operator
WPX Energy
10.2020 - 01.2021
Operator II
WPX Energy
10.2020 - 01.2021
Gathering Operator
J & A Oilfield Services
10.2018 - 10.2020
Night Operator
J & A Oilfield Services
09.2017 - 10.2018
Store Manager
Ross Stores, Inc
01.2017 - 09.2017
Store Manager
Famous Footwear
10.2016 - 01.2017
Store Manager
Hastings Entertainment Inc
03.2014 - 09.2016
Store Facility Technician
William Durham
03.2007 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Alamogordo High School
Diploma - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
US Army Signal School
Diploma - 13B10 - OSUT
US Army Field Artillery School
Certificate - Dehydration In Natural Gas Processing
Glytec TEG Dehydration School
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