Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Zachary Poloka

Buckhannon

Summary

Pipeline operations professional with comprehensive expertise in managing safe transport of materials through pipelines. Proven history of maintaining operational standards and resolving issues promptly. Known for teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable and efficient operations.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipeline Operator

Diversified Energy
05.2023 - Current
  • Performing 811 requests using KorTerra, Line locating with line finder and marking line, Using maps and records to locate assets, Performing field leak investigations, Repairing leaks with band clamps, Installing pup joints, Gas line relocation, Valve maintenance, Blowing drips, Entering all completed work into DataSplice, Operated excavator during line backfill and finish grade work.

Equipment Operator

ST&E
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Slip repair, Changing valves on GPU units, New gas line installing with test stations, Erosion and sediment control install and maintenance, Working on conventional wells and gas lines. Operated excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, telehandlers, and off-road dump trucks. Class A CDL driver.

Equipment Operator

Steve’s Welding & Fabrication
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Slip repair, Lease road maintenance, gas line relocations, installing risers, valve replacement on tanks, snow plowing, and hydro seeding. Operated excavators, bulldozer, skid steer, rollers, telehandlers, and off-road dump trucks.

Equipment Operator

Deep Well Energy Services
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Slip repair. Erosion and sediment control install and maintenance. Operated excavators, skid steers, and off-road dump trucks. Laid off in May. Company relocated.

Operator/Laborer

RDR Energy Resources
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Slip repair and gas line relocation. Building fence, erosion and sediment control install and maintenance, and snow plowing. Operated off-road dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, telehandlers, and rollers.

Assistant Store Manager

Tractor Supply Company
12.2017 - 07.2018


  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.

Shamrock Environmental Corp.
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Completed stream restoration, erosion control and the shooting of grade. Operated off-road dump trucks, bulldozers and excavators. Performed and maintained all general maintenance requirements of equipment.

Education

Certificate - CDL License

Fred W. Eberle Technical Center
Buckhannon, WV
02-2023

Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operator

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Pittsburgh, PA
08-2018

High School Diploma -

Lewis County High School
Weston, WV
05-2009

Skills

  • Valid A driver's license with Tanker, Hazmat, and Doubles/Triples endorsement
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Pipeline inspection techniques
  • Vehicle inspections
  • First aid and CPR
  • Time management abilities
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Continuous learning attitude

Certification

  • Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics – Heavy Equipment Operator – Graduated August, 2018
  • Fred W Eberle Technical Center – CDL Class A with Tanker, Hazmat, and Doubles/Triples – Graduated February, 2023

Timeline

Pipeline Operator

Diversified Energy
05.2023 - Current

Equipment Operator

ST&E
08.2021 - 04.2023

Equipment Operator

Steve’s Welding & Fabrication
05.2019 - 08.2021

Equipment Operator

Deep Well Energy Services
04.2019 - 05.2019

Operator/Laborer

RDR Energy Resources
09.2018 - 03.2019

Assistant Store Manager

Tractor Supply Company
12.2017 - 07.2018

Shamrock Environmental Corp.
05.2017 - 12.2017

Certificate - CDL License

Fred W. Eberle Technical Center

Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operator

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

High School Diploma -

Lewis County High School