Operator Board Specialist / Operator Specialist Field / Operator at British Petroleum (2021-03 – Present)
- Control the entire VRU 300 unit and South Flare from a control room using computers, consisting of 4 debutanizers, a Depropanizer, a 340 section, a LPG system, caustic settlers, Merox section, an Amine system and feed drums
- Control temperatures, pressures, and flow rates to ensure efficient operation of VRU300 distillation towers, reboilers, pumps, and compressors
- Responsible for permitting work, ICC's and keeping track of work being performed on the unit
- Responsible for equipment and personnel coming onto the unit
- Ensure contractors/BP crafts follow BP safety standards, have proper PPE and are following proper work practices
- Manage machinery that converts raw crude oil into products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
- Conduct field inspections, manage pumps and valves, and perform lockouts for crafts/contractors to perform routine maintenance
Carmen / Relief Supervisor at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railways (2008-09 – 2021-03)
- Inspect railcar frames and bodies for holes, cracks, and other defects; safety appliances including hand holds, sill steps, grab iron, brake platforms, and running boards; wheels to ensure that rim treads, plates, hub axles, and bearings are in good repair
- Maintain, replace, and/or repair air brake pipes, valves, gaskets, air hoses, and other equipment as required
- Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys
- Operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts such as aluminum, cast iron, and bronze
- Operate specialized off-highway motor vehicles including forklift trucks, mobile cranes, and track mobiles
- Perform daily safety briefings
- Assign daily tasks
- Keep track of inventory and order material as needed
- Communicate with Metra and FRA
- Keep track of inspection paperwork and tracking upcoming work to ensure space available to perform work in the shop
Carmen at Carmen (2011-03 – Present)
Responsible for inspecting, rebuilding, and repairing freight cars and passenger cars per FRA, AAR, and Metra standards.
- Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies, and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate action
- Inspect railcar frames and bodies for holes, cracks, and other defects
- Inspect safety appliances including hand holds, sill steps, grab iron, brake platforms, and running boards
- Inspect wheels to ensure that rim treads, plates, hub axles, and bearings are in good repair
- Maintain, replace, and/or repair air brake pipes, valves, gaskets, air hoses, and other equipment as required
- Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys
- Operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts such as aluminum, cast iron, and bronze
- Operate specialized off-highway motor vehicles including forklift trucks, mobile cranes, and track mobiles
Mechanical Shop Laborer / Hostler Helper at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railways (2011-03 – 2011-09)
- Sand, fuel, supply, and clean locomotives
- Move locomotives within the boundaries of the mechanical facility by using radio and hand signals to communicate
- Clean and organize shop work area
- Sweep and clean work surfaces
- Store parts
- Empty and discard garbage from shop facility
- Operate the forklift, crane, and floor sweeper
- Paint, strip, and seal floors
Engineman / Second Class Petty Officer at U.S. Navy (2004-04 – 2008-04)
- Operate, perform maintenance, repair, test, and perform inspection on internal combustion engines, main propulsion machinery, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, auxiliary boilers, small boats, distilling plants, air compressors, oil and fuel purifiers, hydraulic systems, piping systems, pumps, valves, and all shipboard auxiliary equipment
- Operated diesel engines with Fairbanks Morse, Colt-Pielstick, and Cummins engines
- Supervise up to six people at a time
- In charge of various organizational programs such as tracking, training, and safety
- Leadership role where people skills have grown
