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Joplin, Missouri, United States

Maintain communications equipment at compressor station and measurement settings including Freewave and Zumlink radio systems, cellular network equipment, VSAT systems, VHF and UHF antennae and directors. Ensure proper radio communication by verifying pathways and making recommendations to increase communication reliability. Conduct installation and maintenance of break over radio towers and fixed repeater towers, grounding systems and associated equipment. Verify proper radio communication through remote testing and trouble shooting. Install and maintain 12v and 24v power systems, solar panel systems and emergency generator disconnects at critical sites. Work closely with measurement team to insure proper installation and integration of communications equipment with measurement equipment. Maintain and monitor company IT security infrastructure at all Southern Star property. Directed site surveys to ascertain best positioning of equipment for strongest signal reception. Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Performed quality assurance on systems to confirm optimal performance. Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.

Joplin, Missouri, United States

Ensure safe and reliable operation of natural gas compressor stations. Maintain Cooper Bessemer GMV integral compressor engines and Solar Centaur gas turbines. Conduct condition based maintenance, hourly maintenance, and troubleshooting on all natural gas compressor engines and auxiliary equipment. Responsible for natural gas compressor engine analyzing utilizing Windrock 6320 compressor analyzers and Windrock performance analyzer for maintaining optimum engine power cylinder balance. Proficient with Windrock MD engine analyzing software.Utilize FFT software and equipment to conduct predictive maintenance on rotational and reciprocating equipment. Design and implement data analysis strategies using OSI PI software to accurately predict routine maintenance and minimize unexpected down time of critical compressor station equipment. Maintain and test instrumentation and controls on compressor engines, regulators, auxiliary equipment and flow meters. Experience with troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC systems including PLC5, Micrologix and Compactlogix systems. Conduct annual testing and maintenance of DOT regulated regulators and relief valve. Design and lead projects inside natural gas compressor stations including major overhauls and controls systems upgrades on compressor engines and industrial turbine machinery. Work with gas control and gas schedulers to ensure daily gas deliveries to customers. Conduct quarterly calibrations on measurement instrumentation including Daniel orifice meters, CMS meters, Thermo Scientific Autopilot pro meter systems and Sick ultrasonic meters. Install and maintain Allen Bradly PLC systems. Assist Environmental team with methane leak surveys and emissions testings. Working knowledge of EPA OOOO and EPA ZZZZ air emission testing and permitting. Performed root cause analysis to implement corrective actions for discrepancies. Identified issues and developed solutions to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

Joplin, Missouri Area

Operator IV for Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline: Complete and maintain all necessary qualifications for Operator II. Conduct general maintenance on natural gas pipeline, pipeline settings and pipeline sub stations. Maintain and monitor natural gas regulators for town border settings. Conduct overhauls on Cooper-Bessemer GMV natural gas compressor engines. Manage storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Locate natural gas pipelines in accordance with all state 811 One Call laws and regulations. Monitor and maintain pipeline applied current and anode bed catholic corrosion protection systems.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Extensive experience conducting ground water, surface soil and soil boring sampling at many sites according to various EPA, Missouri Department of Natural Resources and other regulatory guidelinesManage and maintain two local waste water systemsProjects include waste and waste water profiling and disposal by various sources such as waste water treatment plant and contractorsConduct ground water monitoring dealing with various chemicals of concern including: petroleum products, chlorinated solvents, TCE, PCBs, herbicides and pesticides, dioxin and furansExperience conducting registered and regulated tank pulls according to Missouri Department of Natural Resources MRBCA GuidanceManage several projects while following strict budgeting guidelines. Experience with billing, project and team management to accomplish goals set forthExperience in the use, maintenance and calibration of field safety and measuring equipment such as Mini Rae PID’s, MSA 4 gas meters, YSI low flow sensors and other equipmentResearch and document guidelines given by various federal, state and local regulatory agencies and provide guidance to clientsCurrently hold a Missouri apprentice well drilling license and have experience with Geoprobe drill rig and geoprobe soil sampling and well drilling systemsHold several certifications including: HAZWOPER 40 hour, OSHA 1910.120 and general construction certification Deliver specimens to appropriate areas of the laboratory and analytical machine

Springfield, Missouri Area

Sort and process all patient tubes including ER, in and out patients, and local and regional clinicsDeliver specimens to appropriate areas of the laboratory and analytical machinesAssist Medical Technicians and other clinicians in trouble shooting errors with patient specimens Coordinate with many different departments and people in a high stress environment to achieve accurate patient results in a timely manner

Jefferson City, Missouri

Maintaining contacts with county Local Emergency Planning CommissionForm and update county Annex H Hazmat plans in accordance with state regulationsAssist members of county LEPC's with the completion of Chemical Emergency Preparedness Funds (CEPF) and Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant applications.Maintain contact with industry to help increase and encourage involvement in county LEPC'sTeam leader on EPA grant to insure facility Risk Management Plan and Process Safety management compliance in the state of Missouri. All major requirements of the grant were completed with great success.Know and understand the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 regulations and requirementsInforming companies of Tier II requirements in the state of Missouri on reporting hazardous and extremely hazardous chemicals. Sending notices to companies who fail to file a Tier II. Maintaining contacts with county Local Emergency Planning Commissions around the stateComplete facility inspections and visits in accordance to commission regulations and advising facilities on the storage, safety and inventory requirementsMaintain up to date information on hazmat regulations and procedures