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I am an adaptable, well trained operator with twelve years of multifaceted industrial experience. I am competent and proficient in my current position as a Pipeline Controller. I am safety minded and make conservative decisions which substantially reduce and minimize operator errors as well as product contamination. Through diligent monitoring of all pipeline activity I am able to increase profitability for my company.

Listed skills include Oil/Gas, Microsoft Office, Process Control, Microsoft Word, and 13 others.

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  Pipeline Controller

  Colonial Pipeline Company

  Jan 2012 - Present - Alpharetta, Georgia

  In my role I am expected to maintain full awareness and focus on every aspect of the work environment including equipment on their desks, the dynamics of the product flowing through the pipeline could effect many employees, customers and the enviornment. Job Duties & Responsibilities Models Colonial’s mission, vision and values (MVVs) and the Operational Code of Conduct. Monitors and controls pipeline pressures and flow rates by remotely starting and stopping appropriate… Show more In my role I am expected to maintain full awareness and focus on every aspect of the work environment including equipment on their desks, the dynamics of the product flowing through the pipeline could effect many employees, customers and the enviornment. Job Duties & Responsibilities Models Colonial’s mission, vision and values (MVVs) and the Operational Code of Conduct. Monitors and controls pipeline pressures and flow rates by remotely starting and stopping appropriate pumping units. Monitors and responds to alarms caused by normal, abnormal and emergency conditions. Understands the correct response to alarms and is able to execute actions quickly to prevent emergencies. Accomplishes scheduled operations at minimum pressures and minimum costs through the use of the unit select model.  Monitors hourly over/short records to detect leaks, errors, or meter problems. Ensure product quality is not degraded during pipeline transportation.  Conducts operations in a manner that maximizes throughput and ensures system integrity. Reads and understands graphic schedu les to maintain accurate movement and delivery of product. Directs field personnel on exact timing for starting and closing out full stream originations, injections, and all deliveries. Advises field personnel on pump unit changes, scraper passages, interface arrival times, batch volumes, schedule changes, product characteristics and other pertinent information Communicates with field employees and Schedulers to direct required actions related to projects in the field.  Maintains accurate and detailed records of the line operation including an hourly record of pumpings and deliveries.  Prepares computerized re-sequencing report of product line fill and locations in lines at required intervals. Reports near-misses and records them in OPIS. Supports process improvement in Operations by seeking better ways to accomplish desired results. Show less