1. Brian Brown
Phones: 303-919-8468 Email: brownboyz77@yahoo.com 4860 S. Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80015
SUMMARY
Dynamic, conscientious Leader, Supervisor, and Trainer with current experience in oil field and prior
experience in utility infrastructure development. Excellent training techniques resulted in perfect safety
record throughout 16-year career with Excel Energy. Gas Superintendent and Forman work includes gas
piping, electric, and street lighting for multiple high-profile projects in the Denver area. Current
professional certifications, technical, and equipment qualifications. Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Leadership/Supervision Safety Training Equipment Training
Oil & Gas Infrastructure Development Utilities
Logistics/Operations Project Management Contract Negotiation
EMPLOYMENT
2012-Present Environmental Health and Safety Trainer
Rain for Rent – Denver, Colorado
Rain for Rent is a National fluid transportation company whose primary business is to supply water to oil
fields for fracking. Responsible for new-hire employee orientation and oil field training.
• Certify trainees on equipment including forklifts, 4-wheelers, and DOT-registered
vehicles.
• Conduct classroom training including Fit Testing for rescues, CPR, and First Aid.
• Complete PPE, H2S Safety, and Spill Prevention Training.
• Conduct on-site water transfer training—vic pipe, fuse pipe, pump operations, water
pressures and levels.
• Begin new-hire SafeLand Oil Field and OSHA 30 training in 2014.
• Point-of-Contact for safety incident reviews and investigations. Develop and
complete corrective action plans.
• During tenure, OSHA recordable incident rate decreased from 6.83 to 1.95 due to
complete training of 185 new personnel.
• Outstanding training and safety results have dramatically increased corporate
revenue.
1995-2011 Multiple Leadership Positions
Xcel Energy – Denver, Colorado
Began 16-year career with Company as a contractor before becoming an employee in 2005. Leadership
responsibilities increased through a steady series of promotions. All infrastructure work included gas,
piping, electric, and street lighting (below and above ground). Highlights include:
Gas Superintendent
• Demographic responsibility included the entire Denver Metropolitan area.
• As Superintendent and during entire Xcel tenure there were no incidents of personal
injury. Perfect safety record.
• Supervised 90 personnel to complete 70% of new construction infrastructure (gas,
electric, and lighting) in development of Highlands Ranch.
Field Representative
• Created and maintained all logistical milestones and schedules for 22 crews—
meeting all deadlines on or ahead-of-schedule.
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Xcel Energy Career Highlights (Continued):
Gas Forman
• Supervised 2-5 crews on multiple projects including removing and reinstalling the
infrastructure at Cinderella City.
• Consistently met corporate goal of 30% profit per project or 30% savings in time and
materials.
Lead Utility Worker
• Supervised crew that completed gas, piping, lighting, and electrical infrastructure for
Dick Sports Park in Commerce City.
• Acted as Safety Chair for Gateway Service Center.
Lead Equipment Operator
• Supervised crew in Brighton that ran gas service from street to house for 300 homes.
ADDITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Project Manager (K&A Mechanical Contract, May-July 2011)
• Peterson Air Force Base – Supervised seven personnel to renew all piping on Base
with P.E. replacement piping. Worked within Army Corps of Engineers Standards.
Gas Utility Forman (Northwest Energy Contract, July-November 2011)
• Supervised five crews in Montana to renew gas piping in cities of Helena,
Livingston, and Conrad.
TECHNICAL/EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Operating Equipment: CDL Trucks and Trailers, Backhoes, Trenchers, Dozers, Loaders, Cranes,
Boom Trucks, Bucket Trucks, Fusion Machines 2”-24”, Welders (oxi/set),
mini-excavators.
Gas Work: ¾”-24” Pipefitting, Steel, P.E., Cast Iron, PVC, C.A.B., Fusion Bond.
Electrical Work: 12/2 Wire for Street Lights, Primary #2-1000 MCM, Secondary 4/0-350,
Transformers (switch cabinets, pedestals).
CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
Lead Equipment Operator, IBEW 111
Fusion Pipefitter, IBEW 111
Oxygen Setaline Welder (Less than 2”), IBEW 111
CDL
Contractor Security Clearance, Peterson Air Force Base, 2011
OSHA 30, SafeLand, and First Aid Trainer
Two Years of Business Coursework Completed – Colorado Mesa University – Grand Junction, CO
High School Diploma – Hinkley High School – Aurora, Colorado
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