Natural gas plant operator with 30 yrs experience

1. Michael Duncan
7001 Elmwood Ave Lubbock Texas 79424 | 575 703 5811| matkdu@gmail.com
To obtain a position within a company where utilizing leadership, communication, training and
listening skills are all equal parts of a whole team effort to better achieve company goals.
Education
• Clovis High, Clovis, NM
Experience
Natural Gas processing plant operator
MPLX Marathon Petroleum
July 2021 to Present
Oversee operations of a Cryogenic Gas processing plant, H2s Amine treatment plants,
Triethylene Glycol (TEG) Dehydration Unit, Mol Sieve Dehydration Units, and NGL Pressurized
Storage Units (bullet tanks)
• Maintain the flows of pressures of gas using computerized software.
• Evaluate, inspect and redline draft P&ID's for Cryogenic, Amine, TEG, and
Stabilizer/Fractionator plant
• Complete Permit-to-Work forms for contracting companies on site
• Inspect contract work to ensure company standards and safety requirements are met
• Record frequent data logs of; flash tanks, booster pumps, solution pumps, recycled
compressors, residue compressors
• Adjust temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or transfer of gas to maintain
processes at required levels or to correct problems
• Strive daily to recover ethane from the natural gas stream with virtually no loss of propane and
heavier components
• Monitor the stabilization and transportation of natural gas liquids or field condensate
produced through pressurized and atmospheric vessels
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper functioning of all processes while keeping data
logs on inspections
• Change filters, valves, and monitor daily gas temperatures, pressures, concentrations and flows
• Pull pigs from pig receiver, maintain / replace pumps as necessary, change filters and pull
screens from y-strainers
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or
prescribed operating ranges
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for
repair, adjustment or lubrication

2. 2
• De-pressure equipment and pipelines, operate valves, monitor plant and pipeline operations and
respond to emergency or upset conditions
• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required
• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring
safety for the facility, public and environment at all times
• Train new plant operators and employees and ensure their success through correct company
procedures and expectations.
Natural Gas processing plant operator
Lucid Energy Group
January 2016 to July 2021
Oversee operations of a Cryogenic Gas processing plant, H2s Amine treatment plants,
Triethylene Glycol (TEG) Dehydration Unit, Mol Sieve Dehydration Units, and NGL Pressurized
Storage Units (bullet tanks)
• Maintain the flows of pressures of gas using computerized software.
• Evaluate, inspect and redline draft P&ID's for Cryogenic, Amine, TEG, and
Stabilizer/Fractionator plant
• Complete Permit-to-Work forms for contracting companies on site
• Inspect contract work to ensure company standards and safety requirements are met
• Record frequent data logs of; flash tanks, booster pumps, solution pumps, recycled
compressors, residue compressors
• Adjust temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or transfer of gas to maintain
processes at required levels or to correct problems
• Strive daily to recover ethane from the natural gas stream with virtually no loss of propane and
heavier components
• Monitor the stabilization and transportation of natural gas liquids or field condensate
produced through pressurized and atmospheric vessels
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper functioning of all processes while keeping data
logs on inspections
• Change filters, valves, and monitor daily gas temperatures, pressures, concentrations and flows
• Pull pigs from pig receiver, maintain / replace pumps as necessary, change filters and pull
screens from y-strainers
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or
prescribed operating ranges
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for
repair, adjustment or lubrication
• De-pressure equipment and pipelines, operate valves, monitor plant and pipeline operations and
respond to emergency or upset conditions

3. 3
• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required
• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring
safety for the facility, public and environment at all times
• Train new plant operators and employees and ensure their success through correct company
procedures and expectations.
Natural Gas processing plant operator
Navatis Midstream
Nov 2015 to Jan 2016
Oversee operations of a Cryogenic Gas processing plant, H2s Amine treatment plants,
Triethylene Glycol (TEG) Dehydration Unit, Mol Sieve Dehydration Units, and NGL Pressurized
Storage Units (bullet tanks)
• Maintain the flows of pressures of gas using computerized software.
• Evaluate, inspect and redline draft P&ID's for Cryogenic, Amine, TEG, and
Stabilizer/Fractionator plant
• Complete Permit-to-Work forms for contracting companies on site
• Inspect contract work to ensure company standards and safety requirements are met
• Record frequent data logs of; flash tanks, booster pumps, solution pumps, recycled
compressors, residue compressors
• Adjust temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or transfer of gas to maintain
processes at required levels or to correct problems
• Strive daily to recover ethane from the natural gas stream with virtually no loss of propane and
heavier components
• Monitor the stabilization and transportation of natural gas liquids or field condensate
produced through pressurized and atmospheric vessels
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper functioning of all processes while keeping data
logs on inspections
• Change filters, valves, and monitor daily gas temperatures, pressures, concentrations and flows
• Pull pigs from pig receiver, maintain / replace pumps as necessary, change filters and pull
screens from y-strainers
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or
prescribed operating ranges
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for
repair, adjustment or lubrication
• De-pressure equipment and pipelines, operate valves, monitor plant and pipeline operations and
respond to emergency or upset conditions
• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required
• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring
safety for the facility, public and environment at all times

4. 4
• Train new plant operators and employees and ensure their success through correct company
procedures and expectations.
Pipeline Controller
July 5th 2002 to Sept 17 2015
Holly Energy Partners
Responsibilities
Responsible for Proper usage of SCADA computer system (Wonderware and Telvent) to control and
monitor flow, rate, levels, pressures, and temperatures of products and crude oil from assigned
destination to customers via pipeline. Responsible for following all government requirements to ensure
the safety of the public and environment at all times.
Accomplishments
Completed console training period running the entire process under the supervision of qualified
trainer after successfully passing all computer and classroom training.
Skills Used
The ability to train and learn quickly, listening efficiently, use communication skills effectively, ability
to multi task and sufficiently work on my own. Train other controllers in the same manner.
Natural Gas processing plant operator
Duke Energy Field Services
Dec 1992 to July 2002
Oversee operations of a Cryogenic Gas processing plant, H2s Amine treatment plants,
Triethylene Glycol (TEG) Dehydration Unit, Mol Sieve Dehydration Units, and NGL Pressurized
Storage Units (bullet tanks)
• Maintain the flows of pressures of gas using computerized software.
• Evaluate, inspect and redline draft P&ID's for Cryogenic, Amine, TEG, and
Stabilizer/Fractionator plant
• Complete Permit-to-Work forms for contracting companies on site
• Inspect contract work to ensure company standards and safety requirements are met
• Record frequent data logs of; flash tanks, booster pumps, solution pumps, recycled
compressors, residue compressors
• Adjust temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or transfer of gas to maintain
processes at required levels or to correct problems
• Strive daily to recover ethane from the natural gas stream with virtually no loss of propane and

5. 5
heavier components
• Monitor the stabilization and transportation of natural gas liquids or field condensate
produced through pressurized and atmospheric vessels
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper functioning of all processes while keeping data
logs on inspections
• Change filters, valves, and monitor daily gas temperatures, pressures, concentrations and flows
• Pull pigs from pig receiver, maintain / replace pumps as necessary, change filters and pull
screens from y-strainers
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or
prescribed operating ranges
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for
repair, adjustment or lubrication
• De-pressure equipment and pipelines, operate valves, monitor plant and pipeline operations and
respond to emergency or upset conditions
• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required
• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring
safety for the facility, public and environment at all times
• Train new plant operators and employees and ensure their success through correct company
procedures and expectations.
References
Available upon request.