1. PREMM BADHWA
952-403-0193 Badhwa@yahoo.com www.linkedin.com/In/Badhwa
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive background in engineering, leadership and training
17 years as a supervisor and manager – excellent teamwork and people skills
16 years as an engineering technician and instructor
Excellent trainer and leader of people with diverse backgrounds
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Adept in assessment, analysis, and prioritization of areas of concern
Timely and responsive to deadline requirements and works well in high stressed situations
Energetic and enthusiastic – provides sustained effort for objectives and goals
Served in the US Navy and honorably discharged
AREAS OF EXPERISE
Leadership
Supervise and manage the efficient operation of high volumes of work
Evaluate employee work products and make recommendations for improvement
Direct multiple personnel placement programs
Coordinate work activities of administrative personnel in offices
Manage information requests without involving technical and supervisor personnel
Technical
Engineering Technician troubleshooting, maintain and analyze equipment
Analyze reports, drawings, and blueprints
Procurement – replacement of machinery parts, etc.
Monitoring on a daily basis of various equipment to ensure proper operation
Perform lab testing of crude oil for BS&W, sulfur and gravity using lab centrifuge method and
Karl Fischer testing equipment
WORK HISTORY
MEASUREMENT TECHNICIAN
Whiting Oil and Gas, Williston, ND 2013 – 2016
Kodiak Oil and Gas (Kodiak purchased by Whiting 2014)
Incorporated company and industry safety regulations into daily work. Witnessed third-party shipper LACT and
gas meter commissioning. Proved meters to ensure compliance with government regulations. Operated and
maintained company-owned measurement devices to ensure accuracy and reliability of measurement. Worked
as a liaison with third-party shippers to optimize oil and gas sales and produced water disposal through
pipeline. Responsible for downloading and evaluating gas meter run information. Performed various other field
related activities to improve operational efficiencies.
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MEASUREMENT TECHNICIAN/OPERATION TECHNICIAN
Koch Pipeline Co. Cottage Grove, MN 2005 – 2013
Entered meter data and tracked meter factors of all meters in the division. Responsible for the accuracy of
daily batch reports on multiple pipelines and created batch tickets for custody transfer of 400K bbls/day.
Managed the daily and monthly over/short process on all the pipelines and created a daily over/short for
management review, and reconciliation with corporate accounting. Performed measurement audits of metering
sites to ensure accurate measurement. Took timely action to solve measurement problems when identified.
Ensured that customer’s feedstock quality expectations were met. Verified that all custody transfer processes
are in compliance with API Standards. Coordinated and oversaw waterdraws on multiple stationary provers.
Operator duties included inspecting station piping and valves for atmospheric corrosion and performed pigging
operations on the system. Trained new employees to perform various job duties including BS&W testing.
Performed weekly station checks, monthly fire extinguisher inspections, monthly tank inspections and weekly
hazardous waste inspections. Managed all hazardous waste within immediate area including shipping of
waste. DOT Operator qualified on OQ tasks per government regulations.
ENGINEERING/SUPERVISOR
United States Navy, Norfolk, VA 1985- 2005
Responsible for the troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance of outboard engine. Managed
hazardous material, disposal of oil, grease, oily rags, and flammable liquids. Monitored oil and fuel mix for safe
and effective operation. Provided qualified civilians for enlistment into the US Navy; identify target market
populations; prospected recruits; conducted interviews; completed records; counseled applicants; analyzed
recruiting results; and formulated plan for improvement in recruiting, marketing, and processing. Conducted
informational classes. Responsible for troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance of diesel
engines, pumps, and valves, low and high pressure compressors, hydraulic systems, distilling plants, air
conditioning and refrigeration plants, auxiliary boilers, testing boiler water, Alkalinity, Phenolphthalein,
Hardness, Chloride and related auxiliary equipment.
CERTIFICATIONS/COURSEWORK
FEMA Training - Williston, ND- Certified 2015
Radiation Safety Officer Training – Cottage Grove, MN – Certified 2011
Basic and Advance Petroleum Measurement Course - TX - Certified, 2006
Respirator Fit-Test Instructor - Pearl Harbor, HI - Certified, 2003
Cummins Diesel Small Boat engine Overhaul Technician San Diego, CA - Certified, 2002
Station Manager Course Pensacola, FL - Certified, 2001
Apprenticeship Program in Counselor - Pensacola, FL - Certified, 2000
Paxman Diesel Engine Course - Yorktown, VA - Certified, 1998
Quality Assurance Course - Norfolk, VA - Certified, 1996
Department of Defense EPA Certification Program Norfolk, VA - Certified, 1994
Leadership Development Programs Norfolk, VA - Certified, 1993
Air Condition and Refrigeration Norfolk, VA - Certified, 1993
Distilling Plant Operator Little Creek, VA - Certified, 1987
U.S. Naval Propulsion Engineering School Great Lakes, IL - Certified, 1986
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Marine Engineering, Summit University