1. RICHARD RUFFU
7429 Grass Valley Trail ♦ Fort Worth, Texas 76123 ♦ (701) 421-6709♦ richardrufffu@reagan.com
MIDSTREAM GAS PLANT OPERATOR
I am intrinsically motivated to consistently excel in my duties as a midstream gas plant Operator. I am driven by
exceptional work ethic, commitment to duty, and always exceed expectations of my peers and supervisor. Keen
attention to details is the key to my success as a team leader and those I serve giving me a detailed understanding of
all processes allowing me to manage them to achieve maximum through put. Knowledgeable and experienced in
Natural Gas compression, NGL plant cold processes, TEG and EG dehydration system, electric drive refrigeration
compressors, pigging operations, and all aspect of maintenance repairs. OSHA 10 certified. I am passionate and love
what I do!!
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Plant operations & commissioning
 Initiation & Planning maintenance
 Repair Execution
 Project Controlling
 TEG systems
 Leadership
 Schedule performance analysis
 Project Integration, Scope
 Time, Cost, Schedule & Quality (project
constraints)
 Communication & Stakeholder
Management
 Risk management
 Procurement Processes
 Team Development
 Safety & Compliance
 Analytical Thinking
 Permitting & Building Code
 Budget Analysis and
Direction
 Cost performance analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pro Energy Services, Keene, ND Dec 2014 – Present
PES is a leading third-party solutions provider for the Power Generation and Oil & Gas Industries, who committed to
maximizing plant’s efficiency. Their services include plant maintenance, facility management, operations support,
operations readiness, start-up and commissioning, and asset performance improvements.
Commissioning Plant Lead Operator- Contract position 6 – 16 months
 Commission new midstream natural gas plant.
 Manage small crew of 3 direct report operators
 Maintain operations, maintenance and repairs.
Targa Resources, Watford City, ND Jan 2013 – Nov 2014
Targa is a leading provider of midstream natural gas and natural gas liquid services in the United States. Targa
Resources is a growth-oriented provider of midstream services and is one of the largest independent midstream
energy companies in North America. We own, operate, acquire, and develop a diversified portfolio of
complementary midstream energy assets.
Plant Operator
 Provide operation and supervision of a $325M natural gas liquid cold process facility, its operations,
maintenance and repairs.
SADDLE BUTTE PIPELINE, Watford City, ND (acquisition by Targa Resources) Mar 2012 to Dec 2012
Saddle Butte is a full-service midstream company providing competitive, high-quality and reliable solutions from
the wellhead to market.
Plant and Field Operator
 Oversee operations of a $180M natural gas and cold press plant producing a Y-grade product and a residue gas
 Vast knowledge of Glycol system TEG and EG
RDR UNLIMITED, Fort Worth, TX Jan 2009 – Mar 2012

2. Richard Ruffu – Page Two
I was the owner and operator of a home remodeling and construction company serving the Fort Worth and Dallas
market.
Owner and Operator
 Supervised commercial and residential projects valuing up to $175,000.00
 Managed crews of 14 carpenters, general laborers and subcontractors
 Reviewed, approved and processed vendor and subcontractor invoices, maintaining project budget in
alignment
with client expectations
WORK HISTORY
 Operator, Chesapeake CEMI, Cleburne, TX May 2007 – Dec 2009
 Owner/Operator, RDR Unlimited, Fort Worth, TX Sep 2003 – Nov 2007
 Hull Technician, United States Naval Reserve, Operation Iraqi Freedom Jan 2003 – Aug 2003
 Leading Petty Officer and Trainer, United States Navy Jun 1983 – Jul 1986
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
 Bachelor of Science in Project Management, Bellevue University (2013)
 Glycol Technical Dehydration Unit School (2007)
 Industrial Technology Construction, Texas State University, Denton, TX (1983) (no degree)
 Associate Degree – Industrial Welding Technology, Texas State Technical Institute, Waco, TX (1981)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Summa Cum Laude, Bellevue University Retired US Navy with 21 Years of Active and Reserve Service