Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Brian Goings

Mount Hermon

Summary

Dependable team player with over 10 years of experience in drilling and production operations, specializing in dry trees, subsea wells, and waterflood injection systems. Extensive background in both shallow water and deepwater facilities, complemented by over two years as a topside Control Room Operator utilizing Wonderware software. Committed to adhering to company policies and enhancing operational skills while embracing new technologies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operator

Danos & Curole
Gray
09.2024 - Current
  • Generated JSA, permit to work, and IHE/LOTO documentation to ensure compliance.
  • Maintained incident-free operations through diligent safety practices.
  • Contributed to a successful turnaround campaign by implementing strategic improvements.
  • Led as chemical champion, selected by leadership team for expertise and initiative.
  • Conducted monthly compliance testing to uphold regulatory standards.
  • Reviewed and referenced Process and Instrumentation Diagrams for operational accuracy.
  • Ordered chemicals and optimized chemical rates to enhance efficiency.
  • Operated gas compressor units by purging, starting, and loading effectively.

Production Operator

QPM
Youngsville
11.2019 - 09.2025
  • Demonstrated expertise in oil and gas production processes, including glycol dehydration and natural gas compression.
  • Operated and troubleshot various process equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with wireline technicians to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Generated and edited job safety analyses (JSA) for specific tasks.
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted well test data for informed decision-making.
  • Conducted safety device testing alongside Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) inspectors.
  • Utilized skills to install and repair multiple types of chemical pumps.
  • Managed abundance control room operations to ensure compliance and safety standards.

Roustabout

Ensco Offshore
Houston
04.2014 - 11.2019
  • Executed rigging for various loads, from simple to complex configurations.
  • Performed maintenance on cranes, including daily greasing and parts replacement.
  • Conducted daily housekeeping to maintain clean and safe work environment.
  • Assisted crane operators and floor hands during peak operational periods.

Education

LSU Fire Academy
Baton Rouge
06-2006

High School Diploma -

Mount Hermon High School
Mount Hermon
05-2001

Skills

  • JSA generation
  • Permit to work
  • Chemical handling
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Incident reporting
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Water Survival - HUET / Personnel Transfer Basket & Swing Rope
  • Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) - OPITO Approved
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
  • Rigger - API RP2D
  • Crane Certification - API RP2D - Hydraulic Pedestal
  • Fall Protection User / Rescue
  • Fire - Incipient / Fire Watch
  • PSST / T2
  • Air Monitoring / Gas Detectors

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operator

Danos & Curole
09.2024 - Current

Production Operator

QPM
11.2019 - 09.2025

Roustabout

Ensco Offshore
04.2014 - 11.2019

LSU Fire Academy

High School Diploma -

Mount Hermon High School
Brian Goings