Walter Venzie
Billings
Summary
Experienced corrosion and project management professional with a focus on regulatory compliance and asset integrity. Delivered effective contractor oversight and cathodic protection strategies while managing multiple projects. Cultivated strong customer relationships to achieve project objectives within deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Tech / Corrosion Tech
Par Pacific
Billings
06.2023 - Current
- Schedule, plan and execute assigned projects for asset integrity and facility maintenance.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Ensure that all systems are compliant with industry standards and regulations.
- Supervise technician teams to ensure compliance with safety.
- Contractor oversight through all aspects of construction or maintenance projects
- Foster relationships with internal and external customers.
Tech Leader
ExxonMobil Pipeline
Billings
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in planning and executing project with contract labor, ensuring project milestones were met.
- Oversaw contractors during construction and maintenance projects, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Operated and maintained pipeline equipment for safe transportation of products.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues efficiently.
Corrosion Tech
ExxonMobil Pipeline
Billings
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Planned and executed corrosion regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Conducted cathodic protection annual surveys, rectifier readings, and maintenance to ensure system reliability.
Corrosion Tech
PBF Energy
Cerritos
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Planned and executed corrosion regulatory compliance activities to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Conducted annual cathodic protection surveys, performed rectifier readings and maintenance, inspected and repaired coatings, and assisted with audits.
- Exxon sold to PBF 7/16
Corrosion Tech
ExxonMobil Pipeline
Cerritos
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Planned and executed corrosion regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Conducted annual surveys for cathodic protection and performed rectifier readings and maintenance.
Gauger / Operator
ExxonMobil Pipeline
Cerritos
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Conducted field pipeline line-ups, acted as custody gauging witness, performed month-end accounting, and handled meter ticketing.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
- Operated pipeline systems for safe and efficient transport of crude oil.
Assistant terminal operator
ExxonMobil Pipeline
Cerritos
07.2010 - 02.2011
- Executed terminal operations including pipeline line-ups, tank gauging, and dock operations for safe and efficient product handling.
Pipeliner
ExxonMobil Pipeline
Cerritos
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Entry level pipeline work, cross training on damage prevention, dock work, and station operation.
- Maintain inspection records and enter maintenance requests into SAP.
Education
College of Oceaneering - Commercial Diving and Non-destructive testing
01-2002
High School Graduate -
Cimarron Memorial
Las Vegas, NV01-1994
Skills
- Corrosion compliance
- Cathodic protection
- Assets integrity
- Risk assessment
- Contractor oversight
- Project management
- Customer relationship
Training
- NACE CP 1
- NACE CP 2 Certification
- NACE CIP 1
- NACE CIP 2 Certification
- NACE: Coatings in conjunction with Cathodic Protection
- NACE: Basic Corrosion
Certification
- NACE CP 2
- NACE CIP 2
Timeline
Lead Tech / Corrosion Tech
Par Pacific
06.2023 - Current
Tech Leader
ExxonMobil Pipeline
08.2022 - 06.2023
Corrosion Tech
ExxonMobil Pipeline
06.2019 - 08.2022
Corrosion Tech
PBF Energy
07.2016 - 06.2019
Corrosion Tech
ExxonMobil Pipeline
05.2014 - 07.2016
Gauger / Operator
ExxonMobil Pipeline
05.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant terminal operator
ExxonMobil Pipeline
07.2010 - 02.2011
Pipeliner
ExxonMobil Pipeline
08.2008 - 07.2010
College of Oceaneering - Commercial Diving and Non-destructive testing
High School Graduate -
Cimarron Memorial