Beau Brister
Springfield
Summary
Results-oriented Power Technical Advisor specializing in process safety management, data analysis, and risk management. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance through strategic troubleshooting and comprehensive quality audits.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Technical Advisor
DuPont
Laplace
04.2024 - Current
- Possesses a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the success of the assigned operational area.
- Provided technical advice to support groups, enhancing service quality and efficiency.
- Monitored natural gas usage for plant operations. Planned and scheduled monthly nominations in collaboration with Procurement team.
- Collaborated daily with key utility suppliers to resolve operational issues.
- Engaged in turnaround scope definition, preparation, and execution.
- Created, reviewed, modified, and approved operational procedures to ensure compliance.
- Responded to ISO quality audits and assisted with environmental documentation.
- Guided operations teams in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, aligning maintenance priorities
- Lead and maintain plant process training material content and qualification assessment.
- Partner closely with the Run plant engineer to resolve problems and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain "on-call" status for plant unplanned events, emergencies, and advising.
- Maintained opaque smoke school certifications.
- Worked and assisted with yearly boiler state inspections, and site air permitting through boiler tuning reports.
Power Control Room Operator
Dupont
Laplace
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Monitored system alarms and alerts to uphold operational integrity.
- Maintained accurate logs of operations and incidents for record-keeping.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, implementing established safety measures.
- Addressed machine stoppage alerts by executing emergency operational procedures when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, reporting violations and potential hazards immediately.
- Identified issues proactively by analyzing trends in performance data.
- Handled production floor requests while prioritizing urgent situations.
- Quickly resolved system failures through decisive actions based on alert responses.
Plant Operator
Dupont
Laplace
07.2011 - 04.2024
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Adhered to safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety standards.
- Operated and monitored boilers, pumps, and other equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance to individuals in distress as an emergency response team lead.
- Maintained qualifications with live fire interior/exterior, ROCO rescue, and first aid medical for the emergency response team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
River Parishes Community College (RPCC)
Reserve, LA01-2011
Skills
- Technical advising and troubleshooting
- Operational procedures and audits
- Equipment monitoring and compliance
- Process safety management
- Data analysis and critical thinking
- Risk management strategies
- Cross-functional communication
- Incident management
Timeline
Power Technical Advisor
DuPont
04.2024 - Current
Power Control Room Operator
Dupont
02.2020 - 04.2024
Plant Operator
Dupont
07.2011 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
River Parishes Community College (RPCC)