Byron Lewis
Thibodaux
Summary
I am an efficient professional with strong planning and problem-solving abilities. I focus on meeting demanding production schedules, with innovative solutions. I am familiar with PSM and completing complex tasks. I exhibit sound abilities, with strong attention to detail, and a systematic approach to meeting all production and quality needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fuel Transportation Driver
Waguespack Oil
Thibodaux
10.2024 - Current
- To successfully pre tip tractor & trailer, ensuring the correct placard was showcased on all four sides of the trailer, and enter in all log information accurately.
- I'd then communicate with dispacth to receive instructions on what refinery destination I'd be loading the compartment trailer at.
- Once the communication was received I'd drive safely following all dot fmsca regulations to loading destination.
- I became familiar with several fuel refineries in the area, Marathon, Shell, REG, & Placid Refining to name a few.
- I'd be careful to follow all plant procedures once arrived.
- That was ensuring I have with me all ppe, no cell phone usage, and long sleeved fire retardent clothing.
- The loading process in those refineries was computer aided self loading systems with interlocks in place to mitigate problems.
- Overfilling of compartments, loading without proper ground wire connection, and by passing the vapor recovery system were the reasons the interlocks were in place.
- Each refinery had its on specific process but what was simlar was the products and how they were being loaded.
- Those products were flammable liquids, such as gas, diesel, bio diesel, sulphur etc.
- The first step was properly grouding the trailer and connecting the on board interlock system of the trailer to the refineries communication board.
- This would pair the information of the trailers level detectors and ground detection to the refineries automated interlock system.
- Next I'd exhibit a basic understanding in math when loading the compartment trailers, making sure the desired set point was within the allowances of the compartment size.
- I'd repeat this step as many times needed until the trailer was completely loaded.
- I would then print out the manifest and ensure it matched what i was transporting.
- I'd then safely follow all dot and fmsca regulations as i ventured to the customer and begin offloading process.
- The process of unloading fuel varied upon the variables.
- If the customer was a convenentonal gas station with underground fuel tanks, a hose and fittings is all that would be needed.
- After checking tank for impurities I'd connect a fitting that sat in place over the tank opening.
- Then I'd connect a hose from the desired compartment to that fitting and let gravity influence athe low viscosity fluid to pour from the trailer to the tank.
- If the customer has above ground tanks, a small Centrifugal pump was attached to the truck, i would connect a hose from the desired compartment to the suction lf the pump, then i would connect a hose from the discharge of the pump to the desired tank.
- Before and during any unloading occured I would check the level of the tank I would be loading into.
- I was properly trained to safely use all equipment operated.
Delivery Systems Trainer
Nalco Water An Ecolab
Garyville
11.2018 - 10.2024
- Began My Career as an entry level Delivery Specialist and grew my professional career into the role of Trainer.
- Conducted hands-on training sessions for staff and clients.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance knowledge of system functionalities.
- Collaborated with teams to identify training needs and gaps.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments.
- Provided ongoing support and resources for system users.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technologies.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for system users.
- Collaborated with IT department on new system rollouts, ensuring smooth transition to new processes or technologies.
- Monitored and evaluated trainee performance against established objectives.
Flex Truck Operator/Loader
Sgs Petroleum
Geismar
02.2018 - 11.2018
- On the the truck side, my duties are to spot up Bulk Chemicals Tankers for loading. I drive an Ottawa flex truck and safely navigate around the the plant, weighing and delivering trailers to proper loading destinations.
- Once trailers are loaded I deliver them to the final destination in which they will ship from.
- On the operating side of the job its a lot more detailed. I am responsible for assisting in the day to day operations of my unit in the plant.
- I get daily readings, that consist of confirming actual range is in agreement with set points of tank levels.
- I check all safety and redundant alarms are functioning, monitoring pump conditions and trouble shooting problems that may occur, (cavitation, loss of suction).
- I make sure containment walls are drained and shut, and readings of equipment usage or accurately logged for maintenance.
- I have to responsibly handle my role in assisting in monitoring the overall safety of my specific unit and plant in its entirety.
- I also am responsible for the loading and unloading of designated trailers.
- First step upon loading a trailer is denergizing, grounding, and chocking the tires.
- Making sure it is denergized is first priority.
- Next, I assure the dates of all the D.O.T mandated inspections written on the trailer are up to date.
- I double check the trailer according to my preloading checklist to make sure all the conditions are met according to company procedure.
- Some process specific conditions are critical and can't be bypassed.
- I make sure the rocks in the dessicsant dryer are the right color, ensuring the dew point of a shop cleaned trailer is in an allowable state.
- Once all the particulars are verified, I hook up the load and and vent hoses to the load and vent ports on top of the trailer.
- I assure the hoses are secure, then I line up the tank I'm loading from, to the truck I'm loading too.
- Ensuring every valve is opened to the filter, then the truck, and simultaneously every vale that bypasses or redirects the flow is closed.
- I monitor the level of the tank in which im loading from, ensurung level is dropping.
- I can do this by watching the dp/cell which is secured to the tank, or I can watch the level on the computer by the way of the dcs system.
- I also listen and check the loading hoses for vibrations and rumbling indicates product flow.
- Also I watch the inlet and outlet gauges on my filters to ensure no plugging is occuring.
- I can determine pluggage by the differential in pressurge gauges on the inlet and outlet side of the filter station.
- If pressure on the upstream side is significantly higher than the downstream side, I understand there is some sort of blockage occurring.
- Some products require a sample. I collect a sample by carefully throttling a quarter turn valve placed specifically along the pipeline.
- Before doing this I make sure all ppe required is on for my personal and process safety.
- I place the collection jar under the diacharge pipe and allown it to fill with prodcut.
- After the samlple is collected it is send to the lab for anylyticals.
- I dont need to stop loading to collect a sample.
- Once I have reached my desired set point, I close the valves on the loading tanks.
- I then purge my lines with nitrogen to clear out any residual product.
- I do this by also closing the valves that allow product into the trailer.
- I introduce nitrogen to the line and monitor it by pressure gauge.
- Once I have a desire amount of nitrogen pressure built up, i open the valves on the truck.
- I repeat this process at least twice, to ensure the lines are blown.
- Once lines are clear I carefully disconnect the hoses and close and cap them.
- I remove all safeguards I initially placed from the trailer.
- I place the correct placards on all four sides of the trailer, and now it is ready to ship.
- @Rubicon
Chemical Truck Driver
Occidental Petroleum
08.2017 - 02.2018
- To successfully pre tip the tractor and trailer and enter in all log information before I venture out for loading or delivering.
- I always was fascinated with being more than just a driver so in cases where the average driver may have been taking the down time of getting loaded to rest, I followed and assisted in the loading of the tanker truck.
- After loading was complete I would ensure the load bill manifest was accurate of what i actaully had in the trailer, and the placards matched.
- I would then drive safely following all DOT fmcsa regulations to loading destination.
- Following all Company Procedures I would then begin the delivery process.
- I received special training in handling and delivering the hazardous chemicals the company produced.
- I would put on all my ppe, which included a chemical resistant jacket and pants, rubber boots, hard hat and face shield.
- This was done before breaking any seal on the trailer.
- The chemicals I delivered to customers were Caustic Sodas, Potasium Chloride, Hydrochloric Acid, Methyl Chloride, and many other solvents.
- The procedure called for trailers to off load with pneumatic air pressure.
- The products could be offloaded with air air pressure because the presence of water would not affect the product.
- The truck was equipped with a compressor, the comoressor functioned by intaking air from the atmosphere, compressing it and discharging it in tubing to the trailer.
- I'd follow all company procedures to ensure a safe delivery of goods to the customer.
Heavy Truck Operator Lead man/Plant Operator Assistant
Halliburton Energy Services
06.2012 - 12.2015
- It was at Haliburton Energy Services where I really got my first taste of working in a Process Plant like environment.
- I got the training of learning a process and following complex procedures step by step for a desired outcome.
- My job title was a truck driver, I quickly became the leader of my group and my role in the company grew as well.
- I was responsible for driving specialized oilfield equipment to rig locations and performing job specific duties.
- This was when I was educated on the Upstream Exploration side of the Oil & Gas industry.
- Me and a crew of other employees, drivers and field techncians alike, would venture out to the various rig locations.
- Each crew memeber was charged with the safe driving and operating of the specific piece of bulk equipment we were carrying.
- Upon arrival to the rig site and all equipment was spotted we would run the job as the process called for.
- Making sure to trouble shoot any unplanned problems.
- The jobs im speaking of are various and technical, but in a nutshell they are all centered around the working, plugging, capping and finishing of oilfield wells.
- I got hands on experience with tubing, unions, fittings, piping, and the process of mixing and blending chemicals for an desired outcome.
- My role in this process was mainly to spot and back up all the equipment, and assist in the process.
- When we werent in the field are on location, delivering product and assiting in the process, I was on the bulk plant doing the same.
- The plant stored dry powders such as cement, barite, flyash and a host of other dry bulk materials we used in well blends.
- These products were stored in storage tanks separately, and blended in mixing tanks.
- The blends were all designed by Process Engineers who wrote the procedures.
- So in summary I got almost four years of good experience in a fast paced environment, handling mixing and transporting chemicals.
- I thought this would be my last job, it offered me good pay, great benefits, and consistency initially.
- That was until the oilfield Began to decline and work began to slow dramatically.
- Layoffs followed that an unfortunately I was a casualty.
- That situation opened my eyes to different industries and got me out of my comfort zone.
Delivery Driver
Crescent Crown Distribution
02.2007 - 06.2012
- This was my first job after a brief stint in college after high school.
- I was a delivery driver of beverage products.
- The trailer was loaded the previous night by Warehouse crew.
- I would verify the accuracy of the load.
- After confirmation i would secure all devices needed and drive safely following all dot fmsca regulations to loading destinations.
- I would use a hand truck to transport profuct off the trailer to customer.
- I was properly trained to safely use all equipment operated.
- This was my first job out of college into my career.
- I didn't have any previous commercial driving experience.
- I was trained on this job and received my Cdl through this training.
- It was a good job for me at that time being a young man who had never worked before.
- As the years passed I realized as a Cdl holder I was seriously missing out on income with my average salary only being approximately 30k a year.
- After five years of worrking there I found a an opportunity to get on with Halliburton Energy Services, an energy corporation in which I knew could be a place I could retire from.
Education
Associates Degree - Process Technology
Remington College
Baton Rouge, LA01-2021
High School Diploma -
Thibodaux High School
Louisiana05.2005
Skills
- SAP system expertise
- Hazardous materials handling and loading
- Environmental safety
- Production monitoring
- Logistics management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Process safety knowledge
- Process troubleshooting
- Effective communication and Relief training
Certification
• Commercial Drivers License with X Endorsement
• TWIC Card
• Smith Driver Trainer Certified
• Forklift Operator Trainer Certified
• TWIC Card
• Smith Driver Trainer Certified
• Forklift Operator Trainer Certified
Timeline
Fuel Transportation Driver
Waguespack Oil
10.2024 - Current
Delivery Systems Trainer
Nalco Water An Ecolab
11.2018 - 10.2024
Flex Truck Operator/Loader
Sgs Petroleum
02.2018 - 11.2018
Chemical Truck Driver
Occidental Petroleum
08.2017 - 02.2018
Heavy Truck Operator Lead man/Plant Operator Assistant
Halliburton Energy Services
06.2012 - 12.2015
Delivery Driver
Crescent Crown Distribution
02.2007 - 06.2012
Associates Degree - Process Technology
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Thibodaux High School