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Donald Hebert

Gonzales

Summary

Results-driven professional specializing in chemical processes and emergency response. Proven track record in optimizing operations and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Prepared to leverage extensive experience for impactful contributions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Process Operator

Nutrien
Geismar, LA
04.2011 - Current

Operate DCS board for Phos Acid and Sulfuric Plant and tank farm with boiler. Operate the Phos Acid Plant in the field as an outside operator by properly sampling, analyzing, adjusting and cleaning evaporators and all associated equipment. Worked in the sulfuric tank farm by properly transferring sulfuric and oleum into the storage area from barges and ships and out of the storage area to other process areas in the facility. As a field operator i was also responsible to effectively and properly treat water to send back in to the Mississippi River without deviating from permit parameters. I also have participated as a captain for the emergency response team. Successfully helped shut down the Phosphoric acid unit for a permanent shutdown, then transferred into the ammonia unit where i have been a process operator responsible for successfully operating and producing ammonia utilizing a Kellogg plant accurately transferring chemicals to and from transportation and storages. Produced demin water from filtered river water for steam and process production. Work in a heightened safety culture including first response, rope rescue, fire, medical, confined space rescue and hazmat technician.

Contract Firefighter/Captian

Ascension Parish Fire District 1
Gonzales, La
01.2012 - 03.2015

EMR with CPR. Ran and performed incident control for medical, accident and fire scenes. Firefighter 1 and industrial fire trained. Maintained and trained on proper use of all emergency response vehicles. Manned the fire station and any incoming emergent or not emergent situations. Did training classes foe junior firefighters and assisted in medical training classes. Preformed CPR and life saving procedures for medical emergencies and vehicle accidents. Ran fire scenes as incident command along with fighting fires and emergency rescue from burning buildings, vehicles etc. attended swift water training classes to obtain certifications.

Powerhouse Turbine Operator

Noranda Aluminum
Gramercy, LA
12.2006 - 04.2011

Test boiler samples for silica, sulfite, conductivity, alkalinity. Operate and maintain 900# natural gas boilers, natural gas turbines, 670# waste heat boilers, air compressors, assist helper, boiler operator, and control operator. Also have a thorough knowledge of electrical system to complete electrical switching orders throughout the plant.

Tray Thickener Operator

Ormet
Gonzales, La
02.2005 - 12.2006

Made precipitator tank switches, operated tray thickeners, rakes and underflow pumps. Cleaned screen boxes for tray thickeners, underflow pumps and precipitator pump off pumps, sent 50% caustic soda through the plant, maintained cleanliness and safety of the unit.

Customer Service Supervisor

Walmart
Prairieville, La
01.2004 - 02.2005

Managed cashiers and customer service representatives, stockers and minted cleanliness and safety over the front end of the store. Kept money boxes, maintained cashier records, completed weekly schedules for all cashiers and CSR's. Operated security system and worked to combat loss prevention of employees and customers.

Overnight Team Lead

Walmart
Gonzales, La
03.2002 - 01.2004

Received all product shipments, managed stock crew, managed and maintained overstock, completed weekly scheduling of all grocery department stock men.

Department of Corrections Sgt.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Saint Gabriel, LA
01.1997 - 03.2002

Maintained custody and control along with ensuring security of inmates and staff. Made accurate counts of entire facility. Arranged and transported inmates to hospital, legal, and funeral trips. Maintained security for family visitations, supervised inmates at work details and in living quarters.

Draftsman

Southern Design
Gonzales, La
09.1995 - 01.1997

Completed pipe spools from isometric drawings to be shipped from fabricators to plant sites.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Ascension Senior High School
Gonzales, La

No Degree -

Ascension Technical College
Gonzales, La

Skills

  • Standard operating procedures
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Heat exchanger operation
  • Chemical handling techniques
  • Industrial equipment
  • Emergency Response
  • Forklift
  • Attention to detail
  • TWIC Card
  • Some Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Computer Skills
  • Project Leadership

Timeline

Contract Firefighter/Captian

Ascension Parish Fire District 1
01.2012 - 03.2015

Chemical Process Operator

Nutrien
04.2011 - Current

Powerhouse Turbine Operator

Noranda Aluminum
12.2006 - 04.2011

Tray Thickener Operator

Ormet
02.2005 - 12.2006

Customer Service Supervisor

Walmart
01.2004 - 02.2005

Overnight Team Lead

Walmart
03.2002 - 01.2004

Department of Corrections Sgt.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
01.1997 - 03.2002

Draftsman

Southern Design
09.1995 - 01.1997

High School Diploma -

East Ascension Senior High School

No Degree -

Ascension Technical College
Donald Hebert