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Dorlissia Robinson

Dorlissia Robinson

Addis

Summary

Dynamic Reliability Engineer with extensive experience at Dow and Westlake Chemical, excelling in root cause analysis and safety compliance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at team collaboration, leading critical maintenance projects, and optimizing equipment reliability through data-driven decision-making.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Reliability Engineer (Engineer II)

Westlake Chemical
Plaquemine
11.2023 - Current

Overseeing maintenance jobs in shops and the field, while serving as a resource for equipment specifications and change approvals.

Coordinating with plant validators to identify and approve upcoming work deferrals.

Managing the Overall Equipment Effectiveness Program by prioritizing reliability projects based on data analysis.

Performing quarterly safety audits utilizing PACE principles to reinforce safety culture.

Generating Management of Change requests for all equipment modifications.

Providing technical information and drawings to support the turnaround group during job planning.

Conducting root cause analysis on equipment failures to recommend corrective actions.

Reviewing and updated preventive maintenance plans for production equipment.

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Dow
Plaquemine
01.2020 - 09.2023

Managed five to ten critical maintenance jobs annually, ensuring accurate registration documentation and change forms.

Conducted six Life Critical Standards audits monthly using PACE principles to promote a safety culture.

Facilitated Root Cause Investigations with Apollo/Excel tools, documenting actionable outcomes.

Led Mechanical Integrity Assessment Team meetings to implement improvements based on inspection findings.

Coordinated with Activity Coordinator to identify upcoming work requiring deferrals, ensuring facility compliance.

Developed removal and installation procedures for vacuum pumps to enhance operational efficiency.

Oversaw compliance and maintenance for Glycol 1 while leading mechanical integrity assessments during GE/PEG turnaround.

Supervised four TEAM inspectors during 2022 EOEG Turnaround, resolving issues and maintaining schedule compliance.

Facilitated the 2021 and 2022 pit stop update meetings and managed the add-on list to help optimize pit stop progression and schedule.

Maintenance/Reliability Engineer

Dow
Plaquemine
04.2019 - 01.2020

Facilitated monthly Mechanical Integrity Assessment Team meetings to drive improvements in facility mechanical integrity.

Coordinated with INEOS maintenance staff to align expectations for preventative and routine maintenance.

Analyzed discrepancies between INEOS and Dow maintenance systems, reconciling differences with both organizations.

Registered 14 equipment pieces and established functional locations in SAP to improve reliability.

Reviewed and prioritized reliability projects on the plant Reliability Opportunity List with INEOS and Dow teams.

Improvement Engineer

Dow
Plaquemine
06.2017 - 03.2019

Executed Pacesetter Platinum Controllers project at LHC-2 and LHC-3 for precise chemical injection ratio control.

Scoped and edited Piping and Instrumentation Drawings for online analyzers in boiler feed water system to ensure optimal water chemistry.

Revised Piping and Instrumentation Drawings for swing blind valve and three-way valve replacements to enhance safety and reliability.

Managed two furnace recoils through front-end engineering for four LHC-3 Aromatics turnaround projects.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainability Leadership

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
07-2026

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2017

Skills

  • Root cause analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety compliance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Written and verbal communication

Affiliations

  • Serving as a member of the Early Careers Network at Westlake Chemical in Plaquemine, LA
  • Lead the site Sustainability Team at Dow in Plaquemine, LA
  • Spearheaded the Pilot Recycling Program at Dow in Plaquemine, LA
  • Served as a Site Implementation Leader for the Global African Affinity Network at Dow in Plaquemine, LA
  • Participated as a volunteer and steering team member for various Employee Resource Groups at Dow in Plaquemine, LA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Reliability Engineer (Engineer II)

Westlake Chemical
11.2023 - Current

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Dow
01.2020 - 09.2023

Maintenance/Reliability Engineer

Dow
04.2019 - 01.2020

Improvement Engineer

Dow
06.2017 - 03.2019

Master of Science - Sustainability Leadership

Arizona State University

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Southern University And A&M College
Dorlissia Robinson