Jason Foor
Metairie,LA
Summary
Accomplished Process and DCS Operator with over 15 years in refinery and LNG operations, specializing in complex process systems and safe plant management. Expertise includes operating Honeywell Experion and SCADA systems, leading unit startups and turnarounds, and troubleshooting process upsets. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and mentor teams in high-risk environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pretreatment DCS Operator
Venture Global LNG
Belle Chasse, LA
05.2023 - Current
- Operate and monitor Honeywell Experion DCS systems for LNG Pretreatment operations including Acid Gas Removal, SepraSiv units, furnaces, R-134A refrigeration compressors, Booster Gas Compressor SIS systems, and automated ESD systems.
- Execute manual, automatic, cascade, and advanced multi-variable process control strategies to maintain safe and efficient LNG operations.
- Supported commissioning and startup of new LNG process units, ensuring operational readiness and safe system turnover.
- Perform pretreatment unit optimization and troubleshooting to improve reliability, product quality, and process efficiency.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute Pretreatment unit turnarounds and maintenance activities.
- Serve as Workup Supervisor coordinating operations, maintenance, and contractor activities during critical work scopes.
- Operate and maintain pipeline gas control systems utilizing SCADA platforms.
- QQ qualified on the Gator Express Pipeline system.
- Collaborated with engineering, controls, and management teams to optimize plant performance and address operational issues.
- Support Ready for Operations (RFO) activities including development and review of unit operating procedures and high-level operational documentation.
- Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for Honeywell Experion control systems and support LOOP/Mod-bus checks during startup and commissioning phases.
- Assist with DCS graphics development and control screen improvements to support operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new DCS operators on LNG processes, control systems, alarm response, and operating procedures to enhance team competency.
- Work closely with Controls and Instrumentation teams to identify, correct, and mitigate DCS alarm issues.
FCCU Lead Operator
Phillips 66
Belle Chasse, LA
05.2009 - 05.2023
- Operated Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU), Gas Plant, Fuel Gas Recovery Unit, and Light Ends Recovery Unit in a high-volume refining environment.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed unit turnarounds to ensure operational efficiency.
- Optimizing unit conditions for product control.
- Troubleshooting and communicating with supervision and unit operators during unit issues.
- Communicating and directing unit operators in day-to-day operations.
- Checking daily sample results and taking corrective actions to maintain product quality.
- Executed lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safety during maintenance activities., perform unit rounds, and troubleshoot unit issues that may arise.
- Work and coordinate with maintenance with scheduled and emergency jobs
- Wrote and submitted work permits and work order notifications to facilitate maintenance and operational continuity.
- Performed inspections for PSM, environmental, and safety compliance to uphold regulatory standards.
- On the job training and mentoring for new unit operators.
- Used strong troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair abilities to correct equipment problems.
- Read, comprehend and audit P&ID's
- Responsible for reviewing and updating unit operating procedures.
Education
General Studies -
Riverdale High School
Jefferson, LA05-1999
Skills
- Honeywell Experion DCS
- LNG operations
- SCADA Operations
- Process Optimization
- Process diagnostics
- Unit Startup & Commissioning
- Turnaround Coordination
- Shutdown systems
- FCCU Operations
- P&ID development
- Alarm Management
- Leadership skills
- Training and mentoring
- Safety systems
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References upon request.
Timeline
Pretreatment DCS Operator
Venture Global LNG
05.2023 - Current
FCCU Lead Operator
Phillips 66
05.2009 - 05.2023
General Studies -
Riverdale High School