Kane Ward
Lake Charles
Summary
Safety-conscious Lead Operator with a great comprehension of safety standards, quality control and production scheduling. Full understanding of all operational equipment. Excellent verbal and written communication talents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
Westlake Chemical
08.2015 - Current
- Monitor process using Foxboro DCS, and making proper adjustments to maintain product quality following product specifications.
- Operate unit in safe manner while following SOP, SOES, and environmental procedures.
- Maintain an safe working environment while operating reactors, furnaces, distillation columns, heat exchangers.
- Troubleshoot upcoming issues in process and make appropriate adjustments to maintain control of unit.
- Control startups and shutdowns in a timely safe manner while maintaining open communication to plant and supervision.
- Complete annual turnarounds and meeting deadline requirements to return equipment in service.
Rod Room Attendant
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Grind nozzles, girth/long seams to customer specifications
- Assist welders/ pipefitters in setting up jobs
- Prep job material for welders and clean mark ups
- Read and understand blueprints for each job
- Match materials to material specifications sheet.
Production Operator
PolyOne
12.2011 - 02.2014
- Operate blowers, pumps, receivers, feeders, and extruders
- Handle, and blend raw materials to complete quality finished product
- Use lab analysis to make adjustments to process as needed
- Routinely sample and record process controls, gauges, and temperatures
- Handle any error situation in a safe and timely manner.
Production Operator
Alloy Polymers
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Maintain clean work area
- Handle raw material to mix with batch for finished product
- Assist higher level operators with labor
- Complete machine turnarounds
- Use vacuum lines to load and unload railcars
- Package customer’s material and label boxes.
Education
Diploma -
Orangefield Highschool
01.2010
Skills
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Safety Compliance
- Troubleshooting Abilities
- Continuous Improvement
references
Sage Labove
Shift Supervisor
3378848791
Paul Berkey
Unit Trainer
3372740312
Timeline
Lead Operator
Westlake Chemical
08.2015 - Current
Rod Room Attendant
03.2014 - 08.2015
Production Operator
PolyOne
12.2011 - 02.2014
Production Operator
Alloy Polymers
05.2011 - 12.2011
Diploma -
Orangefield Highschool
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