Mason Despaux
9112 Melrose Ln, River Ridge
Summary
Motivated and safety-focused seeking a Process Operator position in the oil, gas, or chemical industry. Dedicated to maintain efficient plant operations through teamwork, clear communication, and continuous learning while ensuring safety, quality, and performance goals are consistently met.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IPSC Tecnician
Total Safety
Chalmette, LA
01.2026 - Current
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Assist in Stocking Shelves with clean, tested, and ready to go safety equipment, along with pulling and loading customer orders.
- Issue, receive, and track safety equipment using company provided software.
- Effectively communicate with others to build rapport with customers.
- Work safely and adhere to all company and customer policies and procedures.
Injection Well Operator
River Birch Renewable Energy
Avondale, LA
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Operate and maintain systems for purifying renewable, and industrial wastewater from initial collection tanks.
- Monitor tank levels, flow rates, and equipment pressures to ensure optimal and safe operations.
- Operate and troubleshoot a 3-phase centrifuge for renewable oil purification; collect samples, perform quality testing, and make process adjustments to maintain efficiency.
- Manage a Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Unit for wastewater treatment, adjusting chemical dosing and flow rates to optimize water clarification and solids removal.
- Perform sales testing and proper documentation for outbound processed oil, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA05-2025
High School Diploma -
John Curtis Christian School
River Ridge, LA05-2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Written/Verbal communication
- Quality control
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer interaction
- Equipment Repair
Certification
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)- Active
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
Timeline
IPSC Tecnician
Total Safety
01.2026 - Current
Injection Well Operator
River Birch Renewable Energy
12.2024 - 01.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Nunez Community College
High School Diploma -
John Curtis Christian School
Community Involvement
- Volunteer, Special Olympics- Assisted with athlete support and event coordination.(2016-2021)
- Youth Player Development Volunteer, local parks- Mentored and coached young athletes.(2020-2023)