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Nicholas J. Williams

Baton Rouge

Summary

Talented Process Technician bringing five plus years work experience in manufacturing setting(support craft and production operator roles). Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Technician

Nova Chemical
12.2022 - Current
  • Qualified in furnace area and currently training in the wastewater unit of an olefin facility.
  • Optimized operations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation, contributing to higher quality outputs within tight deadlines.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analyses for recurring issues, leading to long-term resolutions and minimized system disruptions.
  • Served as a trusted resource for technical guidance, offering valuable input during critical decision-making processes and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Reduced equipment downtime through regular maintenance checks and swift troubleshooting.

Process Technician

Excel/Nutrien
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
  • Coordinate with other unit operators, maintenance personnel, vendors and supervisors in a teamwork fashion.
  • Maintain hourly readings, including PH, flow rate, pump speeds and more from the board in order to ensure the company is within appropriate standards and achieve adequate mixtures.
  • Responsible for isolating and LOTO of equipment for maintenance to perform the duties
  • Works shift work, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Monitored, operated and inspected start up and shut down production process as necessary. The process included troubleshooting equipment and maintaining production process.

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Veolia
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow
  • Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area
  • Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log
  • Ensures conformance to process specifications
  • Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure
  • Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor
  • Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned
  • Performs field tests (chemical and physical) in order to pace chemical dosages for process
  • Samples wastewater and sludge according to schedule.

Forklift Operator/Laborer

Turner Industries
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Assist with cleaning vessels within a confined space.
  • perform resin and carbon changes and general maintenance on tanks within the plant.
  • operate forklifts to transfer loads throughout the plant safely.
  • Assist with cleaning up chemical spills and and dispose of waste material in accordance with company procedures.
  • write up daily JSA's and ensure all safety regulations are met.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Studies/ Process Technology

ITI Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2019

Degree - H.S. Diploma

Baker High School
Baker, LA
05.2013

Skills

  • TWIC and OSHA card holder
  • 40 Hr Hazwoper class; provided training on how to perform post emergency response
  • Ability to safely use and operate heavy equipment and power tools
  • Knowledge of pumps, compressors, boilers and furnaces
  • Knowledge and understanding of on-the-job safety
  • Mechanically inclined with experience in replacing and repairing spare parts to equipment in mechanic shop
  • Functional knowledge using a computer, reading P&IDs
  • Familiar with working in varying weather conditions and night shift

Timeline

Operations Technician

Nova Chemical
12.2022 - Current

Process Technician

Excel/Nutrien
08.2022 - 12.2022

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Veolia
08.2021 - 08.2022

Forklift Operator/Laborer

Turner Industries
01.2017 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Occupational Studies/ Process Technology

ITI Technical College

Degree - H.S. Diploma

Baker High School

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