Orlando Station
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and a background in operations and training. Seeking an operations position in a growing manufacturing organization where my experience, education, and dedication can contribute to organizational success. Skilled Chemical Operator with a focus on quality, experienced in controlling Chemical processes and operating equipment using distributed control systems. Proficient in performing general and preventive maintenance on process and support equipment. Highly motivated and goal-oriented with numerous years of expertise in the industrial field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Process Operator (Training Lead)
Redwood Materials
04.2024 - Current
- Permitting, vessel preparation, line preparation for LOTO and permit writing
- General, hot work, confined space and vessel entry permit writing
- Conducting periodic rounds during shift while keeping the unit in normal run condition
- Monitoring the electrolyte loop, catching samples, Isolating equipment as needed
- Making organic additives, EDM startups, monitoring the EDM, performing inspections on the EDM ,buffing the EDM drum as needed
- Keeping a open line of communication with the board operator as well as the engineering division.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with changes in production schedules or project priorities, maintaining focus on achieving desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve overall plant performance.
- Participated in continuous improvement projects, utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, reinforcing company values of safety and quality control.
Operations Training Lead (Leadership and Training)
Redwood Materials
01.2023 - Current
- Writing documents: One-point lessons, process procedures, operations introduction to process guide and so on
- Continued to drive the LOTO program as the LOTO trainer
- Continued to push the permit to work program as the Permit to work trainer
- Performed audits on EIP’s, permits, and our LOTO equipment
- Assisted with our ramp up hiring phase conducting numerous interviews with candidates
- Created in-person training for new and existing team members
- Assisted with the new hire on-boarding training
- Covered for operations if they were shorthand or if Supervisors took vacation
- Evaluated team members for process area sign-off's
- Active Safety committee member
- Creator of the LOTO Procedures for Copper Foil Permitting, vessel preparation, line preparation for LOTO and permit writing
- General, hot work, confined space, and vessel entry permit writing
- Worked with our engineering team on projects from trial to implementation stage.
- Evaluated training program effectiveness through regular feedback collection and assessment tools, ensuring continuous improvement.
Operator (Leadership and Training)
Redwood Materials
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Permitting, vessel preparation, line preparation for LOTO and permit writing
- General, hot work, confined space, and vessel entry permit writing
- Conducting periodic rounds during shift while keeping the unit in normal running condition
- Monitoring the electrolyte loop, catching samples, Isolating equipment as needed
- Making organic additives, EDM startups, monitoring the EDM, performing inspections on the EDM, buffing the EDM drum as needed
- Keeping an open line of communication with the board operator as well as the engineering division
- Conducting New hire Lockout and Permit to work training
- Shift supervision as needed
- Redwood safety committee member
- Training Operations on process flows and other process matters
- Permit to work trainer
- Lock out tag out trainer
- Board operator
- EDM operator.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Purity - Baton
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Maintenance worker performing routine duties
- Painting Electrical A/C
Process Operator
Honeywell UOP – Baton
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Permitting, vessel preparation, line preparation for LOTO and permit writing
- General, hot work, confined space and vessel entry permit writing
- Frequent startup’s, shutdowns, conducting Acid and Sodium aluminate transfers
- Conducting periodic rounds during shift while keeping the unit in normal run condition
- Continuously monitoring the DCS for vacuum pressures, pump discharge pressures, tank levels and lab sample results
- Depending on the lab result I had to make adjustments like increasing water flows, Co2 flows, polymer floc flows and so on.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Utilized computer systems effectively to monitor processes and input critical data accurately and efficiently.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing disruptions to the production schedule.
Site Supervisor
Alliance Emissions - Baton
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Facilitate communication between the environmental and operations department
- Maintained compliance with state and government fugitive emission regulations
- Department
- Maintained compliance with state and government fugitive emission regulations
- Strategically completing MOC’s, P & ID’s, and Method 21 monitoring in a timely manner
- Conducting Guideware software, maintaining databases, supervising the site technician, company property and associated supervisory duties.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Provided clear communication to team members regarding goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope.
Operator
Dexco Polymers - Plaquemine
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Permitting, vessel preparation, line preparation for LOTO and permit writing
- Honeywell DCS operations to initiate railcar and tank truck offloading
- Receiving and connecting raw material rail cars, trucks, and isotainers
- Offloading, transferring, and storing Phosphoric Acid, Butadiene, Cyclohexane, Isopentane, Solvent, IPA, Styrene, SiCl4
- Maintaining process conditions for monomer purification and solvent beds.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
Site Supervisor
Summit Inspection Services - Baton
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Facilitate communication between the environmental and operations department
- Maintained compliance with state and government fugitive emission regulations
- Strategically completing MOC's, P & ID's, and Method 21 monitoring in a timely manner
- Conducting Guide ware software, maintaining databases, supervising the site technician, company property and associated supervisory duties.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
LDAR Technician
Summit Inspection Services at Formosa Plastics - Baton
01.2007 - 08.2014
- Performed quarterly and annual inspections, component identification
- Performed simple maintenance on leaking components
- Continuous documentation, file retention, calibrating and maintaining equipment.
- Contributed to the development of LDAR program protocols, ensuring efficiency in daily operations.
- Provided training to new LDAR technicians, fostering a strong team environment focused on safety and regulatory compliance.
- Assisted management in evaluating potential new equipment technologies to enhance LDAR program efficiencies and effectiveness, leading to better long-term outcomes.
- Ensured calibration accuracy by performing routine checks on leak detection equipment according to established procedures.
- Strengthened audit readiness by maintaining detailed documentation for each component subject to LDAR regulations within the facility inventory system.
Education
Associate in Industrial Engineering -
ITT Technical College
Prairieville, LA02.2016
Skills
- Communications
- Excel
- Permit to work Trainer
- Forklift Trainer
- Inventory
- Machine Operator
- Maintenance
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Heat Exchanger Operation
- Chemical Handling Techniques
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Chemical Process Operator (Training Lead)
Redwood Materials
04.2024 - Current
Operations Training Lead (Leadership and Training)
Redwood Materials
01.2023 - Current
Operator (Leadership and Training)
Redwood Materials
01.2023 - 04.2024
Process Operator
Honeywell UOP – Baton
05.2021 - 03.2022
Site Supervisor
Alliance Emissions - Baton
03.2020 - 01.2021
Maintenance Technician
Purity - Baton
08.2019 - 12.2022
Operator
Dexco Polymers - Plaquemine
08.2016 - 08.2019
Site Supervisor
Summit Inspection Services - Baton
01.2014 - 08.2016
LDAR Technician
Summit Inspection Services at Formosa Plastics - Baton
01.2007 - 08.2014
Associate in Industrial Engineering -
ITT Technical College
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