Patrick Thompson Jr
Gonzales
Summary
Experienced Lead Tech specializing in safety compliance and team leadership at Honeywell Chemicals. Strong track record in process troubleshooting and mentoring, fostering a culture of accountability. Expertise in DCS operations and SAP reporting, driving improvements in operational efficiency. Dedicated to elevating team performance and safety protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Tech / OJT
Honeywell Chemicals
Geismar
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw shift operations, ensuring team adherence to safety and production standards.
- Coordinated with engineers, maintenance, and management to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
- Ensured compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA).
- Stepped up as Supervisor during absences, managing shift personnel, assigning tasks, and communicating with upper management.
- Conducted shift handovers, managed reports, and communicated critical updates to stakeholders.
- Led field walkdowns and verified equipment readiness for startup/shutdown procedures.
- Developed and delivered hands-on training for new operators.
- Created training guides and SOP documentation for consistent onboarding.
- Mentored junior staff on board operations, field tasks, and emergency response protocols.
- Evaluated operator performance and provided feedback to improve team readiness.
- Promoted a culture of safety and accountability through continuous coaching.
Process Operator
Honeywell Chemicals
Geismar
01.2018 - Current
- Operated and monitored chemical processes in field and control room settings, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
- Certified to run operations from the board (DCS), managing flows, pressures, temperatures, and alarms.
- Performed routine and emergency tasks in the waste water treatment unit.
- Stepped up as Supervisor during absences, managing shift personnel, assigning tasks, and communicating with upper management.
- Used SAP for shift reports, maintenance requests, and work order tracking.
- Played a key role in maintaining high production uptime and safety standards.
Warehouse Manager
UPS
Baton Rouge
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed daily operations, scheduling, and personnel in a high-volume warehouse.
- Oversaw logistics, inventory tracking, and process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Led and trained team members to maintain safety and meet delivery KPIs.
- Developed and implemented shift schedules to align with workload and staffing.
Carpenter/Helper
Austin Industrial
Geismar
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Install Ladders, walkways, handrails at construction sites.
- Use of variety power tools and lifts.
- Organize and follow building instruction carefully.
- Calculating measurements.
Shop Manager
Ascension Party Rentals
Geismar
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed daily operations and Deliveries.
- Oversaw cleaning and prep processes.
- Led and trained team members to maintain the standard.
Stocker / Department lead
Dick's Sporting Goods
Metairie
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Verified computations against physical count of stock.
- Used item numbers to property stock warehouse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics and Engineering
Dillard University
New Orleans, La01.2018
High School Diploma - Geismar, La
Dutchtown High School
Geismar, La01.2014
Skills
- Certified board operator
- SAP proficiency
- P&ID comprehension
- Batch processing expertise
- Chemical handling techniques
- Pressure relief devices knowledge
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Decision-making skills
- Team coordination
- Wastewater treatment operations
- Field operations experience
- Troubleshooting capabilities
- Safety and environmental compliance
- Leadership skills
- Team supervision
- Root cause analysis expertise
- Emergency response training
- LSU fire certification
- OSHA standards knowledge
- TWIC cardholder
- Lockout tagout procedures
- Forklift certification
- Manlift certification
- Process troubleshooting skills
- Safety compliance adherence
- SAP reporting proficiency
- Quality control measures
- DCS operations knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities
- Performance evaluation skills
- Training development expertise
- Task prioritization skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Equipment commissioning experience
- Mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Mentoring junior staff
- Distillation column operation
- Instrumentation calibration
- Temperature control systems
- Piping and valves operation
- Standard operating procedures
Technical Tools And Software
- SAP
- MS Excel
- DCS Systems
- Work Order Systems
- Incident Reporting Tools
- Javascripts
- AUTOCAD
- P&ID drawings
Certifications
- Certified Board Operator - Honeywell Chemicals
- Level 4 operator
- SAP (Work Order Entry, Scheduling, Reporting)
- Work Schedule Generation & Team Coordination
- Waste Water Treatment Operations
- Field Operations & Troubleshooting
- Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Root Cause Analysis / Problem Solving
- Emergency Response Trained
- LSU Fire certification
- OSHA
- TWIC
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Fork Lift and Manlift Certified
Hobbies
- Avid outdoorsman (Hunting and fishing)
- Sports enthusiast
Timeline
Lead Tech / OJT
Honeywell Chemicals
01.2020 - Current
Process Operator
Honeywell Chemicals
01.2018 - Current
Warehouse Manager
UPS
01.2017 - 01.2018
Carpenter/Helper
Austin Industrial
01.2017 - 12.2017
Stocker / Department lead
Dick's Sporting Goods
01.2015 - 12.2016
Shop Manager
Ascension Party Rentals
01.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics and Engineering
Dillard University
High School Diploma - Geismar, La
Dutchtown High School