PROCESS OPERATIONS

Process Operator, where demonstrated strengths in the areas of management, leadership, problem solving, analytical and communication skills will contribute to the process operations efficiency and profitability of an organization.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Contributed to the development and enhancement of safety procedures through an effective suggestion program, resulting in improved safety procedural changes that reduced process unit downtime and increased profitability.

Instrumental in the commissioning and start-up of a grass roots low-pressure oxo unit, assuring a smooth "on line" process which resulted in a quality product that met market demands in a timely manner.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Johnson & Johnson (contract worker Kelly Scientific) Atlanta, GA –present
Chemical Process Operator

DOW/UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
Chemical Process Operator/Lab Technician Texas City, TX
Responsible for the startup and operation of reactors and the distillation process units, field-check activities, equipment preparation, process equipment maintenance, product sampling, calibration of lab equipment, employee training and orientation, monitoring and collection of unit metrics for statistical process control, and safety awareness.
Other responsibilities would include, but not limited to:
• Operating equipment such as DCS systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, Forklifts and other electrical equipment. Transporting materials of varying weights in a manner that is within established safety guidelines.
• Manufacturing of chemicals, packaging, loading, and unloading of drums, containers, and tank trucks, quality control, utility operation, minor maintenance, and participation in site health and safety.

U. S. MARINE CORPS,
Combat Engineer / Basic Hygiene Equipment Operator Camp Lejeune, NC
Military specialist that used the tools and techniques of engineering under combat conditions, who may perform any of a variety of tasks. Facilitated movement and support of friendly forces while impeding that of the enemy .Other responsibilities would include, but not limited to
• Clearing terrain obstacles
• Overcoming trenches and ditches
• Opening routes for armored fighting vehicles
• Constructing roads and bridges
• Explosive material handling

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Pending Project Management Certification

Georgia Technical College 2006 to 2006
Bellsouth Basic Electricity Course

College of the Mainland-Texas City, TX 1988 to 1991
Process Technology 2 yr. Program

Texas City High School 1980 to 1984
Texas City, TX
Auto Mechanic Class

: More than fourtenn years experience in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry with increasing responsibilities to include:
•Safely operate pumps, compressors, pneumatic conveying, blending and recovery systems, and other plant equipment.
•Make changes to the operating process necessary to maintain product quality.
•Adjust control instruments, valves or switches in order to regulate pressure, temperature or flow rate of product.
•Direct flow of product to other units and maintain specified levels in tanks and towers.
•Operate control room instrumentation systems and direct outside operators.
•Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions.
•Read flowmeters, and temperature and pressure gauges.
•Take routine readings on process variables.
•Perform general maintenance, repair, and cleanup of plant equipment for safe and efficient operation.
•Draw samples of products from the process for laboratory testing.
•Perform lab testing on some products.
•Load and unload chemical shipments or products from trucks and/or rail cars.