Mark Thomasson
Pearland,TX
Summary
Experienced chemical operator with 13+ years of experience initiating processes in the chemical industry, troubleshooting production problems and performing routine checks. Demonstrating a commitment to providing outstanding work within a fast-paced, high pressure environments. Proven ability to work effectively in a team, problem solve, and maintain accuracy. Prepare to leverage expertise and operational experience to take on a new position where I can utilize my strengths to improve your organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DCS Chemical Operator
GEO Speciality Chemicals
LaPorte, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Run and Monitor Honeywell DCS System
- Ability to Process a Batch using Raw Material by DCS
- Produce Quality Product Per Customer Specs
- Vocally and Openly Support Management
- Takes Lead By Problem Solving and Resolving Problems
- Operate and run outside Glycine Unit
- Run (4) center-fugues simultaneously
- Operate 2 Dyers (Spin and Fluid Bed)
- Collect and run samples
- Change out HCN strainers
- Sample NH3
- Write Safe Work Permits
- Red Tag and Flush equipment out for maintenance
- Member of Plant ERT Team- Hazmat, Rescue, Fire, First Aid
Extruder Operator
Chemtrusion
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Operate and run extruder for making plastic pellets
- Unload raw materials and put in appropriate feeders
- Box out plastic pellets and store in warehouse
- Unload pellets in rail cars
- Write work notifications and lock out equipment
- Take extruder screws and all associated piping and equipment off and clean and change out If pellet color changes between jobs
- Maintain housekeeping and procedure protocols
Manufacturing associate
Clawtel Inc.
Houston, TX
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Invested in business with friend/co-worker
- Prep all seafood, vegetables and other food products to sell
- Received deliveries, scan packages and update orders in our database
- Store items in orderly and accessible manner in temperature controlled rooms, supply rooms and other areas
- Demonstrate great teamwork with staff members involved in production
- Maintain records pertaining to inventory, supplies or machine maintenance
- Monitor work areas for cleanliness and remove obstacles for safety
- Attend and Work Farmers Markets
Process Operator
Dow Chemical
Deer Park, TX
07.2011 - 11.2021
- Outside operator for acrylate unit
- Prepped, cleared and locked out unit for maintenance and turnarounds
- Wrote work request in SAP system
- Trained new hires
- Made inhibitors for our process
- Offloaded IPA and Toluene trucks
- Remote work permits for contractors
- Locked out and tagged out process equipment
- Retrieved and ran process samples daily
- Perform duties in accordance to company standard policies and guidelines to promote a safe work environment
- Demonstrated self-reliance by exceeding workflow needs
- Assess production drawings and materials to better understand jobs
- Oversaw all the outside process, equipment, permits, and all workers in my area
Distribution operator
Dow Chemical
Deer Park, TX
11.2008 - 07.2011
- Worked in a polyethylene and polycarbonate plastics unit
- Boxed and bagged out plastic pellets
- Offloaded bisphenol flakes
- Offloaded and loaded railcars and tank trucks
- School program that Dow introduced
- Worked closely with the process operators when loading and unloading
- Operated various machinery and equipment including forklifts
- Cleared and locked out equipment for maintenance
Assistant Nighttime Manager/Grocery Stocker
Foodtown
Highlands, TX
10.2007 - 11.2008
- Responsible for ordering groceries
- Overlook grocery stock crew
- Responsible for closing store every night
- Collected and counted cash drawers for multiple checkout stations
- Enforced company policies to strengthen operations across departments
Grocery Stocker
Krogers
Crosby, TX
02.2006 - 10.2007
- Stocked groceries overnight
- Offloaded grocery trucks
- Clean and maintain store for opening
- Trained new grocery stockers
- Cashier and sacked groceries
Education
Process Technology -
Brazosport College
Richwood, TX05.2011
Process Technology -
Lee College
Baytown, TX11.2008
Skills
Hazardous chemicals
Chemical handling proficiency
Batch processing techniques
Chemical reaction monitoring
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Exceeded expectation at every end of the year employee review at Dow
- Startup/Shutdown coordinator for all turnarounds at Dow from 2013-2021
- Forklift Certified
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Life critical standard certified (LCS)
- Safe work permit, high energy hot work and confined space permit writer certified
- Trainer for new employees last 9 years at Dow
- Quality assurance standards
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Cross trained at different sections of my unit
- Proficient team member
- Procedure use policy certified (PUP)
Timeline
DCS Chemical Operator
GEO Speciality Chemicals
02.2023 - Current
Extruder Operator
Chemtrusion
07.2022 - 02.2023
Manufacturing associate
Clawtel Inc.
11.2021 - 07.2022
Process Operator
Dow Chemical
07.2011 - 11.2021
Distribution operator
Dow Chemical
11.2008 - 07.2011
Assistant Nighttime Manager/Grocery Stocker
Foodtown
10.2007 - 11.2008
Grocery Stocker
Krogers
02.2006 - 10.2007
Process Technology -
Brazosport College
Process Technology -
Lee College