Adam B. Bausch
DANVILLE,PA
Summary
Accomplished Chemical Operator with 20+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, seeking Full-Time employment. Adept at conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and responding to emergencies for maximum operational efficiency. Certified in forklift operation and skilled in both manual and automated equipment. Committed to facilitating seamless production processes and driving organizational success while keeping safety at the forefront.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Merck
08.2018 - Current
- Control Room and Field Operator
- As a Field Operator...
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices when transporting, storing, handling Product
- verified the valve setups and flow path for safe and proper transfer according to SOPs and then communicate with the Control Room to proceed with transfer
- Visual checks on Pumps, Gauges, Flow Paths, Filters, etc as to make sure no leaks were observed as to maintain a safe transfer
- Use of pH meters to determine the caustic/acidity of a solution to help in determining if neutralizing agents needed to be introduced before continuing forward
- Wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when handling the chemicals and samples
- As a Control Room Operator...
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing thru Sequenced, or Manual manipulation of Valves, Pumps on the DCS (Distributive Control System)
- Used steam boilers, along with heat exchangers and condensers to regulate flow of steam and glycol to jacket services of vessels to maintain proper temperatures
- Problem solving issues with the help of the Team members and other available resources such as Management, Quality, Technical Operations, and Site Engineers
- Operational Knowledge of Cryogenic Reactions, Hydrogenation, Crystallization, Filtration and Packing of Final Product along with Solvent Recovery methods
- In either Role, Safety is always the top Priority
Production Worker
USG
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Board Line Operator trained in a variety of Work Stations, with each Station having its own set of skills needed to accomplish the task set forth for Production purpose
- Proper knowledge and implementing of Lock Out\Tag Procedures to clean, clear objects, or maintenance of equipment
- Being able to work safely in a Team environment, or able to work independently
- Able to carry out daily tasks communicated by the Supervisor or Foreman
- Forklift Certified thru the USG company
Chemical Operator
Merck
08.2009 - 12.2014
- Control room/Field Operator
- As Control room Operator responsible for knowledge of the DCS (Distributive Control Systems) sequences during Normal operations and Emergency startup/shutdown procedures
- As Field Operator responsible for visual verifications and manual valve manipulations in order to transfer Batches
- General knowledge of flow path of products
- Experience with driving forklifts
- Team Oriented training
- Adhered to Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Protocols
Lab Technician
USG
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Collection and processing of raw materials
- Visual inspections of product from beginning of machine line until shipped from warehouse
- Use of various equipment to chart the characteristics of the product (tensile strength, flammability etc.)
Moulder Operator
Catawissa Lumber
02.2002 - 06.2008
- General knowledge of operations for running majority of the equipment in the plant
- Keeping pace with production schedules
Supervisor (2nd Shift)
Aldan Industries
08.2000 - 11.2001
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated staff and provided ways to improve performance thru open communications with Employees and Management
- Inspected production areas to make sure employees were safe, the areas were clean, and machinery being operated and maintained properly
- Responsible for Multiple Departments and tracking production thru a database system
Utility for Bindery area
Haddon Craftsman
02.2000 - 08.2000
- Some knowledge of procedures in making a book
- Being able to read a Schedule and find the required job to go with it
- Ability to react quickly in process of making and packaging books
General Laborer
Aldan Industries
08.1997 - 01.2000
- Forklift operator, Assistant in Shipping and Receiving, Machine Operator
- Knowledge of various chemicals used to make the rubber compounds that were run through the machines
Server/Host
Perkins Family Restuarant
03.1995 - 08.1997
- Knowledge of Menu and standard procedures for serving and taking orders
Education
High school graduate or equivalency certificate -
Danville Area High School
Danville, PA06-1997
Skills
- Supervisor
- Forklift operator
- Computer knowledge
- Quick learner
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Automated machinery operation
- Chemical mixing
Qualificationsandachievements
- Supervisor (1.5 yrs)
- Forklift operator (4 yrs)
- Computer knowledge
- Fairly quick learner
- Used to working independently and in a team environment
- Operated automated machinery
- Dealt with preparing different chemical mixes
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Merck
08.2018 - Current
Production Worker
USG
08.2016 - 07.2018
Chemical Operator
Merck
08.2009 - 12.2014
Lab Technician
USG
07.2008 - 08.2009
Moulder Operator
Catawissa Lumber
02.2002 - 06.2008
Supervisor (2nd Shift)
Aldan Industries
08.2000 - 11.2001
Utility for Bindery area
Haddon Craftsman
02.2000 - 08.2000
General Laborer
Aldan Industries
08.1997 - 01.2000
Server/Host
Perkins Family Restuarant
03.1995 - 08.1997
High school graduate or equivalency certificate -
Danville Area High School
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