Alexander Hutson
Rochelle,IL
Summary
Talented Process Technician bringing 8 years experience in production environments. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Biofuel Process Technician
CHS Inc
Rochelle, Illinois
05.2015 - Current
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
- Performed maintenance on machinery and escalated major malfunctions to the maintenance department for immediate assistance.
- Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
- Attended training seminars and met with vendors to understand new equipment and train other employees.
- Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
- Sampled products at established intervals tested with HPLC, Coulometer, NIR, IR and various lab testing equipment while documenting results for QA.
- Maintained functionality and efficiency of plant using Distributed Control System
- Operated heavy equipment forklift, end loader, variable reach lift, etc; as required by plant needs and in accordance with industry safety standards.
- Monitored and reported functionality of governmentally regulated environmental systems to ensure compliance.
Steel Fabricator
FBS Group LLC
Channahon, IL
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches or bulldozers.
- Utilized welding equipment, brake presses, band saws, cutting tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Prepared all processing machinery for use and verified presence of sufficient parts to complete operations.
- Performed required maintenance on all processing machinery to enable readiness for project use.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Maintenance Technician
Cahaba Resources LLC
Brookwood, AL
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Worked safely in a fast paced hazardous environment while complying with MSHA safety standards
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Western Illinois University
Skills
- System Inspections
- Personnel Records
- Process Measurements
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Maintenance Requirements
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Statistical Trends
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Standard Operation Procedures
- Process Control Documentation
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Workplace Safety
- Production Efficiency
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Permitting Procedures
- One of 7 permissible DCS Operators
Timeline
Biofuel Process Technician
CHS Inc
05.2015 - Current
Steel Fabricator
FBS Group LLC
07.2013 - 04.2015
Maintenance Technician
Cahaba Resources LLC
07.2012 - 04.2015
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Western Illinois University