ALISHIA PLEASANT
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Process Technology graduate with refinery and chemical plant experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments. Expertise in field rounds, equipment inspections, process monitoring, and troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions. Proficient in handling process equipment such as pumps, valves, and heat exchangers while ensuring environmental compliance and supporting operational activities.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LDAR Technician
HPC Industrial
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2025 - Current
- Perform LDAR inspections throughout refinery and chemical processing units to ensure environmental compliance.
- Conduct field inspections of pumps, valves, flanges, compressors, pressure relief devices, and process piping systems.
- Utilize monitoring equipment to identify fugitive emissions and support environmental stewardship initiatives.
- Maintain accurate regulatory documentation and inspection records.
- Follow strict PSM, OSHA, permit-to-work, hazard communication, and PPE requirements.
- Support safe and reliable plant operations while working in active refinery environments.
Process Operator
Dow Chemical
Plaquemine, LA
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Monitored pumps, valves, process piping systems, vessels, heat exchangers, and associated instrumentation for abnormal conditions.
- Monitored pumps, valves, piping systems, vessels, heat exchangers, and instrumentation to identify and address abnormal conditions.
- Supported troubleshooting efforts during abnormal operating conditions to minimize downtime and maintain production reliability.
- Identified process deviations and equipment deficiencies and communicated findings to operations leadership.
- Supported troubleshooting during abnormal operating conditions to ensure minimal downtime and sustained production reliability.
- Participated in lockout/tagout (LOTO), safe work permitting, confined space entry, and hot work activities.
- Participated in lockout/tagout (LOTO), safe work permitting, confined space entry, and hot work activities.
- Collaborated with maintenance personnel, contractors, and operations teams to enhance equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational discipline in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.
Customer Relations Specialist
Matt Bowers CDJR
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed strong communication skills, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Developed strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Navigated fast-paced environment while upholding professionalism and accountability in customer interactions.
Education
Associates of Occupational Studies - Process Technology
ITI Technical College
Baton Rouge , La 02.2022 - 03.2024
Skills
- Process Monitoring
- Process Troubleshooting
- Field Operations
- Process Operations
- Equipment Inspections
- Heat Exchangers
- Process Piping
- Tanks & Vessels
- Rotating Equipment
- Startup & Shutdown Support
- PSM
- OSHA Compliance
- LOTO
- Safe Work Permits
- Operational Excellence
Personal Information
- Driving License: Valid Driver's License
- Availability: Willing to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- ID Type: TWIC Card
Timeline
LDAR Technician
HPC Industrial
11.2025 - Current
Process Operator
Dow Chemical
07.2024 - 09.2025
Associates of Occupational Studies - Process Technology
ITI Technical College
02.2022 - 03.2024
Customer Relations Specialist
Matt Bowers CDJR
05.2021 - 07.2024