Amanda White

Madisonville,TN

Summary

Detail oriented and safety focused process technician with 20+ years of technical experience in chemical manufacturing and industrial production environments. Strong background of monitoring complex systems, optimizing process performance, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining precise operating conditions. Skilled in utilizing the Aveva PI System, troubleshooting equipment, managing hazardous chemicals, and supporting continuous improvement.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Tech

Primient Covation (formally DuPont)

Loudon, TN

05.2021 - Current

Effectively manages runtime and stability of pressurized vessels containing genetically modified organisms to maintain smooth process flow.
Monitors flows and pressures on organism vessels and all subsystems.
Safely monitors, collects, and analyzes samples of air consumption, PH, residual sugar content, oxygen reducing potential, and conductivity.
Oversees operational conditions of cooling towers, compressors, chillers, hydrogen reactors, and vacuum distillation columns.
Unloads both hazardous and non hazardous chemicals including ammonia, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, bleach, caustic, dipotassium phosphate, magnesium sulfate, and antifoam.
Mixes and administers media for organisms using a precise recipe and calibrated scales.
Operates heavy machinery including forklifts, scissor lifts, and roll off semis
Maintains drying area that includes wearing a hooded PAPR or a full face respirator due to presence of endotoxin.
Loading finished chemical in to railcars and ISO containers while adhering to fall protection requirements.
Troubleshoots equipment and process to determine if maintenance needs and minimize downtime.

Level 4 Technician

Carlex Glass America

Vonore, TN

09.2000 - 05.2021

Established electrical resistance in the defrost process via mixing high and low silver content paint while reducing waste in a controlled, clean room environment.
Adjusted paint ratios, equipment sharpness, pressures, and heat settings to ensure ohms settings stayed in customer set parameters.
Managed ovens and coolers to ensure proper curing of painted components without compromising conductivity.
Safely sorted, secured, and prepped hazardous waste barrels for transport within OSHA guidelines.
Frequently inspected product for cosmetic and functional defects affecting performance.
Mentored junior technicians on equipment operation and maintenance best practices, fostering skill development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sequoyah High School

Madisonville, TN

Skills

Aveva PI System: data trending and analysis
Process monitoring and optimization
Troubleshooting and root-cause identification

Time management and multitasking
Safety Driven
Strong communication skills and teamwork

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