Andrew Rothkamm
Chemical Operator II
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated oil and gas professional who is eager to help you reach your organizational goals. I am a customer focused team player that will bring added value to the team. My commitment to maintain workplace safety, increase production, and grow my skill set has been demonstrated through my continual success in challenging, fast paced, and competitive environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator II
Veoila WTS
05.2023 - Current
- Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
- Maintained high-quality standards for finished products by conducting rigorous quality control tests.
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Operated lab equipment for chemical tests and verification of product quality against standards.
- Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
- Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting ideas that led to increased performance metrics across the team.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Utilized computerized process control systems to monitor and adjust chemical process variables.
Environmental Coordinator/Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Bison Specialty Services, LLC
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintain compliance with federal and state hazardous waste regulations
- Coordinate hazardous waste storage, transport, and disposal
- Manage Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) operation and maintenance
- Create and submit purchase order requisitions for WWTP chemicals and materials
- Create and implement WWTP operation and safety training programs.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead Operator
Bison Specialty Services, LLC
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Analyze and interpret data of treatment process conditions and make chemistry and/or operational adjustments as needed to maximize efficiency and production
- Perform maintenance on WWTP equipment such as pumps, motors, and valves
- Monitor instruments (flow meters, panel lights, pressure gauges, etc.) to verify proper operation of WWTP
- Record inventories of WWTP chemicals and materials
- Mentor and help train less experienced operators.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Bison Specialty Services, LLC
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Work closely with lead operator to monitor performance and ensure safe and efficient WWTP operation
- Communicate and notify supervision of WWTP issues affecting safety and production.
Shop General Laborer
Bison Specialty Services, LLC
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Assist with general shop maintenance
- Work closely with operations to assist in overall plant production.
Education
G.E.D -
West Brook High School
01.2005
Skills
- Wastewater treatment
- Haz waste compliance
- Operations management
- General maintenance
- Crane operation
- Forklift operation
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and written communication
- Hazardous chemicals
- Chemical handling proficiency
- Batch Processing Techniques
- Chemical Reaction Monitoring
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Quality assurance standards
- Operation Monitoring
- Organizational Competence
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Piping and Valves Familiarity
Timeline
Chemical Operator II
Veoila WTS
05.2023 - Current
Environmental Coordinator/Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Bison Specialty Services, LLC
01.2022 - 05.2023
Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead Operator
Bison Specialty Services, LLC
05.2018 - 01.2022
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Bison Specialty Services, LLC
10.2017 - 05.2018
Shop General Laborer
Bison Specialty Services, LLC
06.2017 - 10.2017
G.E.D -
West Brook High School