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Anthony Spence

Clarkston,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in hazardous materials handling and safety compliance. Demonstrated success in leading and implementing process improvements, contributing to a culture of safety and efficiency within the workplace.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Worker

CCI/SPEER
Lewiston, ID
01.2019 - Current
  • Handle, monitor, and manufacture all primary explosives, and priming mix.
  • Continuously monitor the processes involved in the production of lead styphnate, tetracene, and styphnic acid in order to ensure that operations are conducted in a safe manner.
  • Transport and store explosives, acids, oxidizers, fuels, and propellants.
  • Ensure that hazardous chemicals and waste are properly labeled, stored, and disposed of.
  • Provide detailed reports and record batch data with chemical usage and incidents accurately, in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
  • Continuously improve processes in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and safety.
  • Maintain the inventory and environment in all chemical storage areas, including bunkers and warehouses.
  • Follow SOPs, quality instructions, and safety data sheets on a daily basis.

Team Lead - Primer Assembly

CCI/Speer
Lewiston, Idaho
04.2012 - 01.2019
  • Proficient in all areas of the department, including line work, charging, and material handling.
  • Transported mix safely from bunkers to charge cells.
  • Ensured all lines meet expectations, hit goals, and maintain good housekeeping through servant leadership.
  • Develop the skills of new employees so that they can be self-starters and efficient, while advocating the company’s core values.
  • Exceptional ability to identify and distinguish various defects.
  • Strategically maintaining time management, and setting up others for success.
  • Contributed to Tier meetings, conducted start-up, and prepared shift schedules.
  • Completed all servant leadership training classes and TWI training course.
  • Assisted coworkers with meeting their objectives while upholding a healthy work culture, and creating a team-building atmosphere.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment 3rd Class

U.S. Navy
Bremerton, Washington
10.2007 - 10.2011
  • Operated and maintained catapult/arresting gear on board the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis.
  • Successfully launched over 10,000 aircrafts in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • Performed countless preventative and corrective maintenance tasks to keep catapults and arresting gear in working order for the maintenance support and tool room.
  • Served as a designated Hazmat Petty Officer for the Air Department.
  • Liaison between Air Department division officers, the ship’s Environmental Coordinator, and S-9 Hazmat Division regarding hazardous material issues.
  • Maintained the hazardous materials program for the Air Department in close cooperation with the ship’s S-9 division.
  • Made sure hazardous materials (fuels, solvents, lubricants, degreasers, paints, and cleaning agents) are tracked, inventoried, and controlled.
  • Perform routine inspections and spot checks within hangar bays, flight decks, and work centers to ensure compliance with Navy safety standards.
  • Support flight operations by ensuring hazmat readiness and compliance across maintenance support spaces.

Agricultural Field & Logistics Technician

Windflow Fertilizer Inc.
Mattawa, Washington
  • Properly stocked chemicals and fertilizers.
  • Transported and applied fertilizers and chemicals.
  • I took soil and petiole samples.
  • Inventory warehouses.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics

Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, ID
05-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Automated Manufacturing

Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Skills

  • Hazardous materials management
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Leadership and team coordination
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Commitment to company values and goals

REFERENCES

  • Department Manager Shawn Pitts – (208) 298-8201
  • Department Manager Jared Harding – (208) 553-8686
  • Weekend Operations Manger Cody Albright – (208) 816-6052
  • Production Supervisor Tim Bales – (208) 553-7002
  • Amanda Merica (208) 451-4173

Timeline

Chemical Worker

CCI/SPEER
01.2019 - Current

Team Lead - Primer Assembly

CCI/Speer
04.2012 - 01.2019

Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment 3rd Class

U.S. Navy
10.2007 - 10.2011

Agricultural Field & Logistics Technician

Windflow Fertilizer Inc.

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics

Lewis Clark State College

Associate of Applied Science - Automated Manufacturing

Lewis Clark State College

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