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Anthony (A.J.) Alston
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Summary
Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator seeking full-time position that offers professional and industry challenges utilizing technical and interpersonal skills, excellent time management, team building, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Hilcorp Energy Company
Operator Technician III
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance checks and implementing necessary repairs.
- Optimized production processes through close monitoring of HMI computer monitoring and making timely adjustments for process optimizations.
- Enhanced safety standards by strictly adhering to company guidelines and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining productivity.
- Increased overall equipment effectiveness by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Assisted in achieving production goals by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality output.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, contributing valuable insights from an operator's perspective.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions to include arctic sub-zero ambient.
- Performed routine monitoring and checks on equipment and instruments to ensure accurate measuring during processing operations.
- Delivered exceptional results, consistently meeting or exceeding production targets while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Efficiently read and interpreted Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's). Proficiently built and executed isolation and de-isolation plans for maintenance and safe out procedures.
British Petroleum (B.P.) Alaska
Facility Operator 3 - Central Gas Facility (CGF)
06.2011 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Enhanced facility efficiency by conducting regular maintenance checks and implementing necessary repairs.
- Performed routine monitoring and checks on equipment (Turbines, Compressors & pumps) and instruments to ensure accurate measuring during processing operations.
- Efficiently read and interpreted Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's). Proficiently built and executed isolation and de-isolation plans for maintenance and safe out procedures.
- Streamlined operations for improved productivity by optimizing equipment usage and implementing effective scheduling practices.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification of potential issues through thorough inspections and timely preventative measures.
- Ensured safety compliance, conducting routine audits and enforcing adherence to established protocols.
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance checks and implementing necessary repairs.
- Optimized production processes through close monitoring of HMI computer monitoring and making timely adjustments for process optimizations.
- Enhanced safety standards by strictly adhering to company guidelines and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining productivity.
- Increased overall equipment effectiveness by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, contributing valuable insights from an operator's perspective.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Recognized upset conditions, performed routine troubleshooting, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Delivered exceptional results, consistently meeting or exceeding production targets while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
Education
University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK
Associate of Science from Process Technology
05.2011
University Overview
- National Honor Society Recipient
- PHI Theta Kappa
- Magna cum laude
Skills
- Problem-solving and routine troubleshooting
- Isolation/De-isolation plans
- Natural Gas Liquids (NGL), 3 Phase oil & gas handling, sampling, compression and injection
- Control systems and monitoring
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
- Process control/HMI Software
- Computer proficiency
- Preventive maintenance
- Technical documentation (P&ID)
- Machine operation, Start-up and shutdown
- Safety Compliance
Certification
SCBA Certification (13 years)
Red Book Certified - Process fluid disposal
Fork Lift qualification
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Timeline
Operator Technician III
Hilcorp Energy Company
07.2020 - Current
Facility Operator 3 - Central Gas Facility (CGF)
British Petroleum (B.P.) Alaska
06.2011 - 08.2020
University of Alaska Anchorage
Associate of Science from Process Technology
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