Beau Davis
Summary
As a dedicated and skilled Process Technician, I am committed to promoting public safety in all aspects of my work. My background includes successfully implementing safety procedures and applying my extensive understanding of chemistry and equipment maintenance to ensure smooth operations. I am seeking a dynamic position where I can showcase my leadership abilities and utilize my expertise to facilitate ongoing progress within the field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator/Step Up Supervisor
BASF
05.2018 - Current
- Operate major plant equipment and/or processes in the 2EH unit(pumps, valves, filters, compressors, etc.) following standard procedures and practices, as well as participate in system improvement processes
- Maintain equipment and diagnoses problems to avoid shutdowns
- Drive/Operate a Forklift
- Keep records and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Responsible for product quantity and quality (including analytical testing)
- Execute production processes by adjusting and operating the equipment according to process and safety regulations in responsible way such that production loss, delays or unsafe situations are prevented; Check various parameters, and contents, adjusting as necessary
- Report deviations, incidents and near misses, and advising on the measures to be taken in deviation reports
- Completing and checking protocols; performing in-process checks and reporting as needed
- Keep the equipment and the work areas clean
- Being able to function independently in the assigned process installations and/or work areas, namely: production, QC-lab (analyzing intermediate samples following existing protocol) Safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible execution of the activities
- Reading and understanding P&IDs and associated documentation and DCS operation
- Participating in emergency response situation/drills
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on all required tasks
- Assuring standards of safety, environmental, team and individual performance are met in a high-performance team-based organization
- Training new employees on unit activities
- Utilizing Microsoft Office software, Process Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and other computer software
- Working with potentially hazardous materials, high elevations, or in confined spaces, and outdoors in all types of weather
- Participate or lead safety morning meetings where daily safety is discussed
- Conduct daily update meetings to inform the site status to all personnel
- Provide operations with individual unit daily task
- Work with maintenance with planning for any upcoming maintenance work.
Process Operator
Ampac Fine Chemicals
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Process and manufacture multiple batches of pharmaceutical drugs
- Complete daily rounds and equipment inspections throughout the plant
- Participate in weekly safety meetings
- Control process parameters via Fox-Boro systems
- CGMP documentation experience
- Load and unload solvent and waste trucks
- Prepare all LOTO equipment for maintenance with written permits for equipment walk through and release.
Process Operator
BASF
05.2011 - 04.2016
- Monitor process units and quality controls, such as temperatures, pressures, and flow rates
- Use of sound and logical judgments regarding unit process changes
- Create and review operational logs and reports, and check for process deviations and inaccuracies
- Troubleshoot unit issues and apply confirmatory actions and corrections
- Monitor production schedules and goals, and document batch/lot numbers accordingly
- Inspect equipment for safety problems and perform maintenance to maximize production
- Maintain cleanliness in packaging and final food grade areas
- Distillation column and Pannevis filtration experience
- Unload/Load solvent, molten sterol, caustic/acid trailers and rail Top and residue railcars.
Plant Technician
Staff Mark / Eurecat
12.2007 - 10.2009
- Monitor, load, and unload raw materials
- Package, seal, tag, and document all final products in drums, super sacks, and metal totes
- Daily operation rounds, preventative maintenance, stocking and ordering of inventory items
- Load and unload trailers with forklifts from truck bays and flatbed trailers
- Responsible for waste management and running daily lab samples
- Clean and composite waste product from previous batch in drums to prepare for next batch.
Plant Technician
Galveston Bio-Diesel
03.2006 - 10.2007
- Inspect and sign off on new valves, pumps, and tanks during new plant construction
- Create P&ID diagrams for plant development with knowledge and understanding of the process
- Daily operation rounds and inspections in the unit and tank farm
- Collect and run lab samples on utility processes
- Supervise the duties of outside operators while running the DCS
- Oversaw safety inspections and fire alarms systems monthly
- Load/Unload ships, barges, and tank trucks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology -
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX05.2010
Skills
- Role model for safety and following procedures
- Computer Literate: MS Word, MS Excel, Lotus Notes
- Mechanically Inclined
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Troubleshooting Skills
- No Height limits
- Ability to Read and Comprehend P&I Diagrams
- Delta-V Experience
- Materials Handling: Trucks, Rail Cars, Barges, Ships, Food Grade Packaging, Box Trailers
- Forklift Operator (Propane, Electric Reach Truck, Cherry Picker), Small Crane Operator, Certified Mule Truck Operator
- Comfortable with operating equipment and solving any malfunctions
- Understand chemical and technical processes of equipment in use (incl operation);
- Have knowledge of MS Office
- Can function independently in the task area
- Have insight into quality and safety regulations
- Alert to unsafe and/or environmentally unfriendly situations
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Process Improvement
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance Understanding
- Work Order Management
- New Hire Training
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Process Optimization
- Decision Making
- Safety Procedures
- Positive Attitude
- Punctual and Reliable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Flexible Schedule
Training
- Rescue Training: 40 hrs.
- Industrial Fire Training: Interior & Exterior
- SCBA Training
- Hazardous Material Training
Affiliations
- positive working environment
- team building
- training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Process Operator/Step Up Supervisor
BASF
05.2018 - Current
Process Operator
Ampac Fine Chemicals
03.2016 - 05.2018
Process Operator
BASF
05.2011 - 04.2016
Plant Technician
Staff Mark / Eurecat
12.2007 - 10.2009
Plant Technician
Galveston Bio-Diesel
03.2006 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology -
College of The Mainland
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