Ben Allen
Kenner
Summary
Dedicated operator specializing in Diesel Hydrotreater and Delayed Coker Unit operations, offering over eighteen years of extensive experience in unit knowledge, frontline supervision, field operations, and board operations. Exceptional troubleshooting skills, combined with a steadfast commitment to safety and procedural adherence, consistently enhance operational excellence. Recognized for a positive attitude and strong work ethic, with seventeen years of active participation in the LRD Emergency Response team. Proven track record of fostering teamwork and driving continuous improvement in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Operator
Marathon Petroleum Company
10.2007 - Current
- As a step-up supervisor I oversee daily operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. Train and mentor team members to enhance skill sets, performance and implement process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced downtime. During turnarounds / unit outages, I work with coworkers to properly and safely decon the unit.
- As a Board Operator, I operate and monitor control systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations by following the production plan, adjust unit operating parameters to maintain profitability and stable operation, stay in constant communication with outside operators and other areas to troubleshoot and resolve unit upsets.
- As a field operator, I make regular rounds and take readings, preparing equipment for maintenance, and communicating with the board operator to troubleshoot unit upsets
- As a fill-in for Operation Maintenance Coordinator & Savage Maintenance Coordinator are to coordinated and scheduled maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations, reviewed and prioritized work orders based on safety, production impact, and resource availability. I communicated daily with operations, maintenance, and planning to align on job scope and timing, and ensured that permits, parts, tools, and manpower were in place before work began. I tracked job progress, updated stakeholders on status or delays, and maintained accurate records of maintenance work and equipment history.
Loader / Unloader
SGS Petroleum Service
11.2004 - 10.2007
- As a Loader / Unloader my responsibilities ranged from hooking up and loading railcars and tank trucks in accordance with safety and operating procedures. I collected product samples to verify that the material being loaded was on specification. I changed filters, performed basic field adjustments, made tank swaps, and verified correct lineups. I also stayed current with all loading procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations while dealing with DOT regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
South Central Tech College
Reserve, LA12.2006
High School Diploma - General Studies
Alfred Bonnabel High School
Kenner, LA05.1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Board operations management
- Ops Maintenance / Savage Maintenance Coordinator
- Unit shift Trainer
- Ensure safe preparation of equipment for maintenance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Recognize and mitigate hazards
- Troubleshooting skills for Unit / Board operations
- VERT / Rescue / Hazmat Response team
Timeline
Board Operator
Marathon Petroleum Company
10.2007 - Current
Loader / Unloader
SGS Petroleum Service
11.2004 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
South Central Tech College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Alfred Bonnabel High School