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MICHAEL MURDEN

Gonzales,LA

Summary

Accomplished Chemical Process Operator with a robust background at NOVA Chemicals, adept in equipment troubleshooting and demonstrating strong leadership skills. Expert in maintaining system efficiency and resolving process issues, ensuring safety and optimal operation. Skilled in work coordination and SOPs, with a proven track record of enhancing operational standards and team collaboration.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Process Operator

NOVA Chemicals
07.2016 - Current

Conduct daily rounds which include overseeing maintenance and process equipment ensuring system efficiency.

Successfully operate a variety of chemical processes,including our complex chemical and mechanical systems including being board qualified.

Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting and resolving process related issues in timely and safe manner.

Maintain and update our Lockout and Tagout system including our SOP and process parameters.

Utilize out process systems to effectively run the facility to ensure all chemicals are on exact spec for customers.

Work with and issue all permits ( Confined space , Hotwork and Linebreak permits) to maintenance to ensure all parties conduct work in a safe manner.

Attend all training to stay current on all policies.

Read and follow all P&ID revisions that are place in our system for piping projects in facility.

Work closely with other Operators and Engineers to complete jobs in a timely and safe manner.

Commissioned Officer

Port of South Louisiana
08.2014 - 07.2015

Patrolled areas of the River Parishes along with The Louisiana Levee District.


Lieutenant and Patrol Supervisor St, John Sheriffs

St. John Sheriffs Office
02.1996 - 08.2011

Team Leader of Special Operations Response Team

Patrol Supervisor and 5 year member of the Search and Rescue Team

Field Draftsman

Process Services
08.1994 - 10.1996

Read P&ID and flow diagrams

Made and drew all corrections that were located to specific piping projects throughout refinery.

Prepared clear accurate plans and detailed changes in drawings.

Coordinated with team members to review project schedules.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Process Tech

River Parish Community College
Reserve, LA

High School Diploma -

Riverside Academy
Reserve, LA
05-1992

Skills

  • Standard operating procedures
  • Work coordination
  • Leadership skills
  • First aid certified
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Situational awareness
  • Pump and compressor operation

Timeline

Chemical Process Operator

NOVA Chemicals
07.2016 - Current

Commissioned Officer

Port of South Louisiana
08.2014 - 07.2015

Lieutenant and Patrol Supervisor St, John Sheriffs

St. John Sheriffs Office
02.1996 - 08.2011

Field Draftsman

Process Services
08.1994 - 10.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Process Tech

River Parish Community College

High School Diploma -

Riverside Academy
MICHAEL MURDEN