Brian Cotten
Thicket,TX
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Operator
Methanex
Beaumont, Texas
05.2015 - Current
- CCR board operator on Methanol and Ammonia unit ensuring compliance with all company and industry standards to meet regulatory agency requirements.
- Step up supervisor when needed. Handling all daily task with personnel and plant production to keep plant running efficiently and within environmental regulation.
- Conduct morning safety meetings with shift.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure maintenance and reliability.
- Write work orders, Safework/Hotwork permits, LOTO's and SOPs.
- Assist with PSSR, Process safety management reviews.
- Read and interpret P&ID to build LOTO's or troubleshoot.
- Monitor equipment throughout units for abnormal conditions. Turbines, Compressors, Pumps, Instrumentation, Flow meters, Control valves, Incoming and outgoing pipelines.
- Start up, shut down pumps, compressors, steam turbines, reformers, steam boilers, oil systems, flares, vent gas scrubbers, plant air compressor, pipeline transfer.
- Supported new employee training, ensuring proper understanding of company policies and procedures.
Operator, #4 paper machine
MeadWestvaco
Evadale, Texas
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Review COA of chemical enter machine holding tanks.
- Use DCS to make batches for machine usage.
- Work with other positions to meet demands of paper machine.
- Trained new employees regarding machinery operation and safety guidelines.
Welders Helper
C&C Oilfield Services
Marshall, Texas
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Prepare and fit pipe to weld together for oil transportation.
- Report daily production to job foreman.
- Adhered to safety regulations and procedures to maintain clean, safe work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation and Controls
Lamar institute of Technology
Beaumont, Texas05-2013
Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Hazardous materials handling
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Math skills
- Control room operations
Certification
- TWIC
- Veriforce Pipeline Transfer
- 40 Hr Hazmat
Timeline
Process Operator
Methanex
05.2015 - Current
Operator, #4 paper machine
MeadWestvaco
05.2014 - 05.2015
Welders Helper
C&C Oilfield Services
03.2014 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation and Controls
Lamar institute of Technology