Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Brian Minder

La Grange,NC

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Control Room Operator /Chemical Process Operator

Covation Bio Sorona
08.2019 - Current
  • Operated and monitored chemical processing equipment using DCS computer software. Included the monitoring of pumps, motors, vacuum jets, heat exchangers, automatic valves, multiple mixing tanks and feed tanks, reactors, piping and vessels that are under high heat and under very low pressures. Monitored flow, heat and pressures on multiple headers that included Therminol VP-1 (DOW), cooling tower water, chilled water, domestic water, plant air, instrument air, nitrogen and steam.
  • Coordinated emergency response procedures, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational continuity during incidents.
  • Monitored system performance and operational efficiency to ensure safety compliance and effective resource allocation.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential issues, facilitating proactive maintenance and reducing equipment failures.

Laboratory Technician

Covation Bio Formerly Known as DuPont Sorona
08.2017 - 08.2019

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  • Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure accuracy of results for our customers and DuPont's standards before product was released. Test included, IV, DPG, COOH, Color, UV, Moisture, Water samples and X-ray.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment, performing regular calibrations and preventive maintenance.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.


Fiber Optic Technician

Ball Cable and East Coast Cable
01.2002 - Current
  • Installed and maintained fiber optic cables for cable companies.
  • Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostics on fiber optic systems to resolve connectivity issues.
  • Coordinated schedules and resources for timely completion of installations.
  • Performed quality inspections on completed work.
  • Constructed new builds and extensions using fusion splicing, termination, and testing of fiber optic cables.

Field Service Technician

Falcon/Enstar Cable Company
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Repair and troubleshooting on main hard line cable networks.
  • Head End troubleshooting and repair, straight 300 MHz system.

Electrician

PECO Electric and Barnes Electric
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.

Education

GED -

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC

Skills

  • Standard operating procedures
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Continuous process monitoring
  • Flow control devices
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Batch processing operations
  • Reactor vessel operation
  • Piping and valves operation
  • Quality Assurance

Timeline

Control Room Operator /Chemical Process Operator

Covation Bio Sorona
08.2019 - Current

Laboratory Technician

Covation Bio Formerly Known as DuPont Sorona
08.2017 - 08.2019

Fiber Optic Technician

Ball Cable and East Coast Cable
01.2002 - Current

Field Service Technician

Falcon/Enstar Cable Company
01.1998 - 01.2002

Electrician

PECO Electric and Barnes Electric
01.1995 - 01.1998

GED -

Lenoir Community College
Brian Minder