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Brittany Grinnell

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Process operations professional with strong record in managing and optimizing production processes. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high safety standards. Known for tenacious approach and adaptability, ensuring a trusting team alignment and continuous improvement. Skills include process optimization and problem-solving, valued for reliability and flexibility.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR PROCESS OPERATOR

PBF Energy
05.2023 - Current
  • Four unit/board qualifications in 2 years in hydroprocessing and distillation including a saturated hydrogen gas plant and a crude board.
  • Qualified member of PBF energy's Fire Department and High Angle Rescue Team with Contra Costa County recognized certificates.
  • 2024 turnaround lead for hydro-treating and reforming units coordinating 100+ contractors.
  • Operated and monitored complex refining processes to ensure optimal production efficiency.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and enhancing workplace safety culture.
  • Led training sessions for new operators, fostering knowledge transfer and skill development.
  • Analyzed process data to identify trends, leading to targeted operational improvements.

VOLUMETRIC ACCOUNTANT

PBF Energy
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Daily independent compilation of refinery consumption and production data gathered from multiple sources including internal and external teams.
  • Review of collected data to ensure quality, identifying issues and making corrections while meeting daily and weekly reporting deadlines.
  • Collaboration with Logistics and Economics and Planning teams to ensure execution of key deliverables which included: Daily Refinery Production reports due at 10:00AM on weekdays (Friday through Sunday data is submitted on Mondays)
  • Peer review of submitted reports
  • Weekly/Monthly state and federal government volume reports submitted to the EIA and CEC
  • Implemented continuous improvement by promoting the identification and development of yield accounting process enhancements (Specialty Billing Audit Report).

LEAD PROCESS OPERATOR

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
03.2014 - 11.2020
  • Prepared daily reports/technical SAP work orders and retrieved product samples to achieve quality assurance and prevent unnecessary downtime of machinery/complex.
  • Mitigated operating issues and equipment inadequacies in accordance with company rules and standing instructions reflecting Cal OSHA Title 8 Regulations and Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) environmental guidelines.
  • Worked collaboratively with unit engineers and area supervision to complete operational reviews for machinery and equipment in compliance with critical and process operating limits.
  • Participated in procedural revisions to increase value and purity of hydrocarbon production.

LEAD BUDGET ANALYST

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
09.2012 - 02.2014
  • Leadership oversight of Fire Protection programs including: Aviation, Mobile Equipment, Conservation Camps, Civil Cost Recovery, Telecommunications, etc.
  • Completed governor budget proposals, cost analyses for positions, fiscal reviews on assembly bills, reimbursements and interagency allocations, inventory of mobile fleet, etc.
  • Experience with compiling accounting and budget data in collaboration with the Department of Finance to ensure continuous improvement of fiscal programs.


Education

B.S. - Occupational Health and Safety

California State University
04.2012

Skills

  • Leads collaborative resolutions in a team work environment with direct focus on safety and improved production
  • 10 years’ experience in a leading capacity
  • Safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Quality control analysis

Certification

  • Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Fire School Training - 2021 to present
  • Specialized high angle rescue crew (SHARC) Training - 2023 to present.
  • Active TWIC certification

Timeline

SENIOR PROCESS OPERATOR

PBF Energy
05.2023 - Current

VOLUMETRIC ACCOUNTANT

PBF Energy
08.2021 - 05.2023

LEAD PROCESS OPERATOR

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
03.2014 - 11.2020

LEAD BUDGET ANALYST

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
09.2012 - 02.2014

B.S. - Occupational Health and Safety

California State University
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