Cameron Ellis
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic operations manager with extensive experience at Valero Memphis Refinery, excelling in driving process improvements and fostering team accountability. Proven track record in implementing cost-saving measures and enhancing safety standards. Skilled in operations management and staff training, consistently achieving performance targets while optimizing efficiency and reducing downtime.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Manager
Valero Memphis Refinery
05.2021 - Current
- Oil Movements, Rail Loading, Waste Water Treatment, Steam/Methane Reformer, HF Alkylation, Sulfur Recovery, Boiler Feedwater Treatment, Cryogenic Recovery, Refinery Flare Systems
- Managed daily operations to ensure optimal performance and adherence to company standards.
- Coordinated cross-departmental teams for seamless project execution and timely delivery.
- Exceeded performance targets, driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce expenses and maximize profitability.
- Enhanced safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and reducing risk.
- Developed and monitored KPIs to track performance and drive operational improvements.
- Identified and mitigated operational risks to ensure business continuity and stability.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Operations Superintendent
Valero Memphis Refinery
01.2018 - 05.2021
- HF Alkylation, Fluidized Catalytic Cracking, Operations Excellence
- Created a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new procedures.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve company-wide goals and improve overall performance.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets, monitoring expenditures throughout the year to stay within financial constraints.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams on preventive maintenance programs aimed at extending the lifespan of critical equipment components.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
Process Engineer
Valero Memphis Refinery
07.2015 - 01.2017
- HF Alkylation, Sulfur Recovery, Boiler Feedwater Treatment
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Implemented standardized work instructions, enhancing operator understanding of critical tasks and improving workflow consistency.
- Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements.
- Designed and executed experiments to identify process improvements, leading to reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Developed process control strategies for optimizing equipment performance and reducing variability in production output.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05-2015
Skills
- Operations management
- Staff training and development
- Asset management
- Problem-solving
- Procedure Writing
- Process development
Timeline
Complex Manager
Valero Memphis Refinery
05.2021 - Current
Operations Superintendent
Valero Memphis Refinery
01.2018 - 05.2021
Process Engineer
Valero Memphis Refinery
07.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Mississippi
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