Casey Goodwin
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Chemical Technician possessing meticulous attention to detail, excellent leadership and multitasking abilities. Offering 6 years of experience monitoring and maintaining plant systems and conducting self-checks for quality and correctness. Hardworking individual, proficient working with hazardous chemicals and waste. In-depth knowledge of reactors, transferring chemicals and aftertreatment process.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Process Technician
Kaneka North America
01.2019 - Current
- Kept equipment running efficiently through calibration knowledge and basic repair skills.
- Documented results and produced detailed reports.
- Monitored temperature, pressure and flow of each piece of equipment.
- Collected samples at designated intervals and performed testing procedures.
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
- Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
- Operated lab equipment for chemical tests and verification of product quality against standards.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance procedures for chemical production equipment.
- Collected and tested chemical and latex samples to complete quality assurance testing and adjust process controls.
- Processed and analyzed test results for chemical mixtures to promote high-quality yield and took appropriate actions to correct undesirable results.
- Monitored recording instruments, flow meters and panel lights to listen for warning signals.
- Added raw materials, monomers, inhibitors, reactants and surfactants to produce resin latex.
- Collaborated with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency and product quality.
- Reduced production downtime through quick problem-solving and rapid equipment repairs, eliminating excessive use of outside repair vendors and overtime.
Dissolving Operator/ Chemical Truck Unloader
Kaneka North America
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Maintain compliance with Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS) for each chemical utilized in areas of responsibility.
- Verify all Certificates of Analysis on Raw and Sub Raw materials.
- Complete Raw Material Acceptance Report as Raw and Sub Raw materials arrive.
- Responsible for unloading Raw and Sub Raw materials.
- Must verify on each Raw and Sub Raw material: Bill of Lading, Purchase Order Number, Code Name/Chemical Name, Lot Number and Vendor.
- Check all incoming Raw and Sub Raw material COA specs.
- Sample specified Raw materials for Q.C. Lab.
- Record analysis in the Raw Material Sampling form.
- Verify all Sub Raw and Packaging materials are inspected and stored in the proper location.
- All dissolved chemicals are analyzed and data is entered in the CPU.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in all Sub Raw Warehouses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake High School
Houston, TX07.2015
Skills
- Pressure Monitoring
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Compliance Requirements
- Production Support
- Sampling Procedures
- Testing Procedures
- Testing Protocols
- Task Delegation
- Safety Monitoring
- Safety Procedures
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Process Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Over the course of four months, I was the lead point person for revising, rewriting and auditing the standard operating procedures throughout the Kaneka North America Modifiers production unit. The SOPs had been very neglected in prior years and due to an upcoming audit I was selected by management because of my knowledgeable experience throughout all units in the Modifiers Division and my goal oriented work ethic.
- Appointed 3rd party contractor on walking out and verifying P&IDs throughout the Modifier Production unit for a Mechanical Integrity Project
- Assisted in the start up of a new product grade. From dissolving chemicals into various vessels, processing the batch in reactors, to the final stages of loading product into ISO trailers.
- Oversaw maintenance during a three week shutdown working in direct coordination with the maintenance coordinator, engineering department and operations.
Timeline
Chemical Process Technician
Kaneka North America
01.2019 - Current
Dissolving Operator/ Chemical Truck Unloader
Kaneka North America
03.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake High School
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