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Chad Poole

Harlem,GA

Summary

Skilled Chemical Process Technician with a proven track record at Nutrien for enhancing safety and efficiency, notably through optimizing chemical processes and spearheading recycling initiatives. Expert in environmental compliance and hazmat awareness, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities. Trained teams for peak performance, achieving significant quality and cost improvements.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Process Technician

Nutrien
06.2005 - Current
  • Reduced waste generation by streamlining processes and implementing recycling initiatives.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs while maintaining high-quality output levels across multiple product lines.
  • Monitored temperature, pressure and flow of each piece of equipment.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and allocating resources effectively to ensure timely completion.
  • Optimized equipment performance with regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
  • Kept equipment running efficiently through calibration knowledge and basic repair skills.
  • Trained new technicians in proper procedures, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Acted as a liaison between laboratory staff and production personnel, facilitating smooth communication between departments about ongoing projects or issues encountered in daily operations.
  • Collected samples at designated intervals and performed testing procedures.
  • Supported compliance efforts by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and adhering to all applicable rules and guidelines during daily tasks.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting routine inspections and enforcing strict adherence to guidelines.
  • Improved production efficiency by optimizing chemical processes and implementing new protocols.
  • Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
  • Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
  • Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
  • Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
  • Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
  • Used panel boards, control boards and semi-automatic equipment to control or operate chemical processes and systems of machines.
  • Collected and tested samples to complete quality assurance testing and adjust process controls.
  • Experience with radioactive sources, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, condensors, scrubbing systems, steam systems, utility water, steam turbines, positive displacement pumps, and crystallizer reactors.
  • Commission and start up new addition to the plant.
  • Assist shift supervisor and team leader making critical plant decisions.
  • Former ERT captain.

Chemical Process Tecnician

PQ Corporation
05.2004 - 06.2005
  • Collected samples at designated intervals and performed testing procedures.
  • Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.
  • Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Independant Contractor

Rex A's
02.2002 - 03.2004
  • Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Chemical Process Technician

UCB Chemicals
02.2000 - 01.2002
  • Monitored temperature, pressure and flow of each piece of equipment.
  • Evaluated raw materials for consistency and quality, minimizing potential issues during production.
  • Prepared and properly handled hazardous materials and mixtures.
  • Kept equipment running efficiently through calibration knowledge and basic repair skills.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
  • Coordinated with other departments on timely delivery of raw materials for production.
  • Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.

Education

No Degree - 1991-1992

Georgia Military College
Ft. Gordon Augusta, GA

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School
Harlem, GA
06-1990

Skills

  • Writing and reviewing standard operating procedures
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Hazmat Awareness
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Training new and current employees
  • Safety awareness
  • Laboratory testing procedures
  • Good manufacturing practices
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Centrifugation techniques

Timeline

Chemical Process Technician

Nutrien
06.2005 - Current

Chemical Process Tecnician

PQ Corporation
05.2004 - 06.2005

Independant Contractor

Rex A's
02.2002 - 03.2004

Chemical Process Technician

UCB Chemicals
02.2000 - 01.2002

No Degree - 1991-1992

Georgia Military College

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School

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