Chris Harris
Hunter,OK
Summary
Experienced Operator with over 16 years in Industrial handling heavy machinery, maintaining equipment, meeting quality standards and maintaining efficient production schedule. Reliable and strong work ethic. Reliable Ammonia Operator bringing 5 years of Ammonia Operator experience. Focused on productivity and quality objectives. In-depth knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair.
Experienced Operator with electrical and instrumentation experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation Technician
Koch
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Provided technical support during plant shutdowns and startups, ensuring smooth transitions without compromising system integrity.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Installed maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Optimized equipment performance by conducting regular preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, adhering to proper procedures when working with hazardous materials or environments.
- Enhanced system reliability by performing calibration and validation tasks on instrumentation devices.
- Kept shop area and equipment clean, organized and maintained.
- Conducted extensive testing on instruments for quality assurance purposes before installation or repair work commenced.
- Monitored supply levels and requested additional spare parts, manuals, or tools.
- Collaborated with engineering teams in designing and developing customized instrumentation solutions tailored to specific needs.
- Trained new technicians on best practices in instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting techniques for better performance results overall.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of instrument issues.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Implemented operational timelines for service shut-offs to be observed.
- Supported Dodge City during there turnaround.
Ammonia Operator
Koch Nitrogen
03.2016 - 01.2023
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
- Monitored daily operations and made adjustments to production line where necessary.
- Verified documentation and work order requirements.
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks(Oil Changes) and adjustments to preserve production efficiency.
- Took a mentor roll for employees teaching them basic Instrumentation and tubing bending to help with trouble shooing and quick repair on small problems that the shift tem could repair.
- Helped coworkers with explaining the (WHY) .
- Assisted Koch Methanol for 9 mouths, taking a lead roll in Permit to work and LOTO. Helping set up Lockout trailer.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production workflows.
- Monitored equipment performance, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Supported St. James as LOTO/Permit coordinator for 9 months during their start-up and transfer from YCI to KOCH.
- Supported Ft. Dodge during their turnaround, taking operational lead on installation of the new 101J train.
Oklahoma/Sooner Win Farm Manger
NextEra Energy Resources
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Changed the mindset of the site from reactive to proactive, when I took over the site our EFOR was at 17% and our site target was 3.5%. Within 2 years we got our EFOR rating down well below target @ .5%
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to problem-solving.
Shift Manager
Florida Power & Light Company
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep plant operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Assisted management team in developing and creating welcoming atmosphere for crew members to voice complaints.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Trained back-up associates and led crew members in managing operations.
- Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Relived Up as a LOTO coordinator for several Outages.
- Relived up as a contractor coordinator for several jobs during outages.
Shift Technician
Florida Power & Light Company
04.2006 - 05.2011
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Loaded and operated assigned Combustion Turbines to produce Electricity .
- Performed maintenance tasks and adjustments to preserve production efficiency.
- Assisted technicians in machine handling and set up.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
- Communicated with system operators to regulate factors such as line voltages and frequencies.
- Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Verified documentation and work order requirements.
- Monitored daily operations and made adjustments to production line where necessary.
Education
Associate of Arts - Process And Controls And System Operations
Polk State Collage
Lakeland, FL01.1994
High School Diploma -
Buford High School
Lancaster, SC06.1985
Skills
- Tool operation
- Production work
- Project estimation and bidding
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment operation
- Instrumentation installation
- Field instrumentation
- Instrument Calibration
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Testing procedures
- Schematic reading
- Safety protocols adherence
- Gas detection systems
- Electrical schematics interpretation
- Control valves maintenance
- Flow meters calibration
- Troubleshooting skills
- Multitasking
Timeline
Instrumentation Technician
Koch
01.2023 - Current
Ammonia Operator
Koch Nitrogen
03.2016 - 01.2023
Oklahoma/Sooner Win Farm Manger
NextEra Energy Resources
06.2013 - 12.2015
Shift Manager
Florida Power & Light Company
05.2012 - 06.2013
Shift Technician
Florida Power & Light Company
04.2006 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Buford High School
Associate of Arts - Process And Controls And System Operations
Polk State Collage
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