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CHRIS LABAR

LEWES,DE

Summary

Quality-driven Chemical Operator with experience controlling processes and operating equipment using distributed control systems. Proficient in performing general and preventive maintenance on process and support equipment. Hardworking and goal-oriented with 9 years of expertise in hazardous material production/handling and operational compliance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

SUPER

FLOORHAND, DERRICKHAND

Transload Operator/ Rail Switchman

SAVAGE SERVICES INC
02.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate switching operations.
  • Performed routine repair and maintenance duties.
  • Monitored switching operations, providing safe movement of freight cars.
  • Coordinated effective movement of train cars and engines with hand signals, two-way radios and telephones.
  • Offload hazardous material from rail cars
  • Inspect rail cars and fill out proper documentation per PBF Energy expectations
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.

Reconditioning Expert/Entrepreneur

OWNER FUEL DETAILING L.L.C
01.1999 - Current
  • Acquisition and development of contractual obligations
  • Marketing and sales
  • Expert in auto detailing and client relations
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Generated additional revenue streams through constructive partner and client relationships.

Derrickhand

PRECISION DRILLING (Laid Off)
04.2018 - 01.2020
  • Daily Department of Environmental Protection state logs and samples
  • Inspected machinery components to verify safety and working condition.
  • Pressure test hydraulic systems, including replacing any faulty hydraulic rams
  • Daily checks/maintenance on clipper seals, internal gearing, swabs, pony rods are aligned within tolerances, liners, valve retainers, and pop off valves
  • Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
  • Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.

ASSISTANT DRILLER

FALCON DRILLING (Laid Off)
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Relief driller of daily operations
  • Maintain and operate Gardner Denver two-stage booster, four Ingersoll-drilling rig program
  • Maintain daily state D.E.P
  • Logbooks and samples for each well drilled
  • Inspect/take readings/replace gauges and filtration systems on hydraulic systems
  • Install and inspect flights and bearings on conveyor belt systems
  • Replace pneumatic, water, and hydraulic lines including fittings to ensure proper safe working order
  • Operate and maintain centrifugal pumps
  • Knowledgeable in Figure 100,200,602,1502 hammer union fittings
  • Take samples from KLEEN OIL systems, inputting engine hours, filter numbers, and engine operating temps/rpm into the maintenance logbooks

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Process Operator

DELAWARE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Newark, DE
07.2024

Certificate - Petroleum Geology

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Austin
2016

Skills

  • Equipment Inspection
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Product Sample Analysis
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Safe Chemical Handling
  • Cleanup Procedures
  • Hazard Awareness
  • Maintenance Processes

Accomplishments

  • Routine Drilling Operations
  • Petroleum Geology
  • Rotary Drilling
  • Controlled Directional Drilling

Timeline

Transload Operator/ Rail Switchman

SAVAGE SERVICES INC
02.2023 - Current

Derrickhand

PRECISION DRILLING (Laid Off)
04.2018 - 01.2020

ASSISTANT DRILLER

FALCON DRILLING (Laid Off)
01.2014 - 01.2017

Reconditioning Expert/Entrepreneur

OWNER FUEL DETAILING L.L.C
01.1999 - Current

SUPER

FLOORHAND, DERRICKHAND

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Process Operator

DELAWARE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Certificate - Petroleum Geology

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
CHRIS LABAR