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Christopher Lybarger

St. Louis,Missouri

Summary

Highly skilled operator with 24 years of experience in hydrocarbon and chemical processing operations. Expertise in refinery operations complemented by strong leadership skills. Committed to enhancing safety standards across departments and facilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Assignment - Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Phillips 66, Wood River Refinery
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Improved and authored standard operating procedures (SOPs) for unit startups, shutdowns, emergencies, and general unit operations.
  • Collaborated on the development of Distributed Control System (DCS) displays.
  • Produced training materials related to unit operations and emergency situations.
  • Instructed new and experienced refinery operators on unit operations.

Aromatics Operations

Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery
04.2001 - 04.2025
  • Performed monitoring, maintenance, and minor repair operations for pumps, compressors, cooling water towers, and motor-operated valves (MOVs).
  • Executed Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) policies and procedures for maintenance work
  • Ensured that operations conformed to internal and external safety policies and procedures.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by serving on department and refinery-wide safety teams.
  • Collaborated with outside contractors and agencies.
  • Facilitated efficient unit turnarounds for planned maintenance events.
  • Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for unit shutdown and startup.
  • Collected samples, conducted testing, and recorded results to ensure the production of consistent, high-quality products.
  • Optimized DCS board operations to support safe and efficient unit processes.
  • Identified, diagnosed, and resolved mechanical and production-related problems.
  • Served as the operations representative for multiple Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPAs).

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

High School Equivalency (GED)

Skills

  • Training development and mentorship
  • Process optimization
  • Distributed Control Systems
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Process Hazard Analysis
  • Lock Out Tag Out
  • Emergency response
  • Safety leadership and compliance
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team building and collaboration

Affiliations

  • Dedicated department trainer (2023 to 2025)
  • Refinery Safety Team member (2023 to 2025)
  • Department Safety Team member (2022 to 2025)

Timeline

Special Assignment - Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Phillips 66, Wood River Refinery
04.2023 - 04.2025

Aromatics Operations

Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery
04.2001 - 04.2025

Some College (No Degree) -

High School Equivalency (GED)

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