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Christopher Ponder

Seabrook

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. 30 years of operational experience in multiple fields of process technology.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lead / Shift Supervisor

Scion Technologies
08.2024 - Current
  • Operated DCS to achieve plant specifications.
  • Trained Operations on plant dynamics.
  • Managed shift personal and responsibilities
  • Ran GC machines to meet unit specs.
  • Responsible for plant safety.
  • Responsible for scheduling maintenance
  • Responsible for shipping and receiving
  • Responsible for call outs

Process Operations/ Turnaround Specialist

Shell Oil Refinery
11.2013 - 04.2023
  • Provided technical support during the implementation of new systems or software applications related to operations processes.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for operations processes.
  • Provided training sessions for staff on new operational procedures and processes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all operations processes are aligned with corporate goals.
  • Conducted research into best practices related to operations process design and management.
  • Identified and analyzed process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce cost and improve customer service.
  • Conducted data analysis of existing processes to identify areas of inefficiency or re-engineering potential.
  • Monitored operational performance against key performance indicators and provided regular reports on progress.
  • Turnaround specialist.

Process Operations

Syngenta Seeds
03.2008 - 11.2013
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Created detailed documentation of existing processes, including flowcharts, diagrams, job aids, checklists.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify underlying issues impacting operational performance.
  • Provided technical support during the implementation of new systems or software applications related to operations processes.
  • Industrial fire and rescue team.
  • EMT Basic.

Process Operations

Solutia Chemicals
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Provided technical support during the implementation of new systems or software applications related to operations processes.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for operations processes.
  • Assessed employees through on-site observation and interviews to determine strengths and weaknesses in work performance, methods and team functions.
  • Devised new and improved records management programs to organize and protect data.

Chemical Technician

Dixie Chemical Company
01.1998 - 01.2006
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss current projects or brainstorm solutions for challenges faced within the department.
  • Replenished laboratory supplies and maintained equipment to support optimal productivity.
  • Monitored safety standards in the lab to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Troubleshot problems encountered during testing or experimentation activities.
  • Documented test procedures, methods, results, and conclusions in reports for review by senior staff members.
  • Conducted laboratory experiments, such as mixing chemicals and monitoring reactions.
  • Prepared and tested samples of chemical compounds according to established protocols.
  • Fire and Recue Team

Education

OUPV Merchant Mariner Masters - Master Merchant Mariner (Captian)

Captain Roys Marine Training
Seabrook, TX
01-2023

Certificate - Chemical Process Technology

San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX
01-1995

High School Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX
06-1993

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Experienced Delt-V and Honeywell DCS
  • Operations Turnarounds and Projects
  • Process Automation
  • TWIC Card
  • MMC (25 GT Masters w/ sailing endorsement)
  • STCW Basic
  • First Aid/ CPR

References

References available upon request.

Education and Training

Available upon request

Timeline

Senior Lead / Shift Supervisor

Scion Technologies
08.2024 - Current

Process Operations/ Turnaround Specialist

Shell Oil Refinery
11.2013 - 04.2023

Process Operations

Syngenta Seeds
03.2008 - 11.2013

Process Operations

Solutia Chemicals
01.2006 - 01.2007

Chemical Technician

Dixie Chemical Company
01.1998 - 01.2006

OUPV Merchant Mariner Masters - Master Merchant Mariner (Captian)

Captain Roys Marine Training

Certificate - Chemical Process Technology

San Jacinto College District

High School Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High School

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