Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Information
References
Timeline
Clarence E. Buttram Jr

Clarence E. Buttram Jr

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Experienced Chemical Operator with 23 years of expertise in utilizing statistical process control techniques to ensure process consistencies and product quality. Skilled in chemical processing, lean manufacturing, and root cause analysis. Dedication to being recognized as a versatile, conscientious professional with strong communication, computer, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Operations Supervisor

Nippon Paint (NPAA)
02.2023 - Current
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Balanced competing priorities successfully across multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail or overall operational efficiency.
  • Championed change management efforts during organizational restructuring to minimize disruption to ongoing operations while maintaining employee morale.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among team members.
  • Mentored team members to develop their skills and reach their full potential, boosting overall team performance.
  • Oversaw resource allocation efficiently to ensure all tasks were completed on time without compromising quality or budgetary constraints.

Plant Operator

W.R. Grace Chemical
04.2011 - 02.2023
  • Operated induction furnace used to produce an aluminum nickel alloy catalyst for oil refineries used to take the sulfur out of gas
  • Oversaw product levels, pump operations, and flow rates in batch processes.

Outside Plant Technician

AT&T
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Repaired and conditioned service lines
  • Monitored and upheld quality standards for telephone lines on poles and ground pedestals.

Plant Operator

W.R. Grace Chemical
03.2007 - 12.2009
  • Operated induction furnace used to produce an aluminum nickel alloy catalyst for oil refineries used to take the sulfur out of gas
  • Monitored levels, pumps, and flows of product in batch form

Plant Utility Person

Saint Gobain
10.2006 - 02.2007
  • Operated clay extruding mills to produce ceramic packing for distillation columns in the petroleum industry and heat transfer units used in kilns and boilers
  • Responsible for the quality, material handling, and shipping of product

Plant Operator

Velsicol Chemical
06.2002 - 09.2006
  • Maintained daily operations of the plant using the Fisher Porter DCI system
  • Ensured a safe environment and controlled parameters
  • Monitored levels, pressure, temperatures, and flows of the two exothermic reactors producing benzoic acid in a continuous flowing product
  • Collected samples and maintained quality control
  • Experienced in locked out tag out procedures, safe work, and confined space
  • Monitored reactor supporting air compressors
  • Monitored two kettle boilers producing steam for reactors
  • Other skills include material handling and forklift operations

Assistant Supervisor

Beaulieu of America
04.1992 - 05.2002
  • Supervised 33 operators and maintenance personnel
  • Ensured safety of employees and managed daily production
  • Ensured safe operation of equipment

Education

Electronic Computer Programming College, Chattanooga, TN
01.1992

Brainerd High School, Chattanooga, TN
01.1991

Skills

  • Operation monitoring
  • Great work ethic
  • Organization
  • Critical thinking and troubleshooting
  • Trained and Qualified forklift operations
  • PPE use and safety training

Accomplishments

  • Experience in installing home security equipment, including hardwiring cameras, setting up network communication and placement of cameras
  • Experience in installing home computer systems, including networking computers

Personal Information

I am very personable and enjoy spending quality time with my family. I build and fly radio controlled air planes. I also enjoy mounting biking, and hiking.

References

References Available Upon Request.

Timeline

Lead Operations Supervisor - Nippon Paint (NPAA)
02.2023 - Current
Plant Operator - W.R. Grace Chemical
04.2011 - 02.2023
Outside Plant Technician - AT&T
01.2010 - 03.2011
Plant Operator - W.R. Grace Chemical
03.2007 - 12.2009
Plant Utility Person - Saint Gobain
10.2006 - 02.2007
Plant Operator - Velsicol Chemical
06.2002 - 09.2006
Assistant Supervisor - Beaulieu of America
04.1992 - 05.2002
Electronic Computer Programming College - ,
Brainerd High School - ,

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