CODY HARMON
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Looking for a challenging and responsible position that would effectively utilize my attributes, prior training and experience; while offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Experienced with conducting detailed experiments and maintaining laboratory equipment. Utilizes strong analytical skills to ensure precision and accuracy in results. Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and procedures, ensuring safe and efficient working environment.
A scientific professional with extensive experience in laboratory environments. Known for delivering accurate experimental results and maintaining stringent quality controls. Highly collaborative team player with keen focus on meeting and exceeding objectives, adaptable to changing laboratory conditions. Proficient in data analysis and laboratory safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Tech 2000
Lake Charles, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Process Operator
Axial
Westlake, LA
06.2014 - Current
- Responsible for efficient and reliable Chemical Operations
- Monitor the performance of the plant equipment and process conditions, while utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in a safe and approved fashion
- Exchange verbal and written information with other shifts, other operators and maintenance personnel regarding equipment, process conditions, any problems being experience and the progress towards accomplishing the production goals
- Analyze production samples of desired solutions according to established analytical procedures and immediately correcting, if possible, any unusual or non- conforming results to keep the product within specification
- Troubleshoot processes while rapidly and cost-effectively resolving challenging issues
- Responsible for ensuring goals and objectives are met while providing a safe and pro-active work environment that promotes creativity and work place efficiency
- Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power, or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations
- Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, and voltage of electricity supplied to panels
- Member of Emergency Response Team
- C.P.R certified
- Checking ball valves butterfly valves etc
- Logging leaks emissions over 500ppm
Lab Tech
SGS Petroleum
Beaumont, Tx
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Collects analyzes and interprets various plant water and steam samples and takes corrective action as needed
- Communicate with board operators results from samples so that necessary changes can be made in the unit
- Keep records of all data
- Run samples using distillation , TOC, GC, and dionics
- Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
- Advising on provisions to minimize safety risks
- Member of Emergency Response Team (C.P.R
- Certified)
Education
Associates Degree - undefined
Sowela community college
01.2014
High School - undefined
Lagrange
01.2008
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Self-Motivated
- Team player
- Exceptional listener
- Excellent Communicator
- Self-Starter
- Goal-driven
- Computer/Technical literate
- Anticipates challenges
- Problem-Solving/Analytical
- Creative thinker
- Proactive
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Sample preparation
- Meticulous Record-keeping
- Data interpretation
- Chemical handling
- Biological analysis
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Tech 2000
01.2023 - Current
Process Operator
Axial
06.2014 - Current
Lab Tech
SGS Petroleum
05.2010 - 06.2014
Associates Degree - undefined
Sowela community college
High School - undefined
Lagrange