Cody Van Nest
Lima
Summary
Hardworking Veteran skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering 8 years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on streamlining process and increasing productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Refinery Process Operator
Cenovus Energy
08.2023 - Current
- Operate and monitor refinery processing units to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.
- Monitor process variables including pressure, temperature, flow rates, and levels to maintain optimal operating conditions.
- Perform routine inspections, start-ups, shutdowns, and process adjustments in accordance with operating procedures.
- Identify abnormal operating conditions and respond promptly to alarms to prevent safety incidents and equipment damage.
- Coordinate with control room operators, maintenance, and operations teams to support troubleshooting and unit reliability.
- Maintain strict compliance with OSHA, environmental, and refinery safety standards.
- Document operational data, shift logs, and incident reports to support regulatory and operational requirements.
Operator
Buckeye Partners
09.2020 - Current
- Adhered to company safety procedures, OSHA requirements and DOT regulations.
- Documented shipping and transportation information and communicated with dispatchers.
- Monitored gauges and pressure pumps throughout tasks to check safety and operational performance.
- Paid close attention to operations schedules and timelines to achieve targets and maintain optimal productivity levels.
Fuels Distribution Operator
United States Air Force
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Provided accurate accounting of fuel transactions.
- Orchestrated processing to mover material, utilizing capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps and tankage.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters to inspect equipment and reported abnormalities.
- Operated steam, gas, electric motor or internal combustion engine-driven compressors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perrysburg High School
Perrysburg, OH05.2012
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Machine Operation
- Facility Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Punctual and Reliable
- Good Communication
- Incident Reporting
References
- TSgt Brett Carter-Immediate supervisor for last two years of active duty (850)797-7228
- MSgt Alvin Burton- Immediate supervisor 2015-2019 (478)960-0614
- Mr. Dale West- Co-worker at Buckeye Partners (419)266-9667
- Mr. Chuck Fite- Co-Worker/Supervisor at Buckeye Partners (419)575-5683
- Mr. Brian Wright- Co-Worker in USAF 2015-2020 (412)298-9813
Timeline
Refinery Process Operator
Cenovus Energy
08.2023 - Current
Operator
Buckeye Partners
09.2020 - Current
Fuels Distribution Operator
United States Air Force
08.2014 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Perrysburg High School