Collin Louis VanHorn
Williamstown
Summary
Chemical industry professional with strong expertise in operating and maintaining complex machinery. Known for ensuring safety and efficiency, adapting seamlessly to changing needs while collaborating effectively with team members. Skilled in process optimization, quality control, and troubleshooting. Reliable and results-driven, consistently achieving production goals and improving operational workflows.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical operator
ECO USA
01.2022 - Current
- Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting ideas that led to increased performance metrics across the team.
Internship/ co-op
Chemours
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked at Chemours as a learn & earn student
- Worked in ptfe and granular
- Worked in a cleanroom environment
- Forklift operator
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Participated in p51 store reset
- Outside lawn and garden sales associate
- Forklift operator
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Solar Panel Installer
ARP Solar
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Installing solar arrays on both residential and commercial projects
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems.
- Used drawings, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
Mach 1 energy & construction
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Operating a mini vac on frac and drill-out sites
- Chemical plant operator/crew lead on completion side of the oil field
- Learn about proper ppe with chemicals
- Handle/mix hazardous chemicals
- Monitor chemical pumps and flow meters
- Maintenance chemical pumps
Certified Pressure Testing
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Pressure testing various oilfield equipment
- Learned the dangers of high-pressure testing
- On/call 24/7
- Integrity in testing
- Maintaining accuracy in my records & billing
Owner/ Sales Representative
VanHorn Farms Produce
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Raised and sold fresh produce at local farmers markets, to local restaurants, at a roadside stand and at produce wholesale auctions
Education
Chemical & Polymer operator certification -
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
05-2022
Bachelors - Agribusiness and Rural Development
West Virginia University
05.2016
Skills
- Leadership, Eagle scout
- Ability to work long hours
- Self motivation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift certification
- Chemical handling proficiency
- Data recording accuracy
- Chemical reaction monitoring
- Operation Monitoring
- Production tracking
- Piping and valves
- Equipment repair and maintenance
Certification
- Chemical & Polymer operator certification
- OSHA 30
Honors Activities Awards
Eagle Scout, Boy Scout, 2012, Troop 215
Coursework
- Engineering problem solving 1 and 2
- Advertising
- Macro & Micro-economics
- Chemical & Polymer operator courses
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Chemical operator
ECO USA
01.2022 - Current
Internship/ co-op
Chemours
06.2021 - 09.2021
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
12.2020 - 04.2021
Solar Panel Installer
ARP Solar
08.2020 - 12.2020
Mach 1 energy & construction
09.2017 - 02.2020
Certified Pressure Testing
09.2016 - 09.2017
Owner/ Sales Representative
VanHorn Farms Produce
06.2010 - 09.2014
Chemical & Polymer operator certification -
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Bachelors - Agribusiness and Rural Development
West Virginia University
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