Colton Dixon
Robstown
Summary
Strong willed individual skilled in refinery operations for over 11 years. Specializing in operating and maintaining refinery equipment to insure optimum production efficiency. Trained in console operations insuring production flow. Team leader in turn-around planning and productivity for unit specifics in HDS. Ability to work in a solo or team environment while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Other skills include basic math calculations, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Eager to always learn new skill sets and grow stronger within the oil and gas industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator - Technician VI
Valero Refining Co.
07.2013 - Current
- Knowledge of refinery, chemical, and pipeline processes
- 3 years’ experience with console/ board operations
- DOT Certified
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- How to operate refinery equipment including but not limited to pumps, compressors, turbines, valves (manual, MOV), exchangers, instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, pneumatic equipment), gas fired heaters, etc
- Ability to operate equipment within management targets to achieve cost effectiveness and optimization efforts
- Ability to read and follow P&ID’s
- Ability to read and follow safety policies and procedures
- Inspect equipment for abnormalities and document and report the findings to management
- Perform preventative maintenance of equipment such as oil changes, filter replacement, etc
- DCS, Foxboro, and alarm system management
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rachal Investments
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Heavy equipment operator for a local farmer.
- Learned to Operate different pieces of machinery
- Performed maintenance of all the equipment learning to use different types of tools that are associated with each piece of equipment
- Experience with wheeled tractor operation, excavation, dirt leveling, ground control, repair and maintenance
- Ability to receive instruction and work hard with attention to detail until the job is completed safely
Education
Process Technology Degree -
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2013
High School Diploma -
Ingleside High School
Ingleside, TX06.2012
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Production procedures
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Plant safety
Certification
- DOT Certified - Renewed October 2024
Timeline
Operator - Technician VI
Valero Refining Co.
07.2013 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rachal Investments
06.2012 - 06.2013
Process Technology Degree -
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
Ingleside High School
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