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Curtis Timberlake

Mount Pleasant,SC

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Technician/BSS with strong ability to lead by example, also with respect and expectations. Offering safety and leadership to other technicians, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Process Technician with 12 years of experience operating and maintaining process equipment, I also have 8 years as a BSS leading fellow technicians and training new employees. Talented at performing routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in SAP, Kronos and DCS.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Technician/ BSS

Ineos Olefins & Polymers Usa
Wando, SC
10.2011 - Current
  • In my role as tech.4 in OSBL I use information from sample results and A.V.O. rounds to keep the process in OSBL within range as to not cause an upset in the units or on the environment.
  • In my role as a BSS I try to show leadership and good work ethic as an example to other employees, and run the shift when SS is out or not around.
  • ERT Captain for D-Shift in which i would be in command of emergency situations during off hours around at the plant. I have been trained for ROCO rescue, AEF2 from Texas A&M, and basic medical procedures.
  • I have been a leader when it comes to TPM in OSBL, many repairs done saving company money in maintenance.
  • I have my C-waste water treatment license from the state of South Carolina.
  • Ran the AT201 project in utilities during Dragonslayer, which finished ahead of schedule even with stopping the job to add a walkway on the East side of tower's water deck using material that had already been purchased for the job. This made it safe for technicians to make adjustments on that side of the tower.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance on nights and weekends to prevent downtime.
  • Provided technical direction and training to other techs.

Control Valve Technician

Industrial Valve Sales and Service
Cleveland, TN
04.2010 - 10.2011
  • Checked, disassembled and repaired control valves and safety relief valves.
  • Worked closely as part of effective team to deliver customer requests on time.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues involving leaks or damage.
  • Measured tolerances of assembled for conformance to standards, utilizing gauges, micrometers and calipers.
  • Utilized various troubleshooting, diagnostic and repair methods to alleviate valve issues and operational problems.
  • Assessed air pressure flowing into regulators to determine functioning of valves and pistons.
  • Adjusted meter components for conformance to specifications.
  • Came to this site while it was still BP chemical twice for turnarounds.
  • During some the many turnarounds I worked I was in charge of my own crew, making sure all jobs were completed on time and in a safe manner, according to the site rules and our rules for IVSS.

Water Distribution Technician

Ocoee Utilities
Cleveland, TN
05.2004 - 05.2010
  • Reviewed service tickets and investigated customer complaints to identify problems.
  • Answered emergency calls and responded quickly to repair urgent issues.
  • Drove and operated utility trucks and other equipment.
  • Operated pumps, backhoes, jackhammers and other equipment to repair or install lines and systems.
  • Performed troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades to AMR (automated meter reading system) and started mapping all lines, hydrants, and meters through the GIS system I helped implement.
  • Maintained, repaired and installed water and wastewater lines, fire hydrants and valves.
  • Used hand tools, such as shovels to access lines and prepare area for work.
  • Supported activities to maintain equipment in reliable condition.

Machine Operator/Raw Material Handler

Duracell
Cleveland, TN
02.1997 - 08.2003
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Trained new employees.
  • Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.

Education

Physical Therapy

Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN

Skills

  • Statistical Trends
  • System Inspections
  • Systems Analysis
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Standard Operation Procedures
  • Parts Installation
  • Problem-Solving
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Cost-Effective Solutions
  • Field Surveys
  • Project Management
  • Problem Identification and Analysis
  • Work Scheduling
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Member of the hiring team
  • ROCO rescue certified
  • AEF 2(Advanced exterior firefighter)
  • Job Rep trained to BP/Ineos standards
  • Calibrate control valves using fluke meters
  • Work orders
  • Kronos
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Peer Mentoring
  • GIS systems
  • Air Compressors
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Parts Repairs
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • SAP

Timeline

Process Technician/ BSS

Ineos Olefins & Polymers Usa
10.2011 - Current

Control Valve Technician

Industrial Valve Sales and Service
04.2010 - 10.2011

Water Distribution Technician

Ocoee Utilities
05.2004 - 05.2010

Machine Operator/Raw Material Handler

Duracell
02.1997 - 08.2003

Physical Therapy

Cleveland State Community College
Curtis Timberlake