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Dakota Wescott

Ardmore,OK

Summary

Highly skilled and safety-focused refinery operator with over 12 years of hands on experience in refining operations board operations and frontline supervisory roles. Proven leadership in overseeing process units managing plant upsets and coordinating personnel during both routine operations and emergencies. A dedicated member of the Emergency Response Team trained in rapid decision making hazard mitigation and plant safety procedures. Committed to operational excellence regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Step-Up Operational Supervisor

Valero
07.2024 - Current
  • Serve as Step-Up OS overseeing the team of operators ensuring safe and efficient shift operations and resolving operational issues as they arise in real time
  • Lead the field and board operators to optimize unit performance respond to process deviations and ensure product quality

Emergency Response Specialist

Valero
09.2013 - Current
  • Certified member of the ERT trained in fire suppression hazardous material response high angle rescue confined space rescue and CPR
  • Participated in emergency drills live-fire training and incident debriefing
  • Work closely with HSE and Incident Command teams during site emergencies

DCS Board Operator

Valero Ardmore Refinery
02.2013 - Current
  • Monitor control and troubleshoot refinery units from the control room using the Honeywell DCS system
  • Assist in planning and executing maintenance shutdowns and startups including energy isolation and system purging
  • Managed shift handover effectively to communicate critical information about ongoing tasks or incidents among team members seamlessly

Skills

  • DCS/Board operation
  • Process Unit Operator (CFHT/HCU/SMR)LOTO/ Procedures
  • Emergency Response and Safety Protocols
  • Team Leadership
  • Step-Up Supervision
  • Troubleshooting and Plant Upset Management

Timeline

Step-Up Operational Supervisor

Valero
07.2024 - Current

Emergency Response Specialist

Valero
09.2013 - Current

DCS Board Operator

Valero Ardmore Refinery
02.2013 - Current
Dakota Wescott