Daniel French
Joliet,IL
Summary
Experienced plant operator with expertise in safeguarding quality in a plant. Successful in maintaining equipment, keeping detailed records and monitoring daily plant operations. Driven to work efficiently and safely when conducting maintenance and repairs. Safety-conscious Plant Operator possessing in-depth knowledge of quality assurance protocols, waste management, and equipment maintenance. Offering experience performing wide variety of tasks to verify efficient operations. Strong troubleshooter recognized for quickly detecting problems and immediately taking corrective action.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pilot Plant Operator
Honeywell UOP
Des Plaines, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting on existing products to identify potential improvements.
- Participated in meetings with other technicians and engineers to discuss project progress and brainstorm solutions to challenges encountered during development stages.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment and ensured proper calibration according to established protocols.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant equipment such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes.
- Performed troubleshooting on automated systems to identify root causes of process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained accurate records of process parameters, test results, and other relevant data in accordance with company policies.
- Participated in design reviews for proposed projects providing feedback from a processing perspective.
- Analyzed process data with various statistical tools.
- Reported on process performance metrics during team meetings.
- Operated valves to regulate flow of materials through process equipment such as pumps, compressors, exchangers, heaters, coolers, and reactors.
- Monitored gauges, indicators and computer displays in order to verify specified operating conditions.
- Performed daily visual inspections of the entire refinery, including tanks and piping systems.
- Investigated causes of breakdowns or shutdowns that occurred during shift operations.
- Identified process abnormalities and took corrective action when necessary.
- Participated in training sessions designed to enhance knowledge of technical procedures.
- Using Pi trends to analyze plant data and determine if plant is operating on spec.
- Became a member of the Emergency Response Team, and received HAZWOPER training.
- Working a shift schedule (2 weeks of days, followed by 2 weeks of nights).
- Used an online E-log entry to update any work that was done to a specific pilot plant
- Recognized basic automation and on-line problems and troubleshoot them with minimal assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Timbers of Shorewood
Shorewood, IL
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Chiropractic Assistant
Absolute Integrated Health
Naperville, IL
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Kept patient rooms clean between services and removed used linens for laundering.
- Inputted patient data using Medisoft and provided appropriate updates to records.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Used Medisoft software to process patient payments and update accounts.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Printed and filed examination data records according to HIPAA patient standards.
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
- Answered appointment calls to streamline office operations.
- Assisted with technical treatments and entered information within patient records and charts.
- Collaborated with Nurse Practitioner and other healthcare team members to streamline patient care.
- Reviewed treatment sheets for consistency, completeness and accuracy.
- Proficient in allergy/inflammation testing using skin prick
- read and interpreted allergy test results
- experienced giving allergy injections and vitamin injections
- excellent communication with patients
- skilled in soft tissue massages
- guided patients through floor exercises and stretching
- Following orders from Chiropractor to give best care possible to patients
Order Picker
Northbay Distribution Center
Romeoville, IL
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to operate throughout warehouse.
- Attended company safety meetings to implement new measures.
- Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
- Accepted, processed and filled orders quickly and accurately.
- Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
- Tracked merchandise movements using RF scanners.
- Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
Grocery Stocker
Mariano's
Shorewood, IL
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Disposed of expired and overripe items to eliminate health risks.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
- Carried and secured customer purchases in vehicles.
- Leveraged lift equipment to pull items from stock and add shelves and bins.
- Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Blocked and faced all products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Stocked shelves with items making sure items were not outdated and brought forward.
Construction Laborer
French's Construction
Joliet, IL
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Reduced wasteful spending by accurately cutting materials according to specifications.
- Used drills and other power tools safely to complete job tasks.
- Maintained orderly work environment by removing trash and sweeping up debris.
- Loaded materials, equipment and tools onto trucks and secured for transport to job sites.
Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Joliet, IL
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Engaged with others successfully using strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Volunteered over 3 hours with organization helping with [set up of event] Every two to three weeks.
- Volunteered to help with special events and programs by checking in participants and giving directions.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote community service programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joliet West Township Highschool
Joliet, IL05.2018
Skills
- RF scanning devices
- Team collaboration
- Data collection
- Efficient with computers/technology
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Inventory restocking and oversight
- Telephone etiquette
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Data entry
- Medical software applications
- Problem resolution
- Quick problem solver
- Quality assurance controls
- Calibrating instruments
- System monitoring
- Parts Replacement
- Chemical Handling
- Safety Procedures
- Process Control
- First-aid and CPR
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safety Protocols
- Creating reports
- Hazardous Materials
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Blueprint and Schematic Reading
- Analytical Problem Solving
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
High Honor roll - 3.5 GPA
Timeline
Pilot Plant Operator
Honeywell UOP
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Timbers of Shorewood
04.2022 - 03.2024
Chiropractic Assistant
Absolute Integrated Health
09.2021 - 05.2022
Order Picker
Northbay Distribution Center
05.2019 - 08.2021
Grocery Stocker
Mariano's
09.2018 - 05.2019
Construction Laborer
French's Construction
05.2017 - 08.2018
Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters
08.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Joliet West Township Highschool
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