David Allen
DONALDSONVILLE,Louisiana
Summary
Fun Fact - I am a third generation Ammonia Plant Supervisor.
I have been Employed with CF Industries for 19+ years. I am appreciative of the opportunities that CF Industries has provided me for career growth along with the ability to provide for my family. My goal is to promote a safe and inclusive work environment built on communication, which I see as a key for a successful team. Set expectations to the team, know my team and my role in all procedures, and audit my team and provide honest feedback both positive and negative, all of which drives safety and operational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Supervisor
CF Industries
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated cross-team communication to swiftly resolve operational issues.
- Documented daily activities and prepared reports for management.
- Led regular meetings with staff to track progress on routine, project, unplanned/planned outages and turnaround work, ensuring safe and efficient startups to minimize production downtime.
- Provided support to staff in the resolution of complex issues or escalated matters.
- Generated and Approved Work Notifications and Requisitions in SAP.
- Coordinates with maintenance for equipment readiness, and the return of equipment once maintenance is complete.
- Coordinates with maintenance to plan outages and turn.
- Coordinates with Maintenance a continuous list of outage work orders to be executed during planned and/or unplanned outages.
- Supported implementation of process improvements that bolstered safety for personnel and the environment.
- Participate in updating or creating documents Lock/ Tag/Try, CSE, P&IDs, SOPs, Training Plans, and SOCLs.
Supervisor
CF Industries
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance safety and operational effectiveness.
- Developed training materials to support employee onboarding and ongoing education.
- Directed and supervised team of 12 employees in daily operations.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Lead Supervisor on AM3 2023 turnaround who participated in implementation of 70+ MOCs and 100+ action items all completed correctly and on time.
- Completed production reports, month end reports, outage sheets, vent usage tracking sheets.
- Document and make necessary contacts to notify management of routine and non-routine activities.
Process Operator
CF Industries
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
04.2007 - 06.2021
- Operated complex chemical processing equipment to maintain production efficiency.
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to prevent operational downtime.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize disruptions in production.
- Documented operational processes and maintained accurate logs for regulatory compliance.
- Participated in PSM programs by creating EWRs, submitting EHS solutions such as our Delivery Permit, participating in the MOC Process and PHA reviews for AM3, AM4, Storage and Loading (TK-806).
- Participated in a 2020 Corporate Audit at the Verdigris Nitrogen Complex with the corporate audit group, was the guest process auditor for the Ammonia Complex Boilers, Reformers, and Start Up Heaters, and the Urea Plant Package Boilers.
- Able to locate and understand CF Industries Loss Control Procedures and Policies.
- Participated in the CF Industries Donaldsonville Complex Employee Immersion Program.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ascension Catholic High School
Donaldsonville, LA05-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LASkills
- Safety compliance
- SAP proficiency
- EMIS proficiency
- Process improvement
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Communication skills (Written and Verbal)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Goal setting
Timeline
Day Supervisor
CF Industries
05.2025 - Current
Supervisor
CF Industries
06.2021 - 05.2025
Process Operator
CF Industries
04.2007 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Ascension Catholic High School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Nicholls State University