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David Reynolds

Houston,Texas
David Reynolds

Summary

Eight years of experience as a Process Operator. A track record of safely performing tasks while strictly adhering to established policies and regulations. Highly dependable with an excellent attendance history. An exceptional eye for detail and an outstanding communicator. Excels at collaborating in a team environment and accomplishing tasks independently with little to no supervision.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chevron Philips

Process Operator-Reactor
08.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Manages the operation of a complex Polyethylene manufacturing process, including operating continuous distillation columns, loop reactors, reciprocating compressors, desiccate treaters, stripping towers, polymer extruders and pelletizers, tank farm transfer systems, railcar loading systems, and Hydrocarbon Unloading
  • Manages and evaluates process variables, sampled quality results, and made changes and/or corrections to maintain optimum control, efficiency, and safety
  • Initiates and controls manufacturing of chemicals in tanks, monitoring batches, keeping records, and operating process equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Drafts direct reports to enhance safety, productivity, and quality performance
  • Leads a 20-member multi-shift team which produces an average of $100,000 in cost savings on utilities usage
  • Created a safe automated ergonomic process to fill wax tank to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Acts as a liaison between departments in order to ensure problem resolution with safety or interferences with quality and productivity
  • Monitors, maintains, and operates all process equipment in the operating unit, utilizing manual and automated controls to ensure compliance to the overall customer production plan and quality requirements
  • Participated in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
  • Experienced in lock out/tag out procedures
  • Vast experience in state and federal OSHA rules and regulations related to plant safety
  • Conducts Polyethylene chemical production processes as a qualified operator in areas such as: hydrocarbon unloading, Hopper car lead-out, and reactors
  • Operates loop reactors, compressors, distillation columns, and cooling towers
  • Actively responds to controller calls to start/stop rotating equipment and to perform field troubleshooting.

SAI Gulf LLC

Mechanical Sampler Operator
07.2012 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Managed a $2M sampling system operating the control panel, responding to alarms, troubleshooting issues, and preforming preventive and general maintenance
  • Sampled and tested oil refinery products on-site performing a variety of lab tests on volatile and petroleum coke materials, confirming results and then submitting them to the Managing Director
  • Performed an array of data analyses, including material sizing, moisture and​ ​residual moisture, HGI and trace metal tests
  • Recorded test data on both a lab sheet and into a computer database.

DJ's Body and Collision

Manager
09.2006 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Managed and directed all business operations, including the day-to-day supervision of employees and all staffing functions, including hiring, training, and evaluating
  • Maintained inventory tracking stock levels and placing replenishment and custom orders as needed
  • Served as the lead painter on vehicle body, collision, and detailing jobs
  • Served as the single-point-of-contact to customers, defining requirements and providing clear and timely communication
  • Managed financial operations accountabilities included payroll, P&L, and accounts payable.

Education

Associates College of Mainland
Texas City, Texas

Associate degree in Process Technology
05.2015

Skills

  • SAP (Work Order Application)
  • OmniSource (P & ID Application)
  • Processnet (Process Trending Application)
  • Emerson DeltaV Digital Control Systems (DCS)
  • Fire Fighter 1 Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • HAZMAT Training
  • HAZWOPPER Training
  • FORK TRUCK Training
  • JLG Training

Timeline

Process Operator-Reactor

Chevron Philips
08.2015 - Current

Mechanical Sampler Operator

SAI Gulf LLC
07.2012 - 08.2015

Manager

DJ's Body and Collision
09.2006 - 07.2012

Associates College of Mainland

Associate degree in Process Technology
David Reynolds