Dennis Nations
Winnie
Summary
Seasoned process operator known for technical aptitude and leadership in safety practices. Successfully reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator
Mobil Oil Corp.
Beaumont, TX
07.1982 - 03.2017
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues swiftly.
- Led safety training sessions, emphasizing adherence to industry regulations and protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced operational costs.
- Maintained accurate logs of production data for compliance and quality assurance purposes.
- Mentored junior operators, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer within the team.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, facilitating informed decision-making for management.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Operated various types of machinery proficiently, adapting quickly to changing production requirements.
- Performed root cause analyses on process deviations, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing disruptions to the production schedule.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular inspections and preventative measures.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, maintenance or quality control when necessary for smooth operations.
- Supported new employee training, ensuring proper understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Enhanced production efficiency by closely monitoring equipment and making necessary adjustments.
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
- Aided in the development of new processes, testing prototypes for functionality and efficiency improvements.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met or exceeded customer specifications.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Trained new operators, significantly improving team performance and process knowledge.
- Collaborated with engineering team to implement new process improvements, resulting in more efficient operations.
- Reduced downtime, swiftly identifying and troubleshooting process disruptions.
- Led safety drills, reinforcing emergency response procedures and maintaining safe working environment.
- Played key role in project teams, contributing to successful launch of new products.
- Enhanced plant safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Developed troubleshooting guides for common process issues, expediting resolution times.
- Optimized waste management procedures, significantly reducing environmental impact.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Substation Repairman
General Electric Company
Beaumont, TX
06.1980 - 07.1982
- Enhanced repair quality by utilizing proper tools and techniques in a timely manner.
- Contributed to the company''s positive reputation through exceptional work ethic, strong technical skills, and dedication to customer service excellence.
- Implemented best practices that enhanced overall equipment reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex repair problems.
Education
Law Enforcement
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Standard operating procedures
- Process control
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Equipment operation
- Safety procedures
- Flow measurement
- Chemical handling
- Waste management
- Hazardous materials
- Temperature control
- Technical aptitude
- Instrumentation
- Plant Start-up
- Pump operations
- Plant shutdown
- Valve operations
- Pressure management
- Sample collecting
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Strong leader
- Efficient
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Analyzing water quality
- Materials handling
- Documentation skills
- System monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Forklift operation
- Production monitoring
- Water treatment operations
- Efficiency improvement
- Quality control
- Environmental awareness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process documentation
- Report writing
- Equipment inspection
- Process improvements
- Recordkeeping
- Records documentation
- Controls monitoring
- Safety inspections
- Mechanical aptitude
- Calibrating instruments
- Raw materials handling
- Preparing reports
- Report preparation
- Instrumentation calibration
- Water treatment
- Energy management
- System analysis
- Creating reports
- Operational process tools
- Work with operational process tools
- Operation records maintenance
- Work order processing
- Safety-oriented
- Device inspection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Machine operation
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
Lead Operations Liaison for multimillion dollar refrigeration upgrade which included overseeing construction, writing all related procedures, including start-up, shutdown and routine procedures. Was recognized globally for installation of visual ques on many types of equipment that consisted of flow arrows, process flow parameters, equipment identification, instrumentation identification and rates, and many more.
Timeline
Process Operator
Mobil Oil Corp.
07.1982 - 03.2017
Substation Repairman
General Electric Company
06.1980 - 07.1982
Law Enforcement
San Antonio College