Devan Locklear

• Assisted in hiring qualified staff members who contributed positively towards the growth of the organization.
• Enhanced safety performance by conducting regular training sessions and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant operations and increase overall output.
• Oversaw the installation of new equipment, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints while maintaining safe working conditions during construction phases.

Plan maintenance to minimize down time.

• Supervised employees and day-to-day processes of plant.
• Trained new employees on company standards and safety procedures.
• Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
• Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
• Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop high performing team.
• Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
• Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.

• Trained multiple new employees on company standards and safety procedures.
• Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
• Developed and maintained clear communication channels with plant personnel.
• Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions.
• Worked with suppliers to keep raw materials coming as scheduled.
• Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
• Inspected raw materials and equipment, reporting urgent issues or problems to supervisors.
• Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
• Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
• Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
• Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
• Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.
• Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
• Examined and tested electrical power distribution machinery and equipment using various testing devices.
• Kept permits current and accurate for legally-sound operations.
• Maintained safety controls by collecting and disposing of excess gas.
• Documented gas collection activities to meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Used specialized instrumentation to track and evaluate gas levels.
• Operated and monitored acid or gas carbon dioxide removal units, carbon dioxide compressors and pipelines.
• Read and interpreted meter numbers each shift to check operability of gas retrieval systems.
• Diagnosed and performed troubleshooting for problems with gas collection systems.

• Supervised employees and day-to-day processes of plant.
• Trained new employees on company standards and safety procedures.
• Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
• Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
• Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop high performing team.
• Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
• Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
• Supervised, trained and evaluated over 50 employees in Asphalt industry.
• Resolved team member concerns and problems while facilitating solutions and forwarding complex matters to higher authorities.
• Checked building areas to verify working order and cleanliness.
• Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
• Inspected raw materials and equipment, reporting urgent issues or problems to supervisors.
• Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
• Maintained proper chemical inventories.
• Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
• Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
• Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
• Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Read automatic gauges at proper intervals to determine flow rate of gas.
• Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
• Executed field service on water main and hydrant repairs, valve maintenance and water meter change-outs.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

• Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
• Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
• Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
• Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
• Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
• Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
• Removed tools and machinery from job site to secure at end of shift.
• Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
• Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.