Devon Gastinell
Oakland,CA
Summary
Process and Chemical Operations Technician with 10+ years of experience supporting continuous manufacturing environments. Proven background in chemical processing, equipment operation, SOP compliance, and safety-critical operations. Experienced working 12-hour rotating shifts with strong focus on unit stability, quality, and operational discipline.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Specialist
Blue Current
08.2023 - Current
- Operate and monitor chemical processes in a production environment supporting continuous operations.
- Prepare, compound, and mix chemical materials using industrial mixers according to established SOPs.
- Monitor process conditions and escalate deviations to maintain product quality and operational safety.
- Record operational and testing data using chemistry and production software systems.
- Support safe startup, operation, and shutdown activities in coordination with production teams.
- Maintain laboratory and processing equipment to ensure reliable, safe operation.
- Work rotating schedules including 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Chemical Technician / Operations Support
Celanese
04.2015 - 08.2023
- Supported chemical production units in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Monitored process variables and assisted with adjustments to maintain specification compliance.
- Operated industrial mixing and processing equipment for chemical compounding.
- Interpreted SOPs and followed strict safety and quality requirements.
- Documented test results, batch data, and operational notes in production systems.
- Assisted with troubleshooting process upsets and equipment performance issues.
- Collaborated with operators, engineers, and supervisors to maintain unit uptime.
- Worked extended and 12-hour shift schedules in a safety-critical environment.
Manufacturing Operator / Assembly Lead
ZF Transmissions
03.2007 - 04.2015
- Led assembly operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Supported production schedules, quality checks, and equipment reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
- Enforced safety procedures and standardized work practices.
- Coordinated shift activities to maintain workflow and production targets.
Education
Associate of Science - Chemical Engineering
Grambling State University
Grambling, LASkills
- Process Monitoring & Adjustment
- SOP & Permit Compliance
- Chemical Mixing & Compounding
- Equipment Startup / Shutdown Support
- Alarm Response & Escalation
- Quality Sampling & Documentation
- Industrial Safety & PPE
- Preventive Maintenance Support
- Shift Handover & Logbook Reporting
- 24/7 Continuous Operations
Timeline
Manufacturing Specialist
Blue Current
08.2023 - Current
Chemical Technician / Operations Support
Celanese
04.2015 - 08.2023
Manufacturing Operator / Assembly Lead
ZF Transmissions
03.2007 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Chemical Engineering
Grambling State University