Dezmond Collins
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
WestRock
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
Frac Equipment Operator
Cudd Energy
Midland, Texas
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated frac spread equipment including blenders, hydration units, and chemical tanks.
- Performed wellsite operations including fluid transfer activities and data collection.
- Monitored the performance of fracturing operations to ensure safety requirements were met.
- Assisted in the loading of proppant into trucks or silos at the well site.
- Communicated with customers regarding service needs while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Evaluated equipment operation using standardized checklists.
- Removed and installed equipment in various weather conditions.
- Monitored gauges, meters, and other indicators to ensure proper fluid flow during fracking operations.
- Ensured that all components of the frac system were working properly prior to initiation of fracking process.
- Repaired or replaced worn or damaged parts on frac systems using hand tools or power tools.
Material Handler Team Lead
Frito-Lay
Dallas , TX
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Coordinated and monitored the daily workflow of material handlers to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Assigned tasks and workloads to team members based on their abilities, availability and priority levels.
- Ensured that all materials were handled safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Laborer/Operator
Koppers Railroad Structures
Madison, Wisconsin
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
- Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
- Used power tools to cut away old railway ties when needed.
- Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of mechanical devices used in track construction projects.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or collisions by helping clear debris from the tracks quickly.
- Lubricated machines, changed oil and filled hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
- Conducted visual inspections on various parts of the train system such as switches, signals and crossings.
Frac Equipment Operator
Schlumberger
Midland, Texas
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted in the preparation and installation of frac tanks, pumps, valves, hoses, and related equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on frac equipment such as changing filters and oiling parts.
- Conducted regular inspections of frac equipment for malfunctions or damage.
- Operated frac spread equipment including blenders, hydration units, and chemical tanks.
- Maintained accurate records of all field activities throughout each job.
- Followed established procedures for safe handling of hazardous materials on location.
- Removed and installed equipment in various weather conditions.
- Repaired and maintained oilfield equipment such as pumps, valves, and pressure gauges.
Chemical Operator
SGS Petroleum Service
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Checked equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Adjusted process parameters as needed to maintain product quality specifications.
- Calibrated instruments used in the chemical manufacturing process.
- Assisted in the set-up and operation of production equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hammond High Magnet School
Hammond, LA05-2012
Skills
- Rig up
- Production procedures
- Control system monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Rig down
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Chemical handling
- Data monitoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Pump operation
Timeline
Operator
WestRock
08.2023 - Current
Frac Equipment Operator
Cudd Energy
01.2023 - 08.2023
Material Handler Team Lead
Frito-Lay
10.2020 - 01.2023
Laborer/Operator
Koppers Railroad Structures
04.2020 - 10.2020
Frac Equipment Operator
Schlumberger
09.2018 - 04.2020
Chemical Operator
SGS Petroleum Service
08.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Hammond High Magnet School