Donald Bitterman
Butte,MT
Summary
Conscientious and highly motivated safety supervisor and crew leader with more than 12 years' experience in oil refinery environments. Strong reputation for leading turnaround and large-scale maintenance projects to achieve organizational objectives regarding safety, health and regulatory compliance. Steer team through various improvements of incident reduction by employing injury and risk mitigation initiatives. Excellent grasp of OSHA regulations within resourcing solutions. Highly capable leader with commitment to continuous improvement to provide the best guidance to assist refinery operations of the oil and gas industry. Specialized expertise in scaffolding. Outstanding safety record in supervising a 100+ team in fast-paced environments. Well-established occupational health and safety specialist offering more than 10 years of expertise. Exceptional experience in safety and compliance inspections. Known for excellent communication skills and knowledge in fast paced, high demand work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Silane Operator
Rec Silicon
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting production equipment for optimal performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
Refinery Safety Leader
PBF Energy
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated training for all emergency response employees.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
- Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and mitigation strategies at industrial worksites and on construction jobs.
- Updated contract, project and crew leaders with daily status reports on observations and incidents.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Participated in safety meetings and assisted management by answering questions from staff members.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Mentored and managed team of safety specialists and enforced safety protocols among associates.
- Led employee training on safe usage of emergency response equipment.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for all employees.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
Process Unit Operator
SHELL Oil U.S.
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Monitored daily operations and made adjustments to production line where necessary.
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
Education
Journeyman's Certificate, United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Certificate of Apprenticeship in Scaffold/Shoring Erection, Department of Industrial Relations Certificate of Apprenticeship in Rough Carpentry, United States Department of Labor Office Transportation Worker Identification Credential OSHA 10 & 30 Certifications OSHA 511 Certification -
Northern California Carpenters Training Center
Livermore, CA06.2012
Carpentry and Scaffold Erection Certifications -
Carpenters Training Center
Livermore, CA2012
Skills
- Risk management
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Systems Monitoring
- Written Communication
- Leadership
- Operations support
- Equipment monitoring
Certification
- Fire Fighter I certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- OSHA 511 Certification
Timeline
Silane Operator
Rec Silicon
02.2022 - Current
Refinery Safety Leader
PBF Energy
02.2020 - 01.2022
Process Unit Operator
SHELL Oil U.S.
01.2017 - 02.2020
Journeyman's Certificate, United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Certificate of Apprenticeship in Scaffold/Shoring Erection, Department of Industrial Relations Certificate of Apprenticeship in Rough Carpentry, United States Department of Labor Office Transportation Worker Identification Credential OSHA 10 & 30 Certifications OSHA 511 Certification -
Northern California Carpenters Training Center
Carpentry and Scaffold Erection Certifications -
Carpenters Training Center