Donald Skalka
Munster,IN
Summary
Dynamic Operations Control Room Board Specialist at BP Refinery with expertise in SCADA monitoring and alarm response. Proven ability to enhance system reliability and safety through effective troubleshooting and situational awareness. Adept at collaborating with management to streamline operations and ensure compliance in a high-stakes environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Control Room Board specialist
BP Refinery
Whiting, IN
10.2007 - 03.2026
- Monitor and Control refinery control systems in a 24/7 operation in safe reliable and compliant operation
- Utilized SCADA systems to monitor real-time system conditions, responded to alarms, troubleshot abnormal operating conditions, and ensured system reliability.
- Utilization of Honeywell DCS system to maintain and operate process and utility systems in real time
- Monitored safe operation of 1250lb boilers and electrical turbine generators, ensuring continuous support for refinery electrical systems.
- Maintained, executed, and reviewed SOPs, startup and shutdown procedures of electrical busses and associated equipment.
- Keep equipment logbooks, complete hourly rounds, follow LOTO procedures as needed, and read SOPs and MSDS documents.
- Work with compressors, pumps, valves, actuators, turbines, boilers, line tracing, P&ID drawings, blueprint reading, hazmat materials, and hand tools as needed for daily duties.
- Supported team lead by coordinating and completing essential tasks to maintain operational efficiency.
- Operated sit-down forklift to transport materials and supplies within facility. as needed for daily work tasks.
Education
GED - All Majors
Chicago, IL01-1987
Upper secondary education -
Skills
- SCADA monitoring
- Honeywell DCS
- Operational monitoring
- Utility system operations
- Alarm troubleshooting
- Technical troubleshooting
- P and ID reading
- Schematics interpretation
- Root cause analysis
- Process optimization
- Team coordination
- Decision making
Personal Information
- Title: Process Operator
- Driving License: Driver's License
Additional information
- SKILLS PROFILE
- Knowledgeable with SOP's, MSDS's, and LOTO's.
- Has longevity in the work place and a positive go getter attitude
- Has strong communication skills and very strong troubleshooting skills with machinery and petrochemical refinery equipment
- 20+ Sit down forklift experience
- Able to read and draw block flow diagrams and comprehend given information
- Strong abilities in locating information and working in a fast paced environment
Timeline
Operations Control Room Board specialist
BP Refinery
10.2007 - 03.2026