Dustin Maness
Dayton
Summary
Thorough chemical operator uses a methodical and organized approach to optimizing plant performance. Advanced troubleshooting skills with experience resolving process-related deviations to maintain equipment reliability. Proven skills in chemical handling and process optimization. Offering several years of experience and expertise in chemical operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chemical Operator
INEOS Phenol
Pasadena
11.2020 - Current
- Operated chemical processes to ensure consistent production quality.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported anomalies to supervisors.
- Conducted routine safety inspections and maintained compliance with regulations.
- Controlled inventory levels of raw materials and assisted in stock management.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and efficiency.
- Maintained accurate logs of operational activities and equipment status.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Operated various pumps, valves and other related equipment in a safe manner.
- Followed standard operating procedures for all tasks performed within the plant environment.
- Troubleshot problems occurring in the manufacturing process by performing corrective action when necessary.
- Reviewed process alarms generated by the distributed control system and initiated appropriate corrective actions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TX 08.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
- Process optimization
- Equipment calibration
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Chemical handling
- Inventory control
- Procedure documentation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Emergency response preparedness
- Decision-making capacity
- Controls management
- Adaptability
- Operating systems
Accomplishments
- Step Up Supervisor
- Three years DCS experience
- Five years loading/unloading LPG railcars
- Five years off-sites/tank farm experience
- Four Years Cumene Process Unit
Timeline
Chemical Operator
INEOS Phenol
11.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Lee College
08.2017 - 12.2019