Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Additional Information - Work Experience
Military Experience
Timeline
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Dustin Wied

Bay City

Summary

Process Operator with extensive experience in chemical plant operations, adept at enhancing safety protocols and streamlining maintenance procedures. Demonstrates strong skills in quality control, equipment isolation, and troubleshooting, contributing to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime. Seeks to leverage technical expertise and leadership abilities to support and optimize production processes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Operator

DOW Voranol B-4414
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Operate equipment to ensure efficient processes, enhancing safety and reducing downtime
  • Resolve equipment issues, optimizing performance and supporting sustainability
  • Manage complex processes, ensuring optimal equipment performance and safety adherence
  • Streamline reactor maintenance, reducing downtime and boosting production output
  • Coordinate with teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure seamless production flow
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to swiftly resolve equipment issues, implement process enhancements, and ensure continuous production flow
  • Pioneered new safety protocols, resulting in measurable reductions in workplace incidents and increased overall operational stability
  • Draft permits and ensure equipment isolation for safety compliance
  • Conducted safety inspections, ensuring proper tool usage by contractors
  • Collaborated with project managers on special initiatives, acting as liaison
  • Trained team in permit writing and equipment isolation techniques
  • Guided Dow leaders through digital permit transition, enhancing workflow
  • Lead permit writing process, ensuring safety compliance and equipment isolation
  • Train team members on digital permitting systems and RTMS, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Serve as key liaison between project managers and contractors, facilitating seamless communication and project execution
  • Conduct thorough safety inspections to maintain high standards
  • Load polymers efficiently, ensuring safety and cleanliness
  • Daily communication of operational issues
  • Maintain a tidy workspace to enhance productivity
  • Contribute to team efforts for streamlined operations

Designated Permit Writer

DOW Chemical
03.2017 - 05.2023
  • Wrote permits, isolated equipment, performed safety inspections on contractors
  • Worked closely with project managers on special projects
  • Trained others on writing permits, isolating equipment, and using RTMS
  • Demonstrated digital permitting process to Dow leaders across several departments

Distribution Operator

DOW Chemical
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Responsibilities included loading poly safely and efficiently, maintaining a clean workspace, and communicating issues daily

Preservation Team
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Worked closely with compressor mechanics troubleshooting, cleaning, fixing, and ordering new compressor parts
  • Disassembled main components of compressor packages
  • Ensured proper preservation of equipment and components

Inventory Control Clerk

Valerus Compression Services
02.2013 - 03.2015
  • Maintained records on inventory levels
  • Analyzed office records on sales, purchasing, shipping, production, stock, and equipment
  • Re-ordered parts when necessary

Parts Expeditor

Valerus Compression Services
07.2012 - 02.2013
  • Expedited and facilitated the flow of materials
  • Inspected materials upon delivery
  • Solved problems related to operations going over budget or unexpected material needs

Skills

  • Process Operation
  • Safety Standards
  • Quality Control
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Permit Writing
  • Equipment Isolation
  • Project Management
  • Training
  • Inventory Control
  • Material Handling

Additional Information - Work Experience

  • DOW Voranol B-4414, Process Operator, 05/23, 09/24,Changing filters, washing reactors, unloading vacuum trucks, filling seal pots, taking samples, isolating equipment, writing permits, following procedures and DOW standards, entering work notifications, troubleshooting equipment, monitoring and managing equipment and processes., Collaborate with mechanics to troubleshoot and repair compressor parts efficiently., Ensure all engine and compressor fluids are properly drained post-testing., Secure open connections against environmental exposure to maintain system integrity., Apply VPCI oil to essential components, enhancing equipment longevity., Disconnect and protect engine harness cables, ensuring operational readiness., Maintain precise inventory records, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely reordering., Analyze sales and shipping data to improve inventory accuracy and reduce costs., Track inventory fluctuations, optimizing stock transfers and sales processes., Ensure seamless inventory management, contributing to efficient operations., Ensure timely material flow, enhancing project efficiency and meeting deadlines., Collaborate with supervisors to resolve material shortages and budget issues., Inspect deliveries for quality and quantity, ensuring compliance with project standards., Coordinate with vendors to secure necessary materials, minimizing project delays., Facilitate communication on material status, improving operational transparency.
  • DOW Chemical Clute, TX B-3702, Designated Permit Writer, 03/17, 05/23, Wrote permits, isolated equipment, performed safety inspections on contractors., Worked closely with project managers on special projects., Trained others on writing permits, isolating equipment, and using RTMS., Demonstrated digital permitting process to Dow leaders across several departments.
  • DOW Chemical Clute, TX B-3702, Distribution Operator, 07/16, 03/17, Responsibilities included loading poly safely and efficiently, maintaining a clean workspace, and communicating issues daily.
  • Preservation Team, 03/15, 06/16, Worked closely with compressor mechanics troubleshooting, cleaning, fixing, and ordering new compressor parts., Disassembled main components of compressor packages., Ensured proper preservation of equipment and components.
  • Valerus Compression Services, Inventory Control Clerk, 02/13, 03/15, Maintained records on inventory levels., Analyzed office records on sales, purchasing, shipping, production, stock, and equipment., Re-ordered parts when necessary.
  • Valerus Compression Services, Parts Expeditor, 07/12, 02/13, Expedited and facilitated the flow of materials., Inspected materials upon delivery., Solved problems related to operations going over budget or unexpected material needs.

Military Experience

US Military, Leadership and basic training, Financial Management, Risk assessment and Mitigation, Operational readiness and efficiency, Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Timeline

Process Operator

DOW Voranol B-4414
05.2023 - 09.2024

Designated Permit Writer

DOW Chemical
03.2017 - 05.2023

Distribution Operator

DOW Chemical
07.2016 - 03.2017

Preservation Team
03.2015 - 06.2016

Inventory Control Clerk

Valerus Compression Services
02.2013 - 03.2015

Parts Expeditor

Valerus Compression Services
07.2012 - 02.2013
Dustin Wied