Dwayne Quiett
Zachary
Summary
Cryogenics Tank Rail Car Loader with 10+ years in bulk cryogenic transport and rail operations, advancing safe, compliant transfers of LOX/LIN/LAR and argon with zero DOT violations. Skilled in pre/post-trip and tank inspections, telemetry and bulk asset monitoring, leak troubleshooting, and accurate lot/batch and purity documentation supporting quality control and root cause analysis; applies route optimization, time management, and team training to cut product loss and venting. Aims to elevate rail loading reliability and throughput through disciplined safety practices, data-driven process improvements, and precise instrumentation usage, including level, flow, and differential pressure transmitters with P&ID and loop interpretation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CRYOGENIC BULK DRIVER
Airgas
08.2017 - Current
- Coordinated multi-stop cryogenic routes hitting tight windows with zero late deliveries.
- Performed DOT pre/post-trip inspections that reduced in-transit defects by a noticeable margin.
- Applied 02-deficient and hazmat protocols during transfers, preventing recordable incidents.
- Maintained accurate logs and e-manifests, improving audit readiness and load traceability.
- Optimized stop sequencing for bulk drops, cutting total route time and fuel use with measurable gains.
- Operate cryogenic bulk tractor-trailer on routed deliveries with zero DOT violations.
- Complete pre/post-trip and tank inspections, cutting unplanned maintenance calls through basic mechanical skills, and approved help from TEAM Mechanics.
- Load and offload LOX/LIN/LAR via transfer hoses and pumps, holding zero product loss.
- Train new drivers on Airgas loading and off loading procedures.
- Resolve site access and telemetry issues on-call, improving delivery continuity across shifts.
- Reporting hazardous or unsafe site issues at customers.
- Always practicing 5 keys smith systems for safe driving efforts and improving adopting safe start into on the job duties and home duties.
- Maintaining a very high dependable rate of attendance for job support.
- Optimized argon rail car loading procedures from semi truck/trailer to rail car for reduced loss of product.
- Implemented pre-load and post load inspections and checklists to reduce venting incidents and product loss.
- Ensure flow level and pressure accuracy of Telemetry or BULK Asset Monitoring to help prevent overloading and also use of weight scale.
- Proper documentation of Lot#/Batch and purity to meet customers requirements as well as quality control.
- Documented load data and deviations to support root cause analysis and measurable cycle gains.
- Monitored inventory levels and usage patterns, ensuring timely replenishment and minimizing shortages to meet production demands.
- Being able to troubleshoot for leaks and cooling system for purging rail cars due to product loss in transit.
- Making sure all markings and Identification are legible and also placards.
- Making sure all safety inspection are in compliance and up to date.
CRYOGENIC BULK DRIVER
Trimac
Geismar
07.2015 - 08.2017
ARGON CRYOGENIC TANK RAIL CAR LOADER
Airgas
Plaquemine
04.2024
Education
Certified Tech - Industrial Instrumentation
ITI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BATON ROUGE, LA 02.2000 - 01.2002
Some College (no Degree) - Secondary Education
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 05.1994 - 05.1996
Highschool Diploma - Secondary Education
ROBERT E. LEE HIGHSCHOOL
BATON ROUGE, LA 08.1990 - 05/1994
Skills
- Bulk cryogenic transport
- Rail operations
- Pre/post-trip inspections
- Telemetry and bulk asset monitoring
- Leak troubleshooting
- Lot/batch and purity documentation
- Safety practices
- Data-driven process improvements
- Instrumentation usage
Timeline
ARGON CRYOGENIC TANK RAIL CAR LOADER
Airgas
04.2024
CRYOGENIC BULK DRIVER
Airgas
08.2017 - Current
CRYOGENIC BULK DRIVER
Trimac
07.2015 - 08.2017
Certified Tech - Industrial Instrumentation
ITI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
02.2000 - 01.2002
Some College (no Degree) - Secondary Education
Southern University And A&M College
05.1994 - 05.1996
Highschool Diploma - Secondary Education
ROBERT E. LEE HIGHSCHOOL
08.1990 - 05/1994