Eddie Ragan

Performance driven operations professional with experience in wastewater treatment plants, chemical synthesis processing, and maintenance and utility operations. Proficient in production, scheduling, budgeting, equipment monitoring, and ensuring quality standards. Highly motivated with excellent leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Quick to grasp concepts and job skills with a profound ability to work well under pressure.

• Confined Space Entry Certified
• Class III Georgia Wastewater Operated Certified
• Microsoft Word & Excel
• DOT HAZMAT certified
• Visible Emissions Evaluator Certified
• Maximo
• HACCP certified for health and food safety
• DOT hazardous materials and transportation and manifests
• USDA NPIS (New Poultry Inspection System)

• Equinox Chemicals, Inc., 07/2008, present, Albany, GA, Operations Manager, Responsible for all day-to-day operations at a custom chemical manufacturing production facility. Work directly with customers to design, set up and run their processes. Provide guidance during startup to ensure a successful project. In 2014, production consisted of 21 different processes, with about half of the projects being new to Equinox., Held the dual role of Production Manger for our sister company, Adco Products, until it was sold in late 2014. Responsible for the manufacture of over 100 products each month ranging in size from 200 gallons to 2000 gallons., Key member of the Management staff at Equinox., Daily duties include: scheduling of operations, set up of equipment for operations, cleanout of equipment, managing operators performing manufacturing duties, daily instructions for mechanics, maintenance planning, ordering of parts, and contracting with service vendors., Provided project support to the design and installation of 3 new processing areas at Equinox, each processing area included installation of 4-20 process vessels, plus support equipment and utilities., Lead and managed a group of 10 chemical operators and 6 mechanics, administer payroll, scheduling, company policies and training for all personnel., Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality regulations.
• Merck & Company, Inc., 02/2003, 07/2008, Albany, GA, Utilities and Waste Treatment Supervisor, Responsible for all utility processes and the site 2.3 MGD activated-sludge wastewater treatment plant for up to a 560 person bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Provided process oversight for the plant DI water, steam, compressed air, nitrogen, cooling water, industrial refrigeration, and HVAC systems., Led, managed and developed up to 18 employees in operating utility systems and wastewater treatment., Administered payroll, scheduling, company policies and union contract proceedings., Integral member of plant closure and decommissioning team. Ensured effective cleanout of all utility and support facilities as well as wastewater treatment plant. Maintained compliant operations of the systems during aggressive decontamination activities. Provided technical input for equipment shutdown and cleaning., Active member of the site energy conservation team supporting implementation of best energy practices. Completed projects include boiler economizers, enhanced boiler controls, VFD pumps, reduced steam pressure and improved steam trap maintenance. Team effort cut site energy spending by $2 million and reduced natural gas usage by 25%. Also resulted in site being awarded the American Chemistry Council National Award for Energy conservation for 2005., Coordinated and prioritized maintenance activities and provided technical support to site mechanics as well as outside contractors., Ensured strict compliance with environmental, quality and safety regulations. Monitored on-going operations, maintenance and construction work to foster an efficient, safe and compliant environment., Selected to serve as a member of the Plant Manager's Supervisor Advisory Panel.
• Wind Gap Farms, 02/2002, 02/2003, Baconton, GA, Boiler/Utilities Supervisor, Managed a Babcock & Wilcox High Pressure Water Tube Boiler., Recruited, trained and developed operating personnel on three shifts., Served as the primary purchasing agent for wood waste fuel., Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on site machinery and equipment., Monitored boiler feedwater chemical treatment system and water softeners.
• Wind Gap Farms, 08/2001, 02/2002, Baconton, GA, Operations and Maintenance Team Member, Performed corrective maintenance on equipment including pumps, conveyors, and hammer mills., Monitored and regulated molecular sieve dryer for the production of 200 proof ethanol., Completed preventive and general maintenance on drum dryers supporting the production of brewer's dried yeast., Maintained and repaired steam system equipment including vessels, heat exchangers, condensers and steam traps.
• Georgia Southern University, 03/1999, 05/2001, Statesboro, GA, Facilities & Turf Manager (P/T Student Employee), Responsible for daily care, management and operations of Allen E. Paulson stadium., Executed facility turf management program including fertilization, aeration, herbicide application, watering and mowing.