Frederick Smith
Baytown,TX
Summary
Skilled Worker adept at operating process equipment, monitoring, and adjusting central plant equipment. Offering 19 years of safe work experience in chemical plants, warehouses and manufacturing environments. A team player that's a fast learner focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Process Operator
OXY
Laporte, Tx
04.2024 - Current
- Operated and monitored chemical processing equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to identify maintenance needs and prevent downtime.
- Trained new operators on standard operating procedures and safety protocols for safe chemical handling.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste generation.
Chemical Distribution Site Manger
Carboline Global
La Porte, TX
01.2012 - Current
- Participated in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Communicated directly with maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities as required.
- Assisted with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
- Loaded and unloaded plant chemicals.
- Evaluated procedures and results for accuracy and to determine appropriate next steps.
- Oversaw unit operations and repairs during shutdown of units.
- Worked as safety representative for unit.
- Managed Distribution of chemical center with 9 direct reports
- Lead safety team and produces work safe topic daily
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Production Operator
DUNA Chemical Plant
Baytown, TX
03.2007 - 11.2011
- Responsible for operation of plant, working assisting operation of plant, working an 12-hour rotating shift schedule, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
- Monitored and controlled plant operations.
- Assisted with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
- Evaluated procedures and results for accuracy and to determine appropriate next steps.
- Participated and oversaw shutdown of units.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Trusted to perform early production testing and production operations field testing.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TX05.2024
Pipefitter Certifcate - Construction Technology
Lee College
08.2004
Skills
- Operation records maintenance
- Quality control
- Materials handling training
- Safety-oriented
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- 2x Safe work Captain
- Employee of the Year
- Hazardous Material Certified
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
Member of Families of Disabled Veterans association. Member of the Fred Pryor Managing and Training Institute.
Timeline
Chemical Process Operator
OXY
04.2024 - Current
Chemical Distribution Site Manger
Carboline Global
01.2012 - Current
Production Operator
DUNA Chemical Plant
03.2007 - 11.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Lee College
Pipefitter Certifcate - Construction Technology
Lee College