Gabriel VerCruysse
Kerry Group - Niacet
Lackawanna,NY
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Chemical Operator with over 3 years of chemical processing experience. Known for in-depth process understanding. Possesses strong P&ID and blueprint literacy, and ability to quickly learn, understand, and adapt to new tasks. Adept in operating manual and automated equipment to facilitate production. Committed to leveraging technical understanding and analytical skills to drive improvements and maintain high safety standards.
Work History
Chemical Operator - AHCL
3 Years 3 Months- Performed hazardous chemical transfers daily involving filling tanker trailers with hydrochloric acid and filling tube trailers and cylinders with highly pressurized anhydrous hydrogen chloride in a liquid state, as well as unloading tube trailers through an industrial vaporizer into storage tanks on site.
- Conducted regular operation and monitoring of chemical processes, equipment, and ensured compliance with established quality and safety measures both physically in the field and digitally from the control room.
- Maintained electronic-grade AHCL by following established SOPs, operating procedures, and closely monitoring the storage and filling processes both in the field and on the monitors.
- Collaborated with management and engineers to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, safety risks, and make suggestions to optimize process efficiency.
- Documented production data accurately, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Conducted hands-on training for new operators and provided insight as to why things are done while training them how to run processes to ensure a full understanding of the department and processes involved therein while emphasizing safety procedures and adherence to established operating practices.
- Provided detailed information to new hires on how to read and trace P&IDs to ensure accurate lockouts and troubleshooting could be performed, and understand all processes performed in the area from start to finish.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams for routine inspections and non-routine repairs of chemical processing machinery and process piping.
- Maintained high-quality standards for Lock Out Tag Out procedures, hazard permits, maintenance preparation, and safety of all personnel in the area
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and resolved issues efficiently using P&IDs and knowledge of the process to minimize downtime, ensure safe operation, and maintain the strict purity requirements.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis after incidents or near misses involving process piping failures, eroded fittings, and unusual situations contributing towards the prevention of future occurrences.
- Assisted engineers with Process Hazard Analyses and the commissioning of new equipment, redesigning and installation of existing process piping to eliminate excess piping, remove potential leak points, and streamline process execution, and provided insight for improvements that could mitigate potential future risks.
Kitchen and Delivery Utility Worker
5 Years 11 Months- Frequently multitasked-assisted waitresses with cleaning, serving food, and assisting customers in the dining room. Assisted cooks in the kitchen with food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and washing dishes. Handled taking food deliveries to local factories 3x per shift during their set 15 minute breaks which involved needing perfect time management, organizing around 30 boxed meals to be accurately and quickly served, handling cash payments and quickly giving those customers correct change, and handling last minute changes to orders without losing any efficiency as the order would have been refused if not immediately ready at the start of their break.
- Operated, cleaned, and maintained kitchen equipment to ensure safe and efficient food preparation processes.
- Assisted team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas, adhering to health standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies and checking expiration dates.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly to enhance guest satisfaction experience.
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship by adhering to industry regulations and company policies during installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assisting in emergency situations as needed while ensuring regular duties were still completed on time.
- Facilitated community relations by participating in local events and catering local factory workers' break times.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as a company representative.
Education
High School Diploma
- Niagara-Orleans BOCES 2 year certified welding course.
- Full-ride scholarship to Full Sail Universities video game and graphic design program offered by the dean of admissions.
- Accepted into the Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD): Mechanical, Process Piping and Control (AAS) course at Niagara County Community College.
Skills
Chemical reaction monitoring
Adaptability and flexibility
Hazardous chemicals handling
Operation Monitoring
Process optimization
Root-cause analysis
Blueprint and schematic reading
Analytical problem solving
Analytical thinking
Technical understanding
Problem-solving abilities
Critical thinking aptitude
Certification
- OSHA Forklift Certified
- Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPs) operation
- Welding
Timeline
Chemical Operator - AHCL
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05.2023 - CurrentRead More
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