Gary Delafoisse Jr.
Iowa,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable operator successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resourceful Plant Operator offering years of expertise in monitoring Gas plant / Gas Controller operations through data produced by SCADA / Ignition Software. Purpose-driven in quickly and accurately making adjustments to maintain quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Operator
Clearfork Midstream
06.2019 - Current
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts, etc.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
- Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
- Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
- Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment for tests and maintenance.
- Implemented process changes.
- Analyzed gas control data and implemented corresponding gas volumes and pressure adjustments.
- Coordinated pipeline pigging operations for pipeline integrity and gas control compliance.
- Performed frequent inspections to locate faults and schedule maintenance services.
- Collaborated with other operators to solve unit problems.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Assisted in start-up and commissioning of new amine unit.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
- Prepared and completely work orders.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Contributed to successful research outcomes through accurate data analysis and interpretation.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Correctional Officer
FCC Oakdale
12.2013 - 01.2019
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
- Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
Education
HVAC NCCER LEVELS 1-4 -
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA11.2020
High School Diploma -
Eunice High School
Eunice, LA05.2008
Skills
- System monitoring
- Sample collecting
- Gas plant knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Preparing reports
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Safety Procedures
- Quality assurance
- SCADA expertise
- Ignition Software
- OSHA Regulatory Knowledge
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Sample Collecting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Controls Monitoring
- Work Order Processing
- Plant Operations
- Critical Decision-Making
- Tool Management
- Parts Replacement
- Hand and Power Tools
- Willing to Learn
- Analyzing water quality
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Inventory Management
- Process Control
- Gas Flow Management
- Gas Scheduling
Certification
EPA 608 Universal License
NCCER HVAC LEVELS (1-4)
OSHA 10 Certified
TWIC Card
Timeline
Plant Operator
Clearfork Midstream
06.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
FCC Oakdale
12.2013 - 01.2019
HVAC NCCER LEVELS 1-4 -
Sowela Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Eunice High School
EPA 608 Universal License
NCCER HVAC LEVELS (1-4)
OSHA 10 Certified
TWIC Card
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