Gavin Johnston
Mobile,AL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
New Century Tires And Automotive
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Learned how to identify mechanical issues quickly and accurately.
- Developed a strong mechanical aptitude
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Managed the shops parts inventory.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
Fabrication Structural Fitter
Austal USA
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Learned to operate heavy equipment
- Operated power tools on a daily basis.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fitting of structures.
- Developed critical thinking skills.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize work efficiency.
Chemical Operator
UOP Honeywell
08.2022 - Current
- Operated and monitored chemical processes to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Conducted quality control tests on products, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Maintained equipment and performed routine inspections to minimize downtime.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training documents to ensure new operators adhere to operational procedures and safety standards.
- I was selected as a operation specialist for a hydrocracking catalyst process improvement. Where I developed and standardized proper and effective extrusion techniques. this played a major role in minimizing yield loss and increasing rate. I also used my knowledge in DCS batching to help create and develop and a new DCS batching sequence. Worked with mechanical reliability to make mechanical improvements to the process
Education
Fabrication And Welding - Metal Fabricator
Alabama Industrial Development Training
Mobile, AL08-2020
High School Diploma -
Theodore High School
Theodore, AL05-2019
Skills
- Batch processing techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Quality assurance standards
- Operation Monitoring
- Process monitoring
- Safety monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Chemical Operator
UOP Honeywell
08.2022 - Current
Fabrication Structural Fitter
Austal USA
06.2020 - 07.2021
Automotive Technician
New Century Tires And Automotive
11.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Theodore High School
Fabrication And Welding - Metal Fabricator
Alabama Industrial Development Training