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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Gavin McGirt

Poole Chemical Company
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Results-oriented associate in bulk liquids sector, specializing in customer engagement and sales growth. Implemented strategies that increased revenue and enhanced brand visibility in target markets. Developed lasting client relationships that drive repeat business and contribute to organizational success.

Work History

Liquid Fertilizer Blender/Loadmaster

7 Months
Poole Chemical Company | 01.2026 - Current

Blended fertilizers according to product order, blended straight into the semi or into a blend tank by weight, then load into semi.

Tracked daily fertilizer inventory levels to ensure product availability and proper stock management

Leveraged Excel, Microsoft Word, and Teams to streamline project collaboration and documentation.

Opened and closed valves to different liquid fertilizer products.

Blended fertilizers per product order, directly loading into semi or blend tank by weight for efficient distribution

Weigh customer tandem or semi trucks: tare, gross, net

Track daily levels of fertilizer for inventory

Use of excel, microsoft word and Teams

Conducted regular equipment maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure safety., preventative maintenance on equipment mow yard, housekeeping and customer service

Fuels Distribution Operator

1 Year 11 Months
97 LRS POL/Transportation Department Altus AFB, OK | 12.2023 - 11.2025
  • Observed, operated and maintained jet fuel pumphouses, fuel station and Liquid Oxygen yard
  • Observed jet fuel pumps during refueling of airplanes
  • Monitored fuel movement operations through computer and big screen displays, ensuring real-time awareness of system status
  • Monitored fuel movement operations using computer and large-screen displays, ensuring accurate real-time data communication
  • Performed operations by operations checklists and TOs
  • Data entry of jet fuel levels beginning and ending numbers
  • Conducted inspections of fuel systems daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annually, and annually to maintain operational integrity
  • Reported deficiencies, discrepancies, and issues to supervisors, facilitating timely resolutions
  • All beginnings and endings of operations were communicated to the Fuels Control Center
  • Offloaded tank truck deliveries of jet fuel, mogas, diesel, and liquid oxygen, ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols
  • Facilitated liquid oxygen loading into LOX carts for aviators
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pipes, valves, and pumps
  • Proper PPE during jet fuel sampling and LOX filling operations
  • Maintained clear communication via phone, text, and email to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Understood functionality of various pipes, valves, and pumps in fuel systems.

Custom Chemical/Fertilizer Applicator

11 Years 5 Months
Farmers’ Cooperative of Alva/ Agronomy Department | 01.2012 - 06.2023
  • Mixed, loaded and provided proper pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers requested at customers and/or out of necessity.
  • Handled/Delivered both bulk and packaged chemicals using proper PPE and safety measurements required.
  • Sprayed fields using the proper nozzles, nozzle pressure, speeds and pump pressure required considering the field and terrain conditions allowed.
  • Executed oil changes, transmission and hydraulic services, electrical wiring repairs, hose replacements, and chemical calibrations as preventative maintenance, ensuring all equipment complied with safety guidelines and operated effectively.
  • Diagnosed and resolved issues in air-cooling systems, electronics, and GPS systems, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
  • Knowledge on Dry Box Fertilizer Spreaders 8204 and 8400A.
  • Executed oil and filter replacements for all machinery.
  • Unloaded liquid fertilizers using a pump.
  • Operated and maintained a skid loader to load and unload dry fertilizers into trailers and spreader equipment.
  • Operated a pay loader to load ag gypsum or ag lime off the ground into dry fertilizer rig to be spread across the field.
  • Maneuvered, loaded, and unloaded chemical totes.
  • Executed oil changes, transmission and hydraulic services, electrical wiring repairs, hose replacements, and chemical calibrations as preventative maintenance, ensuring all equipment complied with safety guidelines and operated effectively.
  • Maintained upkeep on all equipment and tools.
  • Maintained liquid pump calibrations using water and proper calibration using proper mathematics.
  • Maintained sprayer control and GPS monitoring systems that required/consisted of cables, globe and/or satellite connections required by Raven Industry Systems.
  • Operated and maintained Terra Gator models 8204, 8400A, 8400B, 8400C, adhering to all safety regulations to ensure safe and efficient application of chemicals.
  • Preventative Maintenance on conveyor belts, bearings, hoses, liquid tank trailers, pumps, greased equipment with bearings, tender dry trailers that required monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory counts.
  • Diagnosed and resolved issues in air-cooling systems, electronics, and GPS systems, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
  • Provided/Maintained hose, pump and cylinder replacements or repairs as needed or required with proper fittings, diameter, and length sizes.
  • Provided/Maintained the air systems with the proper air dryer, mac valve, air driven spring-loaded butterfly valves and/or airline replacements.
  • Provided electrical wiring troubleshooting using a voltmeter and visual inspections.
  • Properly used code books and alarm knowledge to contact the mechanics as needed or required.
  • Properly replaced or repaired wiring replacements using new wiring and splicing with butt connectors or soldering.
  • Loaded and unloaded chemical totes using proper safety procedures.
  • Operated and Maintained Forklift using safety required protocols.
  • Knowledge of tools to include volt meters, torque wrenches, and other various wrenches, liquid & dry calibration counters, weigher's, screw drivers, hammers, corded/cordless power tools, and mechanical power tools.
  • Operated and maintained knowledge on items to include scale house, grain elevators, tire shop duties and fuel station duties.
  • Executed carpentry tasks to construct and repair structures
  • Executed carpentry tasks to construct and repair structures
  • Managed office duties to ensure smooth administrative operations

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Altus High School | Altus, OK | 05-1999
  • Phone Number: (580) 481-2167
  • GPA: 3

No Degree - Sports Administration

Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | 05-2001
  • Total Semester Hours Completed: 56 hours
  • Phone Number: (620) 792-2701
  • GPA: 3

Skills

Chemical measurement expertise
Chemical measurement and mixing
Machine operation expertise
Preventive maintenance
Workplace relationship building
Chemical knowledge
Chemical calibration
Knowledge of data entry
Data management
Effective communication skills
Communication technology knowledge
Cathodic protection knowledge

Affiliations

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Tribe, Member

Certification

Applicators Sprayer License, States of Oklahoma/Minnesota, Alva Farmers' Cooperative and Central Farm Services, Completed Continued Education Refresher Training every year.

Timeline

Liquid Fertilizer Blender/Loadmaster

Poole Chemical Company
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Fuels Distribution Operator

97 LRS POL/Transportation Department Altus AFB, OK
12.2023 - 11.2025Read More

Custom Chemical/Fertilizer Applicator

Farmers’ Cooperative of Alva/ Agronomy Department
01.2012 - 06.2023Read More

Barton County Community College

No Degree from Sports Administration
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Altus High School

High School Diploma from General Studies
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Gavin McGirt