George Ankrom
Belleville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Solid background in chemical operations. Demonstrated ability to safely manage and optimize chemical processes, enhancing production efficiency. Proven track record in maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Operator/Production Technician
Chemours
08.2023 - Current
- Check equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Operate various pumps, valves, DCS systems, and other related equipment in a safe manner.
- Conduct regular maintenance checks on all chemical processing equipment.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Ensure that all chemicals are handled safely in accordance with established protocols.
- Prepare reports detailing test results and process adjustments made during shift operations.
- Troubleshoot problems occurring in the manufacturing process by performing corrective action when necessary.
- Clean work areas, tanks, vessels, piping systems, filters and other related components as part of routine maintenance activities.
- Observe gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
Class A CDL Truck Driver (Tanker, triples, and Hazmat endorsements)
Waste Management/ Parkersburg, WV
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide a reliable and efficient service for the collection, transportation and disposal of waste
Class A CDL Truck Driver (Tanker, triples, and Hazmat endorsements)
Summit Environmental Services / Belmont, WV
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Drive tanker trucks to deliver fresh water or transport flowback and production water for treatment and disposal
Production/ Maintenance Supervisor
Constellium Rolled Products / Ravenswood, WV
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Oversaw all production and maintenance employees and worked closely with other shift supervisor to ensure that all equipment was running properly and production was optimal
- Performed safety sweeps; responded to and investigated all safety incidents that occurred within building; Updated and implemented safety plans and procedures as needed
- Determined schedules and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel
- (Position eliminated due to Covid 19 economic hardship)
Packaging Operator
On Board Services PMO / Washington, WV
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Worked safely in fast-paced environment to handle packaging and production
- Kept production flowing with quick attention to jams and malfunctions
- Met product specifications by sorting, weighing and adjusting products
- Prevented risk of hazardous conditions by continuously cleaning up spills, trash, and extra materials
- Operated forklift daily
Laborer/ Foreman /Traffic Control
LC. Halstead/Mastec/ Fiber Technologies | Mineral Wells, WV
12.2009 - 07.2015
- Drove efficiency and productivity through effective oversight of daily project operations
- Supervised crew and subcontractor performance and provided consistent feedback for improvement
- Enforced work site safety and adherence to OSHA protocols, providing timely resolution for identified hazards
- (Halstead was bought out by Mastec in 2011; Mastec was bought out by Fiber Technologies in 2012)
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Production Technician
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV05-2025
Chemical And Polymer Operator Certificate - Chemical And Polymer Operation
West Virginia University of Parkersburg
05.2024
General Education Degree -
Adult Learning Center of Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV01.2006
Skills
- Chemical Processing
- Process Safety Management
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product Sampling
- Quality Testing
- Leak Detection
- Operational Recordkeeping
- Controls Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clear Communication
- Positive Attitude
Certification
- Chemical and Polymer Operator 5/2024
- OSHA 30hr 10/2023
- Forklift Safety 9/2023
- Fire Safety 9/2023
- Heat and Cold Stress 9/2023
- Confined Space Entry 9/2023
- General Electrical Safety 9/2023
- Overhead Hoists 9/2023
- Supported Scaffold Safety 9/2023
Timeline
Chemical Operator/Production Technician
Chemours
08.2023 - Current
Class A CDL Truck Driver (Tanker, triples, and Hazmat endorsements)
Waste Management/ Parkersburg, WV
03.2022 - 05.2023
Class A CDL Truck Driver (Tanker, triples, and Hazmat endorsements)
Summit Environmental Services / Belmont, WV
01.2022 - 03.2022
Production/ Maintenance Supervisor
Constellium Rolled Products / Ravenswood, WV
12.2017 - 05.2020
Packaging Operator
On Board Services PMO / Washington, WV
07.2015 - 12.2017
Laborer/ Foreman /Traffic Control
LC. Halstead/Mastec/ Fiber Technologies | Mineral Wells, WV
12.2009 - 07.2015
General Education Degree -
Adult Learning Center of Parkersburg
Associate of Applied Science - Production Technician
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Chemical And Polymer Operator Certificate - Chemical And Polymer Operation
West Virginia University of Parkersburg
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