I regulated, and operated complex chemical process equipment to produce Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) in safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner including but not limited to
- Starting up, operating and shutting down the process unit in accordance with established procedures
- Making necessary adjustments to equipment and process to ensure safe and optimum operation of the unit
- Troubleshooting abnormal process situations
- Monitoring Distributive Control System (DCS) and proactively responding and managing process alarms
- Working with maintenance to troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation
- Collecting samples using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and sampling methods
- Safely performing and verifing energy isolations for equipment, vessels and piping
- Performing minor maintenance
- Communicating with all levels within the team and external business partners
- Demonstrating and transfering work knowledge to others
- Maintaining accurate records