Gerald Barbay
Process Technician / Plant Operator
Sunshine,LA
Summary
Talented Process Technician bringing 30 years experience in production environments. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr Process Technician / Plant Operator
Linde - Praxair
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Air Separation Plant
- Board Operate / Field Operate all process areas including but not limited to; distillation columns, pumps, compressors, turbines, exchangers, control valves, pressure skids, and pipelines.
- Reading and interpreting gauges and readings, making adjustments to optimize production.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
- Performed maintenance on machinery and escalated major malfunctions to supervisor for immediate assistance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Initiated contact with vendors and built solid working relationships.
Sr Process Technician / Plant Operator
Shintech Incorporated
Plaquemine, LA
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Ethane Cracker / Ethylene Plant
- Operate ,control and maintain my assigned process unit, reading and interpreting gauges and readings, making adjustment to operating units to optimize production.
- Site Emergency Response Team , Fire Brigade and Emergency Medical First Responder
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
- Read and applied information in specifications to determine equipment settings impacting product outputs.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
Process Technician / Plant Operator
Denka Performance Elastomer Llc
La Place, LA
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Elastomer - Neoprene Plant
- Operated my assigned process unit safe and effectively according to Standard operating procedures and policies.
- Site Emergency Response Team , Fire Brigade and Emergency Medical First Responder
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Read and applied information in specifications to determine equipment settings impacting product outputs.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
Sr Process Technician / Plant Operator
Methanex Geismar
Geismar, LA
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Methanol Plant
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Site Emergency Response Team , Fire Brigade and Emergency Medical First Responder
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Read and applied information in specifications to determine equipment settings impacting product outputs.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
Process Technician / Plant Operator
Total Petrochemicals and Refining Carville
Carville, LA
07.2000 - 01.2014
- Styrene Plant
- Operate, control and maintain my assigned process unit including but not limited to; distillation columns, pumps, reading and interpreting gauges and readings, making adjustment to operating units to optimize production, control board reading and adjustments, waste and water treating, boilers, clarifiers, laboratory duties both process and environmental , Plant Safety Committee, fire brigade, Behavior Based Safety Facilitator /Steering Committee member, and the rescue and medical team.
- Site Emergency Response Team , Fire Brigade and Emergency Medical First Responder
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Coordinator
SUNBELT INNOVATIVE PLASTICS INC P
New Orleans, LA
02.1998 - 07.2000
- Plastic Extrusion Plant
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Management and the Operations Department
- Supervise maintenance activities and provide leadership and support for the Maintenance work force
- Assist with maintenance duties work orders when needed
- Conduct Safety Meetings
- Track employee time worked / payroll
- Ordering of equipment and services
- Maintaining and executing a preventative maintenance plan for the plant.
Blend Plant Operator
High Port Blending And Compounding
Baton Rouge, LA
03.1997 - 02.1998
- Chemical Blending and Compounding Plant
- Blending of pesticides, herbicides, industrial cleaners and various petroleum and oil based products
- Formulating blends
- Packaging and Shipping of finished products
- Maintenance and up-keep of all blending equipment
- Track and maintain a balanced inventory of raw materials.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Measured and adjusted chemical feed rates.
- Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
Process Technician / Plant Operator
BROWN EAGLE CONTRACTORS INC
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1993 - 03.1997
- Butyl Rubber Plant
- Plant Process Operations( Exxon Chemical Rubber Finishing Unit)
- Logistics/ Shipping and Receiving
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Plant Maintenance Technician /Chemical Plant Operator
Industrial Plant Maintenance
St. Gabriel, LA
03.1989 - 01.1993
- Chlorine / Caustic Plant
- Assist the cell house Prouction Operators as needed
- General Plant Maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Rebuild and refurbish Chlorine Cells and perform plant maintenance activities as needed.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Education
Electrical, HVAC, And Basic Instrumentation -
11.1992 - 06.1993
GPA: 3.75
Safe Start Instructor Electrolab Training Systems - Work Place Safety
08.2011 - 09.2011
Certification
Work Place Safety, Instructor / Facilitator Level
Behavior Based Safety - Work Place Behavior Based Safety
07.2010 - 08.2010
Certification
Work Place Behavior Based Safety, Instructor / Facilitator Level
Skills
Process Analysis
Core production equipment repair
Production Troubleshooting
Equipment selection
Timeline
Sr Process Technician / Plant Operator - Linde - Praxair
01.2023 - Current
Sr Process Technician / Plant Operator - Shintech Incorporated
05.2019 - 01.2023
Process Technician / Plant Operator - Denka Performance Elastomer Llc
10.2015 - 04.2018
Sr Process Technician / Plant Operator - Methanex Geismar
01.2014 - 09.2015
ElectroLab Technologies - Safe Start Instructor Electrolab Training Systems, Work Place Safety
08.2011 - 09.2011
BST Technologies - Behavior Based Safety, Work Place Behavior Based Safety
07.2010 - 08.2010
Process Technician / Plant Operator - Total Petrochemicals and Refining Carville
07.2000 - 01.2014
Maintenance Coordinator - SUNBELT INNOVATIVE PLASTICS INC P
02.1998 - 07.2000
Blend Plant Operator - High Port Blending And Compounding
03.1997 - 02.1998
Process Technician / Plant Operator - BROWN EAGLE CONTRACTORS INC
01.1993 - 03.1997
ITI Technical College - Electrical, HVAC, And Basic Instrumentation,
11.1992 - 06.1993
Plant Maintenance Technician /Chemical Plant Operator - Industrial Plant Maintenance
03.1989 - 01.1993