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Glenn Williams

Azusa,CA

Summary

Experienced Shift/Process Supervisor with over 31 years of dedicated service in the oil refinery industry. Proven track record of success in operations, supervision, emergency response, and turnarounds. Demonstrated leadership in ensuring safety, optimizing processes, and achieving operational excellence. Adept at managing teams, driving efficiency, and adapting to change. Military veteran with a commitment to discipline, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift/Process Supervisor

ConocoPhillips
02.1989 - 01.2012
  • Promoted to Shift Supervisor after 8 years as an operator. Was in charge and responsible for FCC Units, the U-110 Alkalation Unit, Sulfur Plant, and Acid Plant Units. Was instrumental in the shutdown of the Crude Units in 1989 when the company acquired the Carson Plant.
  • Worked and supervised operators in the Hydrogen Units.
  • Shift/Process Supervisor in the Hydrotreating Department. In charge of 15 operators on the crew, responsibilities included work in 5 Hydrotreating Units/Areas which include a Unicracker, 3 Reformers and UnionFiners/Butamer/Penex Unit. Also was in charge of the VaporRecovery Units also known as Blow Down.
  • Worked on Hydrogen Plants/Turnarounds, Crude Units/Turnarounds, Alky Turnarounds, Unicracker Turnarounds, etc.
  • Acted as Responder Shift Supervisor on the Fire Brigade, demonstrating expertise in emergency response and firefighting
  • Tasked with a special assignment to form a crew of Operators with the Maintenance Department. Evacuated and cleaned out equipment for the demolition of crude units, towers, exchangers, accumulators, etc.
  • Worked as a construction coordinator with Maintenance.
  • Played a pivotal role in strategic acquisition and merger processes, showcasing strong decision-making skills during organizational change This experience showcased my ability to make informed decisions during a critical period of organizational change.

Senior Operator

Union Oil Company
02.1986 - 02.1989
  • Operated and maintained Crude Visbreaking Units, contributing to turnaround and maintenance work
  • Developed expertise in tower operations and pressure/vacuum unit operations

Operator

Union Oil
02.1981 - 01.1986
  • Worked the pump, changed oil, adjusted pump packings, lubricated compressors and so forth.
  • Trained and learned all 3 Crude Units/Lineups, switching and lining production streams on and off grade, control towers on instrumentation; manual and automatic in control room and out in the field.
  • Qualified on Tower Operations and Resid Bottom Towers. Qualified and worked as a Firefighter Responder. Worked and qualified on all Pressure and Vacuum Units. Worked and qualified on Crude Visbreaking units. Decoked Visbreakers for turnaround and maintenance work.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buena Vista High School
Buena Vista, GA
06.1970

Skills

  • Expertise in crude unit operations, switching, and lining production streams
  • Qualified and experienced in pressure unit, vacuum unit and tower operations
  • Proven leadership and supervisory skills with no injuries or major incidents while in charge of special projects work
  • Emergency response and firefighting expertise
  • Strong knowledge of Hydrogen Plants, Unicrackers, Reformers, and UnionFiners/Butamer/Penix Units
  • Strong ability to perform highly on turnarounds of multiple kinds
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Training and Development
  • Change Management and Leadership in Transition

Additional Information

Drafted during the Vietnam War where I proudly served in the Army with distinction from May 10, 1972 to July 15, 1977 honing discipline, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that have translated to a successful career in the oil refinery industry.

Timeline

Shift/Process Supervisor

ConocoPhillips
02.1989 - 01.2012

Senior Operator

Union Oil Company
02.1986 - 02.1989

Operator

Union Oil
02.1981 - 01.1986

High School Diploma -

Buena Vista High School

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