Harold Cuddy
Hillsboro,MO
Summary
Adept Chemical Operator with a proven track record at Elementis Specialties, showcasing expertise in chemical handling proficiency and a continuous improvement mindset. Excelled in enhancing production efficiency and safety, significantly contributing to team performance metrics and environmental compliance. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making capabilities and a commitment to quality assurance standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Elementis Specialties
08.2011 - 09.2021
- Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Documented all work activities accurately, providing valuable data for future reference and analysis purposes.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Operated lab equipment for chemical tests and verification of product quality against standards.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing chemical processes and equipment settings.
- Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
- Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Consistently met deadlines for product delivery by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to prevent unexpected breakdowns and ensure smooth operation.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting ideas that led to increased performance metrics across the team.
- Troubleshot process issues, efficiently resolving problems to maintain optimal production levels.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Increased yield by closely monitoring reaction conditions and making necessary adjustments as required.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis after incidents or near misses involving chemical handling or reactions, contributing towards the prevention of future occurrences.
- Managed inventory levels effectively using just-in-time principles leading to reduced storage costs and minimal expired stock issues.
- Contributed to sustainability efforts by recycling waste materials whenever possible during production processes.
- Played a key role in achieving company goals related to environmental compliance through diligent adherence to applicable regulations during day-to-day operations.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance procedures for chemical production equipment.
- Reduced waste generation through careful monitoring of chemical reactions and adjusting parameters accordingly.
Education
Associate In Process Operations Technology - Process Operations Technology
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05.2011
Skills
- Hazardous chemicals
- Decision-making capabilities
- Chemical handling proficiency
- Batch Processing Techniques
- Chemical Reaction Monitoring
- Data Recording Accuracy
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Quality assurance standards
- Operation Monitoring
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Piping and Valves Familiarity
- Process Monitoring
- Process Control Expertise
- Lean Manufacturing
- Equipment Operation Mastery
- Stress Tolerance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Production Planning
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Elementis Specialties
08.2011 - 09.2021
Associate In Process Operations Technology - Process Operations Technology
Lewis And Clark Community College
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