HORACE FRANCIS
Richmond,VA
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented worker with years of extensive experience in chemical production, Diesel Electrical Power Plant Operations. Proven ability to assess and manage complex obstacles; viewed as a strong leader. Successful in intense and demanding environments, providing decisive team leadership and structure with a track record of motivating and developing strong connection. Skills in coordinating operations, maintaining records and completing daily logs and reports.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer Recruit
Richmond Police Department
200 W Grace Street
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Completed rigorous physical training to enhance fitness and readiness for law enforcement duties.
- Assisted in conducting investigations and gathering evidence to support law enforcement operations.
- Participated in ride-along programs to gain firsthand experience of daily law enforcement activities.
- Participated in special events such as parades or festivals, providing crowd control services to ensure public safety at all times.
Chemical Compounder/Forklift Loader Operator
Independent Chemicals
New Jersey
11.2011 - 01.2025
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Reduction of chemical from higher to lower percentage
- The ability to transfer bulk chemical to and from totes to drums
- Operated mixing equipment to produce chemical compounds according to specifications.
- Monitored batch processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Supervisor/Console Operator
Securitas Security Incorportation New York Times
Queens, NY
07.2011 - 12.2024
- Maintain security monitoring systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV), internal/perimeter electronic sensors, and communication links
- Coordinating and overseeing the security staff in building or within a designated area
- Making sure that all security devices and equipment are working correctly maintain a safe environment for everyone.
- Observed and reported suspicious activities and persons.
- Enforced rules, regulations, policies and procedures and responded to emergency situations requiring security assistance.
Architectural Draughtsman Technician
Rank of Corporal
Jamaica W.I
08.1991 - 06.2010
- The 1 Engineering Regiment
- JDF ( Jamaica Defense Force), Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Completed a course in Fire Fighting
- In Basic Life Support/CPR
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in Jamaica W.I
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
Power Plant Mechanic/Operator
Jamaica Public Service Light And Power Company
Kingston Jamaica W.I
03.1997 - 11.2009
- Providing continuous and reliable electricity service
- Participation in the Technical Seminar of Selection and Application of Sealing Materials
- Completed a course in Diesel Electric Power Plant Operations with Merit.
- Thoroughly documented all plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to Supervisor
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Aligned boiler pressure and steam system operations with optimal levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Magrath High School
Jamaica W.I06.1988
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Communication skills
- Organizational know-how
- People skills Collaboration talent
- Problem-solving Abilities
- Power Plant Equipment
- Production Logs
- Chemical Inventory
- Production Processes
- Planting Procedures
- Plant Safety
- Community engagement
Certification
- Plumbing and Pipefitting, Vocational Training and Developmental Institute Jamaica, West Indies - 1997
- Fire Fighting in accordance with IMO-STCW, Jamaica Maritime Institute West Indies - 1998
- In Basic Life Support/CPR
Timeline
Police Officer Recruit
Richmond Police Department
02.2025 - 01.2026
Chemical Compounder/Forklift Loader Operator
Independent Chemicals
11.2011 - 01.2025
Supervisor/Console Operator
Securitas Security Incorportation New York Times
07.2011 - 12.2024
Power Plant Mechanic/Operator
Jamaica Public Service Light And Power Company
03.1997 - 11.2009
Architectural Draughtsman Technician
Rank of Corporal
08.1991 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Magrath High School