Isaac Lindsey
Rogersville,TN
Summary
Experienced Chemical Operator with four years of experience in continuous chemical manufacturing within a high-hazard industrial environment. Skilled in DeltaV DCS operations, control room and field operations, process troubleshooting, start up and shutdown activities, Process Safety Management (PSM), Lockout/Tagout, and permit-to-work systems. Proven leadership as a Crew Safety Coordinator and trainer for new operators. Committed to safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, Tennessee
03.2022 - Current
- Operate and monitor DeltaV DCS control systems and perform field operator responsibilities to maintain safe, efficient plant operations
- Operate continuous chemical manufacturing processes within the Acetate Processing Unit (Fiber Esters Division)
- Monitor process conditions such as temperature, flow, and levels to maintain product quality and safe operation.
- Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, process lineups, and routine operational adjustments.
- Troubleshoot process upsets and abnormal operating conditions while maintaining environmental and safety compliance
- Work closely with maintenance, engineering, laboratory personnel, and supervision to maximize production and equipment reliability
- Issue and coordinate Safe Work, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Breaking, and Lockout/Tagout permits for Maintenance.
- Serve as Crew Safety Coordinator for the last three years, promoting safe work practices and supporting a strong safety culture
- Train and mentor newly hired Chemical Operators on operating procedures, plant systems, and safety expectations
Lab Analyst
Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, Tennessee
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Collected and analyzed process samples to enhance plant operations and ensure product quality
- Conducted laboratory testing following established procedures and safety standards to maintain compliance
- Delivered analytical results to operations personnel to facilitate informed process control decisions
Education
Certificate - Chemical Process Operations
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05-2026
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School
Rogersville, TN05-2020
Skills
- DeltaV DCS
- Process Operations
- Process Safety Management (PMS)
- Control Room Operations
- Field Operations
- Process Troubleshooting
- Chemical Processing
- Startup and Shutdown Operations
- Permit-to-Work
- Lockout/Tagout
- Industrial Safety
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
03.2022 - Current
Lab Analyst
Eastman Chemical Company
01.2022 - 03.2022
Certificate - Chemical Process Operations
Northeast State Community College
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School