Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Jacob Hess

Plainfield,IL

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Excellence Coordinator

CITGO Petroleum
08.2022 - Current
  • Support refinery turnaround activities in a Supervision role by creating procedures, directing operations safe completion of work, and coordinating with maintenance to turnover equipment in a timely manner.
  • Report on and direct timely completion of Area 2 compliance tasks.
  • Implement and coordinate refinery safety and maintenance programs, i.e. Chainwheel and Valve Handle Extensions checklists.
  • Train and fill Shift Superintendent role as needed.
  • Fill as Unit Supervisor as needed.
  • Train operators on basic and advanced troubleshooting techniques via Simulator.

Console Supervisor

CITGO Petroleum
03.2013 - 08.2022
  • Direct and coordinate unit tasks with shift team in a safe and reliable manner.
  • Optimize Sulfur unit operations by way of following proper limits and decreasing excessive energy usage.
  • Troubleshoot day-to-day and long term operational issues.
  • Create and edit unit procedures that adhere to Refinery safety and reliability guidelines.
  • Train inside and outside Operations personnel.
  • Assist in creation of High Risk Work Reviews, Contingency Plans, Confined Space Entry Procedures.
  • Perform pre-job safety reviews and safety huddles with Operations and Maintenance personnel to ensure a proper emphasis is placed on safety before any work is performed.

Operations Technician

CITGO Petroleum
06.2009 - 03.2013

    Prepare and clear equipment for maintenance.

  • Perform unit rounds to identify any safety or operational issues.

  • Issue Safe Work Permits to maintenance personnel, that properly describe the work being performed and the personal protective equipment required.

  • Troubleshoot issues with equipment in the field.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL

High School Diploma -

Seneca Township High School
Seneca, IL
06.2005

Skills

  • Troubleshooting Process Issues
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Critical Decision Making
  • Training

Timeline

Operations Excellence Coordinator

CITGO Petroleum
08.2022 - Current

Console Supervisor

CITGO Petroleum
03.2013 - 08.2022

Operations Technician

CITGO Petroleum
06.2009 - 03.2013

Some College (No Degree) - General

Illinois Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Seneca Township High School
Jacob Hess