Jacob Landon Walker
Artesia,NM
Summary
Resourceful Project Management Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Excel in time management, adaptability, and leadership to ensure project success. Committed to fostering teamwork and navigating complex project challenges with ease.
Accomplished Process Plant Operator with a proven track record at HF Sinclair Refinery, excelling in process control and enhancing safety protocols. Demonstrated expertise in preventive maintenance and effective communication, significantly improving operational efficiency. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects, ensuring seamless production processes and team alignment with organizational goals.
Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills.
Skilled Rotary Drill Operator in Oil and Gas sector with proven experience managing drilling operations, maintenance of equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. Possess strong troubleshooting skills, ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of modern drilling techniques. Contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime through vigilant monitoring and preventive maintenance practices. Demonstrated leadership by training new operators, ensuring team cohesion, and maintaining high safety standards on site. Highly skilled in overseeing chemical plant operations, including monitoring reaction processes and adjusting machinery to ensure optimal production levels. Possess strong analytical abilities for troubleshooting system issues and improving process efficiencies. Demonstrated capability in enhancing safety protocols and reducing waste, leading to more sustainable operation practices. Experienced in team collaboration and training junior operators, contributing to overall productivity improvements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Plant Operator
HF Sinclair Refinery
Artesia, NM
04.2022 - Current
- Managed operation and upkeep of equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, and boilers.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
- Operated and maintained processing equipment, including pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, and boilers.
- Facilitated communication between production teams and management to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Responded to alarms in plant operations, escalating emergent issues to mitigate risks.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for the plant's production equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
- Provided support during plant shutdowns for repairs or upgrades.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
Crane Rigger/Overhead Crane Operator
Wilbanks Trucking Services
Artesia, NM
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Identified potential hazards associated with the use of cranes or rigging components.
- Transported heavy equipment with lowboy and winch trucks
- Truck driver Winch truck gin truck and flatbed
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
- Communicated effectively with customers to provide updates on job progress and completion times.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
- Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.
- Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating cranes.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Performed regular maintenance on cranes and related machinery.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
Containment Specialist
50/50 Backhoe Services
Artesia, NM
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Follow safety protocols while handling hazardous materials used in the fabrication process.
- Train new employees on proper use of tools and equipment related to tank building activities.
- Verified conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints using calipers, gauges or micrometers.
- Identify potential hazards associated with tank building processes and take corrective action as needed.
- Conduct maintenance checks on existing tanks to identify any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
Rig Operator
Silver Oak Drilling
Artesia, NM
04.2003 - 11.2018
- Supervised rig commissioning and rig drilling operations.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Participated in meetings with field personnel to discuss safety issues related to the job.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals efficiently.
- Guided pipes off racks into drilling rigs using tongs and other hand tools.
- Checked alignment of drill pipes prior to lowering them into the wellbore.
- Inspected derricks for flaws and cleaned and oiled derricks to maintain proper drilling operation.
- Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
- Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
- Conducted regular visual inspections of structural components such as beams, braces, legs, and trusses.
- Performed routine inspections of drill pipe before and after use.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that all procedures were followed correctly when working with a derrick structure.
- Monitored gauges on the rig floor to determine pressure levels within the wellbore.
- Supervised and documented drilling operations.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Drilled or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting and anchoring.
- Set up rigs for various types of drills including directional, horizontal and vertical wells.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed data generated from drilling operations to ensure accuracy and quality control standards were met.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TX06-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Hvac And Electrical
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Plant Start-up
- Pressure management
- Hazardous materials
- Process control
- Waste management
- Temperature control
- Valve operations
- Safety procedures
- Flow measurement
- First aid and CPR
- Preventive Maintenance
- Shift scheduling
- Safety protocols
- Production monitoring
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Planning
- Long-haul driving
- Stress management aptitude
- Decision-making
- Basic computer literacy
- Heavy haul expert
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Heavy lift management
- Mobile crane operations
- NCCCO certified
- Crane steering
- OSHA regulations compliance
Certification
- NM CDL
- H2S Sulfur
- CPR
- Fall Prevention
- Hot/Cold Outdoor weather
- Lock out/Tag out
- Fire training and safety
- Blood bourne Pathogens
- SCBA
- Crucial confrontations
- TWIC credentials
References
- Juston Hodges (575) 513-4332
- Michael Elliott (575) 703-5894
- Jay Billberry (575) 748-7662
Timeline
Process Plant Operator
HF Sinclair Refinery
04.2022 - Current
Crane Rigger/Overhead Crane Operator
Wilbanks Trucking Services
03.2019 - 03.2022
Containment Specialist
50/50 Backhoe Services
11.2018 - 03.2019
Rig Operator
Silver Oak Drilling
04.2003 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Grand Prairie High School
Some College (No Degree) - Hvac And Electrical
Tarrant County College
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