James Brandon Ash
Cypress,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Senior Process Plant Operator with over 20 years of mechanical skills and expertise in process/technician plant operations. Ready to make an immediate impact, utilizing experience to excel in a leadership role. Specializing in remotely operating Steam Methane Reformers across North America and various countries worldwide through Human Machine Interface (HMI), focusing on effectively running the plants at optimum rates to maximize performance while ensuring reliability. Highly professional operations expert known for managing complex operations and implementing effective solutions. Track record includes fostering a collaborative environment and consistently achieving results. Flexible adaptability to evolving business needs and in-depth knowledge of operational protocols and team management, prepared to excel in any challenge that comes my way.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Time Controller (Onsites)
Air Liquide
11.2023 - Current
- Drive real-time optimization of gas and liquid production for Large Industries Onsites assets in the US and Canada
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe operations, reliable product supply, and optimal asset performance
- Spearhead projects involving optimizers, predictive analytics, and asset efficiency tools for continuous improvement
- Lead a team managing approximately 20 assets, focusing on supply availability and crisis response
Operations Manager
9 Flags Solar, LLC
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance solar operations efficiency
- Managed end-to-end solar installation projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
- Collaborated with procurement teams and maintained strict adherence to safety protocols for seamless operations
Lead Operations Tech
Air Products and Chemicals, Operations Services Center
11.2010 - 04.2022
- Maintaining safe, reliable and efficient plant operations
- Troubleshoot the causes of plant operational variances and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team
- Participate in the Basic Safety Process as a key member of the OSC Safety Committee and sharing responsibility for the OSC’s overall safety performance
- Provide direct interface with the Field site personnel and the Customer Service Centers with regard to plant operations
- Provide training for new operators when required
- Monitor plant operations and make adjustments, if needed, to run efficiently
- Executes the alarm management program including responding to all plant alarms and handling them in a professional way
- Starts up and shuts down the plants remotely in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs
- Being accountable and responsible for all the plant process safety requirements while the plant is in OSC control
- Optimizing plant performance by tracking performance data and implementing the best operating plan for all plants
- Execute productivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down
- Interact closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting
- Setup and worked multiple plant maintenance turnarounds, including, cleanup, LOTO of systems, and issuing safety work permits
- Confined space worker certified
- TWIC certified
First Class Nuclear Electrician’s Mate
U.S. Navy
12.2000 - 07.2010
- Utilized proven strategies to employ personnel for diverse roles within the organization
- Managed required documentation and prepared/distributed essential reports
- Recognized for excellence with several awards/honors
Lead Electrician
USS Jacksonville SSN 699
- Served as expert for 25+ essential systems, collaborating with other sectors to test, repair, refit and perform additional vital processes for each system
- Senior electrical operator during initial reactor start up and initial power testing
- Conducted intensive testing and performing needed modifications to ensure compliance with precise specifications and electrical power continuity
- Oversaw team of six electricians in repair and retesting of both motor generators, preventing major testing delays
- Coordinated testing and removal of storage battery and installation and initiation of operation for new battery
- Organized data regarding equipment usage and testing results and battery operating hours
- Provided essential training to inexperienced electrician colleagues on proper operation of plant systems in normal and casualty situations that may occur in port or at sea
- Advanced to leadership role after exhibiting mastery of electrical systems operation and talent for developing and mentoring other electricians
- Promoted to First Class
Electrician
USS Jacksonville SSN 699
- Partnered with team members to oversee operation of key systems, including electrical power generation, electrical equipment, and lighting systems
- Completed installation of electrical power equipment, power and lighting circuits, and other critical systems and ran wires for lights and other apparatus
- Operated equipment and conducted essential routine maintenance on distribution panels, switches, switchboards, controllers, voltage regulators, current transformers and voltage transformers
- Performed periodic inspections and testing to detect and promptly rectify equipment operation issues
- Reviewed and utilized electrical sketches, diagrams and blueprints
- Maintained comprehensive records for future reference
- Achieved status as Qualifying Electrical Operator, Auxiliary Electrician, Shutdown Reactor Operator, Shutdown Electrical Operator
- Promoted after completing all necessary training courses and procedures (2000 to 2002)
Education
Primary Leadership Development Program -
Navy Schools
09.2008
Front Line Leadership Development Program -
Navy Schools
08.2005
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator Electrical Course -
Navy Schools
08.2002
Naval Nuclear Power Training School -
Navy Schools
02.2002
Nuclear Field “A” School - Electrician’s Mate
Navy Schools
08.2001
Skills
- Control systems
- Energy management
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Operational Efficiency
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- SOP Writing
- Permit issuing
- Control room operations
- Safety protocols and procedures
Navyschools
- Primary Leadership Development Program, 09/01/08
- Front Line Leadership Development Program, 08/01/05
- Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator Electrical Course, 02/01/02 - 08/31/02
- Naval Nuclear Power Training School, 08/01/01 - 02/28/02
- Nuclear Field “A” School- Electrician’s Mate, 02/01/01 - 08/31/01
Timeline
Real Time Controller (Onsites)
Air Liquide
11.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
9 Flags Solar, LLC
05.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Operations Tech
Air Products and Chemicals, Operations Services Center
11.2010 - 04.2022
First Class Nuclear Electrician’s Mate
U.S. Navy
12.2000 - 07.2010
Front Line Leadership Development Program -
Navy Schools
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator Electrical Course -
Navy Schools
Naval Nuclear Power Training School -
Navy Schools
Nuclear Field “A” School - Electrician’s Mate
Navy Schools
Lead Electrician
USS Jacksonville SSN 699
Electrician
USS Jacksonville SSN 699
Primary Leadership Development Program -
Navy Schools
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