James Hunter Lewis
Summary
Experienced Console/Field Operator and R&D Scientist, seeking a position to further my experience and help meet the goals of the company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Scientist
Invista
Orange, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Build small scale units and run them for new product development
- Collaborate with Chemical Engineers and Chemists to figure out the most efficient way to run experiments for the new product development
- Troubleshoot new issues that arise during experiments for Chemists and Lab Technologists throughout the Lab department.
Field Operator
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Performed routine plant operating duties, such as operating pumps, distillation columns, reactors, fired cracking heaters and boilers, vacuum jets, fin-fans, extruders, cooling towers, and additive systems
- Wrote safety and process procedures
- Wrote risk mitigation procedures
- Trained new hires on how to efficiently run the unit
- Worked in the unit for 7 years before taking a role in the R&D Lab as a Technologist in new product development.
Console Operator
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Hired into the R&D lab as an Operator Technician for the ADN N213 pilot plant
- Started in the pilot plant to utilize new technology to make ADN
- Once the buildings were almost completed, joined the commissioning team to do pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup
- Reviewed contractor’s P&IDs to ensure equipment was installed correctly
- Trained Console Operators after startup
- Moved to the field to train Operators on the new unit
- Performed routine plant operating duties, such as operating pumps, distillation columns, reactors, fired cracking heaters and boilers, vacuum jets, fin-fans, extruders, cooling towers, and additive systems
- Wrote safety and process procedures.
Console Operator
International Paper
Orange, TX
07.1997 - 07.2013
- Recycled Paper (OCC) Unit
- Operations Liaison for two different unit upgrades (turnarounds)
- Upgrade 1: Control panel controls to DCS controls (Foxboro)
- Upgrade 2: Equipment upgrade for higher production
- Reviewed contractor’s P&IDs to ensure equipment was installed correctly
- Safety Lead: Successfully wrote the operating procedures and new safety procedures for each upgrade
- Wrote and performed Lockout/Tagout procedures (de-inventoried and cleared process equipment for lockout/tagout)
- Successfully worked with Operations and other departments such as EH&S, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure goals were met
- Qualified to approve confined space permits
- Participated as a Union Steward for 4 years
- Participated on the Contract Negotiation team for USW with IP
- Participated in Emergency Response team
- Trained Console Operators on new DCS system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress
06.1990
Lamar University, Blinn College
Skills
- Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
- SAP
- DCS Controls (Allen-Bradley, ABB, Foxboro, Honeywell)
- IP-21
- Safety-oriented
Accomplishments
- Troubleshooting console
- Extensive knowledge of process flows and distillation columns
- Basic graphic design with Foxdraw on Foxboro DCS
- Able to build graphics for small units and add equipment tag numbers to view trends
- Participant in numerous PHA's and PSSR's
- Able to write and complete MOC's from start to finish
- International Paper:
- Setup Supervisor
- Safety Lead
- Invista:
- Lead Scientist on $300m new product development
- Building Lead on 5-year Turnaround
- Shift Field Operations Trainer
Certification
- First Responder Certified
- High Angle Rescue Certified
- Confined Space Rescue Certified
- Barge Dock Operator Training
- Forklift Operator Certified
- JLG Certified
Timeline
R&D Scientist
Invista
08.2020 - Current
Field Operator
08.2015 - 08.2020
Console Operator
08.2013 - 08.2015
Console Operator
International Paper
07.1997 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress
Lamar University, Blinn College