James Moyer
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Proven Chemical Plant Operator at Chevron Phillips Chemical with 33 years of manufacturing experience, adept in analytical problem-solving and stress tolerance, enhanced production efficiency by optimizing operations. Skilled in DCS Delta V operation and continuous improvement initiatives, significantly improved product quality and manufacturing efficiency, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Plant Operator
Chevron Phillips Chemical
06.1990 - 07.2023
- Played active role during emergency response situations by following established protocols and applying critical thinking skills under pressure.
- Trained new operators in correct operation procedures, ensuring consistent performance across shifts.
- Participated in regular safety training sessions to stay current with industry best practices and reinforce company-wide commitment to safety excellence.
- Improved product quality by monitoring and adjusting process parameters based on analytical data from laboratory tests.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing chemical processing operations and equipment settings.
- Supported plant management in conducting audits, inspections, and investigations related to environmental compliance, reporting findings accurately and proposing corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of process data, equipment settings, and other relevant information for effective troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.
- Prepared detailed shift reports for management review, providing insight into daily operations, incidents, or deviations from normal conditions at facility.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize disruption to production schedules and maintain optimal system performance.
- Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance checks on plant machinery and identifying potential issues.
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in higher yields, reduced costs, and improved manufacturing efficiency overall.
- Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.
- Collaborated with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency and product quality.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Covered for the shift supervisor when needed
- Updated and wrote SOP's. Put together job training packets.
- Knowledge using DCS Delta V and Provox.
Education
No Degree -
Frank Phillips College
Borger, TXHigh School Diploma -
Vega High School
Vega, TX05.1985
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Preventive Maintenance Execution
- Adaptability to Change
- Stress Tolerance
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance Awareness
- Computerized System Operation
- Hazardous chemicals
- Blueprint and Schematic Reading
- Task Delegation
- Process Monitoring
- Operation Monitoring
Timeline
Chemical Plant Operator
Chevron Phillips Chemical
06.1990 - 07.2023
No Degree -
Frank Phillips College
High School Diploma -
Vega High School