Jim Snodgrass
Ringling,OK
Summary
I am looking to grow within and company that values hard work and fresh ideas, fostering growth and optimization. I think my skill set fits well with this position and would be eager to bring my experince on baord. I like that this position offers a more stable work schedule and is still close to home. Kinder Morgan has a great repuation within our industry and I would feel honored to be a member of its team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operator
Valero- Ardmore Refinery
06.2008 - Current
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Monitored vital equipment, and made necessary changes, optimizing production and equipment longevity.
- Responsible for unit operations, making decisions and providing guidment on every aspect of unit operation.
- Resposible for three other operators actions and provided guidance within thier job roles, ensuring safety and optimization.
- Performed light maintenance on high and low pressure pumps and high pressure compressors.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Responsible for day to day operations of the Catalyst Hydrotreater Unit, Hydrocracker Unit and Hydrogen Unit.
- Subject matter expert on refinery operations and procedures within my unit.
- Coordinated workflow and prioritized work within the unit
- Coordinated with company and contract maintenace personell on the proper mianteance of equipment, ensuring that equipment was safe and ready to be worked on using company guidelines for lock out- tag out procedures.
- Trained to fight fires and rescue trapped personell, with certifications.
Operations Supervisor
Dollar General Distribution Center
10.2003 - 06.2008
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 63 employees.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Optimized production using performance management strategies.
- Evaluated and managed performance reviews.
- Participated in top tier level meetings with corporate management, ensuring long term goals and corporate strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2019
Skills
- Operations management
- Safety management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Tool operation
- Fire safety training
- Rescue training
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment operation and optimization
- Problem solving skills
- Communication within company and contract personnel wires
- Use and operation of hand tools, pnuematic and electric
- public speaking skills, communicating effective and relative information
Timeline
Chief Operator
Valero- Ardmore Refinery
06.2008 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Dollar General Distribution Center
10.2003 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
East Central University
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