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John Cassagne

Gonzales,LA

Summary

High-energy employee ready to empower team members to surpass company objectives with effective leadership. Skilled in training employees, building job satisfaction and solving operational problems by tapping into personal experience and collaboration strengths. Successful at keeping customer, business, and staff needs balanced and operations in line with targets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Lead Technician

Air Liquide USA
01.2021 - Current

Serve as lead operator for operations of a water/steam utilities plant and equipment including: reciprocating pumps, control valves and controllers, direct-fired gas boilers, water clarification units, ion exchange demineralization vessels, lab equipment for product specification, etc. Monitor and inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals for improper operation or any adjustments that need to be made. Trained employees in all areas of the plant and delegated job duties to be completed.

Certified on Control Room Operations
Monitor DCS trends for adjustments that need to be made. Shut down and start-up of facility due to maintenance, loss of equipment, emergencies, etc. Record day to day findings, specifications of product, and any other plant conditions in daily operator log. Required to respond accordingly with plant personnel and local officials during an emergency.

Process Technician

Shell Oil
03.2018 - 01.2021

Operations of an oil refinery and equipment including: reciprocating compressor, reciprocating pumps, control valves and controllers, direct-fired gas heaters, lab equipment for product specification, etc. Monitor and inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals for improper operation or any adjustments that need to be made. Operate under Process Safety Management and D.O.T. regulations

Certified on Control Room Operations
Monitor DCS trends for adjustments that need to be made. Shut down and start-up of refinery facility due to maintenance, loss of equipment, emergencies, etc. Record day to day findings, specifications of product, and any other plant conditions in daily operator log. Required to respond accordingly with plant personnel and local officials during an emergency.

Process Technician

Enterprise Products Partners
09.2012 - 03.2018

Operate natural gas plant and equipment including: amine treating plant, reciprocating compressor, reciprocating and PD pumps, valves, controllers, measurement equipment, direct-fired gas heaters, etc. Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals for adjustment, repair, or lubrication. De-pressure and clear equipment for shutdown, maintenance, and start-up. Operate under Process Safety Management and D.O.T. regulations.
Also, served as Day Operator in a leadership role where I took on various responsibilities including new hire training, reviewing and updating training manuals, non-routine projects, etc.

Certified on Control Room Operations
Monitor DCS trends for adjustments that need to be made. Shut down and start-up of plant facility due to maintenance, loss of equipment, emergencies, etc. Record day to day findings, specifications of product, and any other plant conditions in daily operator log. Required to respond accordingly with plant personnel and local officials during an emergency.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

River Parishes Community College
Sorrento, LA
12.2011

Skills

  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Employee Training
  • Team motivation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Workplace Safety
  • Work Delegation
  • Technical knowledge
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Supervision
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Safety processes and procedures

Timeline

Shift Lead Technician

Air Liquide USA
01.2021 - Current

Process Technician

Shell Oil
03.2018 - 01.2021

Process Technician

Enterprise Products Partners
09.2012 - 03.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

River Parishes Community College
John Cassagne