John Colvin
Big Spring
Summary
Operations professional with deep understanding of process optimization and team management. Known for driving operational excellence and consistently meeting organizational goals with an emphasys on safe operation. Highly reliable, adaptable, and committed to fostering collaborative work environment. Skilled in resource allocation and performance monitoring.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Delek US
Big Spring, TX
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Learned process operations in new facility. Adapted and helped develop improvements in permit to work processes and electronic permitting accountability. Transitioned into water plant operations and created unit manuals and procedures. Secured rental contracts for raw water pre-treatment. Re-designed manifolds for improved flexibility in wastewater biotreater area.
- Water Plant Process Specialist (June 2025 – Present)
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and efficiency during shifts.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and streamlined operational workflows.
- Analyzed shift performance data to identify trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
Operations Shift Supervisor
Marathon Petroleum Company (Andeavor/Tesoro Refining and Marketing)
Anacortes, WA
02.2006 - 01.2024
- Achieved seamless updates and development of management of change (MOC) procedures, enhancing operator training in new roles. Maintained comprehensive knowledge of all A-zone operating units, contributing to operational efficiency. Streamlined maintenance ticket generation and supply ordering through effective use of SAP. Adjusted processes based on lab results, ensuring adherence to E&S guidelines. Coordinated successful shutdowns of specified units for maintenance, minimizing downtime. Conducted thorough safety audits, promoting a culture of safety. Executed lock out/tag out procedures, ensuring equipment safety. Managed the permitting process, facilitating smooth operations. Responded effectively to unit upsets and incidents, mitigating risks. Delivered impactful training for operators and implemented MOCs in process units. Supervised and developed a high-performing crew of eleven, ensuring compliance with training, safety, ethics, and policy requirements.
- Operations Turnaround Coordinator (2019-2021)
- Facilitated training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Temporary Operations Supervisor
- Shutdown Coordinator
- Operator
Foreman /Turnaround Mechanic
Starcon International, Timec, Matrix Services
Fairfield, CA
09.2000 - 01.2006
- Worked as a mechanic on heat exchangers/valves/ piping/capital projects, on several turnarounds in various refineries, observing how each managed their workflow and how they went about planning and executing their turnaround.
- Boilermaker (September 2000 - February 2005)
Education
B.A.S. - Energy Management Program
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND10-2015
A.A.S. - Process Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND12-2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Procedure development
- Public speaking
- P&ID and Isometric prints
- Unit Training
- Safety/PSM
- Emergency response
- Participated in several PHA
- Turnarounds
- SYMOPS
- Operations management
- Performance monitoring
- Task delegation
- Staff supervision
- Safety oversight
- Employee development
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Delek US
07.2024 - 03.2026
Operations Shift Supervisor
Marathon Petroleum Company (Andeavor/Tesoro Refining and Marketing)
02.2006 - 01.2024
Foreman /Turnaround Mechanic
Starcon International, Timec, Matrix Services
09.2000 - 01.2006
A.A.S. - Process Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
B.A.S. - Energy Management Program
Bismarck State College