John Jefferson
Orange,TX
Summary
Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance and inspections. Team player and clear communicator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Operator
Valero Refinery
07.2021 - Current
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Drives on-shift safety, housekeeping, and VPP efforts
- Ensures safety compliance by conducting daily permit audits, providing corrective feedback to the operators, conducting weekly table top drills, safety meetings when appropriate, and regular safe work audits
- Develops Operators on shift to ensure training, qualification and knowledge retention of direct reports by coaching, mentoring and providing assistance to trainees and Operators
- Monitors and controls plant operations
- Reviews the operation of the plant constantly to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
- Documents and monitors process variables, sample data and routine tasks as required for position, to ensure plant operations are maintained within operating parameters
- Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Control program, interprets results, and takes appropriate action when required
- Communicates with all departments within the facility to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily plant activities
- Monitors and troubleshoots process issues and equipment
- Performs scheduled Operations Work Requests as requested by Supervisor or Plant Management
- Prepares equipment to ensure it is safe for maintenance/contractors to perform scheduled work
- Utilizes company safe work practices to ensure all work is performed safely
- Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs (LOTO-lock out tag out, Safe Work Permit)
- Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
- Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies
- Performs other duties as assigned to maintain a safe, reliable, and consistent operation.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Emergency Response Team
Valero Refinery
03.2021 - Current
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
Operator Technician
Valero Refinery
07.2019 - Current
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Tested geothermal systems for performance and efficiency, assessing maintenance, repair, or calibration needs.
INSIDE SALES REPRESENATIVE
H & E EQUIPMENT SERVICES
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Sourcing new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
- Understanding customer needs and requirements
- Act as a liaison between customers and other operations of the branch, to ensure customer expectations are met, or exceeded, and to maintain good will for future business
- Responsible for management of all on/off rents
- Dispatches and coordinates delivery and pickup of equipment and parts
- Creates and monitors rental contracts and delivery tickets
- Assist Outside Sales Representatives in completing rental orders
- Possess knowledge and understanding of product line, including features and benefits.
ASST. FLEET MANAGER
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- Seek and know what equipment will be needed at a jobsite in order to schedule the needed repairs
- Asset management of a fleet of over 150 pieces of Cat equipment
- Plan the equipment repair flow through the shop
- Implement the flow of the required paperwork to account for labor & parts charges to each repair
- Inform shop employees of required procedures and policies to include required paperwork such as timesheets, work orders, absent request, parts ordering
- Coordinate with Fleet Manager the work load flow
- Analyze and resolves work problems, and assist employees in solving work related issues as needed
- Recommends measures to improve equipment performance and quality of product
- Schedule the mechanic's work hours
- Oversee mechanics and shop foreman and report to Fleet Manager, and also review resumes and find top potential candidates for hiring and handle terminations
- Planned the delivery process of equipment through our truck drivers or outsourced drivers
- Implemented cost control due to over spending of parts
- Meet with rental suppliers to rent equipment we did not have in our fleet
- Negotiated prices for rent.
ASST. PROJECT MANAGER
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Assisted in the monitoring of all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the contract, that a trend program is in place, and change orders and claims are processed in a timely manner.
- Reviewed invoices and applications for payment to assure accuracy of tabulations, accuracy of completion percentage, and recommend approval or disapproval
- Assisted Project Managers with review of project budgets
- Assisted with financial aspects of projects, by tracking costs and managing the purchase order process
- Attended client pre-bid meetings and job showings, visited the job sites, and keep a record of all verbal information disseminated by the client during the pre-bid meeting and job showing
- Maintained meticulous progress tracking tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based applications to keep up dated information on past performance and industry standards
- Provided leadership and training to project personnel
- Meet with rental suppliers to rent equipment we did not have in our fleet
- Negotiated prices for rent.
STAFFING COORDINATOR
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Conduct in-person interviews with potential candidates
- Provide ongoing communication and career guidance to candidates
- Assists with the recruitment and selection process, including interviews, criminal background checks, and scheduling drug screen and job training
- Ensure compliance with Customer Requirements
- Ensure compliance with all HR recordkeeping requirements
- Worked efficiently in a team environment and with all management levels.
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Take purchase request from various departments within the company
- Get price quotes from suppliers
- Prepare purchase orders on behalf of the company upward $500k
- Review prices and product specifications from various suppliers to determine which option would be in the best interest for the company
- Create and maintain purchasing files and prices lists, as well as determining if the company has enough inventory on hand
- Discuss order changes, cancellations and check requisition orders for accuracy with suppliers
- Meet with rental suppliers to rent or purchase equipment.
Agency Producer
FARMERS INSURANCE
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Build and developed client relationships within the community
- Sold auto, home, life and other insurance and annuity products to individuals
- Exceeded sales goals for volume of quality new business quoted
- Identified and qualified sales leads generated from a variety of sources, including networking, referrals, marketing, cold-calling
- Set appointments and met with prospective clients and business owners in their homes, places of business, and/or other settings.
Education
Associate of Science - Safety, Health, Environmental
Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Process Operating Technology
Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX05.2025
Management - undefined
LAMAR UNVERSITY
08.2024
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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2012
Skills
- Scheduling
- Strategic planning
- SAP
- Asset Management
- Operational management
- Effective Communication
- Inside Sales
- Purchasing
- Negotiation
Skillsandabilities
- Mentor and motivate team members to reach goals
- Project Scheduling
- Strategic Planning
- Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Proficient in MS Office and Salesforce
Personal Information
Title: Process Operator
Certification
- TWIC
- CPR
- NFPA 1081-Interior Structural
- NFPA 1081-Advanced Exterior Facility
- Hazmat
- Rope Rescue
Timeline
Head Operator
Valero Refinery
07.2021 - Current
Emergency Response Team
Valero Refinery
03.2021 - Current
Operator Technician
Valero Refinery
07.2019 - Current
INSIDE SALES REPRESENATIVE
H & E EQUIPMENT SERVICES
05.2018 - 07.2019
ASST. FLEET MANAGER
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
05.2016 - 05.2018
ASST. PROJECT MANAGER
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
05.2014 - 04.2016
STAFFING COORDINATOR
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
06.2013 - 04.2014
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
06.2012 - 05.2013
Agency Producer
FARMERS INSURANCE
06.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Safety, Health, Environmental
Lamar State College - Orange
Associate of Applied Science - Process Operating Technology
Lamar State College - Orange
Management - undefined
LAMAR UNVERSITY
undefined
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
- TWIC
- CPR
- NFPA 1081-Interior Structural
- NFPA 1081-Advanced Exterior Facility
- Hazmat
- Rope Rescue
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