John Shadow
Jackson,TN
Summary
Experienced industrial and petroleum operations technician with 20+ years in fuel terminal environments, hazardous materials handling, and chemical facility operations. Strong background in equipment maintenance, loading systems, instrumentation, and safety compliance in high-risk industrial settings. Proven reliability working in terminal, plant, and field-based operations with strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and hazmat procedures.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fuel Operations Technician
Seay Oil Company
Paducah, KY
01.2013 - Current
- Supported fuel terminal operations including product transfer, storage systems, and equipment inspections
- Performed safety checks on pumps, valves, hoses, and transfer systems
- Ensured compliance with hazardous material handling and site safety procedures
- Maintained operational logs, documentation, and inventory tracking
- Coordinated with terminal teams to support efficient fuel movement and storage operations
Fuel Operations Technician / Terminal Support
Flash Oil of Arkansas
Memphis, TN
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assisted in fuel transfer operations and terminal system support functions
- Followed strict hazmat safety procedures in controlled industrial environments
- Supported logistics coordination and operational scheduling
- Conducted equipment inspections and basic maintenance tasks
Operations Manager / Field Support
Shadow Express
Olive Branch, MS
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Managed daily operations, scheduling, and equipment readiness
- Coordinated logistics and customer service operations
- Maintained operational equipment and ensured safety compliance
Instrumentation & Industrial Technician
ITT / Brown & Root (Rohm & Haas Terminal)
La Porte, TX
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Installed and calibrated industrial instrumentation and control systems
- Performed troubleshooting on electrical and process control systems
- Supported chemical plant operations and maintenance activities
Education
Chemical Operations
College of the Mainland
Instrumentation Technology
San Jacinto College
Skills
- Fuel Terminal & Bulk Storage Operations
- Industrial Field Maintenance & Equipment Support
- Hazmat Handling & Safety Compliance (DOT/OSHA)
- TWIC Certified
- Instrumentation & Control Systems Support
- Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Tank Farm Operations
- Industrial Logistics Support
- Safety Inspections & Documentation
Certification
- TWIC Card
- OSHA / Hazmat Safety Compliance
Timeline
Fuel Operations Technician
Seay Oil Company
01.2013 - Current
Fuel Operations Technician / Terminal Support
Flash Oil of Arkansas
01.2010 - 01.2013
Operations Manager / Field Support
Shadow Express
01.2005 - 01.2010
Instrumentation & Industrial Technician
ITT / Brown & Root (Rohm & Haas Terminal)
01.1996 - 01.1999
Chemical Operations
College of the Mainland
Instrumentation Technology
San Jacinto College