PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Chemical plant operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker with a strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Forklift certified for 10 years with strong knowledge of warehouse operations and supervision experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Tetra Technologies
05.2022 - Current
Perform maintenance on pumps, piping, vehicles, and facilities
Operate in a safe manner scissor lift, boom lift, Lull, and sit down propane forklifts
Utilize power tools including angle grinder, drills, reciprocating saw, circular saw, hammer drills, and Dremel tools in performance of maintenance tasks
Use computer programs to monitor chemical process to monitor for irregularities or other problems to trouble shoot process
Supervise shift and make decisions regarding daily duties
Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment in day to day operation, maintenance operations, or rescue operations
Completed 40 hour HAZWOPER training
Communicate efficiently with management, coworkers, and outside contractors
Performed preventive maintenance to maintain optimal productivity and increase equipment lifetime by years
Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees
Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
Kept work areas clean and neat
Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
Maintenance Mechanic
Resolute Forest Products
06.2023 - Current
Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Maintained accurate records for all repairs, upgrades, and preventative measures taken on various equipment types.
Communicated effectively across departments regarding upcoming maintenance plans or urgent repairs needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Expedited emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
Optimized machine performance through precision alignment, calibration, and adjustment of components.
Conducted thorough root cause analysis on recurring issues, implementing long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences.
Developed strong relationships with operators to better understand their needs and provide tailored maintenance support for improved job satisfaction.
Master Technician
ITW Paslode
04.2020 - 05.2022
Assure all products are labeled and packaged correctly
Utilized pallet shrink wrapper to prepare items for shipment
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles.
Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity.
Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing all tools in preparation for next shift.
Adjuster
Olin Corporation Winchester
01.2020 - 04.2020
Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as feed issues and out of spec shells.
Used labratory equipment to ensure shells were in spec with pocket depth, head circumferemce, head squareness, and web thickness.
Utulized lathes to polish bunters and dyes to ensure proper size.
Chemical Plant Operator/ Lead Operator
Tetra Technologies
11.2015 - 03.2019
Perform maintenance on pumps, piping, vehicles, and facilities
Using equations to properly make product using multiple ingredients
Operate in a safe manner scissor lift, boom lift, Lull, and sit down propane forklifts Utilize power tools including angle grinder, drills, reciprocating saw, circular saw, hammer drills, and Dremel tools in performance of maintenance tasks
Use computer programs to monitor chemical process to monitor for irregularities or other problems to trouble shoot process
Supervise shift and make decisions regarding daily duties Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment in day to day operation, maintenance operations, or rescue operations
Dump ingredients into process using auger systems, 50 pound bags, super sacks, or mechanical hoppers
Monitor vessel levels using computer monitoring, sight glasses, or strapping with measuring tape
Completed 40 hour HAZWOPER training
Communicate efficiently with management, coworkers, and outside contractors Performed preventive maintenance to maintain optimal productivity and increase equipment lifetime by years Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees
Directed and coordinated production, processing, distribution and marketing activities of industrial organization
Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
Kept work areas clean and neat
Responsible for achieving production requirements
Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule
Configured any human and material resources needed
Chemical Plant Operator
Kopper Technologies
09.2014 - 11.2015
Koppers performance chemicals - Millington, TN Used necessary formulas for testing of copper percentages, ph level, ionic copper percentage, and monoethalimone levels.
Open necessary valves for batching for addition of ingredients to make proper batch of product.
Attained proper permits and properly filled out, for different maintenance procedures and basic operating procedure.
Used basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to determine batch ingredient totals.
Utilized proper PPEs (facemark, respirator, gloves, etc.) for different tasks to ensure total safety compliance.
Used computer systems to monitor tanks level, temperature, foam level, and batching during making of product.
Utilized proper chemicals to make various wood treatment solutions.
Maintain checklists for hoists, forklifts, respirator use, and ammonia detectors for safety audits.
Used diaphragm pumps to add small ingredients.
Sample product and ingredients to ensure proper product quality and batching time required.
Utilized hoist to dump copper and boric acid as required for various product make up.