Joseph Lawson
Middletown,DE
Summary
Experienced DCS Board Operator and Field Operator with strong control room monitoring, alarm response, and process troubleshooting skills. Known for safe plant operation, accurate logging, and reliable shift handoffs.
I am a detailed oriented person whether I am making rounds or performing a specific task.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
DCS Board Operator, Field Operator
Braskem Polymers/ Sunoco Refinery
Marcus Hook, PA
03.2006 - Current
- Continuous pump and utility setpoint adjustments supported uninterrupted plant operation.
- Prompt alarm communication kept field operators informed through process changes.
- Current shift logs preserved Braskem control room compliance.
- Safe maintenance support kept shutdown and startup work moving.
- Strict adherence to safety limits and plant operating procedures protected operational integrity.
- Accurate process reading reviews across Braskem polymer production areas supported reliable data collection.
- Fast response to DCS-monitored equipment malfunctions reduced disruption during emergencies.
- DCS board monitoring and control delivered safe, efficient plant equipment operation.
- Training support strengthened new operators’ proper DCS board use.
- Continuous DCS screen monitoring kept Braskem polymer production and process alarms under control.
- ERT shift captain duties maintained emergency response readiness.
- Steam team specialist work delivered installation of steam tracing, steam headers, steam traps, and running pipe.
Education
Industrial Fire Brigade
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
College Station, TX01-2024
Refinery Operations
F.O.R School Sunoco
Marcus Hook, PA04-2010
Industrial Electric
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA11-1992
Skills
- DCS system operation expertise
- Process monitoring capabilities
- Alarm response management
- Control room logging accuracy
- Plant startup experience
- Process control methodologies
- Shift handoff processes
- Safety compliance knowledge
- Operator training effectiveness
- Problem-solving skills development
- Communication clarity and effectiveness
- Team building strategies
- Emergency response planning skills
- Expertise in chemical processes
- Alarm management techniques
- DCS system familiarity
- Continuous improvement focus in operations
- Refinery operational knowledge
- Interpersonal communication proficiency
- Refinery safety protocol understanding
- Leak detection techniques
- Chemical handling expertise
- Inspection proficiency standards
- Pump system operational knowledge
- Multitasking capability with attention to detail
- Situational awareness in operational contexts
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Chemical processing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Control room operations
- Plant operations
- Equipment troubleshooting
Timeline
DCS Board Operator, Field Operator
Braskem Polymers/ Sunoco Refinery
03.2006 - Current
Industrial Fire Brigade
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Refinery Operations
F.O.R School Sunoco
Industrial Electric
Bucks County Community College