Joseph Montgomery
Galena,IL
Summary
Hardworking Chemical Plant Operator with proven track record of achieving safe equipment operations in high stakes settings. Consistently accurate and detailed in critical reporting and documentation. Skilled at onboarding and leading teams of technicians. As a board operator I am responsible for the operation of a liquid Urea, & Dry Urea plants, two Nitric Acid plants, & an Ammonium Nitrate unit. Also am responsible for blending Urea and Ammonium Nitrate into UAN fertilizer, along with making Diesel Emissions Fluid ( DEF ). During shutdowns I am a Lead Operator in charge of a crew of employees to do basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment and vessels.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Plant Operator
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
East Dubuque , IL
03.1995 - Current
- Coordinated work activities with other personnel to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Recommended repairs for malfunctioning equipment.
- Trained new operators on proper operating procedures for chemical plant systems.
- Monitored gauges, dials, and valves to control flow of materials through distillation columns.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment during plant upgrades or expansions.
- Maintained accurate records of production data including temperatures, pressures, flows, levels, specific gravity readings.
- Complied with environmental regulations relating to emissions from chemical plants.
- Ensured all chemicals were added according to operating procedures and in the correct sequence.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals.
- Operated and monitored chemical plant systems to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of operations.
- Inspected equipment for defects or malfunctions; made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Adhered strictly to company policies governing the safe use and storage of chemicals.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding issues concerning operation and maintenance of plant equipment.
- Responded promptly to alarms indicating process upsets or out-of-specification conditions.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace; took corrective action when required.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting mechanical problems at the chemical plant.
- Checked quality of finished products against established standards; adjusted processes as needed to meet specifications.
- Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
- Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
- Collected samples and documented information on experimental batches.
- Performed safety inspections, immediately documenting non-compliance issues.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, compiling details into user manuals for training purposes.
- Facilitated lockout procedures to control access to high-security areas.
- Supervised plant operations team consisting of [4 - 10] personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Galena High School
Galena, IL05-1986
Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Stress Tolerance
- Hazardous Material Management
- Technical Report Writing
- Safety Protocol Compliance
- Operation Monitoring
- Precision Measuring
- Air Compressors
- Controls Management
- Regulatory Compliance Understanding
- Production Planning
- Blueprint and Schematic Reading
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Process Monitoring
- Safety Protocol Knowledge
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Decision-Making Capabilities
Timeline
Chemical Plant Operator
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
03.1995 - Current
High School Diploma -
Galena High School
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