Joseph Thomas
Orange,TX
Summary
Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
International Paper
06.2017 - 12.2023
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Emergency Response Team Member
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Operate DCS systems
- Perform lock out tag out on electrical systems and operational systems
Operator
Miller Environmental Services
06.2010 - 05.2017
- Contracted out to Total Petrochemicals
- Night shift supervisor for last 3 years
- Transport oil to and from tanks
- Operate numerous pumps for loading and unloading
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
Education
Instrumentation
Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX12.2023
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Emergency Response and Cpr trained
- Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution
- Customer Service
- Strategic Reporting And Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Leadership And Communication Skills
Timeline
Operator
International Paper
06.2017 - 12.2023
Operator
Miller Environmental Services
06.2010 - 05.2017
Instrumentation
Lamar State College - Orange