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JOSH MILLER

West Burlington

Summary

Responsible Chemical Operator with over 10 years of manufacturing experience. Successful in conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting existing problems and responding to emergencies to promote operational efficiency. Been on ERT for almost 5 years and currently Lieutenant. Forklift, semi, telehandler certified and adept in operating manual and automated equipment to facilitate productions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chemical Plant Operator

Koch Fertilizer
02.2020 - Current
  • Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
  • Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
  • Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
  • Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
  • Collected and tested process samples to complete quality assurance testing and adjust process controls.
  • Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.

BNSF Conductor/Engineer Technician

BNSF Railroad
03.2015 - 02.2020
  • Maintained strict schedules for cargo.
  • Made public announcements on routes and delays.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.

Plater Team Leader

Federal Mogul
02.2012 - 03.2015
  • Laboratory analysis of water quality and chemicals
  • Managed waste water treatment-water going out of plant in several stages
  • Calibrated and maintained PH probes to meet standards for water
  • Uphold three main machines in the plant
  • Maintained plating chemical tanks
  • Followed the proper PPE and 5s procedures
  • Trained certain individuals to meet company needs
  • Oversaw the proper calibrations of thicknesses of plating processes
  • Ran tests every two hours to ensure proper procedures or precautions
  • Dealt with hazardous chemicals
  • Used fork lift for transporting chemicals
  • Ensured no down time

Machine Technician

LANCE
01.2010 - 02.2012
  • Operated machinery used in the production process
  • Recorded the number of products tested, meter readings, dates, and times
  • Examined products to verify they met quality standards
  • Observed equipment operations so that breakdowns were avoided
  • Lifted heavy loads
  • Counted finished products
  • Tagged parts
  • Loaded and unloaded items from machines or conveyors
  • Operated forklifts
  • Cleaned and lubricated equipment
  • Set up machinery

Education

High school Diploma -

Fort Madison High School
Fort Madison, Iowa
01.2009

Skills

  • Handling hazardous materials
  • Operating various machinery
  • Conducting laboratory analysis
  • Job safety protocols
  • Proper maintenance protocols
  • Record keeping
  • Documentation
  • Minimum supervision
  • Dependability
  • Good communication skills
  • Safety protocol compliance
  • Loto with P&ID and IDL

Certification

  • Certified Firefighter, West Burlington Fire Department, 12/01/14, Present
  • CPR Certified
  • Certified Firefighter, Wever Fire Department, 08/01/08, 12/01/14

Timeline

Chemical Plant Operator

Koch Fertilizer
02.2020 - Current

BNSF Conductor/Engineer Technician

BNSF Railroad
03.2015 - 02.2020

Plater Team Leader

Federal Mogul
02.2012 - 03.2015

Machine Technician

LANCE
01.2010 - 02.2012

High school Diploma -

Fort Madison High School

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