Joshua Bishop
Des Allemands,LA
Summary
Talented Process Technician bringing 17 years experience in process operations. Known for strong work ethic, exceptional problem solving skills, team work, and exceptional critical thinking. Quick-learning with excellent communication and strong leadership skills. Looking to increase knowledge/skill set, improve overall unit performance, and bridge gaps between day support and operations in this lead technician roll.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
Dow Chemical
Hahnville
07.2006 - Current
- Operate and maintain process equipment, including pumps, valves, reactors, distillation columns, and control systems
- Monitor and control production processes to ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and production targets
- Support an environment of safety through knowledge/execution of Life Critical Standards, procedures, proper PPE use, and escalating abnormal situations to day support
- Provide hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Train new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures.
- Enhance production efficiency by optimizing process parameters and equipment settings.
- Reduce downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
- Improve product quality with strict adherence to standard operating procedures and quality control guidelines.
- Lead regular team meetings to discuss production updates, safety concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Input production numbers into SAP system.
- Write work orders to have equipment repaired.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, load/unload tank trucks and cars, run lab analysis on unit samples, and mix inhibitor batches.
- Build/Print RTM's and prepare equipment for maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
River Parish Technical School
Reserve, LA05.2007
Skills
- Team Leadership and Management
- Work Well Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Critical Thinker
- Strong Safety Presence
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Process Improvement
- Attention to Detail
key contributions and accomplishments
*Updated Line-1 & 4 training material
*Completed SPU flare gas mapping project
*Project focal point for QRA-2 project
*Complete all SPU owner visuals
*Complete grating inspections for SPU
*Served as operations Startup/Shutdown focal point during turnarounds
*Participate on site and unit interview teams
*Created outside portion of unit interviews/made task list for training coordinator
*Worked with Technical advisor to modify/update acrolein clean up procedures after QRA/QRA-2 projects
*Created several improvement ideas for the unit and worked with day support/engineering/maintenance to execute them.
certifications
*Full job certified
*Forklift Certified
*Owner Visual Certified
*Grating Inspection Certified
*IRL Certified
Timeline
Process Technician
Dow Chemical
07.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
River Parish Technical School