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Joshua Thompson

Bainbridge,PA

Summary

Process Operator with unique experience operating chemical reactors and distillation systems. Experience with automated and manual operations. Utilize auxiliary equipment to ensure proper plant operations. Sound mechanical aptitude to trouble shoot process equipment. Motivated individual to meet quality standards and goals in a safe efficient manner.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Biodiesel Plant Operator

World Energy Harrisburg
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Monitored and controlled a Biodiesel/biofuel production plant in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Operated a flash evaporation column and vapor recovery system to produce quality and safe biodiesel.
  • Utilized Logic Controllers, HMI’s and DCS application to adjust and control plant variables and set points.
  • Utilized various auxiliary equipment such as vacuum pumps, diaphram and metering pumps, charging systems, and chemical feed system.
  • Accurately records operational logs of various process variables such as temperatures, pressures, tank levels, flows, various set points.
  • Light maintenance work and troubleshooting on process equipment, ie. filter changes, pump oil changes, filter press blowdowns.

Chemical Process Operator

Adhesives Research
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Operated various sizes Polymerization Batch Reactors to produce specialized polymers.
  • Utilized PLC/HMI computerized systems to monitor and adjust reactor process variables ie. chemical feed rates, batch and jacket temperatures set points.
  • Accurately recorded process related data such as process and jacket temperatures, pressure, oxygen level, monomer and catalyst tank levels and chemical feed rates.
  • Familiar with the aspects of the polymerization process - Inertion, charging, exotherm holds, feeds, reaction, and dispensing.
  • Documented and tracked accurate production related information. i.e. Batch Records, Chronologs, Equipment, Logs, Interpreted data, trends and test results.
  • Followed safety protocols with the use of PPE when handling hazardous chemicals and equipment

Education

Diploma -

Glen Burnie High School
Glen Burnie, MD
07.2018

Timeline

Biodiesel Plant Operator

World Energy Harrisburg
10.2023 - 03.2024

Chemical Process Operator

Adhesives Research
01.2022 - 05.2023

Diploma -

Glen Burnie High School

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