Results-driven with extensive experience in process operations and fire safety. Known for reliability and critical thinking, successfully leading teams to achieve safety and productivity goals while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Process Specialist-Operator Supervision/Fire Captain
Lanxess
El Dorado, AR
10.2022 - Current
Oversee a team of 12 direct reports, ensuring safety, productivity, and compliance of the operating unit.
Provide leadership for a team of 36 firefighters and emergency response personnel.
Develop and implement production entry, cost monitoring, inventory reconciliation, and other SAP procedures. Train operations department personnel on production entry into SAP.
Unit point of contact for Maintenance, E/I, QC, and Production Scheduling.
Operator supervision, including daily instructions, scheduling, coaching, and training.
Oversee team members' time and attendance.
Conduct daily safety inspections of the process area.
Take command at major fires, rescues, hazmat incidents, or disasters.
Sets policies, procedures, and training standards.
Chemical Operator
Lanxess
El Dorado, AR
02.2018 - 10.2022
Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
Interfaced with PLC control system to manage and monitor blending of raw materials into finished products.
Chemical Operator
lycus LTD
El Dorado, AR
02.2014 - 02.2018
Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
Observed gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkers Chapel High School
El Dorado, AR
05.2009
Various Courses -
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR
Skills
People Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Reliable & Trustworthy
Flexible Schedule
Maintenance & Repair
Critical Thinking
PPE Use
Active Listening
Problem Resolution
Chemical Processing
Certification
• Class 1 Wastewater License
• Grade 1 Water Distribution License
• Industrial WAGE Certificate
• Customer Service 1 WAGE Certificate
• Customer Service 2 WAGE certificate
• Employability WAGE Certificate
• Basic Operator Orientation Training
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification
• OSHA 30 HOUR Certification
Timeline
Senior Process Specialist-Operator Supervision/Fire Captain