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Justin Underwood

Houston,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable power plant professional offering 5+ years of experience keeping Steam, Water, Chemical and Electrical systems operational and safe. Familiar with pumps, boilers, chillers, HVAC and electrical equipment and diligent about following OSHA and internal safety protocols. Strong attention to detail with good report writing, monitoring and communication skills. Driven and determined to learn fast and efficient People-oriented Shift Leader successful at executing new initiatives. Committed to creating workplace culture consistent with organization's mission and values. Continuously evaluates operations for safety concerns and implements strategies to reach targets.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Alternate Shift Leader

Thermal Energy Corporation
Houston, TX
06.2015 - Current
  • Accomplished tasks according to schedule, assisting team members to meet deadlines.
  • Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
  • Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
  • Monitored operating power plant equipment and readouts to identify problems and pursue corrective action.
  • Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
  • Maintained and operated chillers to ensure proper cooling of liquids and air.
  • Monitored various parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate in the chiller system.
  • Adjusted operating settings on chillers as needed to maintain desired temperatures and pressures.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with chillers.
  • Trained new employees on proper usage and maintenance of chillers.
  • Conducted tests on chilled water samples from the system to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors about any issues encountered during operation of the chillers.

Refractory Specialist

Industrial Gunite (contractor inside DOW Chemical)
Freeport, TX
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Spread fire proofing material over surfaces using various tools with efficient approaches and close attention to details.
  • Replaced refractory linings after making correct mixtures and removing used linings, maintaining consistent quality levels across all types of production.
  • Operated forklifts to move clay between curing ovens, melting tanks and drawing kilns.
  • Mixed sand, clay, mortar and water at specific levels to make refractory clay.
  • Inventoried materials before starting tasks to verify adequate stock and supply compliance with established material specifications.

Fabrication Worker

Freeport Welding & Fabricating
Freeport, TX
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Promoted workplace safety by checking team member compliance with standard safety guidelines.
  • Repaired workplace equipment when needed and inspected it for damage after every shift.
  • Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
  • Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
  • Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading and demonstrated knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
  • Used and maintained fusion equipment and pipefitting hand tools.
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
  • Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Angleton High School
Angleton, TX
08.2009

Stationary Engineering 3rd And 2nd Grade License
City of Houston

Skills

  • Proficient in Toshiba Systems
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Documentation ability
  • Materials movement
  • Safety Protocols
  • Equipment operation
  • Log updates
  • Safety optimization
  • Forklift Trained
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Problem Resolution
  • Good Work Ethic
  • PPE Use
  • Equipment Repair
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plant Operations
  • HVAC Systems
  • HVAC System Operation and Maintenance
  • High pressure boilers
  • Chemical testing
  • Chemical Feed Systems

Referrals

Eric Wooters-Enterprise Logistics Cordinator (979-997-1397)

Joey Garcia- TECO Thermal Energy (713-614-0722)

Alex Whitehead- Dow Chemecal (979-549-8359)

Timeline

Alternate Shift Leader

Thermal Energy Corporation
06.2015 - Current

Refractory Specialist

Industrial Gunite (contractor inside DOW Chemical)
01.2013 - 05.2015

Fabrication Worker

Freeport Welding & Fabricating
01.2011 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Angleton High School

Stationary Engineering 3rd And 2nd Grade License

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