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Education
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Kean Christensen Jr.

Process Training Lead | Emergency Rescue Responder | Technical Writer
Billings,MT
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats401k match4-day work weekPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Dynamic operations and training leader with 17+ ex years of progressive experience in the industrial and refining sectors. Proven expertise in optimizing safety protocols, leading cross-functional teams, and integrating emerging technologies such as drones and AI for inspection and emergency response. Adept at developing training programs, managing critical projects, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Process Training Lead

Par Montana
Billings, MT
07.2022 - Current
  • Lead operational training across refining units including HF Alkylation, LPS, Boilers, and Emergency Response.
  • Develop and deliver certification courses using in-person, web-based, and hands-on formats.
  • Create instructional content, inspection procedures, and technical documentation to enhance operator readiness.
  • Formerly ExxonMobil

Supervisor / Process Planner / Project Manager

ExxonMobil
Billings, MT
02.2018 - 07.2022
  • Managed high-stakes process turnarounds and integrity projects.
  • Designed and rolled out plant-wide winterization protocols.
  • Supported Management of Change (MOC), reliability assessments, and emergency preparedness planning.

Process Operator

ExxonMobil
Billings, MT
07.2008 - 02.2018
  • Operated and maintained refining units including HF Alkylation.
  • Monitored equipment performance and coordinated maintenance to ensure safe daily operations.

Emergency Response Technician & UAS Response Captain

Par Montana
Billings, MT
07.2010 - Current
  • Lead drone-assisted inspections during emergency response missions.
  • Certified in high-angle, trench, and confined space rescues.
  • Serve on Fire Brigade and Rescue Squad, supporting refinery-wide incident readiness.
  • Formerly ExxonMobil

Skills

  • Operations Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Advanced UAS Operations
  • Drone Operations
  • Emergency Response
  • Incident Response
  • Process Integrity
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Training Development
  • Training Delivery
  • Turnaround Coordination
  • MOC Support
  • PiX4D
  • DroneDeploy
  • DroneSense
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications And Specialized Training

  • FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot
  • Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
  • Certified in High Angle Rope, Confined Space, and Trench Rescue
  • NFPA 1081 Exterior Fire Brigade Certification

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • EMT - NREMT Certified Emergency Medical Technician
  • Hazmat Technician License
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP
  • Licensed FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot
  • Certified sUAS Thermographer - Infrared Training Center
  • High Angle / Confined Space Rope Rescue Technician
  • SPRAT - Society of Professional Rope Access Tecnicians Level 1

Affiliations

  • NAEMT
  • NREMT
  • AHA

Software

Microsoft Office

Articulate 360

AutoCad

Adobe Suite

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Achieved +$3M/year Net by introducing new supplier for process refining.
  • Created UAS Program to allow faster emergency response as well as saving money on third party inspection costs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Montana State University, Billings
09.2025 - 04.2026
  • 3.9 GPA
  • summa cum laude graduate

Timeline

Montana State University - Associate of Applied Science, Paramedicine
09.2025 - 04.2026
Process Training Lead - Par Montana
07.2022 - Current
Supervisor / Process Planner / Project Manager - ExxonMobil
02.2018 - 07.2022
Emergency Response Technician & UAS Response Captain - Par Montana
07.2010 - Current
Process Operator - ExxonMobil
07.2008 - 02.2018
Kean Christensen Jr.Process Training Lead | Emergency Rescue Responder | Technical Writer