Keith Benally
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Refinery Operator/ Boardman bringing 12 years of experience in temperature and pressure control, flow management, and data logging for petroleum refining units. Operate effectively under pressure to maintain production rates. Quality driven and responsive to routine and emergency demands. Focused and consistent compliance professional well versed in OSHA standards.
Moved to Phoenix, Arizona in September 2021 to pursue new employment opportunities amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Backhoe Operator/ Grinder
Union Pacific Railroad
11.2022 - Current
- Coupled and uncoupled trailer connections with consistency and skill
- Prepared rails for installation through safe use of rail saws to obtain needed lengths
- Repaired and adjusted track switches with wrenches and fresh parts
- Secured rails by driving spikes into ties with Hydraulic Spike driving machines
- Redistributed gravel and ballast between railroad ties by operating machinery
- Replaced and installed wood and concrete ties.
- Repaired damaged track parts and welded new components to existing parts.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving derailments or other accidents, facilitating timely restoration of normal operations.
Maintenance Technician
Super Star Car Wash (Company Restructure)
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Diagnosed and solved mechanical and electrical system problems
- Responded to emergency calls and handled unscheduled repairs
- Replaced malfunctioning parts, related broken wires and cables
- Organized and maintained tool and equipment inventory.
- With COVID-19 still upon us, the Company sadly went through a restructuring phase
Owner Operator/ Driver
Straight Way Travel (Company Closure)
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting
- Documented and accurately logged working hours, rest periods, and miles driven
- Secured cargo safely, appropriately arranging and balancing load within the vehicle
- Complied fully with regulations governing load size and weight, safe routes, and required break periods.
- During the difficult time of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Straightway Travel was forced to shut down due to rates dropping and the rise of diesel prices.
Unemployed
Unemployed In New Mexico
10.2020 - 03.2021
- During the COVID-19 Pandemic, I took time off to spend time with family.
- Wait for results for my US Department of Transportation and Motor Carrier numbers to become Active
Refinery Operator/ Boiler Operator
Marathon Petroleum (Refinery Closure)
02.2009 - 10.2020
- Detected and reported problems spotted via process indicators, gauges, and meters
- Regulated flow of oil between pipelines and tanks, controlling valves manually or with automated equipment
- Controlled process temperature and pressure while regulating flow flow rate, regulating each according to process schedules
- Coordinated pump valve operations with the use of radio devices
- LOTO various pieces of equipment such as compressors, pumps, piping, and boilers.
- Guided less experienced operators during critical tasks like unit start-ups or shutdowns providing invaluable expertise and experience for successful outcomes.
- Optimized refinery efficiency by monitoring process units and adjusting operational parameters.
- Provided training to new operators on standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation techniques.
- Assisted in turnaround projects for timely completion and minimizing production losses.
- Worked flexible hours across day,night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Aligned boiler pressure and steam system operations with optimal levels.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Operated control panels to regulate turbine load and maintain proper steam temperature and pressure.
- Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
- Tested water and condensate to check safety and compliance with regulations.
- Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Marathon Petroleum underwent a reduction in workforce, causing to lay off all 220 employees, including myself. During this difficult time, I assisted and played a key role in purging and isolating each of the 15 units inside the Refinery for a safe shutdown of the Plant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
Gallup, NM05.2002
Skills
- Class A CDL
- SCBA Certified
- Osha Compliant
- Supply Management
- Tool Management
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Parts Replacement
- Flatbed Experience
- Loading and Unloading
- Reliable and Trustworthy
Timeline
Backhoe Operator/ Grinder
Union Pacific Railroad
11.2022 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Super Star Car Wash (Company Restructure)
06.2022 - 11.2022
Owner Operator/ Driver
Straight Way Travel (Company Closure)
03.2021 - 06.2022
Unemployed
Unemployed In New Mexico
10.2020 - 03.2021
Refinery Operator/ Boiler Operator
Marathon Petroleum (Refinery Closure)
02.2009 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
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