Joel Spivey
Houston,TX
Summary
Reliable safety-driven individual looking to utilize my skills and experience as Laboratory Technician and Degree in Instrumentation to help reach company goals, by being committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Analyst
Oxy Vinyls Via Element Staffing
07.2023 - Current
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Manual Titrations
- Calibration and use of ICP spectrometers.
- Perform analysis on routine and nonscheduled gas and liquid samples using a variety of laboratory instruments and wet chemistry.
- Calibration of gas chromatographs and HLCP’s integrating peaks.
Lab Technician
Targa Resources
03.2023 - Current
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Installation (sample points, valves)
- Gas Chromatography
- Composition Testing
- Total and Species Sulfur Testing.
- Amine and Caustic Testing.
- Rich and Lean Glycol Testing.
- Strength, pH, conductivity and foam testing.
- Coordinate with Operations and Analyzer Technicians.
- Collect composite samples and run test weekly.
- Worked hand to hand with operations to achieve operational product specifications.
Lab Technician
Bureau Veritas
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and run SQC's efficiently.
- Test Samples such as Crude Oil, Lubes, Waxes , Jet Fuel Gasoline, AGO, ATB, Diesel, Raw Materials etc.
- Record and enter data on worksheet and in SAP/LIMS.
- Calibrate instruments when needed.
- Clean post and sterilize area daily.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab
Analytical Lab Technician
ExxonMobil Refinery Via Kelly Scientific Resources
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
- Contracting company which performs laboratory testing for ExxonMobil.
- Certified in Wax, H2S, and Vapor Pressure Post.
- Acid Titrations
- Testing on products such as Diesel, Gasoline, Lubes, Wax, Elite Tanks, and H2S products.
- Instruments Karl Fischer Titrates, Catalyst Surface Area, Emulsion, Aromatics, Aliphatic, Oil Content, Sulfur by X-Ray, Acid Number, Non-volatile Matter etc.
- Run SQC daily and calibrate instruments when needed.
- Enter results of text in log books, LIMS and SAP.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Run SQC daily and calibrate instruments when needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation
Lee College
Baytown, TX12.2017
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek Memorial
Baytown, TX06.2010
Skills
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Knowledgeable in Wet Chemistry
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Proficient with LOTO procedures
- Analytical, Physical, and GC ASTM Testing Methods
Additional Information
Understand Process Variables: Flow, Temperature, Pressure, Analytical, Level. Study of the instruments and instrument systems used in the process industry including: terminology, primary variables, control loops and basic troubleshooting. Operated packed and plate distillation columns. Use tools to analyze the production of the column in terms of quality, quantity, and efficiency. Performed start-ups, shutdowns, and ran troubleshooting scenarios for the distillation and reactor systems using the Dexter and Simtronics stimulation systems. Can read and draw basic process diagrams and P&ID’s. Operate pilot plant located at Lee College.
Timeline
Lab Analyst
Oxy Vinyls Via Element Staffing
07.2023 - Current
Lab Technician
Targa Resources
03.2023 - Current
Lab Technician
Bureau Veritas
05.2022 - 03.2023
Analytical Lab Technician
ExxonMobil Refinery Via Kelly Scientific Resources
03.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation
Lee College
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek Memorial
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