Kenneth Forney
Rawlins,WY
Summary
Highly skilled Hydrocracker supervisor with eight years of experience supervising, scheduling and directing employees. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in production of operations. Track record of boosting efficiency through the unit. Focused on monitoring safety in busy and potentially hazardous environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Shift Supervisor
Sinclairoil
12.2017 - Current
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Assist in staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
Hydrocracker Crew Forman
Sinclairoil
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Led team of people focused on managing and improving the Hydrocracker Unit.
- Helped manage project budgets by tracking time and expenses.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline operations and improve customer service.
Hyrdocracker Boardman
Sinclairoil
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
Hydrocracker AFT
Sinclairoil
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Facilitated in-person learning sessions and developed practice material for trainees .
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Implemented successful onboarding program.
- Created and oversaw Hydrocracker training programs for operations.
- Worked towards satisfactory agreement between executives, employees and personal goals.
Hydrocracker Boardman
Sinclairoil
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
Operator
Sinclairoil
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
Education
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY08.1998
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD08.1994
High School Diploma -
Rawlins High School
Rawlins, WY05.1994
Skills
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Specialist Procedures
- Constructive Feedback
- Product Specifications
- Monitor Production
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Shift Coverage
- Operational Efficiency
- Technical Documentation
Certification
- Certified Safety Training Supervisor, Sinclair Oil Company - 2015
Timeline
Operations Shift Supervisor
Sinclairoil
12.2017 - Current
Hydrocracker Crew Forman
Sinclairoil
01.2017 - 12.2017
Hyrdocracker Boardman
Sinclairoil
01.2015 - 01.2017
Hydrocracker AFT
Sinclairoil
08.2013 - 01.2015
Hydrocracker Boardman
Sinclairoil
05.2010 - 08.2013
Operator
Sinclairoil
01.2005 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
University of Sioux Falls
High School Diploma -
Rawlins High School
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