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Kenneth Vickery

Victoria,TX

Summary

Small Engine Mechanic and Chemical Process Operator with over two decades of experience at Formosa Plastics, specializing in engine diagnostics and problem-solving. Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic system maintenance and leading emergency response teams. Excelled in equipment inspection and customer relations, ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Engine Mechanic

D I Power
04.2022 - 08.2024

Maintain and repair large fleet of land management equipment including dozers, backhoes, bobcats, man lifts, air compressors, generators, pumps and new and used mowers hand held equipment.

Chemical Process Operator

Formosa Plastics
03.1992 - 05.2019

Board and field operator and trainer.

Responsible for ensuring proper plant operation within OSHA EPA and FPC guide lines.

VCM with 6 years experience, duties include safe operation of 3 oxichlorination reactors (Mitsui), high temperature chlorination reactor, distillation columns, incinerators, tank farms, cooling towers, refrigerators, wet and dry waste gas incineration, hazardous waste and disposal, report all out of specifications to shift supervisor while keeping daily logs.

Board and field operator for Chlore Alkali for 21 years. I ensured the safe operations of 3 low temperature direct chlorination reactors, H2 synthesis, chlorine destruction, distillation columns, cooling towers, tank farms, incineration chillers and air compressors.

Lead trainer for Formosa emergency response team. Turn around planner which includes performing minor maintenance as needed on pumps, piping valves and equipment while also attending all required training.

Shop Mechanic

Tri Wholesale Co
05.1984 - 04.1992

Shop mechanic/ foreman.

Handle costumers schedule work load while completing auto repairs. Worked on engines, transmissions, fuel injection, gasoline and diesel. Powered a/c brakes differential suspension wiring troubleshooting.

Education

Victoria College
Victoria, TX
1990

Victoria College
Victoria, TX
1983

Texas A&M
College Station, TX
1982

Diploma -

Industrial HS
Vanderbilt, TX
1981

Skills

  • Engine diagnostics
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Carburetor repair
  • Hydraulic System Maintenance
  • Customer Relations
  • Brake system service
  • Exhaust system repair
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Electrical system repair
  • Ignition system troubleshooting
  • Fuel System Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Inventory Management
  • Diagnostic Equipment Usage
  • Quality Assurance
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Sales Support
  • Supply Management
  • Suspension System Repair
  • Machine Assembly
  • Four-Stroke Engine Repair
  • Two-Stroke Engine Repair
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Small Engine Mechanic

D I Power
04.2022 - 08.2024

Chemical Process Operator

Formosa Plastics
03.1992 - 05.2019

Shop Mechanic

Tri Wholesale Co
05.1984 - 04.1992

Victoria College

Victoria College

Texas A&M

Diploma -

Industrial HS
Kenneth Vickery