KENRICO RUSSELL
ANTIOCH,CA
Summary
Reliable shift operator with a strong background in HSE compliance, LOTO isolations, unit troubleshooting, and quality checks. Communicates production changes, incidents, and repair needs clearly across shift teams to support safe, steady operations.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Operator
Shell Catalyst
Martinez, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Prevent personnel injuries and ensure equipment integrity by rigorously practicing and enforcing Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) isolations during maintenance.
- Maintained stringent compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices, intervening to uphold safety standards and reduce risk across operations.
- Conduct comprehensive routine testing procedures to ensure optimum product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Operate and manage various industrial vehicles, including trucks and forklifts, for efficient transport of equipment and products.
- Communicated production status, deviations, and problem resolution effectively to shift supervisors and cross-functional departments, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Ensured continuous facility readiness for inspections through proactive housekeeping and vigilant monitoring of daily operations, supporting overall compliance.
Production Team Leader / Production Shift Supervisor
Shell Catalyst
Pittsburg, CA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Guided and trained a shift team of five operators to consistently meet operational goals safely and efficiently, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and delivery priorities.
- Ensured optimal staffing levels and served as liaison with other departments to resolve production delays, maintaining consistent output.
- Facilitated daily team meetings to track progress, identify challenges, and foster collaborative problem-solving among team members.
- Led root-cause analysis for identified quality issues during inspections, implementing prompt and effective corrective actions.
- Contributed to recipe enhancements and quality improvement initiatives, resulting in measurable operational efficiency gains.
- Managed and inputted critical operational data into SAP, Concur, Timekeeper, and Microsoft Teams to support operational decision-making.
- Assisted with updates and enhancements to the Distributed Control System (DCS), optimizing control functionality.
- Cultivated a psychologically safe environment supporting open dialogue to identify team opportunities for improvement and methods to achieve them.
Lead Operator / Console Operator
Shell Catalyst
Pittsburg, CA
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Expertly operated complex process units utilizing Yokogawa DCS systems, with extensive experience in Aeva Wonderware and Aimax control systems for precise operational control.
- Conducted quality assurance checks and initiated investigations to ensure product integrity and address deviations.
- Trained and mentored new hires and peers, improving team competency and operational understanding.
- Collaborated effectively with co-workers to refine operational procedures and devise best practices, directly impacting quality results and efficiency.
- Initiated and thoroughly documented initial investigations and near misses using FIM and Sphera reporting systems, contributing to a proactive safety culture.
- Facilitated communication across organizational levels and promoted a strong safety-first culture within the unit.
Shift Operator
Criterion / Shell Catalyst
Pittsburg, CA
09.2005 - 01.2010
- Executed daily production activities while ensuring Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance through diligent monitoring and adherence to protocols, promoting a safe work environment.
- Conducted equipment maintenance with strict adherence to Lockout Tag out (LOTO) procedures, preventing personnel injuries and ensuring safe operations.
- Operated industrial vehicles (trucks, forklifts) for efficient equipment and product management within the facility.
- Performed routine product testing and thorough quality inspections, ensuring adherence to customer specifications.
- Fostered clean, safe workspace through rigorous housekeeping and monitoring of daily operations, maintaining readiness for inspections.
Education
DIPLOMA -
Deer Valley High School
Antioch, CA01-2000
Skills
- HSE compliance
- LOTO procedures
- Distributed control systems
- Process optimization
- Forklift operation
- SAP data entry
- Equipment monitoring
- Standard operating procedures
- Housekeeping standards
- Incident documentation
- Waste reduction
- Team leadership
- Motivational leadership
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Rescue Team Member / Haz Mat Response Team
- K&S process system surveillance and troubleshooting Certified
- Stack Plume Reader Certified
- Internal Compliance Auditor
Timeline
Shift Operator
Shell Catalyst
01.2025 - Current
Production Team Leader / Production Shift Supervisor
Shell Catalyst
01.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Operator / Console Operator
Shell Catalyst
01.2010 - 01.2023
Shift Operator
Criterion / Shell Catalyst
09.2005 - 01.2010
DIPLOMA -
Deer Valley High School