Kenneth LaFleur
Production Operator
Orange,TX
Summary
Skilled Production Operator with a 14.5 year background in overseeing Ethylene production. Proficient in process safety and quantity control. Customer-oriented, professional and flexible.
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
Dow Chemical
Orange , Texas
04.2019 - Current
- Heater/furnace operator - 14 years
- Compressor operator - 13.5 years
- General operator - 13 years
- Distillation operator - 6 years
- DCS Hot side console operator - 8 years
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Experienced with plant start-up and shut down, process plant monitoring.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
- Operated top-of-the-line equipment while adhering to safety procedures.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Handled 6 compressor machines and chemical Injections, and associated equipmen.
- Implemented updated operating procedures for Ethylene production and adjusted use to increase productivity and safety.
- Troubleshot problems related to Ethylene production in facilities and organized corrective actions for remediation.
- Used forklifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Tagged/Locked out equipment for the safe
- Repair/replacement by maintenance and ENCO.
Instrument Tech/Production Operator
DuPont SRW
Orange , Texas
02.1998 - 03.2022
- DuPont Instrument Tech (ENCO), Feb. 1998 - July 2007
- Overhauled, calibrated automatic valves
- Overhauled, calibrated various transmitters
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in more efficient process.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Used forklifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Troubleshot problems related to Ethylene production in facilities and organized corrective actions for remediation.
Education
Instrument Technician
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX1997
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
U.S. Navy
Virginia Beach, VA08.1986
High School Diploma -
Buna High School
Buna, TX06.1983
Skills
- Equipment monitoring
- Operations support
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Schematics and blueprints
- Material loading and unloading
- Forklift Operation
Accomplishments
02/1998 - 07/2007 DuPont ENCO
08/2007 - present. DuPont/ Dow Production operator
Timeline
Production Operator
Dow Chemical
04.2019 - Current
Instrument Tech/Production Operator
DuPont SRW
02.1998 - 03.2022
Instrument Technician
Lamar University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
U.S. Navy
High School Diploma -
Buna High School
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