Kiawanda B. Harris
Seabrook,TX
Summary
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions. Organized Operator provides strong organizational and analytical skills. Specialized expertise in data management, analysis and communication. Thorough understanding of government mandates that dictate workplace safety enforcement. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator/Emergency Department Volunteer
ITC
La Porte , TX
05.2022 - Current
- Operated various pumps, valves and other related equipment in a safe manner.
- Ensured that all chemicals were handled safely in accordance with established protocols.
- Transported hazardous materials according to government regulations and company policies.
- Troubleshot problems occurring in the manufacturing process by performing corrective action when necessary.
- Complied with OSHA safety guidelines while handling hazardous material.
- Cleaned work areas, tanks, vessels, piping systems, filters and other related components as part of routine maintenance activities.
- Checked equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials or equipment malfunctions.
- Controlled risks of fire, explosions and burns by carefully following safety protocols.
Chemical Operator/Emergency Response Team
Odfjell Terminals
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Performs service work relating to transferring liquids (chemicals, acids, oils etc.) between marine, rail, trucks and/or storage facilities within the terminal
- Checked the bill of lading to make sure all required information was on the paperwork and that all the information on the bill of lading was correct
- I communicated with truck drivers to ensure they had all paperwork necessary to get loaded or off loaded
- Made sure to pay attention to the personal safety and the responsibility of all the employees and truck drivers in the plant
- Safely transferred product from Tank to Tank, and Tank to and from all modes of transport
- Kept up housekeeping at the place of work which is a Terminal Operators responsibility
- Safely loaded and unloaded Rail Cars, Trucks, Iso, Vessels and Barges
- Trans loads: Rail Car to Truck, Isotainer to Isotainer, Isotainer to Rail Car; Rail Car to Rail Car
- Direct Moves: Rail Car to Vessel, Vessel to Rail Car
- Performed minor repairs and regular maintenance on moveable equipment, terminal equipment and building equipment
- Oversee assigned contractors and direct contractors on performing tasks related to responsibilities as required
- Performed other job-related duties as training allowed, assigned and approved by the Superintendent
- Did maintenance on exterior surfaces of pipes, valves, and equipment
- Trained in safety and emergency procedures as required while fire-fighting and as a member of the facility 'Emergency Response Team'
- Monitoring and accurately recording temperatures, pressures, and rates
- Sampling and testing of the various streams processed in the units
- Observed chemical reactions: monitor gauges, signals and recorders; and make specified operating adjustments on such equipment as pumps, compressors and heat exchangers
Paid Volunteer Firefighter
Cy fair Fire Department
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten life, property and the environment as well as to rescue people and animals from dangerous situations
- We respond to a wide variety of calls, such as car crashes, chemical spills, flooding, water rescue and general rescue as well as fires
- With many fire crews being trained as first responders they can provide first aid until the arrival of ambulance personnel
- In addition to attending emergency call outs and rescuing people and animals from life-threatening situations, the job entails:
- Using sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment
- Promoting fire safety via talks, advice and training sessions
- Inspecting and enforcing safety standards in commercial and residential properties
- Demonstrating the use of firefighting equipment
- Performing practice drills
- Working with police and ambulance service personnel
- Undertaking physical and academic training
- Checking and maintaining vehicles, equipment, hydrants and water supplies
Rescue Tech/Sr Helper
Reliable Coatings
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Watch for hazards in the workplace while work is performed by other employees
- Made sure to always keep visible contact with the workers inside the confined space, using portable monitors (LEL) when necessary to sample air quality in the area
- Consistently assumed more responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
- I made sure that in an emergency I stopped operations and reported any hazards
- Never would never leave the jobsite until work in that area was completed because anything could happen unexpectedly
- Before shift I made sure that I knew all the potential hazards around are that could occur while work is being performed
- Was very detail-oriented individual who followed instructions making sure the confined space log was updated every two hours with air quality information from the four-gas meter
- Filled out all necessary paperwork to get the permit for the job site we were located at
- Became a very trustworthy employee to where I got my own company credit card and company vehicle
Operations Analyst/ Ballistic Assembler
Allied Barton/Baker Hughes GE Oil and Gas
Tomball , USA
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Tomball, TX
- Was in a control/monitoring room so my duties included receiving calls from different Baker Hughes sites across the US, getting drivers information, giving them access to the facility while also taking emergency calls from across the country
- While taking calls we are using five different screens and systems that we must navigate through each day
- I took up to fifty calls a day while navigating through systems such as, (Microsoft Office, lenal , on guard, id credential center, system administration, etc.) to ensure all information taken is entered into the appropriate system or application
- The emergency calls that I took from around the world, all range from employees getting hurt, employees' death, any explosions on the oil-well site, any bombings that happen in the area that there may be baker employees and contractors that may have gotten hurt on baker property
- The fifteen sites that we take calls from we are over the guards that are at them sites so anything that happens at any of the sites they report to us and we email or call the facility coordinator depending on the nature of the call we get from the security guard
- Also, take emergency calls (bomb threats, oil spills, hurt employees, fires, etc.) from around the world
- Assembled did inspections', and packaging of ballistic products to fulfill the production schedule and manufacturing requirements
- Was responsible for the loading and checking of gun systems that are used in the district as well as maintaining all paperwork associated with the explosives used in district
- Tomball, TX
Education
High School Diploma -
MB Smiley
Texas05-2006
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Attention to Detail
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Flexible Schedule
- Efficient multitasking
- Safety Compliance
- Data Entry
- Materials Handling
- Plant Safety
- Customer Service
- Hand and power tools
- Continuous Improvement
- Goal-Oriented
- Training and mentoring
Professional Highlights
- Leadership
- Administrative support professional
- Office management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong planner and problem solver
- Works independently
- Exceeds expectations
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Dependable and Reliable
- Self-motivated
Certification
CPR/AED
Industrial Fire fighting
Rescue
Hazmat Tech
Incident command
Timeline
Operator/Emergency Department Volunteer
ITC
05.2022 - Current
Rescue Tech/Sr Helper
Reliable Coatings
02.2019 - 09.2019
Chemical Operator/Emergency Response Team
Odfjell Terminals
11.2018 - 05.2022
Paid Volunteer Firefighter
Cy fair Fire Department
01.2018 - 01.2021
Operations Analyst/ Ballistic Assembler
Allied Barton/Baker Hughes GE Oil and Gas
04.2014 - 10.2018
CPR/AED
Industrial Fire fighting
Rescue
Hazmat Tech
Incident command
High School Diploma -
MB Smiley
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