Kyle Gibbs

-Chemical Operator in the Acid Plant, signed off on nuets and training on dryer system.

• Running acid samples and disposing of acid properly and wearing correct PPE
• Communicating clearly with team and other operators at other buildings when moving materials
• Daily rounds to make sure all equipment is running as it should be and no leaks.
• Following procedures and bringing up and discrepancies when found
• Ensure safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
• Identifying potential hazards in the process
• Troubleshot equipment and process issues
• Following all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
• Focused recognition for a ergonomic win, a new and easy way to drain k-88 seal pot when prepping PS system

-Field operator running a continuous process, producing TiCl4

-Connecting and disconnecting chlorine railcars on a daily basis for the process

-Running various samples multiple times a shift, ensuring solids in the process were within tolerances.

-Checking cooling tower system, ensuring metering pumps were working and all parameters were within range.

-Handled the in plant rail system, having to operate the shuttle wagon to move rail cars or being the ground man staging the rail cars.

-Running the effluent area of the plant, bringing in lake water for the process. Then neutralizing waste water, settling solids in clarifier, then filtering in giant filer presses and pumping back to Lake Erie. Making sure pH, conductivity and NTU meets EPA standards.

-Having clear communication with the board operator while being in the field and trouble shooting issues within the process.

-In 2022 I was awarded an interviewed position for the day shift relief operator. Relieving operators so they can be trained on other systems, dealing with plant clean up and handling other tasks assigned. Unfortunately the position got dissolved for “budget” reasons.

• Started at Lubrizol as a transfer driver for the blend area. Attended packing school; was a packer at the blend area. Got sent to OIT and became operator at the Acid Plant.
• Got signed off on the nuets and began training on the reactors.
• During my time I got recognition for bringing up a concern during the RHAC addition for the 123.25 product. Having to red tape the area off so no one walks by during the addition.
• Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations

-Programming and running a laser that cut sheet metal, occasionally had to draw the part in AutoCAD.

-Running press brakes, rollers, shears, band saws. Welding when needed.

-Making sure finished products were within specifications and tolerances

- Running the shipping/receiving side of the shop. Loading/unloading trucks. Packaging parts. Helping with inventory stock

- Powder coating parts