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Lawrence Jones

Bettendorf,IA

Summary

To utilize skills, training, and 30 years of manufacturing experience in setting and achieving demanding objectives in fast-paced settings. Able to optimize procedures and improve performance to maximize productivity. Responsible Process Operator with excellent troubleshooting skills coupled with more than 11 years of experience. Highly effective in meeting safety requirements and work operational safety compliance. Known for efficiency and above-standard work ethic. Experienced manufacturing professional well-versed in daily operations processes, maintenance requirements, and housekeeping procedures. Prepares carefully for inspections and updates records. Detail-oriented and proactive with good verbal and written communication skills, hardworking nature, and complex problem-solving strengths.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Operator

Archer Daniels Midland Company
03.2019 - 06.2023

ADM

Process Operations Technician is responsible for safely maintaining product quality.

Typical job duties included performing visual rounds for my assigned area, assessing equipment

operations, taking instrument readings, communicating with the board operator, supervisor, and other

refinery personnel, preparing equipment for scheduled maintenance, performing preventive

maintenance, performing basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting to determine if Technician

support is required, making equipment adjustments to optimize performance, maintaining

housekeeping for common and assigned areas, and complying with all environmental and safety

procedures.

  • Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems, and deviations.
  • Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environmental practices.
  • Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to follow them, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
  • Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Communicated effectively with the team on a technical level.

Chemical Process Operations Technician

LYONDELLBASELL
08.2015 - 12.2018

Chemical Process Operations Technician is responsible for safely maintaining product quality. Typical job duties included performing visual rounds for assigned areas, assessing equipment operations, taking instrument readings, communicating with the board operator, supervisor, and other refinery personnel, preparing equipment for scheduled maintenance, performing preventive maintenance, performing basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting to determine if Technician support is required, making equipment adjustments to optimize performance, maintaining housekeeping for common and assigned areas, and complying with all environmental and safety procedures.

Process Operations Technician

Valero Energy Corp.
10.2012 - 08.2015

Process Operations Technician is responsible for maintaining product quality in a safe manner. Typical job duties included performing visual rounds for my assigned area, assessing equipment operations, taking instrument readings, communicating with the board operator, supervisor, and other refinery personnel, preparing equipment for scheduled maintenance, performing preventive maintenance, performing basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting to determine if Technician support is required, making equipment adjustments to optimize performance, maintaining housekeeping for common and assigned areas, and complying with all environmental and safety procedures.

Storehouse Technician

Staffmark Temp Agency (Flint Hills Resources)
05.2011 - 01.2012

Responsibilities for general warehouse Technician included activities such as shipping and recieving. Also planning and managing the flow of goods into and within the facility. Had to have knowledge of the tools, equipment and their uses. Used Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Access.


- Operated Forklift and various other vehicles 

- Ran Maximo computer systems

Catcher/Packer/Feeder

Dopaco Inc
06.1993 - 01.2011

Responsibilities included packing of products, keeping the feed full on the machinery, and running. Maintaining house cleaning for common and assigned areas. Performing preventive maintenance and operating forklift.

Heavy Track Diesel Mechanic

United States Army(Reserves)
06.1990 - 06.1998

U.S Army Heavy Track Diesel Mechanics service and repair all U.S Battle Tanks, Trucks, Bull Dozers, Cranes, and all other diesel engines in the U.S Army Inventory. Diesel mechanics must be versatile enough to adapt to new technologies. It's not uncommon for techs to handle all kinds of repairs from working on a vehicle's electronic system one day and doing major engine repairs the next.

Education

College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Process Operations Technology Certification - Process Operations Technology

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
2012

Certification For Phlebotomy & C.P.R - Phlebotomy & C.P.R

Health Care In Services
Lombard, IL
2011

Skills

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Monitoring Line Supplies
  • Work Order Management
  • Specifications Verification
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Production Operations
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Equipment Operation
  • Permit Issuing
  • Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures

Timeline

Process Operator

Archer Daniels Midland Company
03.2019 - 06.2023

Chemical Process Operations Technician

LYONDELLBASELL
08.2015 - 12.2018

Process Operations Technician

Valero Energy Corp.
10.2012 - 08.2015

Storehouse Technician

Staffmark Temp Agency (Flint Hills Resources)
05.2011 - 01.2012

Catcher/Packer/Feeder

Dopaco Inc
06.1993 - 01.2011

Heavy Track Diesel Mechanic

United States Army(Reserves)
06.1990 - 06.1998

College Of DuPage

Process Operations Technology Certification - Process Operations Technology

Joliet Junior College

Certification For Phlebotomy & C.P.R - Phlebotomy & C.P.R

Health Care In Services
Lawrence Jones