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Michael Cochran

Summary

Over a decade of experience working around hazardous materials in multiple roles including operating processes, handling materials, cleaning tanks, entering confined spaces and maintaining the equipment used to transport materials. Throughout my work history I have worked closely with other operators, cleaners and specialists in order to meet job requirements. At every level of my career I have performed on the job training for new hires and transfers. I have largely been self supervised while accomplishing satisfactory job performance in diverse roles.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Technician, "B" Class Polyol Operator

Covestro
06.2019 - Current

-Safely connect and disconnect Propylene Oxide rail cars according to operating procedures

-Safely connect and disconnect Ethylene Oxide rail cars according to operating procedures.

-Monitor Raw Material levels, temperatures and systems.

-Sample material using proper procedures and PPE from Polyol Reactors.

-Operate, monitor and sample Filter systems to produce Finished Goods for storage.

-Perform analytical tests to determine alkalinity, acid, turbidity, h2o and various other aspects of products to ensure the quality of Finished Goods.

-Manage the filtered waste extracted from the unfinished material.

-Establish secure connections in order to ensure safe transfer to finished goods storage.

-Establish secure connections to transfer products from finished goods for use in blends products.

-Produce blends batches according to batch formulas.

-Load approved blends batches into trailers.

-Communicate key details to operators both within my own unit and other units in order to accomplish certain tasks.

-Effectively use information displayed by computer operating systems (Delta V) from a remote location to ensure processes are functioning properly and to diagnose potential problems.

-Cleaned and organized unit work stations, including the Blends Raw Material storage on the third floor.


Material Handler

Covestro
03.2018 - 06.2019

-Operated forklifts to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another.

-Operated forklifts to transport products from multiple units into the warehouse.

-Loaded finished goods into trailers and unloaded raw materials from trailers using forklifts.

-Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements into rows and the Triax storage unit.

-Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.

-Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.

-Packaged finished goods produced by SPU, Polyol and Texin units.

"A" Technician Tank Cleaner

Slay Transportation
05.2014 - 03.2018

-Worked safely around hazardous chemicals while wearing appropriate PPE.

-Safely executed an average of one to six confined space entries per shift.

-Ensured that all equipment removed from the top of the tanks was replaced and properly sealed against leaking prior to shipping the trailer out.

-Cooperated with other Tank Cleaners to improve efficiency.

-Disassembled, cleaned and reassembled external valve housings on the tank trailers.

-Cleaned hoses and fittings used in the process of unloading and loading products transported in the tank trailers.

Mechanic Assistant

Slay Transportation
06.2012 - 05.2014

-Maintained the cleanliness of work areas.

-Performed final inspections of tank trailers prior to allowing them on the road.

-Ensured all ports with gaskets were properly sealed.

-Ensured the tires met DOT specifications for traveling on highways.

-Ensured the break pads were not worn down beyond the point of safe operation.

-Performed inspections on the suspension systems to ensure proper working order.

-Disassembled and reassembled pressure and vacuum breakers.

-Cooperated with mechanics to complete projects.

-Cleared crash boxes of any debris or tools before allowing the trailer on highways.

-Cleared heating coils of glycol, and dispensed it into a designated reservoir for reuse.

Inventory Management Specialist

Walmart
09.2011 - 06.2012

-Unloaded merchandise from trucks and organized it according to its department.

-Organized, established and maintained inventory counts in storage bins.

-Picked specific inventory from storage bins to take onto the sales floor for restocking.

-Managed inventory counts on the sales floor in order to keep an accurate record for restocking merchandise.

-Organized storage areas to keep walkways clear and safe.

-Worked closely and efficiently with the Inventory Management Team in order to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

Cashier

Walmart
06.2010 - 09.2011

-Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.

-Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

-Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

-Maintained a tidy cash register with integrity.

Education

Criminal. Justice

West Virginia Northern Community College
New Martinsville, WV

High School Diploma -

Tyler Consolidated High School
Middlebourne, WV

Chemical Operator Certificate - Chemical Operations

Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
Marietta, OH
06.2012

Skills

-Understands and interacts safely with hazardous chemicals and their processes

-Capable of forming effective working relationships to accomplish tasks

-Understands and has extensive experience with the hazards and procedures concerning confined space entries

-Capable of listening and gaining understanding in order to improve skillsets to adequately meet changing job requirements

-Have performed on the job training for operators and material handlers in a manner which prepares the trainees for their duties

-Capable of working conscientiously in order to meet job requirements with little supervision

Timeline

Chemical Technician, "B" Class Polyol Operator

Covestro
06.2019 - Current

Material Handler

Covestro
03.2018 - 06.2019

"A" Technician Tank Cleaner

Slay Transportation
05.2014 - 03.2018

Mechanic Assistant

Slay Transportation
06.2012 - 05.2014

Inventory Management Specialist

Walmart
09.2011 - 06.2012

Cashier

Walmart
06.2010 - 09.2011

Criminal. Justice

West Virginia Northern Community College

High School Diploma -

Tyler Consolidated High School

Chemical Operator Certificate - Chemical Operations

Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
Michael Cochran