Michael Griffith
Port Lavaca
Summary
Reliable and mechanically skilled technician with hands-on experience in catalyst handling, heavy equipment operation, and oilfield safety. Recently completed an A.A.S. in Petroleum Technology, with coursework in natural gas processing, petroleum instrumentation, and industrial safety. Proven ability to work independently in remote environments, maintain production equipment, and adapt to changing field conditions. Fully certified with Safeland, HASC, and NCCER welding.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Catalyst Loader
PSC Group
Seadrift
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Dow Chemical Site
- Monitored and manipulated differential pressure (D/P) to safely load catalyst into cylinders.
- Operated under full-face respirator for extended periods in high-risk environments.
- Certified in unloading mineral oil and tetrahydrofuran (THF) with appropriate PPE including full face respirator.
- Certified to unload TEAL trucks—highly pyrophoric material requiring full-body flash suit and extreme caution.
- Coordinated closely with plant personnel to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Dow Chemical Site
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Petroleum Technology
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX04-2025
Skills
- Oilfield Safety
- Mechanical Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Heavy Equipment and Forklift Operation
- Pressure Monitoring
- Basic Fluid Handling
- Basic SCADA
- Production Log Understanding
- Microsoft Office
- Valid Driver’s License
- Clean Record
Timeline
Catalyst Loader
PSC Group
10.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Petroleum Technology
Navarro College