Michael Johnson
Mancelona
Summary
Highly skilled Plant Operator with extensive experience in process control and preventive maintenance. Known for effectively monitoring production parameters to produce high-quality products while fostering a safe work environment. Ready to leverage mechanical aptitude and team leadership skills to drive operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Plant Operator
Lambda Resources
Kalkaska, MI
05.2021 - Current
- Controlled natural gas processing plant using Wonderware system.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Monitored flows, pressures and temperatures to make in spec product. ( Propane, Butane, Condensate)
- Trained new operators on safety practices and equipment handling procedures to foster a safe work environment.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
- Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed.
- Loaded and offloaded railcars. Dealt with railroad and marketing departments
Field Operator
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
Washington, PA
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Operated and maintained equipment for safe and efficient petroleum processing.
- Conducted routine inspections and performed troubleshooting on machinery and systems.
- Maintained safety standards, conducting regular inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained company equipment assets with regular maintenance, cleaning and repairs.
- Assisted mechanics in troubleshooting complex issues, resulting in reduced downtime and increased production levels.
- Changed dump valves, regulators and filters as needed. Rebuilt suction controllers and diaphragm pumps
- Checked temperature on and changed compressor valves as needed.
Railyard Scheduler and Controller
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
Evans City, PA
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Monitored production tank levels to decide what product (Butane, Isobutane, Liquefied natural gas and Propane) could be loaded and when.
- Worked with rail loaders to plan what moves needed to be made in the yard to grab product specified cars and move them to loading rack. Assisted them with with paperwork needed to load rail car and made sure every car was safe to leave yard
- Billed rail cars out using TMS and Rail connect ensuring cars went to the right location and customer
- Worked with railroad to make sure there was enough room in yard to receive new batch of railcars and that they took only loaded cars
- Served as liaison between marketing and customers to make sure monthly quotas were hit for each customer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mancelona High School
Mancelona, MISkills
- Team leadership
- Safety procedures compliance
- Standard operating procedures
- Hazardous materials handling
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Process control expertise
- Mechanical aptitude
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Valve and actuator maintenance
- Pump and compressor operations
- Production monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Made Lead Operator within 2.5 years of employment.
- Was called in for multiple planned and unplanned plant shut downs due to efficiency to trouble shoot and the ability to quickly get plant back online.
Timeline
Lead Plant Operator
Lambda Resources
05.2021 - Current
Field Operator
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
09.2018 - 05.2021
Railyard Scheduler and Controller
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
09.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Mancelona High School