Michael Pittman
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Have an Associate’s degree in Process Technology from Lee College, and have roughly eight years of operations experience. Am constantly contributing to work place meetings as well. Competent Plant Operator with success in accurately preserving excellent operations in a Gas refrigeration plant for quality. Accomplished in carefully monitoring day-to-day facility operations, recording accurate data, and maintaining plant equipment. Focused on safety when completing preventive maintenance, performing repairs and adjusting settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
Airgas
03.2023 - Current
- Using distillation, separated air into liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and liquid argon.
- Performed sampling of products to ensure that products were within medical specification.
- Assisted loading semi-trucks/trailers with liquid product. Loading 10-15 trucks daily.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Performed regular calibration checks on instruments ensuring precision measurements throughout the production process.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock of raw materials and consumables for uninterrupted production operations.
- Lubricated and cleaned parts to perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations for recurring issues, identifying solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Increased workplace safety, conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
Plant Operator
Enterprise Products
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Maintained adequate water storage tank levels and pressures to meet water demand.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
- Retained tank levels and flow rates to meet water demand.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels and water quality indicators.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts and slakers regularly.
- Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, emergency notifications, permit renewals and inspections.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Intern Operator
Turner Industries Group
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted operations with daily rounds, load/offload tankers and barges, writing permits, performing LOTO, maintaining plant safety, and maintaining plant cleanliness, general plant operations.
Pipe Fitter Helper
Bilfinger Westcon
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted in fitting pipe for welders in fab shops and helped install that piping into pipe racks.
- Improved pipefitting efficiency by assisting in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Collaborated with experienced pipefitters to learn advanced techniques and improve personal skills in the field.
Millwright Helper
S&B
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Helped senior millwrights with setting shims for vessels and rotating equipment to be placed
- Got new equipment to proper elevation and centered
- Performed preventative maintenance on rotating equipment.
Education
Associate’s - Process technology
Lee College
Baytown08.2018
High School Diploma -
Shepherd High School
Shepherd, TX06.2015
Skills
- System monitoring
- Sample collecting
- OSHA regulatory knowledge
- Calibrating instruments
- Hazardous Chemical Handling
- Creating Reports
- Documentation skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Gas plant knowledge
- Safety Procedures
- Problem-solving
- DCS systems (Honeywell)
Timeline
Production Technician
Airgas
03.2023 - Current
Plant Operator
Enterprise Products
08.2018 - 02.2023
Intern Operator
Turner Industries Group
07.2017 - 08.2018
Pipe Fitter Helper
Bilfinger Westcon
02.2017 - 04.2017
Millwright Helper
S&B
07.2015 - 05.2016
Associate’s - Process technology
Lee College
High School Diploma -
Shepherd High School
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