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Nick Sparkman

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Reliable Production Shift Supervisor with process experience and an I/E background. I am a proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adept in leveraging my skills and knowledge as well as my peers to manage concurrent objectives to promote a safe and efficient work environment. I highly value life and limb. Not only mine but others too, so I feel that any job can be done safely.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Shift Supervisor

BASF Corp
07.2022 - Current
  • Schedule daily production activities, monitor workflow, and track progress against goals.
  • Analyze production data to determine root causes of problems or opportunities for improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate production operations with maintenance to ensure quality and timely completion of equipment.
  • Enforce rules and regulations as per company policies to ensure workplace safety within the facility.
  • Assist in developing standard operating procedures for all processes related to production operations.
  • Assist and Lead in unit shutdowns, turnarounds, and startups.
  • Communicate regularly with other departments throughout the site regarding product specs or changes in production schedules and priorities.
  • Resolve conflicts among workers by identifying the cause of disagreements, mediating solutions, and implementing corrective action when necessary.
  • Assist in the distillation production specialist role for two separate units.
  • Honeywell DCS experience. (Distillation & Batch)
  • Provide training to incoming operators and ensure operators are sharping their troubleshooting skills daily.

Process Operator

BASF Corp
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Follow company safety protocols and procedures, helping to reduce workplace injuries.
  • Operate all equipment in accordance to company directions.
  • Performed standard work processes as directed by my supervisor.
  • Interacted with other personnel to discuss technical details to complete each task safely.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance to prevent downtime.
  • Identify and fixed issues with equipment by using the correct troubleshooting methods.
  • Complete daily housekeeping tasks to keep operations compliant and ready for audits.
  • Monitored processing temperatures, pressures, tank levels and flow rates.
  • Assist & lead unit shutdowns, turnarounds, and start ups.
  • Honeywell DCS experience. (Distillation & Batch)

I/E Technician

MMR Procom
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.
  • Terminating inside MCC, PLC/ IO cabinets, DC panels, field motors and instruments.
  • Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
  • Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures such as interlock function tests on safety and shutdown systems.

Electrician's Apprentice

Buffalo Gap I & E
06.2015 - 10.2018
  • Terminating medium voltage/high voltage stress cones
  • Low voltage terminations
  • Terminating inside MCC, PLC/ IO cabinets, transformers, DC panels, field motors and instruments
  • Identified and corrected issues through implementation of troubleshooting techniques.
  • Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
  • Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools.
  • Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.

Welder

C Arrow Ranch
02.2010 - 06.2015
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.

Sales Assistant

Ok Lumber
01.2012 - 08.2013
  • Gathered and organized important paperwork related to compliance, office needs and client documents.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to maintain loyalty and promote efficient operations.
  • Used product knowledge to assist customers and suggest products.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.

Education

Idabel High

Skills

  • Safety Standards Compliance
  • Permit Issuing/LOTO
  • Production Processes Knowledge
  • Critical Thinker
  • Professional Work Ethics
  • SAP experience
  • Microsoft Office Systems
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Building
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • Master Certificate in Leadership
    Management
  • Master Certificate in
    Communications Management
  • Electrical Apprenticeship (Texas)

References

  • Mike Routh, Sr Process Automation Specialist BASF (361) 389-7662
  • Layne Miller, Production Training Specialist BASF (361) 877-7217
  • Benjamin Mereno, Production Specialist BASF (361) 534-0174‬

Timeline

Production Shift Supervisor

BASF Corp
07.2022 - Current

Process Operator

BASF Corp
07.2019 - 07.2022

I/E Technician

MMR Procom
06.2018 - 05.2019

Electrician's Apprentice

Buffalo Gap I & E
06.2015 - 10.2018

Sales Assistant

Ok Lumber
01.2012 - 08.2013

Welder

C Arrow Ranch
02.2010 - 06.2015

Idabel High

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