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Noah Abston
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Dayton,USA
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Dedicated Process Technician and Maintenance I&E professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in chemical plant operations and water filtration. Expertise in monitoring and optimizing continuous processes, troubleshooting complex equipment, and executing safety-critical procedures in high-hazard environments. Recognized for strong situational awareness and effective cross-functional collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams, along with a steadfast commitment to operational excellence and safety compliance. A proactive approach to problem-solving ensures seamless operation of critical systems while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Membrane Technician
Veolia Water Technologies
05.2026 - Current
- Operated and maintained water treatment systems to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of equipment to identify and resolve operational issues.
- Documented maintenance activities and system performance, improving record-keeping accuracy and accountability.
- Led initiatives to enhance safety practices within the team, fostering a culture of compliance and awareness.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
Process Technician / Maintenance I&E
Foremark Performance Chemicals
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Monitored and optimized continuous chemical production processes using DCS systems and field instrumentation, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across all shifts.
- Operated, inspected, and troubleshot critical process equipment including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, reactors, and distillation columns to maximize uptime and reliability.
- Executed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit-to-Work, and emergency response procedures in high-hazard environments, maintaining a strong personal and team safety record.
- Collaborated with maintenance and engineering teams to support preventative and predictive maintenance programs, reducing unplanned downtime and extending equipment service life.
- Performed routine equipment rounds, field verification, and sampling/lab testing coordination to monitor product quality and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Accurately maintained shift logs, incident reports, and operational documentation; participated in root cause analyses (RCA) following process upsets or incidents.
- Monitored environmental compliance and emissions, applying hazard identification and risk mitigation strategies in alignment with OSHA and company standards.
Education
Principles of Instrumentation Certificate -
04.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
05.2021
Skills
- DCS systems operation & field instrumentation
- Pump, compressor & heat exchanger operations
- Process troubleshooting & upset management
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Permit-to-Work
- P&ID and process flow diagram interpretation
- Preventative & predictive maintenance support
- OSHA compliance & hazard identification
- Environmental compliance & emissions monitoring
- Incident reporting & root cause analysis
- Sampling, lab coordination & quality monitoring
- Alarm response, prioritization & process data analysis
- Accurate shift reporting & operational documentation
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Quality control
Timeline
Membrane Technician - Veolia Water Technologies
05.2026 - Current
Process Technician / Maintenance I&E - Foremark Performance Chemicals
08.2021 - 06.2025
Grand Oaks High School - High School Diploma,
Techstar - Principles of Instrumentation Certificate,