Regan Keller, Jr.
Vacherie,United States
Summary
Competent Plant Operator with success in accurately preserving excellent operations in a chemical plant for quality. Accomplished in carefully monitoring day-to-day facility operations, recording accurate data and maintaining mechanical equipment. Focused on safety when completing preventive maintenance, performing repairs and adjusting settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Plant Operator
Galata Chemicals
06.2023 - Current
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
St. John Parish Utilities
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
Plant Operator
Nalco Water
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts and slakers regularly.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
- Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels and water quality indicators.
- Retained tank levels and flow rates to meet water demand.
- Loaded and unloaded treatment plant chemicals.
- Recorded gas volumes and processed analyzer readings.
- Evaluated procedures and results for accuracy and to determine appropriate next steps.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Parts Specialist
Oreilly Auto Pats
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
- Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
- Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
- Received and restocked product, keeping sales floor shelves full and ready for customers' purchases.
- Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
- Stocked storage areas with merchandise from new trucks, following bins system accurately to minimize inventory errors.
- Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
- Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
- Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
- Delivered merchandise to business locations for use in auto repairs or direct sales.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Instrumentation & Electrical Technology
River Parishes Community College
Reserve, LA12.2023
High School Diploma -
St. James High School
Vacherie, LA05.2019
Skills
- Critical Decision-Making
- Daily Outage Reports
- Plant Operations
- Water Purification Systems
- Water Treatment Operations
- Parts Repair and Replacement
- Plant Machinery and Equipment
- Calibrating Instruments
- Analyzing Water Quality
- Instrumentation Specification
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- System Monitoring
- Plant Maintenance
- Control Center Operations
Certification
TWIC
NCCER Safety
TWIC
Certified
Timeline
Chemical Plant Operator
Galata Chemicals
06.2023 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Operator
St. John Parish Utilities
04.2023 - 06.2023
Plant Operator
Nalco Water
10.2021 - 03.2023
Parts Specialist
Oreilly Auto Pats
10.2019 - 10.2021
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2019 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Instrumentation & Electrical Technology
River Parishes Community College
High School Diploma -
St. James High School
TWIC
NCCER Safety
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