Otis Ward
Port Neches,Texas
Summary
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, self motivated, and highly adaptable while working in a wide variety of environments with an excellent attendance record. Lead by example and assure the execution of all safety, production and quality operations and policies. Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Lion Elastomers
Port Neches, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Follow all plant safety rules and regulations, Daily Safety/Quality meetings
- Pickup/receive samples from locations throughout the plant
- Run all test required on each sample, varies by product, with in allotted time(1.5 hr Turnaround) I run all samples as quickly as possible in case of an out of spec product to maintain a quality product being produced
- I run gas chromatography, oil extractions, carbon black extractions, total solids and organic acids and test on finished product as well
- I keep a written copy of all communication on our shift and we electronically input test results into the Starlims system
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
Process Operator
Veolia
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Properly follow all company policies and regulations for safe working procedures and environment
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies using the appropriate tools and equipment for all tasks
- Operate process and steam valves and pumps on our unit and in the field to process oil, water and solids that we send to our site to be separated and recycled
- Monitors and records operating conditions, observations and data in area shift log
- Involved in plant process improvements
- Performs routine preventative maintenance, Lockout/Tagout and replacement of damaged process equipment and maintenance related items as assigned
- Performs field tests in order to pace chemical dosages for process
- Samples wastewater, sludge and gases according to schedule
- Performs daily routine lab tests
- Daily Veolia safety meeting, perform daily ExxonMobil LPSA, MSA
- Attend weekly contractor safety meeting.
- Performed periodic maintenance on plant machinery to reduce downtime.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for potential hazards or malfunctions.
Owner
Otis Ward Snack's
Port Neches, TX
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Order merchandise for local stores
- Maintain inventory
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Checked expiration dates on products and properly rotated stock.
- Provided excellent customer service by ensuring that all stores were satisfied with their orders before leaving the premises.
Warehouse Supervisor
B&B Ice & Water
Port Arthur, Texas
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervised 10 man crew in a fast-paced assembly operation
- Load and unload outgoing/incoming shipments and count the units loaded for delivery and received as returns and assure correct count
- Maintain inventory for each company delivered to and received from
- Communicate and record overages/shortages/damages per delivery
- Organizes workflow and ensures employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
- Monitors employee productivity
- Test water samples on a daily basis and test for coliform on a weekly basis
- Maintains records and documents of daily production and protocols
- Capable of operating equipment within the plant by following Standard Operation Procedures at all times
- Ensures equipment is maintained, clean, and safe for production.
Student
Lamar Institute of Technology
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Attended classes for Process Technology
- Maintained a 3.7 GPA
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Quality Control Technician Laboratory Technician
Ashland /APAC Texas Inc.
Beaumont, Texas
09.2000 - 08.2013
- Properly follow all company policies and regulations for safe working procedures and environment
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies using the appropriate tools and equipment for all tasks
- Follow all directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty
- Perform test on product, and if needed, adjust to conform to satisfaction of Quality Control Specifications
- Use accepted methods daily to inspect, sample and test aggregates, asphalt or other materials for the purpose of quality control for compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance
- Maintain, calibrate and record all laboratory equipment
- Prepare and record accurate information, maintain test results data base
- Assist internal and external customers in a timely manner
- Follow plans or guidelines as assigned
- Perform general housecleaning of work areas
- Lift, carry, and hold materials, tools and supplies
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Associate of Science - Process Technology
05.2016
- Honors: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- GPA: 3.7
Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Testing and Analysis
- Supply Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Specimen Collection
- Materials Testing
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Chemical Handling
- Safety Compliance
- Instrument Calibration
Certification
- NCCER Safety
- Construction Site Safety Technician
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- Construction Site Safety Orientation
- OSHA 30 Certified
- 40 Hr. HAZWOPER Certified
- Forklift and Backhoe Certified through current employer.
- Laboratory Technician Level 1A (Expired)
- Level 1B (Expired)
- Level 2 Mix Designer (Expired)
Timeline
Laboratory Technician - Lion Elastomers
10.2022 - Current
Process Operator - Veolia
11.2017 - 10.2022
Warehouse Supervisor - B&B Ice & Water
08.2016 - 11.2017
Owner - Otis Ward Snack's
08.2013 - 05.2021
Student - Lamar Institute of Technology
08.2013 - 05.2016
Quality Control Technician Laboratory Technician - Ashland /APAC Texas Inc.
09.2000 - 08.2013
Lamar Institute of Technology - Associate of Science, Process Technology