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Patrick Higginbotham

Poca,WV

Summary

Thorough Chemical Operator uses methodical and organized approach to optimizing plant performance. Advanced troubleshooting skills with experience resolving process-related deviations to maintain equipment reliability. Proven skills in safety and resposibilty. Offering 35 years of experience and chemical process expertise.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Operator

Altivia Petro Chemical company
Dunbar, WV
11.2019 - Current
  • Control room inside board operator
  • Steam plant operator
  • Air distribution operator
  • Maintained accurate records of production, process parameters and laboratory results.
  • Performed quality control tests on raw materials and finished products according to specified standards.
  • Inspected and monitored processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Chemical Operator

Dow Chemical
Dunbar, WV
07.2011 - 11.2019
  • Inspected and monitored processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of production, process parameters and laboratory results.
  • Performed quality control tests on raw materials and finished products according to specified standards.

Chemical Plant Operator

Bayer CropScience Ltd
Institute , WV
02.2000 - 08.2011
  • Performed tests on samples from process streams using analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectrophotometry, titration.
  • Monitored gauges, dials, and valves to control flow of materials through distillation columns.
  • Operated and monitored chemical plant systems to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dupont High School
Belle, WV
06-1979

Skills

  • Chemical processing
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Hazardous material management
  • Air Compressors
  • Chemical Reaction Monitoring
  • Safety protocol knowledge
  • Organizational Competence
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Certified chemical operator U S department of labor
  • Assistant shift leader 20 years
  • Emergency squad member for more than 30 years
  • Emergency management qualifications
  • Hazmat Technician
  • Emergency medical technician
  • Certified Incident command system
  • ISO and NIMMS certified
  • WVU Fire service instructor
  • Fire Chief Institute VFD 12 years
  • Certified section 1, 2 ,3 Fire fighter and various other certificatons

Affiliations

  • Honorable discharged United States Marine
  • Army reservist

Accomplishments

  • Fire Chief
  • Fire Instructor

Custom

  • I have been a chemical operating technician at the Institute site for more than 30 years with various companies , an active member of the fire and rescue squad . I have served on various committees inside and outside of the institute site. I have experience in people skills and management which i acquired in my role as Fire chief .

Timeline

Chemical Operator

Altivia Petro Chemical company
11.2019 - Current

Chemical Operator

Dow Chemical
07.2011 - 11.2019

Chemical Plant Operator

Bayer CropScience Ltd
02.2000 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Dupont High School

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