Patrick Keegan
Cohoes
Summary
Productive Chemical Operator with 15 years of experience in process safety management. Diligent with adhering to safe chemical handling procedures for hazardous materials. Assisted in Process Hazard Analysis to determine process safety improvements. Supervisory experience in leading teams and job coordination. Adept in minimizing waste generation and following waste handling guidelines. Ready to apply expertise in process operations to dynamic new position.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Chemical Operator
Momentive
Waterford
11.2009 - Current
- IICRC Certified
- PPE Use
- Training & Development
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Working Collaboratively
- Operation Monitoring
- Public Speaking
- Union Organization
- OSHA Certified in General Industry Safety and Health
- Hazwoper Certified
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
- Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
- Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
- Interfaced with PLC control system to manage and monitor blending of raw materials into finished products.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Operated fork trucks safely and reported process upsets, chemical releases and security events to appropriate departments.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
- Ensured safe operation of chemical processes and equipment.
- Observed gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
Carpet Cleaning Technician
American Classic Carpet Care
Charlotte
08.2004 - 08.2009
- Safety procedures involving toxic mold remediation and proper handling and PPE wear.
- Performed carpet and upholstery cleaning using chemicals and shampoo periodically, building expertise to compare alternative cleaning processes.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Equipped truck with applicable tools, equipment and cleaning materials before arriving at client site and verified full return to truck after cleaning.
- Supervisory experience leading crews of people to accomplish job tasks.
- Commercial cleaning for Marriott, Hilton, Clarion, and multiple other hotel businesses.
Education
South Stanly High School
Norwood, NCSome College (No Degree) - Electronic Engineering/ Information Systems
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NCSkills
- Process Safety Management
- Chemical Processing
- Root Cause Analysis
- First Aid/CPR
- Process Hazard Analysis
- Troubleshooting process system
- Monitoring of Process Instrumentation
- Hazmat Technician
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Maintenance & Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Team Management
Timeline
Lead Chemical Operator
Momentive
11.2009 - Current
Carpet Cleaning Technician
American Classic Carpet Care
08.2004 - 08.2009
South Stanly High School
Some College (No Degree) - Electronic Engineering/ Information Systems
Stanly Community College