RANDALL “PARKER” FERRIS
Missouri Valley,IA
Summary
Safety-focused Operations Technician with combat-zone deployment experience supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Achieved operational efficiency through adherence to procedures, equipment monitoring, and high-accountability team coordination. Focused on enhancing readiness and situational awareness in critical situations, applying emergency preparedness training and basic trauma care skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Technician
Evonik
Blair, Nebraska
06.2023 - Current
- Operated, monitored, and troubleshot industrial equipment and instrumentation to ensure safety and reliability in operations.
- Monitored tank levels, product temperatures, and pressures using computer systems and field instruments; documented readings and adjusted operations as needed to maintain optimal conditions.
- Maintain attention to changing operating conditions and follow established procedures to support safe, reliable operations.
- Operated mobile equipment, including forklifts, mobile lifts, and rail movers, according to workplace procedures.
- Collaborated with peers and management to coordinate work efforts, resolve operational issues, and enhance skills through training.
Team Member
Army National Guard
, Iowa
12.2021 - Current
- Participated in emergency-preparedness training, tactical planning, and equipment maintenance to ensure safe weapons handling, storage, and accountability.
- Trained with team to enhance technical and tactical proficiency in equipment, procedures, and organizational requirements.
- Completed Combat Lifesaver training covering tourniquet use, nasopharyngeal airway placement, needle chest decompression, and basic trauma care.
- Communicated observations and feedback to leadership, fostering improved team coordination and shared understanding.
- Apply discipline, attention to detail, and composure while working in structured, high-accountability team environments.
Combat-Zone Deployment
Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq)
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Served as part of an Aerial Reaction Force supporting deployed friendly forces in a combat-zone environment.
- Established and secured perimeter security around friendly forces during vehicle and personnel recovery operations, ensuring safety and operational integrity.
- Supported recovery of downed unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including friendly and opposing-force drones, in accordance with mission procedures and leadership direction.
- Worked as part of a coordinated team in a high-pressure operational setting, maintaining situational awareness and following established safety and security procedures.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed innovative solutions that improved team performance and effectively addressed operational challenges.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Missouri Valley High School
Missouri Valley, IowaSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Forklift, mobile lift, and rail mover operation
- Safety compliance
- Operational risk assessment
- Emergency preparedness
- Situational awareness
- Observation and documentation
- Clear communication
- Team coordination
- Combat Lifesaver course (Army National Guard)
- Basic trauma care
- Problem-solving
- Physical, hands-on work
- Microsoft Office
- Weapons handling
TARGET POSITION
Federal Wildlife Officer — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System
Timeline
Combat-Zone Deployment
Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq)
06.2025 - 02.2026
Operations Technician
Evonik
06.2023 - Current
Team Member
Army National Guard
12.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Missouri Valley High School