Richard Ross
Memphis,TN
Summary
Accomplished Technical Specialist with a proven track record at BioEnergy Development Group, enhancing plant efficiency and safety through expert operation of Siemens PCS7 systems and stringent adherence to BQ9000 standards. Skilled in chemical reaction monitoring and decision-making, I spearheaded technology implementations that significantly improved processes, showcasing a continuous improvement mindset and organizational competence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Specialist
BioEnergy Development Group
08.2012 - 04.2024
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to BQ9000/company standards.
- Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
- Years of experience operating a Siemens PCS7 system to control the plant.
- Operated and maintained utility's ex. air compressors, boiler, cooling tower, chillers, nitrogen generator, water softeners, and waste water system.
- Ran chemical tests on on utility water to monitor water quality and would adjust chemical dosing based on the results.
- Scheduled railcar switches three times a week based on the amount of raw material storage or final product storage.
- Operated lab equipment for chemical tests and verification of product quality against standards.
- Lead daily meetings to discuss loading and unloading railcars/tanker trucks and gave this information to the shift lead that was at the plant.
- Attended daily engineering meetings with plant leadership to discuss production quality and improvements.
- Daily training of new hires on all plant procedures.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Increased yield by closely monitoring reaction conditions and making necessary adjustments as required.
- Assisted with the implementation of new technology solutions, which improved overall plant efficiency significantly.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Attending monthly incident report meetings and applying solutions to help engineer out incidents.
- Operating in a way to comply with SPCC and SWPPP plans.
- Continuous communication between maintenance, operations, the lab, the the logistics department to insure smooth operation.
- Attending daily maintenance meetings to schedule today's, tomorrow's, next week's, and major shut down maintenance.
- Writing daily instructions for the night shift leads on what didn't get completed on the day shift.
- Completed some basic routine maintenance when required. Changing flange gaskets, bolting and unbolting manways, patching leaking welds, adding flange guards around gaskets on corrosive pipe systems, vehicle inspections.
- OSHA 30 hour trained.
- Acquired man lift, scissor lift, forklift, bobcat licenses
- Upkeep of all inventory during the rebuilding of the plant after a large fire.
- Ran point during the commissioning of all the new equipment and tanks in the new process area and tank farms. LOTO/prep and UNLOTO of equipment before releasing to maintenance/contractors.
- Startup and shutdown of all equipment for maintenance.
- Writing work permits for all maintenance/contractors before releasing equipment to be worked on.
- Preparing equipment that needs to be worked on. Flushing pumps of containments for seal replacements.
- Loading and unloading of railcars/tankers. Mainly feedstock and biodiesel.
- Tearing down, cleaning, re-gasketing, and rebuilding plate and frame heat exchangers.
- Changing/cleaning out spray nozzles on flash tanks.
- Maintaining and updating SOP's and Work instructions as needed.
- Created the plant PSV program and created PM's in our ERP system so maintenance can follow as needed.
- Finding ways to keep production going without shutting down the entire plant due to failing equipment.
Education
No Degree - Business
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSHigh School Diploma -
Evengelical Christian School
Cordova, TN05.2011
Skills
- Chemical Reaction Monitoring
- Decision-making capabilities
- Hazardous chemicals
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Quality assurance standards
- Operation Monitoring
- Organizational Competence
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Piping and Valves Familiarity
- Process Monitoring
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Process Control Expertise
- Production Planning
- Product Sampling
- Preventive Maintenance Execution
Additional Information
References:
Tracy Irving-Maintenance Manager BioEnergy Development Group. 901-268-0499
Christian Shwartz-CFO BioEnergy Development Group. 212-605-3229
Robert Taylor- 850-541-2642
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
Successful commissioning of a $40 million biodiesel plant
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsTimeline
Technical Specialist
BioEnergy Development Group
08.2012 - 04.2024
No Degree - Business
Mississippi State University
High School Diploma -
Evengelical Christian School
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