James Duplichan
Process Operator
Houston,TX
Summary
Responsible Process Operator with excellent troubleshooting skills coupled with more than six years of experience. Highly effective meeting safety requirements and work operational safety compliance. Known for efficiency and above-standard work ethic. Responsible Process Operator with excellent troubleshooting skills coupled with more than 7+ years of experience. Highly effective meeting safety requirements and work operational safety compliance. Known for efficiency and above-standard work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process Operator
Phillips 66
Westlake, LA
01.2017 - 03.2024
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Helped Excel Para-lubes start manufacturing Group 3 Lube Oils and increased profits to over 1MM /Day
- Efficiently operated and prepared machinery for shutdowns and start ups.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Process Technician Internship
Phillips 66
Westlake, LA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with process operators to determine product changeovers and equipment maintenance needs.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
- Followed outside operators on daily rounds, equipment monitoring, and abnormal running conditions.
Rigging and Inspection Coordinator
Lake Charles Sling and Rigging
Lake Charles, LA
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Served as lead supervisor on projects that helped coordinate and ensure that customers orders were filled in a timely manner to exact specification as required by customer
- Established pricing, cost analysis, and setting up computer program for all imports/exports, shipping, receiving, and all safety protocols were followed
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure load limits, design, application, and hardware were of proper strength and size so all safety guidelines were properly met for overhead lifts
- Assisted in promoting existing products and also leveraging it into new applications
- Assisted in field inspections to help solve customers concerns, questions, or problems and then come up with best solution with customer.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Process Technology Degree
01.2016
GPA: 3.7
Economics -
09.1999 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
05.1999
GPA: 3.2
Skills
- Proficient in SAP, Excel, DCS
- System optimization
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Systems and Process Analysis
- Equipment Inspection
- Communication Skills
- Documentation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Math Skills
- Safety protocols and procedures
Accomplishments
- My end of year reviews were outstanding and above average every year.
- Was presented with many awards for outstanding service recognition as a process operator.
- Help to commission and decommission different units and projects.
- Was recognized for many safety awards and outstanding leadership with my previous company.
- Was part of planning and executing many small and major turnarounds.
- While involved in three sports and various extra circular activities while maintain 3.2 GPA at Barbe High School
- Louisiana state champion in track two years (1998 and 1999)
- Earned 1st team All State Awards two years in a row for Track and Field. (1998 and 1999)
- Student council representative for three years
- Earned full paid athletic scholarship to Texas A&M University for Track and Field
- Big 12 Conference Champion in 2001 with Texas A&M Track.
- Was Co-Leader of Aggie Athletes Involved
Accreditation And License
- LVL 2 NS Certified Rigger and Inspector
- Certified Non Destructive Testing- Magnetic Particle Testing
- LVL 2 Non Destructive Testing- Compression Wave Digital Wall Thickness
- TWIC card
- Experienced forklift operator
Skills List
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Work well independently or as a key support within cross functional teams
- Self-motivated, reputation for efficient and effective work under tight deadlines
- Well organized and able to quickly learn new tools, resources, project requirements and guidelines
- Safety conscious industry veteran who gains trust and confidence of customers and peers by working strategically in a team atmosphere and producing results under tight time constraints.
- Dedicated professional with progressive superiority experience
Timeline
Process Operator - Phillips 66
01.2017 - 03.2024
Process Technician Internship - Phillips 66
08.2016 - 12.2016
Rigging and Inspection Coordinator - Lake Charles Sling and Rigging
01.2011 - 12.2015
Texas A&M University - Economics,
09.1999 - 12.2004
Sowela Technical College - Associates of Applied Science, Process Technology Degree
Barbe High School - High School Diploma,