RYAN OVERSTREET

• Monitored and controlled process equipment to ensure safe, efficient, compliant plant operations. Skilled in operating pumps, compressors, reactors, and distillation systems. Performing routine maintenance, collecting samples, monitoring process variables, and troubleshooting various issues within the plant. Knowledge in following SOP’s, safety regulations, LOTO, environmental compliance. Maintained accurate production records and coordinated with maintenance and operation teams to ensure production quality and meet production goals.
• Operated reactors, pumps, valves, and blending systems to maintain continuous chemical production.
• Monitored DCS process parameters and adjusted flows, temperatures, and pressures for stable operation.
• Loaded raw materials, verified lot accuracy, and followed SOPs for safe production of products.
• Followed OSHA, PPE, and plant safety procedures during material handling and chemical transfers.

• Completed certified firefighting training and basic medical/first responder training, acquiring hands-on experience that enhanced emergency operations and patient care. Responded to fire calls, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and community incidents, supporting suppression efforts, rescue operations, and on-scene stabilization under high-pressure conditions. Assisted with hose deployment, equipment setup, ventilation, salvage operations, and scene control while maintaining strict adherence to departmental safety protocols. Provided initial medical assessment, basic treatment, and support to injured individuals until advanced medical personnel arrived. Participated in department drills, readiness training, and equipment maintenance to ensure operational preparedness for all emergency scenarios. Conducted community outreach and fire-safety education initiatives, strengthening community relationships and promoting fire prevention awareness. Earned recognition for reliability and teamwork through consistent volunteer service, demonstrating strong commitment to public safety.
• Responded to emergency incidents, extinguished fires, and stabilized hazardous scenes under department protocols.
• Conducted fire suppression operations using hoselines, ladders, self-contained breathing apparatus, and rescue equipment.
• Inspected apparatus, tools, and protective gear to ensure readiness for emergency deployment.

• Delivered critical stress-relief and maintenance services across major industrial sites including the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, multiple regional refineries, power plants, and paper mills, supporting safe and efficient plant operations during shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency repairs. Advanced from entry-level technician to supervisor, leading crews, training new employees, and ensuring compliance with client, company, and regulatory standards. Directed the safe setup, calibration, and operation of heat-treating and stress-relief equipment in high-risk environments, consistently maintaining compliance with refinery safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard-control requirements. Coordinated daily job plans, communicated with plant management, and optimized workflow to keep projects on schedule during high-pressure maintenance windows. Worked 12–16-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, to meet critical production and maintenance deadlines. Documented job progress, equipment readings, and quality checks to enhance reporting accuracy and client satisfaction.
• Calibrated testing equipment to ensure accurate stress analysis results.
• Prepared specimens and setups for mechanical testing procedures.
• Operated laboratory instruments to collect consistent measurement data.

GRADUATION MAY 2015