Shawn Gaytko
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Responsible Process Operator with excellent troubleshooting skills coupled with more than 18 years of experience. Highly effective meeting safety requirements and work operational safety compliance. Known for efficiency and above-standard work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Operator - DCS Console and Outside Operator
TotalEnergies
2010.01 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring process conditions from DCS console and ensuring that process variables and analytical data remained within given specifications and parameters
- Knowledgeable and experienced in operation of Honeywell TDC-3000, GUS DCS, and Experion consoles
- Performed troubleshooting of process and mechanical problems from DCS and in the field
- Conducted thorough shift relief and handover with both verbal and written communication
- Applied lock-out/tag-out to isolate hazardous energy and verified effectiveness of isolation
- Conducted monitoring rounds of equipment in the field to ensure safe reliable operation
- Utilized computers and programs including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite in daily tasks.
Operations Supervisor at Total Laporte
Emissions Monitoring Services, Inc.
2006.01 - 2010.01
- Supervised, trained, and was responsible for Technicians performing fugitive emissions monitoring.
- Assisted customers in implementing audit recommendations and addressing action items.
- Knowledgeable of leak detection and repair (LDAR) regulations and reporting requirements.
- Conducted safety and quality control audits; provided technical support to assigned facilities.
- Managed employees to include hiring of new staff and conducting performance reviews.
Fugitive Emissions Monitoring Technician at Total Laporte
Emissions Monitoring Services, Inc.
2006.01 - 2010.01
- Performed monitoring and testing for fugitive emissions from process and operations equipment
- Read piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and utilized them to locate equipment in the field
- Initiated “first attempt” repairs for tagged LDAR (leak detection and repair) equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Houston
Houston, TX01.2005
Skills
- Experienced Process Operator with both DCS Console and field operational skills
- Skilled in troubleshooting processes and mechanical equipment, and able to apply previous education from operations experience to learn new processes and equipment safely and quickly
- Knowledgeable in lock-out/tag-out systems and how to properly isolate hazardous energy
- Volunteer and serve emergency response on fire brigade and plant core rescue team for 14 years
- Contributing team member who safely and efficiently works towards achieving common goals
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Organizational Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
NFPA 1081 Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member
NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
Timeline
Process Operator - DCS Console and Outside Operator
TotalEnergies
2010.01 - Current
Fugitive Emissions Monitoring Technician at Total Laporte
Emissions Monitoring Services, Inc.
2006.01 - 2010.01
Operations Supervisor at Total Laporte
Emissions Monitoring Services, Inc.
2006.01 - 2010.01
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Houston
NFPA 1081 Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member
NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
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