Spencer Harrison
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Knowledgeable plant operator with a solid background in plant operations. Expert in interpreting mechanical drawings, managing HAZMAT protocols, and utilizing analytical decision-making developed through eight years of Navy service and leadership. Committed to maintaining peak operational efficiency while driving a culture of workplace safety and emergency preparedness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Operator
Westlake Chemical
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored, operated and troubleshooted various industrial equipment while adhering to OSHA standards and company policies.
- Collect, analyze and input samples to aide in ensuring product specifications.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining accurate and detailed logs on unit operations while identify safety hazards and maintenance needs.
- Executed unit startup, shutdowns, and responded to unit upset by following operational procedures.
- Issued permits in compliance with company and OSHA regulations. (general work, hot work and confined space)
- Cleared and implemented company's LOTO procedure to assist maintenance in performing routine inspections and maintenance of equipment.
Team Lead
Target
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Fostered a strong safety culture by driving effective safety processes.
- Recognized and addressed unsafe behaviors to promote workplace safety.
- Educated teams on emergency preparedness and safety protocol compliance.
- Led organizational changes while ensuring effective communication and follow-up.
- Documented incidents related to safety and security protocols accurately.
Information Systems Technician
United States Navy
03.2013 - 09.2021
- Performed maintenance on machinery and equipment as needed
- Documented information relevant to HAZMAT material disposal
- Safely disposed of HAZMAT materials used in the maintenance of machinery and equipment
- Prepared presentations and provided training regarding changes in safety protocols
- Kept accurate record logs and tracked inventory of machinery and equipment
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA12.2021
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret P&ID's
- Strong analytical skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Decision-making skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Safety procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process control
- Sample collecting
- Chemical handling
Certification
- CPR Certified
- CompTIA A+ Certified
- EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) Certified
- HAZWOPER Certified
- Forklift Certified
- Manlift Certified
- Westlake VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) Team Member
- Westlake Emergency Response Team Member
Timeline
Plant Operator
Westlake Chemical
01.2022 - Current
Team Lead
Target
09.2018 - 12.2021
Information Systems Technician
United States Navy
03.2013 - 09.2021
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College