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Spencer N. Laughlin

Highland,IL

Summary

Organized and driven professional and recent graduate with an Associate's in Applied Science of Process Operations Technology and 8 years of military experience in petrochemical operations. Proven track record of successfully managing complex operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, confident in ability to contribute to company's success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
02.2023 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.

Gels Process Operator

PQ Corporation
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Adhered to standard operating protocols in overseeing gels manufacturing process.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance per scheduled timelines.
  • Completed necessary lab tests to maintain product quality standards.
  • Log and track data from gels processing machinery.
  • Collaborated with plant personnel to analyze data.

Production Process Operator

DuPont
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed flow rates, temperatures, and pressures to maintain productivity.
  • Completed assigned reports and logs of process operations and equipment
  • Followed company policies on preventative maintenance
  • Performed root cause analyses on process deviations, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Resolved technical problems, reducing production downtime.

Aviation Fuels System Operator

Naval Station Rota Spain, U.S. Navy
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Utilized process flow diagrams for effective valve alignment in petroleum distribution.
  • Upheld regulatory compliance in all aspects of pipeline operations.
  • Followed detailed lock-out/tag-out protocols for maintenance tasks.
  • Ensured proper labeling of all samples and shipments in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for efficient monitoring.

Aviation Fuels System Technician

USS America (LHA-6), U.S. Navy
09.2013 - 03.2018
  • Conducted daily inspections of piping, valves, and pumps for operational readiness.
  • Conducted routine scheduled maintenance and repairs.
  • Handled emergency cleanup of hazardous materials as needed.
  • Aligned fuel system utilizing shipboard operations sequencing system.
  • Oversaw division tool program and managed 2 assistants for 4 years.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Process Operations Technology

Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
05.2024

Aviation Fuels Maintenance Technician - Fuels Maintenance Technician

Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FL
04.2017

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Process control
  • Safety procedures
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Teamwork and communication

Volunteer Experience

  • Homeless Veteran’s Assistance, Jefferson Barracks VA, 03/01/23, Present
  • Food For the Homeless, 10/01/22, 01/01/23
  • Habitat For Humanity Housing Project, 09/01/21

Timeline

Sales Associate

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
02.2023 - Current

Gels Process Operator

PQ Corporation
06.2022 - 12.2022

Production Process Operator

DuPont
06.2021 - 06.2022

Aviation Fuels System Operator

Naval Station Rota Spain, U.S. Navy
03.2018 - 04.2021

Aviation Fuels System Technician

USS America (LHA-6), U.S. Navy
09.2013 - 03.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Process Operations Technology

Lewis And Clark Community College

Aviation Fuels Maintenance Technician - Fuels Maintenance Technician

Naval Air Technical Training Center

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Southwestern Illinois College
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