Swinton Ross Jr.
Ragley,LA
Summary
Seeking an entry level process operator position. Motivated and reliable worker with refinery experience, known for strong critical thinking, teamwork, and a strong work ethic; willing to work overtime and holidays to support team goals and maintain safe, efficient operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Operator / Field Technician
Mike Smith Construction
DeRidder, LA
08.2025 - Current
- Perform: installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems
- Run new water lines
- Replace fittings, valves, and gaskets, and complete tie-ins and new installs.
- Conduct pressure testing of water lines and systems.
- Assist with excavation, trenching, backfill, and site restoration related to underground utility work.
- Respond to emergency call-outs
- Follow job plans and safety procedures
- Coordinate with crew members to complete work accurately and on schedule.
Carpenter / Industrial Support
Turner Industries Group at Westlake Chemical PE&O
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Built custom industrial shipping crates and storage structures for large capital equipment
- Assisted with installation and fabrication of temporary and permanent structures
- Supported scaffold department by racking, stacking, counting, and organizing scaffold materials
- Served as fire watch and hole watch during hot work and confined space activities
- Ensured sparks were properly contained and hooches were built effectively.
- Followed site specific safety rules and PPE requirements
- Filled out JSAs
- Participated in permit process
Utility Operator Helper
Mike Smith Construction
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Perform: installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems
- Run new water lines
- Replace fittings, valves, and gaskets, and complete tie-ins and new installs.
- Conduct pressure testing of water lines and systems.
- Assist with excavation, trenching, backfill, and site restoration related to underground utility work.
- Respond to emergency call-outs
- Follow job plans and safety procedures
- Coordinate with crew members to complete work accurately and on schedule.
Residential Construction Laborer
Harris Construction
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Side-work job; only as the owner needed help
- Assisted in the construction of residential homes and garage shops
- Supported projects from site preparation through framing and completion.
- Performed excavation and manual labor for foundations and concrete pours, including digging footings and preparing forms.
- Assisted tradesmen with hands-on support during framing, structural work, and general construction activities.
- Daily housekeeping and debris removal.
- Wore proper PPE and maintained a safe work environment
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
SOWELA Technical College
Lake Charles, LA05-2026
High School Diploma -
South Beauregard High School
Longville, LA01-2024
Skills
- Lockout and tagout
- Mechanical aptitude
- Safety compliance
- Confined space entry
- Power tools proficiency
- Pressure testing
- Power tool operation
- Scaffolding erection
- Maintenance support
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and reliable
- Time management
Certification
- OSHA 10
- NCCER Core
Timeline
Utility Operator / Field Technician
Mike Smith Construction
08.2025 - Current
Carpenter / Industrial Support
Turner Industries Group at Westlake Chemical PE&O
06.2024 - 08.2025
Utility Operator Helper
Mike Smith Construction
05.2023 - 06.2024
Residential Construction Laborer
Harris Construction
07.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
SOWELA Technical College
High School Diploma -
South Beauregard High School