Tony Rogers
Paint Lick,KY
Summary
Meticulous Plant Operator specializing in safety compliance and environmental regulations. Demonstrates expertise in enhancing operational readiness through strategic team leadership and process optimization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
AECOM/AMENTUM
Richmond, Kentucky
11.2015 - Current
- Adjudicated NACL Security Clearance, completing T3, SF-286, and background check processes.
- Monitored conditions during routine rounds to identify safety hazards and BGCAP policy violations.
- Conducted general inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Managed work order creation and tracking via Maximo, improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented Lock Out/Tag Out protocols using WinStets for maintenance safety.
- Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, diagrams, and operating instrumentation manuals.
- Conducted regular operator rounds to uphold plant performance and integrity.
- Oversaw hazardous waste handling in compliance with waste management regulations.
Area Supervisor
AECOM/AMENTUM
Richmond, Kentucky
11.2015 - Current
- Supervised Utility Operators while monitoring boilers, HVAC systems, and electrical distribution for quality assurance.
- Directed daily operations in production areas and control room coordination for optimal performance.
- Managed LOTO procedures and enforced OSHA compliance during critical situations as Scene Control Officer.
- Collaborated with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize plant functionalities.
- Implemented initiatives focused on continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and decrease waste.
- Monitored key performance metrics to ensure alignment with throughput goals.
- Developed a skilled team of operators and technicians to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Oversaw safe operations of plant utilities, including bulk chemical storage and backup generators.
Control Room Operator
AGC Glass
Richmond, Kentucky
06.2009 - 11.2015
- Monitored temperatures and recorded logs for raw material mixing in glass production.
- Tracked specific raw material quantities in Batch House for optimal glass color formation.
- Manually measured and documented temperatures in various furnace zones.
- Oversaw natural gas flows and recorded critical temperatures for furnace and water-cooled equipment.
- Recorded temperatures, width, and thickness of glass during production in Tin Bath.
- Ensured accurate monitoring of temperatures essential for proper annealing in Lehr before cutting and packaging.
Cold End Technician (Cutting and Packaging)
AGC
Richmond, Kentucky
06.1998 - 06.2009
- Monitored X-Cutter system for size and quality, making necessary adjustments as required.
- Oversaw Kuka automated robots during packaging, implementing critical adjustments when necessary.
- Inspected racks of glass for imperfections, preparing them for final shipment.
- Transported racks of glass to warehouse using fork truck for efficient storage.
Education
Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY05-1990
N/A - Undecided
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KYSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Process optimization
- Hazardous waste handling
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Operational readiness
- Critical thinking
- Forklift operation
- Environmental awareness
- Boiler operations
Timeline
Plant Operator
AECOM/AMENTUM
11.2015 - Current
Area Supervisor
AECOM/AMENTUM
11.2015 - Current
Control Room Operator
AGC Glass
06.2009 - 11.2015
Cold End Technician (Cutting and Packaging)
AGC
06.1998 - 06.2009
Madison Central High School
N/A - Undecided
Eastern Kentucky University