Shawn Durham
Bunker Hill,WV
Summary
Safety-conscious Plant Operator possessing in-depth knowledge of quality assurance protocols, waste management, and equipment maintenance. Offering several years of experience performing wide variety of tasks to verify efficient operations. Strong troubleshooter recognized for quickly detecting problems and immediately taking corrective action.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Batch Plant Operator
Knauf Insulation
Inwood, WV
07.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts, front end loaders and other vehicles safely within company guidelines.
- Assisted in troubleshooting malfunctions with the batch plant system components as needed.
- Provided support to other departments within the facility as needed.
- Loaded ingredients into the batch plant according to established recipes.
- Monitored inventory levels of bulk materials used in production process and placed orders as needed for replenishment purposes.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by adhering to all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper operation of batch plants systems and equipment.
- Documented daily activities related to production processes accurately in logbook format.
- Conducted daily inspections of the batch plant system components for proper functioning.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding any changes or adjustments made to their order during processing.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Ensured accuracy in weighing out materials for each job order based on specific customer requirements.
Telecommunications Operator
Vinco
Clarksville, GA
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Used hand and power tools to perform maintenance and troubleshooting duties.
- Performed safety checks prior to climbing towers to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Ensured that all work was done according to company standards.
- Inspected towers for structural integrity and corrosion issues.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of supplies and materials.
- Maintained detailed records of all activities including repairs, installations and inspections.
- Climbed towers up to 980 feet in height for inspections and maintenance.
- Identified hazardous conditions on the tower site and reported them to management accordingly.
- Assisted in the installation of transmission lines, coaxial cables, waveguides.
- Conducted daily site safety analysis meetings, equipment inspections, and safety kit and inspections.
- Provided assistance with rigging operations when needed.
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools such as drills, wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Coordinated projects to build wireless cell site foundations within timelines.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as storms or lightning strikes.
- Performed routine maintenance on tower equipment such as tightening bolts, replacing parts and troubleshooting issues.
- Worked with crane operators to lift heavy objects onto the tower safely.
- Operated hoists while moving materials up and down the tower safely.
- Followed established guidelines when working on energized components.
- Provided troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.
- Installed transmission lines, antennas, cabling, braces and supports to promote communications operations.
- Installed, maintained and repaired tower equipment such as antennas and radios.
- Evaluated existing systems for potential upgrades or improvements.
- Maintained and operated construction equipment such as electric and hydraulic winches and capstans.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
GED -
Jefferson High School
Shenandoah Junction, WV05-2013
Skills
- Batch testing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Materials handling
- Plant troubleshooting
- Operation Adjustments
- Emergency response
- System testing
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Crane operation
- Critical thinking
- Time management abilities
- Batch plant operation
- Quality control management
- General Knowledge of tools
Timeline
Batch Plant Operator
Knauf Insulation
07.2022 - Current
Telecommunications Operator
Vinco
04.2020 - 06.2022
GED -
Jefferson High School
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