Taye Smith-Lee
La Porte,TX
Summary
- I consider myself an experienced refinery operator skilled in troubleshooting, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring safety through effective team collaboration. Proficient in managing and optimizing desulfurization, penex, and reformer units for improved operational excellence. Strong analytical skills, ability to troubleshoot complex systems, and excellent communication abilities. I have also served as a member of Valero's fire and recuse emergency response team since being hired on.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Refinery Operator
Valero Energy Corporation
Texas City, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Received work direction from the shift supervisor and collaborated with other operators to perform routine plant operating duties. Safely operated pumps, compressors, fired heaters, reactors, extruders, distillation columns, and other plant equipment within safe operating ranges.
- Extracted samples of products from the production line and prepared them for examination in the lab.
- Efficiently addressed process alarms, constraints, and operated start-up/shut-down process equipment.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance.
- Contributed to the success of site turnarounds and projects by providing support in operational activities.
- Applied valve operation techniques to control the flow of materials in process equipment including pumps, compressors, exchangers, heaters, coolers, and reactors.
Laboratory Analysis
Intertek Caleb Brett
Texas City
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Achieved reliable certification of product shipments through regular utilization of LIMS databases, Chromatography Data Systems and SQC methods
- Received plant samples and collected them from various locations within facilities and plant sites. Conducted laboratory tests safely and reported lab data.
- Conducted troubleshooting tasks, implemented quality assurance/control measures, and maintained effective communication with staff at all levels in laboratory and plant operations. Utilized ASTM methods or accepted industry standards to perform a wide range of chemical and physical tests across multiple areas.
Railcar Technician
Petroleum Service Corporation SGS
LaPorte, TX
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Inspected, monitored, and adjusted equipment and process variables each shift to optimize refinery production and profitability.
- Shares responsibility for identifying and reporting deviations, and taking or recommending corrective actions.
- Ensured operational efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and addressing issues with process equipment.
- Uses StarLIMS (LIMS), Biovia Notebook (ELN) , Ensur (DCS) or other applicable software for data and records documentation.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Performed daily inspection of cars for defects, damage, or missing parts.
- Monitored loading and unloading operations to ensure safe practices were followed by personnel involved in such activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TXHigh School Diploma -
Goose Creek Memorial
Baytown, TXSkills
- Emergency response training
- Team building
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Electronic information systems
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Refinery Operator
Valero Energy Corporation
03.2023 - Current
Laboratory Analysis
Intertek Caleb Brett
04.2022 - 03.2023
Railcar Technician
Petroleum Service Corporation SGS
07.2019 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Lee College
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek Memorial
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