Travis K. Spikes
Gonzales,LA
Summary
17 plus years of Refinery/Chemical Plant experience. Knowledgeable in Process Operations Duties. Over 10 years of experience in occupational safety, hazardous material handling, and DOT waste management operations. Able to multi-task which allows for maximized work productivity. Fast learner. Able to interpret and follow the compliance of OSHA’s CFR safety rules and standards. Strong believer that all accidents are preventable. Able to work in a team environment. Able to troubleshoot equipment. Adequate in reading pressure gauges and P&ID’s. Able to Start-Up and Shutdown high pressure equipment safely. Always follows procedures with strict adherence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Process Board Technician
Lion Elastomers
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversee Lock Out/ Tag Out (LOTO) procedures for maintenance.
- Start Up and Shutdown Unit for Maintenance or Turnaround.
- Reduced response times to technical issues, implementing prioritized troubleshooting protocol.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Report all production to sales department.
Jr. Process Technician
Lion Elastomers
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures and best practices for process operations.
- Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
- Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Operated all packing and labeling equipment.
Crew Leader II
Hydrochem/PSC
07.2015 - 12.2021
- Safely Operate and monitor high pressure equipment to ensure product quality
- Train employees on job task and help them meet their qualification expectations
- Instructs, provides feedback and directs and assists crew in performance of job duties to complete work in accordance with client requirements and Company policies, practices and procedures.
- Enforces Company employee policies and may remove employee from job when required
- Execute jobs from work orders and ensures all required equipment is available and operational prior to starting job
- Inspects equipment and general work area prior to starting any job
- Corrects deficiencies that may cause accidents, injuries, lost productivity or harm to equipment or that are inconsistent with client's requirements
- Informs client as required regarding job status and client requirements
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment when required
- Operates all necessary equipment in service line (chemical, hydro-blasting, painting, blasting, and vacuum) in accordance with operation training and safety procedures
- Actively assuming personal accountability for meeting the Company's standards of continuous personal and professional development
- Participation in training and responding to emergency situations as required
- Actively complying with all operating policies and procedures
- Ensuring that workstations and the work location are clean and free of hazards
Hydro Blast Operations Lead
Turner Specialty
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Ensured equipment was properly operated
- Transported, performed setup, inspected, and operated high pressure water blasting equipment
- Successfully repaired high pressure water blasting equipment and industrial vacuuming equipment
- Performed proper removal, containment, transporting, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials for the purpose of cleaning
- Monitored hydro blasting operations
- Create and Issue Safe Work Permits daily to contract personnel and ensure Pre-Job Site Visits are done
- Safely Operate and monitor process unit equipment to ensure product quality
Hydro Blast Operations Lead
Preserve
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Planned, organized, and coordinated the daily operations of the hydro blasting and vacuum truck services
- Ensured compliance with all HSE policies/procedures
- Maintained and improved good customer relations by providing quality and timely industrial cleaning services
- Assist the crew in preparing jobsite visits for hydro blasting activity
- Assisted with hydro blasting and tank cleaning with multiple refineries
Hydro Blaster Technician
Turner Industries
03.2005 - 04.2013
- Transported and performed setup of equipment
- Inspected and operated equipment to ensure hazardous waste were properly disposed of
- Always worked safe and delivered quality performance
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels, greasing, and fueling machines
- Operated vacuum truck and connected/disconnected hoses on various vessels and tanks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2011
Skills
- Microsoft Word - 10 yrs - Advanced
- Microsoft Excel - 10 yrs - Advanced
- Microsoft PowerPoint - 10 yrs - Advanced
- Microsoft Office Outlook - 5 yrs - Advanced
- SAP - 5 yrs - Advanced
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Written/Verbal communication
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repairs
Certification
- 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician - Certification Month-August 2014
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Alpha Sigma Chapter Chartered 1935 - Member Since 2009
Timeline
Sr. Process Board Technician
Lion Elastomers
05.2024 - 09.2025
Jr. Process Technician
Lion Elastomers
12.2021 - 05.2024
Crew Leader II
Hydrochem/PSC
07.2015 - 12.2021
Hydro Blast Operations Lead
Turner Specialty
07.2014 - 07.2015
Hydro Blast Operations Lead
Preserve
05.2013 - 07.2014
Hydro Blaster Technician
Turner Industries
03.2005 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University And A&M College
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
- Schematics/diagrams interpretation
- Able to perform lab tests
- Self-Starter
- Able to read SDS for chemical identification and hazards
- Strong ability to multi-task
- Strong trouble shooting skills
- Management/organizational skills
- Excellent written/communication skills
Other Certifications
FETA Training
First Responder Training
Haz Mat Training
Rescue Training
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