Trent Hanks
Sour Lake
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipeline Consultant
Energy Access Solutions
08.2024 - Current
- Assist Pipeline operations in maintenance planning and Right of way legal operations.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
DCS Board Operator
Tesla
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Generated turnover reports for other shifts and colleagues.
- Offered incoming call support for operational-related incidents and escalations.
- Monitored performance of operations environment and managed expert responses to first-level events and serious incidents.
- Supported operations with weekly on-call rotation to maintain and provide critical system support.
- Used automated measuring equipment and hand-held devices to evaluate production.
- Observed production operations, identified safety hazards and addressed problems to maintain safety for all personnel.
- Circulated chemicals and solvents inside processing units to clean interiors.
Chemical Technician
Texas Instruments
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted with preparation of technical reports, data presentation, and protocols.
- Handled nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrofluoric acid, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals.
- Established standard operating procedures for safe and effective operation of chemical testing setups.
- Handled all operations and daily maintenance in PSM bulk chem area.
DCS Board Operator
Matheson Gas
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Inspected parts to assess quality and conformance with specifications.
- Tracked inspection results and submitted reports outlining data and highlighting deviations.
- Maintained well-calibrated systems to keep inspections accurate.
- Observed and tracked information from gauges, instruments and meters to proactively identify and address issues.
- Generated turnover reports for other shifts and colleagues.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Supported operations with weekly on-call rotation to maintain and provide critical system support.
Process Operator
Valero
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Read and applied information in specifications to determine equipment settings impacting product outputs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX12-2016
Skills
- PLC programming
- Alarm management
- Network configuration
- Chemical processes
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Chemical handling
- Analytical skills
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
- Operational efficiency
- Manage flow rates
- Operate controls
Timeline
Pipeline Consultant
Energy Access Solutions
08.2024 - Current
DCS Board Operator
Tesla
07.2023 - 07.2024
DCS Board Operator
Matheson Gas
11.2022 - 06.2023
Chemical Technician
Texas Instruments
02.2022 - 11.2023
Process Operator
Valero
07.2017 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation
Lamar Institute of Technology
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