Tristan Love
Thicket,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented Process Operator with over 8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and rail operations. Skilled in operating and maintaining centrifuges, pump systems, and railcar operations while ensuring compliance with OSHA and HAZWOPER standards. Strong leadership in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting enhances safety and production efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator (Board Operator / Lead Operator)
Verdant Specialty Chemicals
Liberty, Tx
09.2024 - Current
- Led daily operating activities, coordinated operator assignments, and provided guidance to field operators to ensure production goals and safety standards were met.
- Trained and mentored operators on SOPs and safe hazardous-material handling while liaising with cross-functional teams to optimize scheduling and improve throughput.
- Monitored process variables, including temperature, pressure, flow rates, and tank levels, making adjustments to maintain operating conditions and product specifications.
- Operated and monitored chemical processing systems through distributed control systems (DCS), control panels, and field operations to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
Utility Operator
WestRock
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated and monitored production support equipment to sustain continuous operations and meet quality standards.
- Assisted mainline operators with setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting to minimize process interruptions.
- Operated forklifts and managed material handling, ensuring accurate inventory movement records.
- Performed routine housekeeping, reported equipment issues, and coordinated maintenance needs with supervisors.
Rail Rack Operator
PSC Group
Port Arthur, TX
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Safely connected and disconnected railcars during loading and unloading operations, following DOT and site-specific protocols.
- Transferred animal fats and cooking oil into storage tanks and reloaded railcars with finished biodiesel products, ensuring product integrity throughout process.
- Monitored transfers, verified line integrity, and conducted safety and environmental checks to prevent spills and releases.
- Coordinated with rail personnel and logistics to facilitate timely rail movements and ensure accurate shipping documentation.
Lead Process Operator
Trifecta Trading (Berryman Chemical)
Baytown, TX
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed hydrochloric acid blending operations, controlling reaction parameters to ensure adherence to production schedules and quality specifications.
- Operated pumps and engines for chemical transfers while loading railcars, tank trucks, and drums using forklifts, reinforcing safe handling procedures.
- Coordinated distribution scheduling and compliance activities, facilitating on-time shipments and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Hardin High School
Skills
- Process Operations
- Chemical processing
- Pump and Valve Systems
- Centrifuges
- Hot Oil Systems
- Flow monitoring
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- HAZWOPER
- OSHA Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Railcar operations
- Production records
- Leadership
Personal Information
Title: PROCESS OPERATOR
Timeline
Process Operator (Board Operator / Lead Operator)
Verdant Specialty Chemicals
09.2024 - Current
Utility Operator
WestRock
09.2023 - 09.2024
Rail Rack Operator
PSC Group
09.2022 - 09.2023
Lead Process Operator
Trifecta Trading (Berryman Chemical)
01.2019 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
West Hardin High School