Walter Mckoy
Hope Mills,North Carolina
Summary
Adept Chemical Technician with a proven track record at Chemours, excelling in hazardous materials handling and fostering teamwork. Demonstrated expertise in reducing production downtime and enhancing product quality through meticulous quality control and process optimization. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and commitment to safety protocols, significantly contributing to operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Technician
Chemours
Fayetteville, NC
03.2008 - Current
- Consistently met project deadlines, effectively managing time-sensitive tasks within a fast-paced work environment.
- Restocked workstations and sterilized surfaces, maintaining readiness for project requirements.
- Analyzed materials to evaluate nature, reactivity, and other factors affecting use in applications.
- Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
- Automated reactor control system for precise control of polymerization and batching processes.
- Reduced production downtime by promptly troubleshooting issues with chemical processing equipment.
- Achieved consistent quality control by conducting routine inspections of finished products and identifying areas for improvement.
- Played an essential role in achieving operational goals by actively participating in team meetings, offering insights into potential improvements or challenges faced during daily activities.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough chemical analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Handled nitric acid, gycol, acidic and hydrofluoric acid, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals.
Education
Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
Fayetteville, NC06.1995
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Analytical chemistry
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Assembly
- Instrument Calibration
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Process Optimization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Reaction monitoring
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Solution preparation
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Quality Control
- Chemical Mixing
Timeline
Chemical Technician
Chemours
03.2008 - Current
Diploma -
Cape Fear High School