Wayne Adams
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Reliable Shift Leader with 28 years in the oil and gas industry. Excellent motivational leader successfully communicates duties and tasks. Dedicated to providing highest standard of service and creating a safe and welcoming work environment to further benefit the success of an organization.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Shift Team lead – Hydro processing division
BP Whiting Refinery
01.2018 - Current
- Trained, qualified, and served as Shift Supervisor at both Hydroprocessing complexes which includes Naphtha, Distillate, & Gasoil hydrotreaters as well as Flare Gas Recovery & an Ultraformer
- Lead operations role - Served as single point of accountability for operations during planned outages, turn arounds, including planning and execution within timelines established based on Solomon averages
- Lead and direct the Operations Shift Teams, whose primary objective is to deliver safe, compliant, and optimum operation of their assigned process units
- Conduct start of shift meetings for proper turnover on equipment status, target production goals, and rectify unit constraints
- Identify emerging threats and risks associated to personal and process safety
- Accountable for and continually focused on the development of the unit personnel's ability to safely operate and efficiently utilize process equipment, anticipate operational problems in advance, troubleshoot and respond to problems efficiently
- Support continuous improvement efforts for the Shift Team including operator competency, upskilling, gun drills/ safe off’s, procedures, & policy changes
- Trained and qualified as Ultraformer cross qualified console operator (Honeywell/ Delta V) as well as chief operator field, for business continuity preparation
Chief Operator - Hydroprocessing
BP Whiting Refinery
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Led and direct the outside operators whose primary objective is to deliver safe, environmentally sound, and optimum operation of their assigned process units
- Focused on the development of the outside operator’s ability to operate and utilize process equipment, anticipate operational problems in advance, troubleshoot and respond to problems quickly
- Developed ICC’s and properly isolating (LOTO), purging, and depressurizing equipment such as exchangers, vessels, and pumps to allow maintenance to work on equipment
- Led startup and shutdown activities, supported TAR execution, participate in procedure reviews, HAZOP/MOC and Control of Work
- Qualified & served as a pro tem Shift Supervisor to help backfill for vacancies as needed
Outside Operator - Hydroprocessing
BP Whiting Refinery
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Accountable for safety and compliance responsibilities including safety equipment audits, pre-job safety reviews, identifying near misses, and firm understanding of the control of work process
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by monitoring BWON & LDAR applicable components, such as conservation vents, drains, manholes, and pumps
- Observe and maintain process equipment and properly document and communicate operational status within and across crews
Console Operator
Rhodia Inc
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Load and unload rail cars to meet shipment schedule without compromising safety
- Responsible for tank-field switching and operations
- Monitor unit equipment and adjust flows, temperatures, and pressures to maintain steady unit conditions within operating envelopes
- Minimize environmental impacts by maintaining unit parameters
- Operate and test trips
- Knowledge of Rosemont and Honeywell data control systems
Infantryman
US ARMY
09.1989 - 11.1992
- Operation Desert Shield/ Operation Desert Storm
- Airborne/ Air Assault/ Combat Infantryman Badge
- Honorable Discharge
Education
Whiting Refinery 2023
Skills
Decision-making capabilities
Operations Management
Team Supervision
Analytical Thinking
Staff Training and Development
Employee Motivation
Team building expertise
Positive Attitude
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Confidential
True
Timeline
Operations Shift Team lead – Hydro processing division
BP Whiting Refinery
01.2018 - Current
Chief Operator - Hydroprocessing
BP Whiting Refinery
01.2007 - 01.2018
Outside Operator - Hydroprocessing
BP Whiting Refinery
01.2005 - 01.2007
Console Operator
Rhodia Inc
01.1997 - 01.2005
Infantryman
US ARMY
09.1989 - 11.1992
Whiting Refinery 2023
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