Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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William Johnson

Vacaville

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Valero Refinery, excelling in safety compliance and operational efficiency. Proven track record in problem-solving and teamwork, with expertise in fire suppression and mechanical skills. Successfully implemented process improvements, enhancing productivity and ensuring optimal performance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operator

Valero Refinery
10.2014 - Current
  • Operated refinery equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Monitored production processes, identifying deviations and implementing corrective measures.
  • Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of machinery to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate workflow and achieve operational goals.
  • Oil Movements ship and receive oil, gas, jet and diesel to terminals and barges.
  • Maintain all oil movement posts following process rundown lineups and SOS procedures for correct lineups will shipping and receiving.
  • One year training inside control house using 3000 TDC Honeywell system
  • Knowledgeable of SAP and lockout/tagout.
  • Fire suppression department for 10 years extinguishing any release or fire inside plant.

Load Operations Supervisor

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners
06.2002 - 10.2014
  • Supervised 8 man crew for daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements, increasing efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Mentored and trained junior staff on best practices and operational procedures.
  • Managed workflow scheduling to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
  • Load molten sulfur trucks, load petroleum coke trucks from silos, gauge silos to maintain levels for refinery output.
  • Maintain silos and silo baghouse for client (Valero) to keep operations going.
  • VPP star site.

Boatswain's Mate

US Navy
09.1989 - 09.1997
  • Supervised deck operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
  • Coordinated maintenance of vessels, enhancing equipment performance and longevity.
  • Trained junior personnel in navigation techniques and emergency procedures, fostering team proficiency.
  • Implemented inventory management systems for supplies, optimizing resource allocation and usage.
  • Fire Suppression for ship safety.
  • Paint crew for vessel pipping cathodic protection against weather.

Education

General Studies

Oakland High School
Oakland, CA
06-1989

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical skills
  • DOT certified
  • HAZMAT certified
  • Trackmobile operator
  • Propane railcar loader
  • Fire suppression
  • Crude oil tank gauging
  • Supervision

Accomplishments

  • I speak English
  • I have supervised in a fast pace and hazardous environment
  • I have extensive training in hazardous chemical and fire suppression
  • I have training in control room operations for pipeline shipping and receiving
  • I have experience with energy isolation of pipelines, tanks, pumps and exchangers


Certification

  • DOT certification
  • Industrial fire brigade training A&M Texas certification
  • NIMS 100, 200, 300 & 700 FEMA certification
  • Industrial HAZMAT training A&M Texas certification

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Operator

Valero Refinery
10.2014 - Current

Load Operations Supervisor

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners
06.2002 - 10.2014

Boatswain's Mate

US Navy
09.1989 - 09.1997

General Studies

Oakland High School

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