James Williams
Senior Utilities Process Technician at Axiall Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Wastewater Certification Training (TC) Level 1 Treatment and Collections
Louisiana Rural Water AssnJul, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Hazmat Technician
PetrosafeOct, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
Safety Council of the Louisiana Capital AreaAug, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Axiall, a Westlake Company
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Utilities Process Technician
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Oct 2013 - Present
This is a team leader position that manages four operational areas: Demineralizer Unit, Boiler Feed Water Unit, Lime Softener Unit, and Biological Treatment Unit. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Selected by organizational leader to serve as the Unit Safety Team Chairman. Served in this leadership role for eight years (two terms). In this team environment, the following are partial examples of the safety initiatives implemented:Installed swing gates on stair ladder cages, which resulted in a decrease in falls. Streamlined the “Lock Out, Tag Out” procedures, which increased use and implementation of processes. Installation of bilingual signs throughout the plant to increase communication, use of accurate emergency procedures, and safety throughout the plant.Volunteered to acquire Wastewater Treatment Certification. RELEVANT RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures optimal operation of multiple units, including oversight of productivity, safety, and maintenance; staff scheduling, and serving as intermediary between other units. Leads a diverse four-man team, including performance reviews, safety oversight, managing assignments, and supporting training/professional development opportunities.Executes inventory management, audits, and maintenance and safety issue resolutions. Influences and leads operating procedures and Health, Safety, and Environmental reviews and updates, including communicating changes to relevant stakeholders. Ensures lab specimen analysis, permit auditing, and record keeping are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
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Utilities Process Technician
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Dec 2009 - Oct 2013
This was a staff member position that worked in the Demineralizer Unit, Boiler Feed Water Unit, Lime Softener Unit, and Biological Treatment Unit. RELEVANT RESPONSIBILITIESMaintained the regeneration process for cation and anion demineralizers, the Directive Communication System Board, and reverse osmosis area.Produced quality Demin water for steam conversion for the Cogeneration Unit.Accountable for creating cooling water for the plant.Controlled the flow rates, temperatures, pressures, and pH for Demin, potable, and treated water.
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Education
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1991 - 1992
Austin Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
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