Jon Zeplin
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Experience
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ALTIVIA
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Process Operator
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Sep 2019 - Present
•Process operator for all board and field operation using Foxboro DCS to operate and troubleshoot distillation column, cryogenic phosgene recovery unit, HCL acid plant and area utilities •Operate the distillation column, which distills different products under pressure or vacuum with a dedicated vacuum pump, transferring finished product to storage, performing product swaps and troubleshoot issues •Operate and maintain area utilities including the acid chloride waste tank, waste hydrolysis reactor, single stage steam vacuum jet and troubleshoot issues •Operating cryogenic phosgene recovery unit to recover unused phosgene from incoming process vents & feeding the recovered phosgene into the phosgene header to go back into process reactors, routine safety checks of the ammonia refrigeration skid and troubleshoot issues •Operate HCL acid plant to absorb/convert incoming process vents into HCL at a strength of 32% into a receiver, sample receiver for strength/color/VOC/TOC to determine finished product storage destination (in spec or off spec storage), transfer to correct storage and troubleshoot issues •Operate emergency caustic scrubber (backup scrubber for when thermal oxidizer is down), including daily sampling to check caustic strength and carbonate buildup, draining & refilling when levels are beyond required parameters and troubleshoot issues •Operate area cooling tower, including performing chemical sampling to check and adjust pH and conductivity and troubleshoot issues •Responsible for clearing, cleaning and isolating all of my units/utilities, including LOTO, for maintenance •Member of the emergency response team for external fire suppression and hazmat response •Issue permits for maintenance and contract work •Routine rounds, readings and safety checks throughout my units •Responsible for clearing, washing, isolating and lockout tagout of all storage vessels in my area •Track inventory of crude products, finished products and HCL with Chempax software Show less
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Superior Carriers
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hazmat trailer mechanic
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May 2017 - Sep 2019
• Inspect, maintain, repair and make ready dry and liquid bulk hazmat tank trailers and 53’ van trailers – repairs could require the use of hand tools, air tools, electric tools, acetylene torch, plasma cutter and/or MIG welding machine • Also responded to emergency calls which would require entry into industrial manufacturing facilities to perform repairs remotely • Company provided HM183 inspection training and certification • Entry Supervisor, Authorized Entrant, Attendant • Forklift and yard mule operator • Required PPE: steel toe boots, prescription safety glasses, leather/mechanic/welding gloves, safety harness + retractable attachment Show less
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Service Transport
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Hazmat trailer prepper
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
• Inspect, maintain, repair and make ready dry and liquid bulk hazmat tank trailers • Forklift and yard mule operator • Authorized attendant • HM183 inspection training • Required PPE: steel toe boots, prescription safety glasses, leather/mechanic gloves, safety harness + retractable attachment • Inspect, maintain, repair and make ready dry and liquid bulk hazmat tank trailers • Forklift and yard mule operator • Authorized attendant • HM183 inspection training • Required PPE: steel toe boots, prescription safety glasses, leather/mechanic gloves, safety harness + retractable attachment
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K&B Transportation
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Driver
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May 2015 - Jan 2016
-Deliver temperature controlled products, nationwide, in 53’ reefer trailers -Driver responsibilities also include equipment inspections performed and logged daily -Deliver temperature controlled products, nationwide, in 53’ reefer trailers -Driver responsibilities also include equipment inspections performed and logged daily
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Dart Trucking
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United States
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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1 - 100 Employee
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Driver/Operator
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Mar 2015 - May 2015
-Deliver spent and virgin activated carbon to Calgon Carbon customers, nationwide -Use water and/or air pressure to load/unload from 42’ dry bulk trailers -Required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, steel toe boots -Driver responsibilities required equipment inspections performed and logged daily -Authorized attendant -Deliver spent and virgin activated carbon to Calgon Carbon customers, nationwide -Use water and/or air pressure to load/unload from 42’ dry bulk trailers -Required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, steel toe boots -Driver responsibilities required equipment inspections performed and logged daily -Authorized attendant
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LINDIG TRUCKING INC
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Driver/Operator
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Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
-Deliver frack sand product to Halliburton and Baker-Hughes oil well frack sites -Use air pressure to unload product from 42' dry bulk trailer -Required PPE: hard hat, FR clothing, safety glasses, H2S monitor, half face respirator, steel toe boots -Driver responsibilities included equipment inspections performed and logged daily -Deliver frack sand product to Halliburton and Baker-Hughes oil well frack sites -Use air pressure to unload product from 42' dry bulk trailer -Required PPE: hard hat, FR clothing, safety glasses, H2S monitor, half face respirator, steel toe boots -Driver responsibilities included equipment inspections performed and logged daily
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USA Truck, Inc.
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Driver
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
-Deliver dry goods/products to customers, nationwide, using 53’ dry van trailers -Driver responsibilities included equipment inspections performed and logged daily -Deliver dry goods/products to customers, nationwide, using 53’ dry van trailers -Driver responsibilities included equipment inspections performed and logged daily
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DISH Network
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Advanced Technical Support
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Apr 2009 - Nov 2013
-Provided technical resolutions to customers, over the phone, for Dish Network equipment -Supervised Advanced Technical and Customer Service teams, and provided feedback for staff skills development -Provided technical resolutions to customers, over the phone, for Dish Network equipment -Supervised Advanced Technical and Customer Service teams, and provided feedback for staff skills development
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