Experience

INEOS Pigments USA

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Specialist

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Provide expert level operational and technical support and guidance on all aspects of production, including reliability, quality, costs and compliance to process safety and environmental requirements. Oversee the daily production activities for plant process units and work closely with others to define operation problems and promote solutions.

• Step Up Supervisor

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

  As a Operations Step Up I temporarily cover the Shift Supervisor position in the absence of the regular Shift Supervisor. While acting as the step-up supervisor, I am responsible for managing the oxidation, wet after treatment (WAT) and finished product production areas, achieving optimum results and driving improvements in safety, environmental, quality, cost and reliability. This is achieved by leveraging the full value of all employees during the absence of the Shift Supervisor. When… Show more As a Operations Step Up I temporarily cover the Shift Supervisor position in the absence of the regular Shift Supervisor. While acting as the step-up supervisor, I am responsible for managing the oxidation, wet after treatment (WAT) and finished product production areas, achieving optimum results and driving improvements in safety, environmental, quality, cost and reliability. This is achieved by leveraging the full value of all employees during the absence of the Shift Supervisor. When not stepping into the supervisor role, I serve as a relief operator, covering vacancies or vacations for oxidation and WAT. I am trained in each job in those areas. I also have responsibilities for keeping procedures up to date.

• Finished Product Operator/FPO day relief

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2020

  Data entry of daily production Monitor in-process quality results for slurry production and packaging quality for dry production Transfer of product from FPO area to warehouse Unload raw materials for the production department Utilize SAP bar code procedures for all moves Monitor Maintenance activity in the FPO area, including signing of work permits, including the preparation of equipment Load slurry trucks and railcars Railroad full and empty slurry cars for release or… Show more Data entry of daily production Monitor in-process quality results for slurry production and packaging quality for dry production Transfer of product from FPO area to warehouse Unload raw materials for the production department Utilize SAP bar code procedures for all moves Monitor Maintenance activity in the FPO area, including signing of work permits, including the preparation of equipment Load slurry trucks and railcars Railroad full and empty slurry cars for release or cleaning Operate high density sand mills and all associated slurry equipment Dry pack material when needed Adhere to the INEOS Pigments Process and Behavioral Safety Principles and Life Saving Rules Gather and prepare samples for quality testing Other duties as assigned



CSX

• United States
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freight Conductor

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2016

  •Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) •Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew •Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures •Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone •Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists •Assist and instruct train crews to couple and… Show more •Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) •Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew •Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures •Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone •Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists •Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses •Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars •Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety •Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device. •Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems •Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions •Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.) Show less •Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) •Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew •Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures •Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone •Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists •Assist and instruct train crews to couple and… Show more •Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) •Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew •Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures •Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone •Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists •Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses •Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars •Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety •Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device. •Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems •Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions •Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.) Show less