Andrew Patten
International Paper
Vicksburg
1
Language
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Ability to lead, trains, and maintains an enthusiastic, productive staff. Prioritize and work under extreme work pressure, heavy workloads and deadlines. Strong analytical planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Self-motivated, productive and organized efficient work habits. Results driven with a constant focus on being a great asset to your company through the following expertise
Experienced with environmental monitoring and assessment. Utilizes advanced analytical techniques to ensure compliance and sustainability. Knowledge of environmental regulations, data collection, and fieldwork procedures, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Work History
Environmental Technician
4 Years 3 Months- Collected and tested wastewater samples before and after treatment..
- Air/ environment monitoring: Help monitor emissions from boilers, recovery systems, and other mill equipment.
- waste management: Track and properly dispose of sludge, chemicals, and other industrial waste.
- Record keeping: Enter test results and maintain environmental compliance records.
- Inspections: Walk the mill and check for spills, leaks, improper waste handling or environmental problems.
- Spill Response: Help contain and document chemical or oil spills
- Regulations: Help the mill comply with EPA and state environmental requirements.
Shipping/A&B Driver
8 Months- Participates in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews. Comprehends complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines. Assists with routine machine set-ups, quality checks; such as proper measurements and recognize potential problems with the product. Can comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler.
- Lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly. Assembles structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner; following all safety procedures and ensuring quality product arrives at the next operation. Uses vibratory tools such as grinders and needle guns. Works physically in a demanding environment. Uses OSHA regulations. Receives instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals. Adjusts, lifts and rolls paper and machines. Completed paperwork for tracking and computer data entry related to production metrics. Moves or lifts heavy objects.
- Operated milling machinery at Mill Company to produce precise components.
Machine Operator
1 Year- Completed classroom and computer-based training. Assisted with routine machine set-ups, quality checks; such as proper measurements and recognized potential problems with the product. Comprehended fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler. Worked in a multi-disciplined team environment that emphasized a high level of communication and interpersonal skills. Operated Advanced Machine and performed minor maintenance on equipment. Used vibratory tools such as grinders and needle guns. Performed manual work in the department including: turning valves, housekeeping, cutting cores, operating a forklift, and running quality tests in the lab. Troubleshot process problems. Used OSHA regulations. Moved or lifted heavy objects. Determined routing of completed parts. Maintained inventory of parts used in area. Assisted other workers with maintenance and repairs. Followed all safety rules, policies and procedures. Reported all accidents/injuries to department supervisor immediately. Kept work area clean, neat and orderly.
- Maintained food service equipment to ensure proper functioning.
DME Tech
7 Years 1 Month- Prepared, installed, handled, and sterilized healthcare equipment as a DME tech. Collaborated in multi-disciplined team, enhancing communication and interpersonal skills to ensure efficient operations. Received instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules, and regulation manuals. Can comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler. Used OSHA regulations. Assembled parts of manufactured products to form sections or finished products. Inspected equipment routinely for flaws and replaced faulty units. Examined medical equipment for malfunctions, leaks, loose parts, or general disrepair. Tracked and updated inventory and equipment usage records to support operational effectiveness. Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation.
- Managed medical supply inventory
Plastic Company Machine Operator
1 Year 5 Months- Assembled parts of manufactured products to form sections or finished products. Operated large automated equipment machines, held or supplied materials and tools, and load and unload items from machines and assembly lines. Comprehended complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines. Assisted with routine machine set-ups, quality checks; such as proper measurements and recognized potential problems with the product. Comprehended fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler.
- Laid off piece parts for fabrication and assembly. Wore required safety equipment. Completed tasks such as installing, drilling holes and pulling the wiring mounting, fastening, aligning, connecting, soldering, sanding, painting, stitching, gluing, cutting, or shaping various product parts. Traced out short circuits in the wiring. Used OSHA regulations. Used air powered tools or hand tools in assembly work. Cleaned and lubricated equipment, kept manufacturing areas free of debris and dirt. Located parts, tagged them with identifying text and numbers, and recorded information such as gauge readings, products produced and manufacturing times. Reported problems to higher-level employees if defective products or observed equipment malfunctions existed and assisted with any fixes if necessary.
Roustabout
8 Months- Responsible for general cleanup and tie-down of pumping units and installing counterweights for balancing pumping. Wore required safety equipment. Comprehended complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches that included weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines. Collaborated within a multi-disciplined team, fostering effective communication and interpersonal skills in challenging industrial conditions. Assisted with routine machine set-ups, quality checks; such as proper measurements and recognized potential problems with the product. Comprehended fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler. Completed classroom and computer-based training. Operated large automated equipment machines, held or supplied materials and tools, and load and unload items from machines. Kept machines supplied with the necessary materials units. Used vibratory tools such as grinders and needle guns. Burned and heated Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch. Worked physically in a demanding environment. Used OSHA regulations. Maintained equipment by cleaning and lubricating, ensuring manufacturing areas remained free of debris and dirt. Completed manual work/tasks such as: turning valves, housekeeping, cutting cores, installing, mounting, fastening, aligning, wiring, connecting, soldering, sanding, painting, stitching, gluing, cutting, or shaping various product parts. Recorded information such as gauge readings. Assembled parts of manufactured products to form sections or finished products. Used air powered and hand tools in assembly work.
- Assisted with operations on oil rig.
Welder/Tacter
3 Years 5 Months- Worked as part of a team in industrial conditions such as heat, dust, and noise. Completed tasks such as installing, mounting, fastening, aligning, wiring, connecting, soldering, sanding, painting, stitching, gluing, cutting, or shaping various product parts. Comprehended complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines. Assisted with routine machine set-ups, quality checks; such as proper measurements and recognized potential problems with the product. Comprehended fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler. Laid off piece parts for fabrication and assembly. Consistently adhered to safety protocols by wearing required safety equipment to maintain a safe working environment. Responsible for deburring and grinding of metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture on rig parts. Reported problems to higher-level employees if defective products or observed equipment malfunctions existed and assisted with any fixes if necessary. Used air powered tools or hand tools in assembly work. Used vibratory tools such as grinders and needle guns. Burned and heated Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch. Engaged in physically demanding tasks in an industrial environment. in a demanding environment. Used OSHA regulations. Maintained clean and lubricated equipment while ensuring manufacturing areas remained free of debris and dirt to promote operational efficiency. Recorded information such as gauge readings, products produced and manufacturing times.
- Metal-Wholesale & Manufacturers
- Welded structural components using FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW processes for heavy equipment fabrication.
- Interpreted blueprints, welding symbols, and work orders to complete precise assemblies.
- Inspected welds for defects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Work Started in School of Arts
Diploma - General Studies
Skills
Ability to lead
train
and maintain an enthusiastic
productive staff. Work under pressure Analytical planning Self-motivation Results-oriented
MS Office Literate (Word
PowerPoint)
Interpersonal skills
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Organizational skills
Mathematics
Field data collection
Chemical handling
Environmental compliance
Worksite safety
Equipment operation
Team training
Hazardous waste management
Site inspections
Field Equipment Handling
Water sampling
Data reporting
Data interpretation
Laboratory skills
Environmental sampling
Environmental reporting
Maintenance inspections
Lab data collection
Accomplishments
- Class A CDL with no restrictions
- Trans filing oxygen ( compressed gas and liquid oxygen) certification
- VGM: DME Completion
- Completion of Aaron's training and E University
- completed welding school, Letourneau Technologies
- Roustabout Training Program, diamond Offshore
- Basic and Advanced Firefighting (Field Only), Delgado Community
- Smith Driving Training Course
- Defensive Player of the (2003) of 5A Football
Certification
- Forklift Certified/License 2021
- Class A CDL with no restrictions 2020
- Trans filling Oxygen (compressed gas and liquid oxygen) certification 2011
- VGM: DME Completion 2010
- Completion of Aaron's training & E University 2009
- Completed Welding School, LeTourneau Technologies 2008
- Roustabout Training Program, Diamond Offshore 2007
- Basic and Advanced Firefighting (Field Only), Delgado Community 2007
- DME Tech certificate of completion 2005
- Smith Driving Training Course 2005
- Who's Who of American Top Athletes 2002
- Defensive Player of the year (2003) of 5A Football 2002
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Environmental Technician
International Paper
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
Shipping/A&B Driver
International Paper
11.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Machine Operator
Unified Brands
11.2020 - 11.2021Read More
DME Tech
Hometown Medical
10.2013 - 11.2020Read More
Plastic Company Machine Operator
McNeely Plastics
05.2012 - 10.2013Read More
Roustabout
Diamond Offshore
09.2011 - 05.2012Read More
Welder/Tacter
LeTourneau Technologies
04.2008 - 09.2011Read More
Warren Central High School
Diploma from General Studies
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Hinds Community College
Associate of Science from Work Started in School of Arts
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