Christopher Allen
Vancleave,MS
Summary
A goal oriented, self-disciplined Process Operator with experience in establishing and maintaining customer relationships, people management, team building, problem solving and technical knowledge. Safety, environmental, process safety and quality control conscious. Eager to continue developing existing skills and learning new applications.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Console Operator
Oleo-X
12.2022 - Current
- Reads and analyzes specifications, schedules, logs, and test results to determine changes to equipment controls required to produce specified product.
- Observes instruments, gauges, and meters to verify conformance to specified quality and quantity of product.
- Compiles and records operating data, instrument readings, documents, and results of laboratory analyses.
- Operates auxiliary equipment and controls multiple processing units during distilling or treating operations.
- Maintain and inspect equipment notifying someone immediately in case of error
- Stand in Shift Supervisor when vacancy warrants
Process Operator
Oleo-X
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced production efficiency by closely monitoring equipment and making necessary adjustments.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular inspections and preventative measures.
- Optimized product quality with consistent adherence to standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams, streamlining processes to improve overall productivity.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Provided critical support during emergency situations, effectively deploying contingency plans to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations while safeguarding personnel safety at all times.
Maintenance Mechanic
Jackson County Utility Authority
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep vehicles functioning.
- Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Maintain and repair drainage and sewer lines.
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
Waste Water Operator
Jackson County Utility Authority
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures and data reporting.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by the state of Mississippi.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals as needed.
- Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained current Class A CDL.
Process Operator
First Chemical Corporation
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Monitors operating parameters by reading gauges, instruments, and meters.
- Compares readings to known requirements, logs information, and takes action as necessary.
- Collects and submits appropriate samples for analysis.
- Uses analytical and/or process trends to determine whether re-sampling or process adjustments are needed.
- Responds and reacts to any alarms within operating area.
- Utilizes job knowledge, equipment specification sheets, and operating procedures to monitor and make adjustments to the process.
- Starts up and shuts down process equipment using written procedures.
- Knowledge in operation and purpose of equipment such as reactors, pumps, condensers, filters, compressors, and dryers in order to maintain operation of a top quality facility.
- Assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and sprinkling on industrial production and processing systems.
- Tends air compressors driven by electric or gasoline powered units, to generate and supply compressed air for operation of pneumatic tools, hoists, and operation units.
- Starts power unit to build up specified pressure in compressor.
- Observes temperature and pressure gauges and adjusts controls accordingly.
- Lubricates and cleans equipment.
- Operates equipment such as semi-trucks and yard tractors move trailers around the truck yard, in and out of loading docks.
Equipment Operator
Jackson County Board Of Supervisors
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Operate and maintain heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving and composting operations in safe and efficient manner.
- Responsible for operating all types of equipment; turf vac, skip-loader, aerifiers, sprayers perform work involving use of large equipment, including tractors, loaders, trenchers, backhoes, trackhoes, trucks and other maintenance equipment.
- Perform basic routine maintenance to ensure equipment is operating properly.
- Install septic or sprinkler system for county buildings and property.
Diesel Mechanic
Dakota Trucking, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Performs maintenance work on a vehicles in order to prevent damage from occurring.
- Also diagnosis problems and makes repairs on the vehicle.
- May use computerized equipment in order to diagnose problems with the vehicle and in order to make the necessary repairs.
- Perform inspections on vehicles, lubricate and test parts while also checking to determine if they are worn out.
- Use of power tools, machine tools, welding tools, and more.
Maintenance Technician
Jackson County Technology Center
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on county buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems.
- Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
- Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performs inside and outside custodial duties as required.
- May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed.
Education
Plant Foam Systems Certification And Training- Industrial Fire Brigade Training, Mississippi State Fire Academy- Qualified Manlift Operator- Certified Medical Responder (CPR/AED/First Aid)- Fire Truck Certification And Training- Spill Response Certification And Training- Qualified Yard Mule Operator-Training in Safety, Health, Environmental And Process Safety-Qualified Forklift Operator- Qualified Manlift Operator -
High School Diploma - undefined
Vancleave High School
2009
Skills
- CPR/First Aid/Responder
- Heavy equipment Operator
- Welding and Fabrication
- Safe equipment operation
- Vast Mechanical Knowledge
- Maintenance and Repair
- Housekeeping Skills
- Boiler understanding
- Diagnostic abilities
- Equipment regulation
- Team management
- Problem resolution
- Equipment Operation
- Fire Truck/Firefighting Operator
- Control Room Operations
- Decision Making/Technical Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Understanding
- Process improvement
- Relationship development
- Safe equipment operation
- Commercial driving
- Safety and compliance
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Hazardous Chemicals Knowledge and Understanding
Accomplishments
- Latimer Fire Department, Latimer, MS 2009-2012- Became certified as a volunteer firefighter with the intent to pursue a career in this field.
- Rope Rescue and confined space training certification- CPR and First responder training and certification.
- Earned and Maintain Class A CDL License
REFERENCES
Mr. Mike Ivy
Production Manager
228-219-8787
Mr. Josh Brown
Operations Lead Operator
228-623-7174
Dr. Michael Jacobs
Professor: University of South Alabama
228-806-7565
Mrs. Audrey Chennault
Senior EHS Consultant, Chemours FCC
228-623-6703
Timeline
Console Operator
Oleo-X
12.2022 - Current
Process Operator
Oleo-X
09.2022 - 12.2022
Maintenance Mechanic
Jackson County Utility Authority
11.2021 - 09.2022
Waste Water Operator
Jackson County Utility Authority
02.2021 - 11.2021
Process Operator
First Chemical Corporation
01.2014 - 02.2021
Equipment Operator
Jackson County Board Of Supervisors
01.2010 - 01.2014
Diesel Mechanic
Dakota Trucking, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2010
Maintenance Technician
Jackson County Technology Center
01.2005 - 01.2009
Plant Foam Systems Certification And Training- Industrial Fire Brigade Training, Mississippi State Fire Academy- Qualified Manlift Operator- Certified Medical Responder (CPR/AED/First Aid)- Fire Truck Certification And Training- Spill Response Certification And Training- Qualified Yard Mule Operator-Training in Safety, Health, Environmental And Process Safety-Qualified Forklift Operator- Qualified Manlift Operator -
High School Diploma - undefined
Vancleave High School
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