Christopher Baldwin

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Clover, SC. **710

Cell: 803-***-****

SUMMARY

My name is Christopher and I am a individual with a 25+ year history operating and repairing forklifts, over head cranes, conveyors, process equipment, chemical reactors, and much more, in a production environment. Experienced in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment including, piping, mechanical, material transfer equipment and electrical repairs. Additional responsibilities included work crew supervision, scheduling, job planning, and job site safety compliance. EXPERIENCE

Omnova Solutions, Chester SC.

Chemical operator/ Maintenance, 6/2012 3/2016

Working in a production environment with involvement in the production of Polymer Emulsions and MTO blends for the paint and floor care sectors supporting the paint and floor care industries. Ran 50,000 pound reactors using a siemens PCS 7 computer controlled platfrom along with some manual interactions involved in the processes. Other equipment that I worked with included swecos,filterpots, process piping, valves, scales, storage tanks,mixers, and other pertinent equipment involved in day to day tasks. Worked with maintenance often on problems involving process down time and also during plant shutdowns Inchem Chemical, Rockhill SC.

Chemical operator/ Maintenance, 6/2010 6/2012

Manufactured various chemicals using prescribed methods including distillations, heating and cooling of reactors, and the operation of blend tanks. Repaired and maintained process pipng, reactors, flakers, pack out equipment and other miscellanious equipment.

Cam Ful Industries, Charlotte, NC.

Plumbing / Mechanical, 1/2007 10/2009

On commerical job sites, I utilized my mechanical background to install, erect, assemble, fabricate all facets involved with commercial plumbing business. Used a multitude of hand tools, scissor lifts, man lifts, fork trucks, and earth moving equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Measuring, cutting, welding, soldering, pipe threading, reading blueprints and drawings were every day tasks. Communicated and coordinated efforts with the site superintendent and the other trades for efficient ethics, communication, safety, and productivity. Performed maintenance on equipment on the job site when breakdowns occurred. Blythe Development, Charlotte, NC.

Land developer/ Mechanical, 9/2004 1/2007

Responsible for running earth moving equipment safely and efficiently. Used various tools of the trade involving transoms, laser levels, tape measures, hand tools, and blue prints. Installed all types of piping from cast iron, copper, pvc, cpvc, and reinforced concrete piping. Worked closely with mechanics to fix mechanical breakdowns and preventive maintenance on equipment. Managed small groups of employees on the job site that were doing projects pertinent to the job. Reported safety issues to site superintendents. Iso Chem, Lockport, NY.

Chemical operator/Mechanical, 1/2000 8/2004

Was responsible for chemical reactions using a Delta V control system along with manual tasks involved in daily reactions. Responsible for the operations and training of a newly installed computerized environmental scrubbing system. Aided with in plant process improvements as well as methodology and ergonomics for optimal performance. Worked with maintenance and outside contractors on new equipment installations, safety concerns, and pre start up evaluations. Performed safety audits and reviews plant wide and reported them to the safety committee for review. Worked all plant shut downs as a maintenance mechanic and safety advisor. Attended all meetings for training and safe operation of the plant. I was also involved with vendor and public tours of the plant. EDUCATION

University of the State of New York, Albany NY.

H.S., General Studies, 3/1987

This is a G.E.D. My diploma number is: 87Q004522.