Derrick J. Houston
Baton Rouge La. 70808
*************@*****.***
Profile: A industrial service team leader/supervisor with a wide range of experience in the industrial industry. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivation teams to achieve their objectives. Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.
Employment:
UOP a Honeywell company
Board Operator
8/2012 – 6/2018
Strictly follow health and safety procedures and protocols
Regular review of the production schedule
Routine operation of equipment including inspect, cleaning, and maintenance in accordance with operational instructions
Documentation of routine manufacturing processes
Reporting of data to senior colleagues
Close adherence to internal SOPs and external
Quick and effective diagnosis of routine problems in process
Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Awareness of when to involve senior staff in more complex problems
Monitoring any variables within the process and making adjustments when required
Familiar with operating multiple units on a DCS system
Familiar working with Microsoft Word
Measuring and weighing materials
Mixing chemical reagents
Start up or shut down of machinery
Reporting when maintenance or repairs are necessary
Pumps (sludge or liquid), Exhausters, Blowers, Heat Exchangers, Filters, Furnace, Mills, Calciners, and numerous other plant operating equipment
Able to fully understand and read trend tracking charts
ORMET (Hydrate Control)
Field Operator
7/2011- 8/2012
•Tends equipment that pumps aluminum hydrate from secondary thickeners through wash tanks to storage tanks
•Turns valves to regulate amount of hydrate flowing into thickeners and washing tanks to maintain specified density of hydrate.
•Adjusts valves and pumps to transfer hydrate from secondary thickeners through wash tanks into seed storage
•Test sample of hydrate to determine its density, using hydrometer
•Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands to prevent leaks
•Keeps operating log
Phillip Service, LLC (PSC)
Hydro blasting/Vacuum Team Leader/Supervisor
8/2002- 7/2011
•Supervise project jobs & turnarounds
•Reads work orders and ensures all required equipment is available and operational prior to starting the job
•Inspects equipment and general work area prior to starting job; corrects deficiencies that may cause accidents, injuries or harm
•Informs client as required regarding job status and client requirements
•Train technicians and operators on properly handling safety equipment and its use
•Schedule jobs & crews when needed
•Operates all necessary equipment in service line(hydroblasting, vacuum & tank cleaning) in accordance with operation training and safety procedures
•Operates Line Mole by varying pipe sizes
•Operates Lance & 10K, 20K & 40K Pumps
•Operates Liquid & Air Mover vacuum trucks
•Certification in JLG & Scissor man lifts
•Operates of Bobcat & Forklifts
•Completes all appropriate paperwork including service reports, and submits information to designated management
Education:
Jumoville Vocational, New Rhodes, La
GED
Certifications:
Class A CDL license
TWIC
Basic Plus Safety Council Reciprocal Card
SCBA Fit Test Training
Skills:
•Able to control operations of systems & equipment
•Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment required for job
•Able to determine the causes of operating errors
•Ability to solve problems
•Able to manage inspections of equipment, processes and services to weight up quality or performance
•Excellent communication & writing skills
•Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Power Point & Internet
•Responsible for other duties as assigned
•Ability to conform to work hours
References Upon Request