Quality Control Operator

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May 28, 2014

MELVIN WILCOX

Houston, TX 77002 ****************@*****.***

PROFILE

I have twelve years of processing experience. I have an extensive work background in oil and gas batch

operation, offshore and work in a syrup refinery. Possess ability to communicate both verbal and written.

Seeking a position in which my skills, knowledge, and overall ability can be utilized to increase

productivity while providing an opportunity for growth and advancement.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms and meters

to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently.

• Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion

air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.

• Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters and charts registering various aspects of boiler

operations to ensure that boilers are operating properly. .

• Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations

of systems or industrial processes.

• Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of

chemical reactions, quality, or yields.

• Monitor recordings instruments, flow meters panel lights, or other indicators and listen for

warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.

• Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results or instrument readings.

• Draw samples of products and conduct quality control test to monitor processing and to ensure

that standards are met.

• Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and review

laboratory test reports for process adjustments.

WORK HISTORY

Environmental Services TCGI (Michael E. DeBakey) Houston, TX April 2013 – present

Manager/ CEO JHS Security Houston, TX 2007 - 2012

Operator Lines 1 and 5 Staley Syrup Refinery Decatur, IL 2004 - 2007

Batch Operator Nutra Sweet Mt. Prospect, IL 1999 - 2004

Offshore Operator B Freeport Mac Mo Ran New Orleans, LA

Decoking Operator Chevron Oil Port Authur, TX

EDUCATION

Chemical Technology Houston Community College 2012- present

Military Summary

Provided (2) two years of Honorable service in the United States Marine Corps thus enhancing

leadership abilities, attention to detail, safety and security awareness. Gained the ability to utilize

adaptability, multi-tasking and management skills while supporting operations associated with one of

the largest teams in the world.