Pilot Plant Operator

Shannon Matlock **** Jennings Street Gary, IN ****4 219-***-**** ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Looking to expand upon my years of professional experience as a Chemical operator experienced with

equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, cooling towers, distillate columns and towers with a

growing company.

EMPLOYMENT

Tradebe Environmental Service, SDS Supervisor East Chicago, IN July 2014-present

Oversee all shift operations for SDS operations, Distillate Columns, and Potstill; Make adjustments of all

processing units; Complete hourly data logs and walk-throughs; Assign staff and assist in maintenance of the

unit; Review operations and make suggestions for improvements; Navigate through all computer operations

systems; Ensure cleanliness of entire units and other job operation systems; Pursue strong safety environment

for all employees along with training new employee’s for operations

BP Whiting Refinery, Temporary Material Handler Whiting, IN March 2014-May 2014

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to load and off load inbound and out bound material; Deliver

materials and equipment to designated locations throughout the Whiting Refinery; Count materials to check

quantity and accuracy of receiving products; Pick material parts from inventory for shipment and package;

Process and label ordered material for refinery personnel; Scan and label all incoming and outgoing materials;

Support (TAR) by transporting tools and equipment to different area surrounding units

BP Research & Technology, Pilot Plant Operator Naperville, IL Sept 2013-Feb 2014

Perform day to day operation of chemical pilot plant, including start-up, normal operation, shut down,

emergency operation, and maintenance; Collaborate with Researchers, Chemist, Operators, and Engineers;

Handle chemicals, including preparation of feeds, catalyst, sampling and storing products and using cleaning

solutions; Manipulate process parameters; Troubleshoot process operations; Physically modify pilot plant by

adding and removing equipment, modifying process path, and adjusting settings

Ineos Oligomers (PIB) Chemical Outside Operator (COO1) Whiting, IN Aug 2009-Dec 2012

Control and operate equipment to maintain chemical changes or reactions in the processing of gases and

polymer products; Open/close valves, operate pumps to drain specific amounts of material and treating agents;

Monitor gauges to regulate specific conditions; Mix chemicals according to proportion tables; Record

operational data ; Draw samples for lab analysis; Pro-tem and engaged with shared supervisory responsibilities;

Assist with MOC process, including safety audits and process hazard analysis

Cargill Oil & Lubricants Control Room Reactor Operator Chicago, IL March 2000-Sept 2008

Execute daily operations charging kettle reactors with specified oils and crystals for processing; Weigh and

measure specific amounts of material for operating procedures; Draw samples of product and conduct a quality

control test; Operate processes by using control board, panel board and semi-automatic equipment; Perform

incidental maintenances; Calculate material requirements according to formula; Forklift/clamp truck operations;

Strap/gauge farm tanks for monthly inventory; Safety coordinator for plant facility

EDUCATION

C.H. Mason Bible College, Study of Theology (2001); West Side High School, Diploma (1989)

Reference Available Upon Request

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