EXPERIENCE
Lead Chemical Operator
August **** - January 2023 Pilot Chemical, Avenel, NJ
Promoted safe working environment by participating in safety programs, training and activities.
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Handled hazardous raw materials and products with
appropriate care and precautions.
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Loaded raw materials into mixer and processed using detailed instructions.
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Produced batches of chemical materials by adding raw materials into chemical vessel.
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Executed proper identification and labeling of chemicals during batch production.
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• Gathered and maintained records for statistical control charts. Operated hand or power tools, forklifts and production equipment to perform work.
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Troubleshot processes, products, or equipment to identify solutions.
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Performed combination of manual and automated tasks to package finished products into containers of various sizes.
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Monitored and controlled processes using visual observation, process data and online testing.
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Patrolled work areas to detect leaks or equipment
malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
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Opened valves and started pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, and automatic feed of materials.
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Monitored gauged, recording instruments, flowmeters and products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
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• Observed safety precautions to prevent fires and explosions.
• Notified maintenance engineers of equipment malfunctions. Made minor repairs, lubricate and maintained equipment, using hand tools.
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Inspected equipment and units to detect leaks and
malfunctions, shut equipment down, if necessary.
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Drained equipment and pump water and other solutions through to flush and clean tanks and equipment.
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CONTACT
****************@*****.***
Carteret, NJ 07008
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Detail-oriented professional with
excellent communication,
interpersonal and creative thinking
skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities
to successfully fill the vacancy at
your company. Frequently praised as
hardworking by my peers, I can be
relied upon to help your company
achieve its goals.
Dedicated professional with proven
performance in management,
leadership and communication.
Detail-oriented in problem-solving
and planning. Ready to make an
immediate contribution to your
organization.
JOHN DEVINCENZO
LEAD OPERATOR
Construction Foreman
June 2007 - June 2010 Ferraro Construction, Edison, NJ Measured, weighed and mixed chemical ingredients,
according to specifications.
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Added treated and neutralized agents to products and pump products through filters and centrifuges to remove impurities and to precipitate products.
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Recorded operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, and test results.
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• Required for production and manufacturing of products. Drew samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
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Adjusted controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
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• Inventoried supplies received and consumed.
• Used steam hoses and mechanical reamers.
• High pressure boiler operations including the follow. Maintained daily logs of test results, instrument readings and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
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Observed and interpreted readings on gauged, meters and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers were operating properly.
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Activated valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air and to control flow of fuel into burners.
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Isolated equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
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Tested boiler water quality and added chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
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Performed Maintenance Mechanic duties including changing pumps, motors, agitators, belts, gears, etc..
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Worked on air handler systems, chillers, tanks, vibrating conveyors, boilers, etc..
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Performed routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, and belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and doing other preventive maintenance actions.
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Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
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Led and trained lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
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Maintained company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
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Reviewed work orders and verified equipment prior to starting job.
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Production Line Leader
July 2003 - March 2007 Star Ledger, Piscataway, Nj Promoted strong safety behaviors and core company values to create safe work culture.
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Inspected work performed by subcontractors and laborers to check conformance with specifications.
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Supervised personnel on job sites, reporting tardiness and disciplinary issues to appropriate stakeholders.
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Completed assignments to meet customer response time objectives.
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Led and monitored safety and security procedures within crew.
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Supervised, coordinated and schedule activities of construction and extractive workers.
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Assigned work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.
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Trained workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
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• Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
• Arranged for repairs of equipment and machinery. Provided assistance to workers engaged in construction and extraction activities, using hand tools and other equipment.
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Inspected work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications were met.
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• Packaged finished products to prepare for shipment. Observed machine operations to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
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Used hoists or manually lifted raw materials, finished products and packed items.
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Loaded and unloaded items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
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Disassembled machinery and equipment to remove parts and made repairs.
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• Identified equipment problems and informed supervisor. Followed standard operating procedures to meet quality requirements.
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Fed machine with components and manipulated at different locations in machinery.
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Led team to safely meet production targets, at right level of quality, and on time.
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Checked products to confirm proper assembly and remove defects according to quality criteria.
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Utilized safety and environmental procedures and allocated equipment to promote safe working environment.
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Promoted problem-solving by utilizing subordinates to achieve results.
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Tested equipment to verify functionality and complete required maintenance.
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Scheduled preventative maintenance on assembly machines to increase equipment longevity.
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Trained new employees regarding machinery operation and safety guidelines.
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Monitored product shipments and notified customers of potential delivery delays.
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Drove trucks and forklifts to transport products to designated facility areas.
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EDUCATION
High School Diploma
June 2003
John Paul Stevens, Edison, NJ
SKILLS
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Raw Materials
• Chemical Compounding
• Root Cause Analysis
• Machine Operations
• Heavy Machinery Operation
• Project Requirements
• Business Process Improvement
• Safety Protocols
• Work Orders
• Lean Manufacturing Processes
• Chemical Equipment Operation
• Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
• Hazardous Chemicals
• OSHA Regulations
CERTIFICATIONS
• High Pressure Black Seal Liscense
• Nj Weighmasters
• Ariel Lift certification
• Forklift certification
• Cpr and Aed licsense
• Hazmat Cetified
• Respirator Certified
• Confined space rescue training
• Osha10
REFERENCES
Morris Gates — Pilot Chemical
Production Supervisor
******@*************.***
Vanessa Ferraro — Ferraro Construction
Supervisor
*******@*****.***
Supervisor
Supervisor