Andrew F. Zachar

Aston, PA 610-***-****

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Dependable, dedicated, detail-oriented team leader. Safety conscious front-line supervisor with positive attitude and problem-solving skills. Accomplished at infrastructure maintenance and repair demands. Excels at multi-tasking and maintaining a calm presence in emergency situations. Accurately completes tasks despite interruptions and competing demands. Eagerly accepts challenges and responsibilities.

Leadership, Communication, Training and development, Problem solving, Mentoring, Critical thinking, Relationship building, Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOW CHEMICAL CO., Collegeville, PA

Research & Developmental Laboratory Technician – Product Development 2022 - Present

●Oversaw lab experiments and procedures, supporting product quality and development.

●Coordinated with R&D scientists and engineers to adjust product components to achieve desired results.

●Performed quality control testing and evaluation to drive product development.

BDP INTERNATIONAL, Aston, PA

Import Logistics Coordinator 2021

●Tracked import shipment movements, including ocean, rail, and truck.

●Aligned logistics requirements with customers, steamship lines, trucking companies, and rail freight lines to maximize efficiency of shipping operations.

H&R BLOCK, Lima, PA

Office Manager, Associate Team Leader 2020 - 2021

●Led daily operation of tax office resulting in office meeting or exceeding corporate targets.

●Managed office business transactions.

●Coordinated office infrastructure repairs and maintenance to keep operations successful.

●Facilitated material inventory and resupply.

●Partnered with tax professionals, providing prompt and effective customer service.

●Managed customer requirements and scheduling.

PHILADELPHIA ENERGY SOLUTIONS (Formerly known as Sunoco), Philadelphia, PA. 1993 - 2019

Console Operator. 1998 - 2019

Lead Operator. 2000-2019

Petrochemical Complex Trainer / Writer 2009-2019

oDevelops, modifies and reviews operating procedures for Petrochemical Complex

oResponsible for training of operators on outside units, Central Control Room and Lead Operator jobs, along with triennial recertification of all complex operators as unit Trainer/Writer

oRelied on as Operations Subject Matter Expert in multiple Process Safety Management HazOp reviews

●Responsible for safe, reliable, environmentally sound operation of Petrochemical Complex including normal operation, shutdowns, startups and maintenance turnarounds

●Provided front-line supervision for operations personnel on Petrochemical Complex

●Coordinated with facility maintenance forces & outside contractors to reliably & safely execute equipment & infrastructure repairs, including writing permits, conducting gas testing, identifying & performing proper energy isolation & Lock Out/Tag Out along with leading thorough joint job site safety briefings

●Leads communication and troubleshooting required to meet production targets and product qualities

●Strong background in process technologies and chemistries

●Communicates effectively and positively with management, operators and contractors

●Pro-actively responds to lab results to achieve desired targets per area business team guidance

●Manages Consequences of Deviation

●Utilizes Maintenance workflow process by communicating maintenance repair needs

●Performed rounds on unit, submitted work requests for equipment repairs and routinely performed minor maintenance to ensure equipment reliability

●Communicated operating conditions, maintenance work and safety issues into logbooks

●Participated in maintenance execution plan for turnaround activities

Additional Experience

RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Media, PA

Emergency Medical Technician

JAMES J. SKELLY INC., Media, PA

Assistant Equipment Manager

Military Experience

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Process Control Technology, Delaware County Community College, Media PA

Certifications Trainings Skills

−Annual safety and hazard identification / mitigation training

−Medical, industrial rescue, and oil spill training, Refinery Fire School

−Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

−Skilled in emergency response, hazardous materials handling, and risk assessment

IT Proficiencies

Specialist Software:

Empac, TDC 3000 & Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS)

Microsoft:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Community Activities

−Served as Chief Officer, Company Officer, and Training Officer for 30 years in fast-paced progressive volunteer Fire Department

−Registered Adult Leader for Boy Scouts (12+ years) including term as Scoutmaster

−Experienced Instructor for industry & businesses in Health & Safety, First Aid/CPR

−Experienced Instructor for firefighting, EMS, Rescue, HazMat

−Homeowners Association Facilities Director

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