ERIC BENJAMIN

**** ******** ***. **** ******, TX 77640 409-***-**** ad32a8@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Acquire a challenging position as a Terminal Operator, Counsel Operator, or Process Operator with a company that values experience and work ethic

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated professional with 20+ years of diverse experience in the field of Industrial Process Operations. Knowledgeable of pumps, motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow computers, fork-lift operations, and programmable logic controllers. Skilled in working under pressure and performing work efficiently. Engages in corporate efforts to educate staff to ensure employees operate in compliance with governmental and company procedures.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Inspection • Training & Development • Quality Assurance

• Risk Assessment • Interpersonal Skills • Machinery Operations

• Troubleshooting • Equipment Safety • Record Management

• Reporting & Analysis • OSHA • Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FAIRWAY ENERGY – Houston, TX 2016 – Present

Console Operator

·Utilize critical thinking skills by tracking discrepancies in reports and determining the root cause of difference; take corrective actions and save the plant $50,000 overtime by resolving the issue

·Decrease turnaround time of daily activities report generation by 50% through standardizing extraction process; enable plant executives to monitor and respond to irregularities (i.e. equipment or property damage and theft)

·Spearhead efforts to keep aging hardware in service by initiating preventative and corrective maintenance processes, resulting in a 25% decrease in system downtime

·Monitor and log continuous and batch type operations in system and ensure proper backup procedures are followed which minimizes the risk of data loss

· Maintain/Update production quality log by conducting statistical analysis/process-control on 150 varying product samples, process operations, and perform online quality analysis of products

·Ensure adherence and advancement of plant safety initiatives by conducting audits of 750+ employee’s work habits, providing relevant training to mitigate/resolve noncompliance, and providing emergency response when required

·Collaborate with Power Plant Operators to complete maintenance of motor operated valves, piping, gauges, and various mechanical instrumentation; log unit changes, equipment status, and generate reports for plant Foreman/Supervisor/Site Leader

DCP Midstream, LLC – Beaumont, TX 2014 – 2016

Process Operator

·Served as first-hand radio and field responder to emergency alarms/breakdowns/events within the plant and provided corrective action in a timely/efficient manner; resolved issues with 0 incidents of hazardous accidents or injury

·Conducted Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Control (SPCC) reporting/inspection in compliance with environmental and local regulations; performed lock out/tag out procedures and monitored field compressor status using SCADA

·Exceeded expectations in processing 50,000 barrels of chemicals; effectively removed corrupted components at an accelerated rate, resulting in completion of project in 2 months vs. 4 months

·Loaded and unloaded 500 tons of material (acid, sulfur, asphalt, and crude oil) daily from tanker trucks, barges, and railcars; moved rail (track switches, driving rail mover) and ran PLC Screens for automated valves

·Managed plant unit performance: operated a unit that cut acid with water into different percentages (98%, 96%, 93%) and worked with boilers—brought systems up/live and shut down units when necessary

·Maintained advance knowledge of H2S gas by researching compliance updates, attending training (virtual and in-person) and adhering to company policies

Martin Midstream Partners LLP – Beaumont, TX 2010 – 2014

Terminal Operator/Process Operator

·Effectively managed assigned duties by Foreman/Supervisor and always prevented accidents by maintaining a clean hazardous waste pad; adhered to governmental and companywide safety regulations

·Utilized communication skills to break information down into clear and concise steps that aided in the troubleshooting of plant issues which decreased downtime of systems

·Regulated and operated pumps, pipeline, control valves, meters, and electronic controllers; ensured plant waste was within governmental thresholds—realized $20,000 in plant savings over time

·Updated and streamlined lock out/tag out procedures which decreased the release of hazardous energy during service/maintenance activities by 8%

·Facilitated the teams’ efforts by monitoring variables, such as temperature, pressure, vacuum, and time; regulated operating conditions to prevent leaks or equipment malfunction; inspected and tested breathing equipment and reported abnormalities as necessary

Baytown Area Water Authority – Beaumont, TX 1999 – 2010

Process Operator

·Participated in safety training and maintained emergency equipment which ensured the health and safety of over 300 plant workers

·Enhanced water delivery system that served 50,000 residents by ensuring plant compliance with EPA’s Risk Management Plan and the TCEQ’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Permits

·Provided routine maintenance by changing empty chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders storage tanks as needed in time-sensitive scenarios

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

TEXAS COMMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Class C Surface Water Treatment Operator, License Number: WS0003656

OSHA 40 – Hour HAZWOPER Training

Ariel Man Lift Training

Forklift Certification

Operation Qualification (OQ)

Confined Space

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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