Lead Operator Resource Management
Resume:
Geramy D. Smith
Texas City, Texas ad5m4w@r.postjobfree.com 210-***-****
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Objective
Seeking a full-time position with a company that will allow the utilization of technical and leadership skills and abilities I have gained through both my work and military experience. To acquire longevity in the same company so that I may continue to grow as an employee and leader in my career.
Skills
Goal oriented and self-motivated individual with mechanical aptitude and strong leadership and communication skills. Military experience has instilled time and resource management, rational decision making in high-pressure situations, and resolve to see jobs through completion. Work Experience:
Blue Tide Environmental Lead Operator October 2022-May2024
Responsible for running both hydrotreater and VGO boards. (12 screens/3 keyboards)
Supervise three outside operators and two terminal operators on day-to-day duties and troubleshooting.
Lead and produce plans for all LOTO/Hot Work/and Confined Space plans.
Oversee all barge and truck loads/offloads.
Input data for board rounds and shift relief logs via paper and computer. Eco Services Operations Logistics January 2020- May 2022
Unload, load, and transfer various products (spent acid, fresh acid, oleum, sulfur dioxide, and sulfur) in a manner that is safe and environmentally sound via process tanks, barges, rail cars, tank trucks, and other specified containers.
Perform the various tasks including opening valves, pressuring tank cars, loading fresh acid, operating pumps, monitoring tank levels, inspection reports, etc.
Responsible for writing procedures, completing work permits, conducting safety meetings.
Comply with all regulatory agency requirements.
Participate in regular safety and toolbox meetings.
Write and follow up on Safety Work Orders
GEO Specialty Chemicals Chemical Operator June 2018- January 2020
Promoted from making UP1430 (Water Treatment Chemical) to Glycine production.
Operates and maintains various unit equipment (pumps, motors, agitators, blowers, centrifuges, valves, etc.) to ensure safe and environmentally compliant unit operations are achieved.
Interruptions are minimized, and production targets are met in accordance with product quality standards.
Ensure equipment is readied for maintenance/project work in a safe and timely manner.
Ensures all work permits issued are in accordance with GEO safety policies and expectations.
Submits timely shift reports based on shift operations' information.
Takes the lead in resolving problems and troubleshooting equipment issues. Geramy D. Smith
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Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner, and ensures all Utilities operations are completed in accordance with environmental permit compliance.
Communicates all deviations from permit compliance, and or safety concerns to his immediate supervisor, and actively participates in issue resolution with his supervisor.
Personally carries out and provides on-shift support of company policies and programs.
Supports positive employee relations and communication with peers.
Emergency Response Team Member.
GEO Specialty Chemicals Lead Operator 2016 – 2018
Responsible for overseeing day to day operations of the water treatment division.
Responsible for all inputs of raw materials for the end of month.
Responsible for ordering all raw materials and equipment needed for day-to-day operations.
Established work schedules for all operators.
Place all work orders to maintenance team.
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GEO Specialty Chemicals Chemical Operator Oct 2014- 2016
Responsible for making UP1430 (Water Treatment Chemical) daily.
In charge of all raw materials, stocking said materials, and cleanliness of the WTC Lab.
Run analysis on products including Alumina, Basicity, Chlorides, pH, and specific gravity results.
Certified in forklift, skid steer, and yard mule.
Transport hazardous materials on a routine basis.
Load and unload raw material, final product, and waste.
Clean equipment according to procedures and ship final product to storage tanks.
Maintain daily logs which includes: log times, volumes, temperatures, and pressures on all manufacturing equipment on the plant.
Collect and test samples daily, complete quality assurance testing, and adjust process controls per information.
Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety, health, and environmental standards.
Obtain knowledge of reactors, pumps, dryers, agitators, tanks, vacuum pumps, heat exchanges, various chemical process equipment, and acids / bases (e.g. nitric / hydrofluoric / acetic).
Responsible for and perform reactor clean up, and assist maintenance personnel with all issues regarding UP1430 Unit.
Emergency Response Team Member.
Southern Packaging Inc. Driver Dec 2011-Oct 2014
Deliver loads to a variety of plants and manufacturing sites in a safe and timely manner.
Responsible for strapping and un-strapping loads.
Acquired TWIC and OSHA Safety Card.
Acquired knowledge of each site’s safety policies and procedures.
Delivered wooden pallets to over 90 different plants. Geramy D. Smith
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G4S Security Solutions Supervisor Oct 2010-Dec 2011
Responsible for safeguarding personnel at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Trained all new security personnel on hospital security standard operating procedures.
Maintained daily logs of irregularities such as: equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Inspected facility for any unauthorized violators and informed police accordingly. United States Air Force E4 SRA Squad Leader 2004- 2010
Security and Law Enforcement.
1st and 2nd Tour in Iraq was served as Security Personnel in Detainee Camp.
3rd tour was served as Security at Kuwait Airport.
Supervised 8 Airman.
Drove and maintained 18 wheelers in Iraq for 1 year. Awards
Air Force Accommodation Medal
The Army Combat Action Badge
The Air Force Combat Action Badge
The Air Force Combat Action Medal
Education
Denham Springs High School 1999-2002
Airman Leadership School 2008
Training and Certifications
Hazmat- GEO 2019
TRB Certified 2019
Board Certified 2023
Forklift Certified 2023
JLG Certified 2023
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