Blake Buchanan
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Professional Summary
Safety-driven individual promoting strong work ethic who is ready for new challenges and a successful career as a Process Technician. Seeking added experience in order to take the next career step with a well-respected organization that values hard work, dedication and demonstrated success.
Skills
Mechanically inclined with experience troubleshooting equipment
Organized and efficient
Knowledge of plant equipment and process flow
Understanding of AC/DC circuits
Safety awareness and ability to follow protocols
Excellent team leadership and communication
skills
Stick welding experience
Extremely adaptive to new environments
Able to work rotating shifts and in varied
weather conditions
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree ABC Trading School - Welding
Process Technology (attended while at Dutchtown High School)
ITI Technical College - Baton Rouge, LA
Graduated: November 2019
Work History
Millwright
Zen-Noh Grain Corp – Convent, LA July 2022 to Current
Troubleshoot discovered or reported mechanical and equipment issues on land and river
Perform daily walk-through of facility and equipment
Install, repair and service grain elevators, handling and storage equipment, augers, cranes, conveyors, etc.
Perform skilled maintenance tasks including reading blue prints, fabrication, welding, electrical as needed
Fully participate in the Safety Program and attends daily safety meetings
Assist with new hire training as needed
Boilermaker
Turner Industries Group – Baton Rouge, LA (Occidental Chemical) February 2020 to May 2022
Complies with safe work practices and PPE requirements and participates in Core 4 safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, public, and environment at all times
Lock out, hot work, and other safety procedure compliance
Plant maintenance including exchanging equipment, rebuilding and replacing valves, removing and replacing piping, and assisting operations in breaking down and bringing equipment back into service
Performs JSA’s, review and acknowledge permits are correct, walk down jobsites with operations to lock out equipment before performing maintenance
Terminal Operator
Petroleum Service Corporation – Baton Rouge, LA (NuStar) December 2019 to February 2020
Responsible for unloading rail cars; transferring of crude oil into proper storage tanks
Unloading of hazardous chemicals requiring fresh air breathing apparatus
Responsible for filter changes and all valve alignments inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling, storage and integrity of products
Gauge and inspect rail cars and tank seals; assist in keeping terminal and terminal grounds clean and in good working order
Perform rail car inventory management
Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task; properly follow all Company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
Partner/Business Manager
Buchanan Bros. Lawn Care & Landscaping – Prairieville, LA May 2018 to July 2021
Provided upkeep on all work sites, including hedge and shrub trimming, and landscaping needs
Expanded business to provide pressure washing services
Managed 25 accounts with additional landscaping and pressure washing jobs on as needed basis
Maintained routine maintenance and repair of lawn and pressure washing equipment
Server Assistant/Busser
The Little Village - Airline – Baton Rouge, LA June 2017 to April 2018
Ensured exceptional guest experiences through attentive service
Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food to uphold proper health standards
Trained new hires on server assistant/busser position