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ROMEO GALLOWAY
**********@******.*** 732-***-**** Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-6246
An extensive background in chemical operations, including petrol chemicals, polymers, esters, synthetic and pharmaceuticals. Experienced in multi-phase computerized chemical processing systems. Common sense
Compounding
Formulations
High temperature &High Pressure Reactions
GMP
PPE
Written Communication
Equipment Qualification
Forklift Certification
Analytical Problem Solving
Process Monitoring
Safety protocol knowledge
Rust oleum Somerset, NJ
Chemical Operator
07/2022 - 09/2024
Inspected and monitored processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Maintained accurate records of production, process parameters and laboratory results.
Performed quality control tests on raw materials and finished products according to specified standards.
FIRMENICH Newark, NJ
Chemical Operator
01/2010 - 06/2021
Responsible for running and monitoring two units of a continuous six-unit distillation system
Analyzing GCs
Adjusting temperatures, pressures, and feed rates of gases Charging and running Pad One reactor and stripper units Classification II: Autoclave operator
Setting up units prior to charging per batch sheet for hydrogenation or hydro-formulation reactions
Monitoring reactions, controlling heat, pressure, and rate of feed gases, analyzing reactions by GC analyses
Transferring and filtration of finished products
Setting up, charging, and running a third multi-product distillation unit. Luxfer Mel Flemington, New Jersey
Senior Chemical Operator
07/2020 - 01/2021
Ensured compliance with safety procedures and regulations while operating equipment.
Monitored the chemical production process and adjusted controls as needed to maintain product quality.
Performed regular maintenance and calibration of instruments, pumps, valves, agitators, filters, reactors, and other equipment. CHURCH & DWIGHT North Brunswick,
NJ
Receipt of incoming bulk raw materials, liquids, and powders by rail cars and tank wagons
Summary
Skills
Experience
Chemical Compounder
11/2008 - 01/2010
Accurate preparation of fragrances, dyes, and other raw materials Preview batch sheets and inspect mixing tanks prior to starting batches Compounding liquids and dry chemicals in accordance with compound bat sheets
Monitor compounding process for proper reaction during manufacturing. L'OREAL USA PRODUCTS Piscataway,
NJ
Chemical Pre-Weigher
11/2007 - 11/2008
Accurate preparation of raw materials used to produce our products, with computerized weigh scales, according to formulated batch sheets Assisted with reacting variables such as temperature, pressure, and reaction time
Inspected materials in process observed for proper physical and chemical characteristics.
EXXON MOBILE SYNTHETICS Edison,
NJ
Chemical Processor
01/2001 - 06/2007
Previewed product batch sheets and raw materials, for accuracy prior to charging reactors
Charged liquid and dry chemicals to reactors, maintained temperature control, monitored reaction and other reactant variables Laboratory tested viscosities, acid values, sediments, hydroxyl values and clarity of reactant batches
Maintained a digital log of materials used and results of laboratory analyses.
HATCO CHEMICALS Fords, NJ
Chemical Processor
05/1993 - 12/2000
Selected required formulas and process equipment, charged liquid and dry chemicals into reactors, monitored vacuums, temperatures and set points, entered vital process data as required during operations, pulled and delivered laboratory samples for product analyses. EXXON CORP Bayonne, NJ
Chemical Operator
04/1989 - 04/1993
Blended petrol chemical compounds of solvent oils and chemical additives in vacuum reactors, product distillation and tank blending, using weigh cells and micro motion meters, used computerized terminal for checking laboratory analyses and printing product labels, loaded and unloaded tank wagons and rail cars according to specification, temperature and product. TEXACO, INC. Bayonne, NJ
Chemical Compounder
01/1977 - 01/1986
Received bulk shipment of solvent neutral oil and chemical additives from cargo tankers, pumped cargo to shoreline holding tanks according to products, maintained running gauges on storage tanks, lined and switched pipelines, blended solvent neutral oils and chemical additives, loaded and unloaded tank trucks and rail cars, and maintained laboratory records of product blends to specifications, i.e., viscosity, ash, and gravity. General Equivalency Diploma
Jersey City State College
District Council of Northern New Jersey
Iron Worker's Training Program 1991
Middlesex County Fire Academy
Fire Fighter Certification
Confined Space Rescue Certification
Education and Training
Tel
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Honorable Discharge, Purple Heart, Bronze Star Firmenich Certificate of Recognition
In grateful appreciation for 5 Years Of dedicated service 2015 In grateful appreciation for 10 Years Of dedicated service 2020 Awards