R&D technician/ operator
Resume:
Timothy Vales
Seven Hills, OH 44131
*.*****@*********.***
Chemical Plant Systems Operator with strong technical, hands on experience in chemical blending equipment set up, inspection, operations, maintenance, safety, malfunction, monitoring and providing technical support to chemists and engineers. Pro active, self starter with strong work ethic can effectively manage people and process in a fast-paced environment. Pragmatically focused on value based work product delivery, consistently seeking ways to improve processes, systems and methodologies and integrate them into day-to-day operations. Key skills include:
· Inspection/ Repair / Replace
· Staff Supervision / Oversight
· Compile / Interpret Test Results
· Regulatory / Safety Compliance
· Monitor Quality / Blending
· Inventory Oversight / Control
· Equipment Operation / Maintenance
· Control Room Operations
· Conduct Lab Tests
· Technical Report Writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Surtec, Brunswick, Ohio 2016 - Present
Chemical Operator/Chemical Blender
Job Duties Included:
• Monitored recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listened for warning signals in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Recorded operating data, including process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
• Conferred with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
• Drew samples of products and conducted quality control tests to monitor processing and ensure standards were met.
• Interpreted chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and reviewed laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
• Patrolled work areas to ensure solutions in tanks or troughs were not in danger of overflowing.
• Inspected operating units, including towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure all were functioning and maintained maximum efficiency.
• Notified maintenance, stationary-engineering, or other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions or to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
• Directed or monitored other workers producing chemical products.
• Calculated material requirements or yields according to formulas.
• Regulated or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by management.
• Set up and conducted chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques, including chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
• Conducted chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
• Provided and maintained a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
Lubrizol, Wickliffe, Ohio 2014- January 4, 2016
Pilot Plant Operator/Lab Tech.
Representative Job Duties Included:
• Monitored recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listened for warning signals in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Recorded operating data, including process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
• Conferred with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
• Drew samples of products and conducted quality control tests to monitor processing and ensure standards were met.
• Interpreted chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and reviewed laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
• Patrolled work areas to ensure solutions in tanks or troughs were not in danger of overflowing.
• Inspected operating units, including towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure all were functioning and maintained maximum efficiency.
• Notified maintenance, stationary-engineering, or other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions or to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
• Directed or monitored other workers producing chemical products.
• Calculated material requirements or yields according to formulas.
• Regulated or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by management.
• Set up and conducted chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques, including chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
• Conducted chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
• Provided and maintained a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
Promerus LLC, Brecksville, Ohio 2006 - 2013
Provides material solutions for applications in the semiconductor, optoelectronic and electronic packaging markets.
Engineering Aid 2 / Chemical Operator / Control Room Operator
Chemical Control Room Lead operator. Perform all duties including Lead operator for 2nd shift.
Representative Job Duties Included:
• Monitored recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listened for warning signals in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Recorded operating data, including process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
• Conferred with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
• Drew samples of products and conducted quality control tests to monitor processing and ensure standards were met.
• Interpreted chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and reviewed laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
• Patrolled work areas to ensure solutions in tanks or troughs were not in danger of overflowing.
• Inspected operating units, including towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure all were functioning and maintained maximum efficiency.
• Notified maintenance, stationary-engineering, or other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions or to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
• Directed or monitored other workers producing chemical products.
• Calculated material requirements or yields according to formulas.
• Regulated or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by management.
• Set up and conducted chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques, including chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
• Conducted chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
• Provided and maintained a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
Thermagon, Cleveland, Ohio 2003 - 2006
Company produces thermally conductive materials for use in electronic packaging.
Chemical Operator
Adjusted controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Observed safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions..
• Inspected equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down if necessary.
• Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities or send them to laboratories for testing.
• Added treating or neutralizing agents to products and pumped products through filters or centrifuges to remove impurities or precipitate products.
• Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant · Estimated materials required for production and manufacturing of products.
• Inventoried supplies received and consumed.
• Directed activities of workers assisting in control or verification of processes or in unloading of materials.
BF Goodrich, Avon Lake, Ohio 1999 - 2002
American brand of tires now separated from the Goodrich and owned by Michelin.
Extruder / Packaging Operator
Adjusted machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Chemical Solvents, Cleveland, Ohio 1992 - 1999
Established in 1970 is a supplier of chemical products and environmental support services.
Chemical Technician
Monitored product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications. Set up and conducted chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
EDUCATION
Type of Coursework
Aviation Vocational high School, 1982-1985 graduated. Cleveland, Ohio
United States Navy 1985-1989 Honorable Discharge.
CERTIFICATIONS
8hr and 24hr Hazwoper Certified
Certified tow motor and high lift operator
8hr Hazwoper Supervisor Refresher Certified First Aid and CPR Certified
ADDITIONAL TRAINING / SKILLS
Loading / unloading of tankers and railcars
Operating various laboratory equipment and testing
Blending / mixing operations
Inventory control; Waste Management and Shift Supervisor / Lead Operator
References
Promerous
Bob Burks - Plant Manager
Lubrizol
Sherry Halfhill- Human Resources
Garber
Bret Abbott – Sales/ Marketing Manger
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