operations, lab, boiler technician, mechanical commissioning
Resume:
Sean V. Garner
Operator/Lab/Maintenance
*** *********, ** *****, ***** 77571
Phone: 832-***-****, Email: ********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Positions of Responsibilities have included: Commissioning, shift supervisor, trainer, control room operator, auxiliary operator, pilot plant supervisor, R&D HSE and Maintenance coordinator, lab analyst, water treatment operator, process operator, rail switch operator, and research technician
Experienced supervisor/lead person and operator with over 30 years of diverse and progressively responsible experience in plant operations and production environments
Decisive operations leader with excellent analytical, organizational, team building, and planning skills
Outstanding knowledge about monitoring process parameters and taking corrective measures in case of abnormalities; handling various types of separators, compressors, pumps, heaters, generators, DCS and PLC Panels; location, identification, tagging, and documentation of valves and equipment
SKILLS
Equipment: Commission and operate pumps, instrument-air compressors, separators, chillers and heat exchangers, scrubbers, distillation columns, conveyers, boilers, reactors, catalyst regen heaters, MCC switch gear, cooling fans/towers, control room operations, stand up and sit down forklift and man basket operations, TEG system; gauged silos to determine current inventory and inventory needs; have worked with Siemens, Toshiba and GE turbines, in support of their auxiliary units
Control Room Operator: Albemarle Catalyst: A FCC (fluid cracking catalyst) petrochemical plant. We started with Honeywell DCS, moved to Wonderware DCS to then the Delta V DCS system and the Delta R&S View Logic systems and finally the Bailey DCS systems; KIOR was a biomass to oil plant where Siemens DCS was used; Zolon Tech/Net Power was a CO2 supercritical combined cycle plant which used Ovation by Emerson DCS; Drawbridge was a cryogenic plant which used Delta V; and Quanta was an ECAT facility for FCC which used Delta V. All DCS systems were used to supervise and manipulate control of flow of product to various machinery and assess functionality and efficiency as needed to optimize the efficiency of the unit
Commissioning: Facilities by enforcing the ‘prepare to operate’ work strategy; synchronizing the turnover packages with the commissioning/operations schedule; evaluating progress; writing work orders, permit coordinator; developing and executing the punch list; P&ID verification; P&ID walk down; writing LOTO and other work permits; quality assurance and control; and maintained a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of current operational status and inspection of equipment throughout the plant to adhere to the safety of the plants and its’ personnel.
Supervision: Managed the start-up of GTL and Ethanol Facilities by preparing its system for operation including but not limited to plant stabilization; troubleshooting the process and the equipment; continuation of training; establishing reductive & preventative maintenance; writing general work/safety, confined space, hot work electrical, LOTO and excavation permits; overseeing the operations of the scrubber, chiller, distillation tower, mol sieves, treaters, mixers, fermenters and numerous other areas of responsibilities
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
General Coursework, San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX (over 60 hours credit)
Training and Skills: SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), GTL Start Up, RCRA Training, LOTO, Confined Space, Cryogenic Facilities and Equipment, Tribal LIMS, Furnace Start up/ Shut Down Training, Gas Facilities and Equipment (LNG and Syngas), H2S, TWIC, OSHA, HAZWOPER, Maintenance Star CMMS, Supervisory Skills Training, CPR, AED, First Aid, Forklift, DCS and PLC boards
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UEI (via BP Whiting) 1/24
Operator (Strike Contingency)
Trained to run the demin plant, inside and outside
Test water chemistry
Adjustments based on shift supervisor recommendations.
GE 7F turbines
On Grid Services (via Spirit Aerosystems) 6/23 – 7/23
Boiler Technician (strike contingency)
Work DCS (Metasys software) which controls utilities, air, water and comfort boilers
Cleaver Brooks ran the 9 Nebraska boilers
Set operations to customer specifications
Blow down lines to maintain drum levels
Provides samples to operations in a timely manner
Start Up and Shutdown of boiler during technical assessment Monitor boiler operations and make adjustments to tuning parameters in regards to temperature and pressure
Clough Group, via Next Wave Energy, Pasadena, TX 2/23 – 4/23
Commissioning Specialist
Walk down punch lists
Assess the P&IDs for accuracy, including safety devices and efficiency metrics
Walk out P&IDs for physical inspection and ensure lines are not hindered by any physical barriers
Testing of firewater systems
Hydro testing and pressure testing new piping installations.
Management of equipment for startup and shutdown
Write daily shift turnover reports
Write PTW
Use LOTO to ensure maintenance activities are conducted safely
Preparing inspection by outside govt agencies
On Grid Services (via Westlake, LA) 9/22 – 10/22
Boiler Technician
Monitor boiler operations and make adjustments to tuning parameters in regards to temperature and pressure
Set operations to customer specifications
Maintain familiarity with feedlines and blowdowns
Provides samples to operations in a timely manner
Start Up and Shutdown of boiler during technical assessment
PTS Advance, via Chevron, Richmond CA 5/22 – 6/22
Refinery Operator – (Contract - Strike Contingency)
• Comprehensive understanding of refinery policies and procedures and Process and Personal Safety. Ensure that the refining process progresses continuously.
• Read and understand reports explaining the process of refining and following the order to the letter
• Evaluate the performance of the machinery and the refining process and make suggestions to improve efficiency. Monitor the machinery for malfunction and report to the officials
• Handle and operate the refinery machinery. Operation of process units utilizing a wide range of control systems and equipment that includes tanks, mixers, heat exchangers, pumps, furnaces and vacuum systems
• Man the input of crude oil and direct the flow of finished products. Operation of manual and automatic valves, meters, pumps and transfer systems that move product between tanks and process units
• Preparing records of operations by reading the panel board values on the equipment
• Take care of maintenance and repair of refinery equipment. Housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment and clean equipment such as filters, tanks, exchangers and other equipment
BHI Energy, via Calpine, Marion TX 3/22 – 4/22
Outside Auxiliary Operator (contract worker)
Starts, stops, operates, monitors, and notes operating conditions of auxiliary equipment located inside the A1 & A2 building, associated with the GE 7FA turbines, including responsibility for burner operation on all plant boilers
Perform routine boiler chemistry sampling procedures for all boilers; make adjustments per Control Operator's instructions
Blocks out equipment for maintenance; unblocks and retest equipment after completion of repair
Performs routine maintenance tasks such as equipment lubrication, and minor repairs to operating boiler auxiliaries such as fuel feed systems, pumps, fans etc.
PIC Group, via Vistra Energy, Odessa TX 9/21 to 10/21
Atlanta, GA
Auxiliary Operator (contract worker)
Monitor, inspect and maintain auxiliary equipment, associated with the GE 7FA turbines.
Perform daily CEMS checks and calibration.
Operate water treatment plant and conduct all readings to execute proper chemistry.
Assist in control room with start-up and shutdowns by monitoring drum levels, steam
pressure and aux equipment.
Rayne Engineering, via AM Technical Services, Manassas, VA 1/20 to 6/20
Houston, TX
Commissioning Operator/Senior Utilities Plant Technician (contract worker)
Audit of existing utility lines
Assess the P&IDs for accuracy, including safety devices and efficiency metrics
Walk out P&IDs for physical inspection and ensure lines are not hindered by any physical barriers
Ensure accuracy of ASME labeling all lines
Write reports of systems with recommendations for repair/replacement
Equilibrium Catalyst, Inc (ECI) 8/19 to 10/19
Houston, TX
Lab/Yard Supervisor
• Oversee day to day activities of truck and trailer for loading and offloading and routing of final
destinations
• Oversee blending of catalysts for different shipments
• Verify quality parameters to ensure catalyst meets customer specifications before shipment
Strategic Contract Resources, via Suncor 1/19 to 2/19
Commerce City, CO
Operator (Contract - Strike Contingency Team)
Completed computer-based training modules on CAT Poly unit, off gas flair system, NAPTHA splitter section
Completed plant safety and critical work training (hot work, hazardous work, LOTO)
Completed emergency procedures training, including benzene awareness, asbestos awareness, HAZWOPER
Quanta LLC 10/18 to 12/18, 4/19
Lacassine, LA
Plant Manager (contract worker)
Oversee distribution and shipping of fresh CAT/ECAT blends
Assess equipment for repair and purchase
Produce budgets in accordance with parent office needs
Oversee the day to day operations of the Lacassine finishing plant and personnel
Control Room Operations with Delta V DCS
Returned in April 2019 to assist with plant trials for R&D formulation of FCC catalyst to be made at commercial scale
Drawbridge (Temporary – Substitute) July 2018 – August 2018
Orla, TX
Operating cryogenic LNG plant (contract worker)
Operated various equipment including: process controls and measurement, engines and compressors, pumps, pressure relief system, dehydrators, emergency shutdown systems, gas fired heaters, and reciprocating systems, TEG systems
Control room operations - Delta V DCS used in conjunction with PLC controls in the field
Made minor repairs
Zolon Tech, via NetPower Jan 2018 - May 2018
Commissioning Operator/control room operator (contract worker)
Monitor a combined cycle natural gas fired power plant using Toshiba TC turbine technology.
Net Power was a pilot plant which featured CO2 carbon capture technology as a supercritical parameter under constant control through DCS monitoring and HDMI controls
Duties included but are not limited to checking levels on valves and gauges to monitor plant efficiency
Control Room Operations with DCS using Ovation by Emerson
Use LOTO to ensure maintenance activities are conducted safely
Daily test of plant water chemistry
Strategic Contract Resources, via Indorama November 2017 to December 2017
Commissioning Operator (contract worker)
Hired to help restore a 17 year old polyethylene/ethylene chemical unit to operability.
Duties included but are not limited to walk down and analyze P&IDs for accuracy checks and verification of line placements, instrumentation, valves, and other devices and to determine best locations for pressure blows and hydro tests
Writing general and special work permits and determine which permits are necessary for assigned job
Test and analyze hazardous atmospheres for safety resolutions to write confined space permits
Work on C2 refrigeration system, Ethane towers, Elliott compressors, Ingersoll-Rand compressors and condensers.
Lutech, via CB&I Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
Cameron LNG Project
Commissioning Operator (contract worker)
Ensure accuracy of LNG BOG compressors piping according to P&IDs, as well as associated lubrication/cooling systems.
Walk down punch list for loading and unloading LNG lines at marine terminal
Borescoping suction and discharge lines to ensure absolute cleanliness of critical pipe runs.
Lubrication and cooling lines were also included in borescoping criteria as well.
Hydro testing and pressure testing new piping installations.
Attend safety meetings and participated in evaluation of safety issues as they were addressed in meetings.
Made and submitted inspection records according to USCG and client’s standards
Wrote work permits
Participated in meetings with engineers; review of schedules and manpower.
Strategic Contract Resources, via Wynnewood Refinery Jun 2017 – Jul 2017
Commissioning Operator (contract worker)
Short-term contract working with engineering and management groups to rewrite, compress, condense and streamline operator round sheets, including those for pressures, temperatures and other operational variables
Incorporated safety objectives to meet standards and work to decrease safety incidents.
Spencer Ogden, via Kemper County Coal Gasification Project Aug 2014 – Nov 2016
Greenfield Project, IGCC (integrated gasification combined cycle)
Meridian, MS
Commissioning Operator (contract worker)
Commissioning of lines, vessels, and machinery associated with the startup of utilities and production equipment.
Verification of line placements, instrumentation, valves, connections and terminations were checked and verified for accuracy.
Work was completed and presented in the form of packages. Charting was implemented to track progress and determine milestones.
Major equipment was included in commissioning process as well to assure correct fitments and smooth start up.
Updated Standard Operating Procedures on a timely basis to assure relative accuracy of knowledge transfer.
Wrote work permits
Transport air compressors, Siemens Turbines SGT6-5000F 25,521 HP
Wabash Steam boilers
Kior, Inc, Pasadena, TX Sep 2009 – Jul 2012
Biofuels Facility, Bayport, TX
Research Technician/Operator
Design, commissioning and startup of new production unit for new Fluid Cracking Catalyst process
Maintain and operate various process equipment to produce samples, including Anhydro spray dryers with rotary atomizer, NIRO spray dryer with pressure nozzles, NIRO nozzle assemblies, Dyno mills, high-shear mixers and calciners, fractionation tower, hydrotreater
Ran batch chemical processes
Modifying and repairing pumps and mills
Submit and analyze production samples to determine quality of product in optimal formulations.
Specify, test and evaluate prospective new equipment purchases.
Control Room operator using Siemens DCS
Inventory of silos
Wrote work permits
Albemarle Catalyst LLC, Pasadena, TX Jan 1986 – Sep 2009
Bayport, TX
Petrochemical Plant
R&D HSE and Maintenance Coordinator 2006-2009
Daily maintenance of entire R&D facilities and associated production equipment.
Responsible for maintaining and distributing personal gas monitors, monitoring said devices, and issuing reports based on data collected.
Issued and compiled data from personal radiation badges.
Conducted employee health monitoring programs and oversaw the required testing of employees.
Initiated safety programs that led to improved safety performance across entire R&D department.
Chaired and attended multiple committees in regards to safe work practices.
Managed the disposal of all hazardous waste materials to ensure compliance with corporate and OSHA guidelines.
Managed reports including HSE reports, area rounds, swapbox, LOTO, ESD checklists, OEL audits, midnight gauges, work order and safe work permits.
Worked to maintain and modify equipment to keep the plant running and entered all work orders into CMMS
Modified equipment to meet specifications and procedures to improve operability
Managed the onsite Lab supply program to ensure adequate inventories of critical supplies and consumables were maintained.
Wrote work permits
Fluid Cracking Catalysts R&D Pilot Plant Supervisor (2000-2006)
Maintenance of Fluid Cracking Catalysts production facilities to ensure on-stream reliability.
Develop and evaluate production quality statistics.
Increased sample production from approximately 800 samples to over 1,200 samples annually.
Hired and managed five production technicians to staff the Fluid Cracking Catalysts Pilot Plant.
Awarded US Patent #6631851B1 for improved atomizer wheel nozzle design.
Oversaw the implementation of Control Room Operations using Delta V DCS and Bailey DCS to run the Pilot Plant.
Lab techniques include wet chemistry, GC, GC/MS, SPE and LIMS
Oversaw batch chemical processes
Attended required training as needed to maintain certification as Radiation Safety Officer.
FCC R&D Technician (1989-2000)
Performed shutdown, transportation, commissioning, rebuild and restart up of existing HPC Pilot Plant from Pasadena, Texas location to new location in Amsterdam, Holland.
Establish Pilot Plant production schedules and the daily maintenance schedules. Responsible for training of all new Research Technicians.
Anhydro SP-3 spray dryer with rotary atomizer and custom nozzle assemblies
Ran batch chemical processes
Control Room operations using Wonderware DCS systems
Pumps: Centrifugal, positive displacement, peristaltic, progressive cavity, diaphragm
Chief Operator-Fluid Cracking Catalysts Production Facility (1988-1989)
Commissioning, Startup, operation and shutdown of Fluid Cracking Catalysts Production Plant.
Created formal Standard Operating Procedures Manual for Fluid Cracking Catalyst Plant.
Interview and evaluate prospective Fluid Cracking Catalysts production operators.
Finishing and extrusion; batch chemical processes
Control Room Operator using Honeywell DCS
Inventory of silos
Process Operator (1986-1988)
Commissioning and Startup of new production unit for Fluid Cracking Catalysts.
Developed a punch list and verified the accurate installation for instrumentation and piping equipment (P&IDs) for new unit.
Control Room Operator using Honeywell DCS.
Finishing and extrusion; batch chemical processes
Charter member of the BayPort Albermarle Emergency Response Team.
Tenneco Oil Company, La Porte, Texas 01/1981-01/1986
Process Operator
Safe operation of a 55,000 bbl/day Gas Fractionation plant, De-Ethanizer and Butamer units, fractionation tower, 11 pipelines, and associated storage facilities.
Loaded trucks and rail cars with plant production.
Obtained a USCG Grade A Tankermans License with LPG certification to load barges and ships with plant production
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