ROBERT JODY BATSON
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SUMMARY: Self-motivated, honest professional with experience in chemical and refinery operations. Able to produce high quality results independently or in a team environment. Proven success in meeting or exceeding the challenges presented in diverse work environments. Encourage continuous improvement leading by example and utilizing problem solving abilities. Continuously striving to improve communication skills; adapts quickly to change, and works well in time sensitive environments.
KNOWLEDGE: DCS - Process Safety - TWIC Card
-Red Vector - Plant Operations - Process Optimization
-Crude Distillation - Process Control - Petrochemical
-HAZOP Study
EXPERIENCE: PROCESS OPERATOR Cyanco, Winnemucca, Nv August 2020 to Present •DCS Board Operator overseeing production of HCN and NaCN and controlling the process.
TRAINING COORDINATORK2 Pure Solutions, Pittsburg, CA August 2016 to January 2019
Deliver Safety Training for K2 personnel and contractors.
Train operators and maintenance personnel in process operations.
Train maintenance personnel in process operations and maintenance.
Facilitate SOP meetings to ensure all personnel are trained in process changes and changes in SOPs.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
K2 Pure Solutions, Pittsburg, CA January 2014 to August 2016
Supervise process operators in the production of NaOH, Cl2, H2, and HCl, and liquefaction of Cl2 for storage. Main supplier to Dow Chemical for Cl2.
Ensure daily production goals and quotas are met.
Troubleshoot system upsets to minimize production downtime resulting in millions of dollars saved.
CHEMICAL OPERATOR
Invista/Dupont, Victoria, TX February 2006 to January 2014
Chemical process operator producing pure HCN and PNs to manufacture nylon 6,6.
Worked as DCS board operator and field operator in many areas of ADN process.
Received recognition for being the first and only operator to be expertly qualified in five different areas.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Formosa Plastics, Port Lavaca, TX November 1992 to January 2006
Promoted to shift supervisor overseeing a minimum of 15 operators per shift.
Duties included maintaining production goals, troubleshooting any problems, and eliminating bottlenecks.
Responsible for staffing of personnel, performing yearly evaluations, facilitating safety and SOP meetings.
DCS BOARD OPERATOR
Formosa Plastics, Port Lavaca, TX November 1991 to November 1992
DCS board operator in startup of Chlor/Alkali-EDC chemical facility.
INSULATOR
Local 22 Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Houston, TX May 1988 to October 1991
Received training and certification for asbestos removal.
Removed asbestos at Dow Chemical, then reinsulated with safer product.
REFINERY OPERATOR
Phillips 66, Sweeny, TX February 1980 to April 1988
Experienced in crude, catalyst cracking, HF alkylation, and gas treating/processing.
Trained in the use and operations of distilling/fractionation columns, centrifugal pumps, gas compression, electric motors, steam turbines, and natural/forced and induced draft furnaces. Instrument controls include Foxboro Pneumatic, Honeywell TDC 2000/3000, and Taylor systems.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST