Dow Chemical Process Operator

Jeffery Edwards

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LOGISTICS, TRANSPORTATION, AND SHIPPING/RECEIVING MANAGER

A professional with 20+ years of experience leading logistics, transportation, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and chemical process control operations across multiple locations and sites in high-stakes, rapid-paced, and evolving environments. Builds/leads dedicated teams, creates workplans/schedules to meet aggressive transportation and delivery deadlines, ensures full compliance with OSHA/safety standards, and promotes professional integrity throughout all operations.

Recognized with Numerous Promotions, Awards, and Honors for Leadership, Quality, Superior Performance, and Professional Integrity from Both Employees and Clients.

Logistics Transportation Shipping/Receiving Chemical Process/Batch Operation Team Leader Project Management

OSHA/Safety Documentation/Reporting Inventory Management Budgeting Resource Allocation ISO 9002/ISO 9004

Preventative Maintenance/Repair High Technical Acumen Troubleshooting/Maintenance Emergency Response HAZMAT

CAREER HISTORY

Newpark Drilling Fluids: Conroe, TX 07/2020 – Present

LEAD CHEMICAL / BOARD OPERATOR

Led chemical and process operational responsibilities to blend raw materials (i.e. HAZMAT/highly flammable chemicals) into finished products while meeting the specifications and quality parameters of both the organization and their clients. Read/ interpreted blending schedules and batch sheets at this state-of-the-art DCS controlled facility. Defined specific components/quantities, and designed workplans to meet ambitious deadlines.

Highlighted Achievements

Nominated as a Member of the Company HS&E Committee to review safety protocols/best practices, plan/facilitate safety tabletop drills, and develop continuous improvement practices.

Highlighted Responsibilities

Comply with OSHA, HAZMAT, ISO 9002, ISO 9004, and Internal Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) Standards to reduce risks of accidents, injuries, and losses while working in a variety of environments, including confined spaces and hot work zones. Perform safety audits, inspections, and job safety analysis/JSA, secure safe work permits, and identify / resolve workplace hazards.

Completed startups/ shutdowns, built batches, initiated adjustments, regulated temperature/pressure/flow, calibrated scales, in adherence with organizational best practices. Performed lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and gauged tanks including troubleshoot issues.

Minimized Risks of Downtime by proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues related to equipment, business/ operational processes, logistics activities, and scheduling.

Collected/Drew Product Samples for Laboratory Analysis and Evaluation.

Filled, Packaged, Loaded, and Offloaded Containers, Drums, Pails, Tote Bins, and Tank Wagons.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice: Dayton, TX 6/2019 –9/2019

UNIT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM IV

Supervised the planning and execution of maintenance activities to meet highly ambitious deadlines and ensure continuous operations across two separate units/facilities.

Remained Available to Resolve Critical Maintenance Issues in a Highly Sensitive Environment 24/7/365.

Successfully Completed a Six-Week Academy Training Program that included safety, security, CPR, and physical fitness to serve in a leadership maintenance role with the institution.

Managed Inventories, Forecasted/Procured/Allocated Resources, and Oversaw Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs on a variety of systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, locking doors/security, and carpentry).

Managed a Team of Maintenance Professionals and Administrative Assistants. Designed workplans, provided training/coaching, approved and processed payroll, initiated performance improvement plans, terminations, and disciplinary actions, and recognized achievement to inspire ongoing success.

Administered Budgets to complete all operations with financial guidelines.

CAREER HISTORY

South Coast Terminal: Houston, TX 11/2015 – 6/2019

LEAD CHEMICAL OPERATOR

Led chemical and process operational responsibilities to blend raw materials (i.e. HAZMAT/highly flammable chemicals) into finished products while meeting the specifications and quality parameters of both the organization and their clients. Read/ interpreted blending schedules and batch sheets, defined specific components/quantities, and designed workplans to meet ambitious deadlines.

Highlighted Achievements

Recruited to the Company by the Previous Owner of KMCO, L.P. because of superior performance, special project management skills, and shipping/receiving expertise.

Selected to Serve as a Member of the Company HS&E Committee to review safety protocols/best practices, plan safety drills, and design ongoing improvements.

Highlighted Responsibilities

Operated, Maintained, Inspected, and Utilized a Variety of Equipment and Tools, including forklifts, agitators, pumps, valves, and scales, in adherence with manufacturer instructions and organizational best practices. Completed startups/ shutdowns, built batches, initiated adjustments, regulated temperature/pressure/flow, calibrated scales, performed lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, gauged tanks, and troubleshot issues.

Complied with OSHA, HAZMAT, ISO 9002, ISO 9004, and Internal Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) Standards to reduce risks of accidents, injuries, and losses while working in a variety of environments, including confined spaces and hot work zones. Wore personal protective equipment (PPE), performed safety audits, inspections, and job safety analysis/JSA, secured safe work permits, and identified/resolved workplace hazards.

Filled, Packaged, Loaded, and Offloaded Containers, Drums, Pails, Tote Bins, and Tank Wagons.

Prepared Forms, Reports, and Documentation on all activities to communicate progress to managers and clients.

Remained Diligent and Alert to Respond to Alarms, Incidents, and Emergencies at various sites.

Collected/Drew Product Samples for Laboratory Analysis and Evaluation.

KMCO: Crosby, TX 6/1988 – 9/2015

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING SUPERVISOR (2008 – 2015)

Supervised shipping, receiving, processing, and logistics operations to seamlessly load, blend, and transport chemicals to sites across the nation while managing a rail car business unit and driving safety/OSHA compliance.

Highlighted Achievements

Promoted to the Role after serving in batch reaction/process operations because of meeting and exceeding performance benchmarks.

Received the Performance Administration Award and the Perfect Attendance Award by the Company.

Designed Multiple Solutions and Best Practices that Captured Significant Savings in Operating Expenses. Highlights Included

oReduced Overtime Costs by restructuring the labor force on various shifts.

oEliminated Thousands of Dollars in Monthly Demurrage Costs.

Highlighted Responsibilities

Met Ambitious Deadlines and Delivery Schedules in a High-Stakes and Rapidly Changing Environment by partnering with operations, defining their product needs, establishing timelines, and creating/deploying project plans.

Hired, Managed, and Trained a Team of Shipping, Receiving, and Logistics Professionals across various shifts and locations. Delegated responsibilities, provided training/coaching, communicated performance feedback, and fostered collaboration and teamwork.

Verified and Reconciled Invoices and Shipping Orders while ensuring accuracy.

Minimized Risks of Downtime by proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues related to equipment, business/ operational processes, logistics activities, and scheduling.

CAREER HISTORY

KMCO: Crosby, TX 6/1988 – 9/2015

BATCH REACTION/PROCESS OPERATOR (1990 – 2008)

Oversaw the unit/kettle process to gear oil for multinational Fortune 500 organizations (ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical, and Union Carbide) while managing multiple and concurrent projects at plants across the region. Monitored and controlled equipment to mix/process chemicals, weighed chemicals, performed preventative maintenance/repair on equipment, read/interpreted batch sheets, determined product quality, and complied with all safety regulations.

Won Numerous Performance Awards, including the HS&E Performance Award and the Employee Performance Award.

Named the Lead Process Operator-in-Charge for Two Blend Units for braking fluids with premier clients.

Commended by Management and Clients for meeting and exceeding quotas, safety goals, and quality benchmarks.

Trusted to Perform Laboratory Testing on Chemical Products to assess product quality levels.

Gained a Rapid Promotion to the Role After Serving as a Shipping and Receiving Operator.

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING OPERATOR (1988 – 1990)

Loaded and unloaded railcars, drums, and tankers while performing laboratory tests to determine product quality levels.

Selected as the Supervisor-in-Charge to lead a team of six during the absence of the regulator supervisor.

EDUCATION

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY: Stephenville, TX

Completed 100+ Hours Towards a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): Business and Management

Tarleton State University Varsity Football Team, Named Most Valuable Player: Defense Team, and Honorable Mention: NAIA Division II All American

AWARDS/HONORS

Inducted into the Dayton ISD Sports Hall of Fame: 2018

Holds the Tarleton State University Record for “Most Number of Sacks in One Game”

“Masonic Man of the Year”: Lodge #127

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