Leon J. Pryor
********@**********.***
***** ******** ****** **. ********, TX C 337-***-****
Personal Profile
Motivated, Dedicated, and High energy professional with 13+ years of successful military experience serving the public, driving military equipment, performing maintenance, and monitoring container shipments. Also, have an addition of 3 years of industrial experience working in chemical plants performing multiple tasks. Fast learner with problem solving skills, a team player attitude, and mechanical aptitude. Collaborates with key team members, remains calm under pressure, and juggle multiple priorities with a demonstrated ability to easily adapt to any situation including high pace environments. Capable of physically demanding work in a non-traditional 24/7/365-day work environment with rotating shifts including holidays and weekends, available for travel and possess a TWIC card.
KEY SKILLS
Communication Skills Mechanical Aptitude Safety Oriented Problem Solving
Microsoft Office (Excel, PP, Word, Outlook) SAP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ashland Global, Texas City, TX July 2022 - Current
Production Technician
●This position will report to the Manager of Batch Operations Processes
●Works with the Batch Operations Manager, Packaging Supervisor, and other plant support personnel to package co-polymer, solvent and powder products for customers.
●Performs product packaging and drumming activities for all co-polymer, solvent and powder products ensuring that customer specifications are met or exceeded.
●Loads full containers that are ready for shipment into box vans.
●Prepares all containers for staging and labeling.
●Takes samples or re-samples of powder, solvents and co-polymers as required to ensure product quality.
●Hooks up tank wagons and tank cars for solvent drumming.
●Removes and stages empty containers from box vans.
●Cleans up powder rooms, drumming lines and warehouse areas.
●Prepares all drumming equipment for maintenance as may be required.
●Complies with all plant safety rules and reports all incidents and events to immediate supervision for corrective action.
●Attends all departmental safety meetings, actively supports, and participates in safety programs and implementations.
●Complies with all Ashland plant policies, procedures, and practices applicable to the Production Department.
●Participates in various company and regulatory training designed to improve plant processes and/or increase unit production.
●Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
●Climb tank wagon loading rack and tank wagons to maneuver fill hose while loading wagons.
Evergreen Environmental Services, Laporte, TX Feb 2022 - July 2022
Cleaning Technician
●Loads hoses, chemicals and other equipment required for assigned job onto truck. (Necessary materials to be designated by supervisor)
●Hooks up and breaks down hoses using proper tools, gaskets, and Teflon tape, when directed by supervisor.
●Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean workplace, change room, locker area and customer’s plant.
●Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area prior to starting any job. Informs supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
●Wears the personnel protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, and work permits. Also, wears additional protective equipment specified by the supervisor or Customer Safety Department.
●Promotes safety through own actions and work habits. Reports all accidents and near misses, involving self, company vehicles or other job personnel to supervisor immediately.
●Performs Hazard Recognition Awareness to remove all hazards from the workplace.
●Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the company and customer.
●Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor and management personnel.
●Develops a basic working knowledge of all equipment that is utilized in performing assigned duties.
Savage Transportation Services, Westlake, LA Feb 2019 – Jun 2021
Industrial Rail Switchman
●Examine track list & operate a locomotive to spot railcars, unload, and build outbound trains for chemical company. Operate remote engine controls/box for switching.
●Reads switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed or receive orders from yard leads.
●Inspect railcars couplings, air hoses and perform air brake inspections for makeup and breakup of inbound/outbound trains.
●Maintain interaction and collaboration with other Savage Team Members and customers to perform job duties safely. Follow all safety guidelines, posted bulletins, regulations, SOP’s, and switch lists.
●Participate in safety training programs which include daily safety briefings on work performed.
●Assist with maintenance, clean-up, and other duties as assigned including operating equipment.
●Effectively operate rail equipment with minimum supervision while adhering to all safety guidelines.
●Handle various equipment including those that contain hazardous and plastic materials.
●Identify any safety issues concerning rail switching and wear PPE daily.
●Ensure logs are completed at the end of each shift as required.
●Perform lock, tag, and try of equipment and notify crew lead of any maintenance work to be performed.
L’auberge Casino & Resort, Lake Charles, LA Aug 2012 – Feb 2019
Table Games Dealer
●Provide superior customer service, positively affect interactions with external and internal customers.
●Have the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all types of business conditions.
●Complete all other duties assigned by casino managers.
●Exchange paper currency for playing chips, pay winnings, and collect losing bets.
●Operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards to players and operate gaming equipment.
●Responsible for maintaining a Louisiana State Gaming License.
Francis Drilling Fluids, Sulphur, LA Aug 2011 – May 2012
Cleaning Technician
●Responsible for cleaning oil tanks on offshore and land barges.
●Followed safety rules and procedures for proper operation of equipment at all times.
●Work in confined spaces and wore proper PPE along with breathing air apparatus.
●Operated and performed basic maintenance of cleaning equipment.
●Assisted the professional and technical nursing staff from multiple departments in performing delegated duties, specialized procedures, and assist with the care of seriously ill patients.
●Cross trained on inpatient psychiatric units and was knowledgeable of all rules and procedures.
●Followed all safety rules and procedures.
EDUCATION
Houston Community College, Houston, TX
Associate’s Degree Process Technology - Graduated December 16, 2021