Aws Collins
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Summary
Chemical plant operator with long term experience operating and maintaining all forms of distillations, reactions, analysis, and chemical production. Capable of performing tasks that keep plants running at peak performance at all times. Comfortable with rotating shifts and availability to accommodate efficient production.
August 2017 - November 2021
Renewable Energy Group, Seabrook, TX - Shift Supervisor
● Trained plant operators and new hires
● Provided direct support to plant operations personnel
● Ensured that the plant was operated in compliance with all environmental permits, regulations, laws, and company policies
● Maintained complete and accurate reports of downtime, outages, repair requirements, and production and performance
August 2013 - August 2017
Renewable Energy Group, Seabrook, TX - Operator
● Followed all operating procedures, work instructions, and forms relating to safety and the production process.
● Performed required inspections and maintenance of safety related equipment at designated times and intervals.
● Maintained and operated forklifts as required by OSHA and LMG, including certifications and daily forklift operational checks.
● Partnered with maintenance supervisors to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. Followed all safety & environmental procedures to insure proper set-up of equipment for maintenance
● Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment
● Worked as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner
● Operated low pressure reactors, boilers, fire suppression systems, chillers, and cooling towers.
● Solid skills in control applications on Honeywell and Foxboro
● Line up, start up, shut down of distillation columns and reactors
● Lock out/tag out
August 2004 - July 2012
Gereke Chemical, Pasadena TX - Shift Supervisor
● Continuously evaluate safety program; identify areas of improvement and develop strategies to improve these areas
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● Interface with maintenance supervisors to pre-plan, identify critical risk and execute safe work practices
● Work closely with operators to identify risks and develop and implement a control methodology for these risks
● Ensure that personnel have proper qualifications, are properly trained, and motivated to work productively both as part of a team and individually.
● Supports continuous process improvement, ISO 9000 series and similar undertakings to improve operations performance
● Working knowledge with Honeywell Control Systems
● Lock out/tag out
1999 - 2004
She eld Chemical, Houston, TX - Operator
● Controlled ethanol unit - Honeywell TDC 4000
● Followed all ATF rules and guidelines
● Maintained boilers and cooling water systems
● Lock out/tag out
1988 - 1998
Haltermann, Channelview, TX - Operator
● Toll processing
● Line up, start up, shut down of distillation columns, reactors, and associated equipment
● Honeywell DCS
● Lock out/tag out
Trainings and Certifications
HAZOP, HazCom, HAZWOPER, Incident Command Training, ISO 9000, Emergency Care Attendant, Fire School (12 years), 24 Hour Boiler Training, CPR