Mark French
Three Bridges, NJ *****
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
International-Matex Tank Terminal (IMTT)
Operations/Chemical Supervisor
November 2020-Present
• Responsible for supervising, scheduling and shift coverage for 38 union operators in the Chemical Department
• Achieved a zero percent loss of work due to injury rating for the past two years
• Conduct daily safety contact meeting for incoming shifts
• Review product SDS to better understand product components and hazards
• Assign daily workload to incoming and overtime union employees as well as providing a rundown of current work being performed in the yard including operations and maintenance
• Ensure all IMTT union employees, as well as onsite contractors, are wearing proper PPE and following necessary housekeeping procedures
• Promote a safe working environment and environmental compliance while ensuring cGMP and IMTTs SOP’s are followed
• Assist with training new employees as well as training current employees on new and updated policies, procedures and processes
• Responsible for all chemical equipment inventory
• Ensure all USP grade material is stored, transferred and transported according to customers specification
• Communicate with customer service daily to fulfill customer orders in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is filled out properly according to IMTT policy as well as DOT, USCG and FRA regulations
• Sign in and conduct vessel safety contact meeting while discussing all necessary components for a safe product transfer
• Verify product lines for all chemical movement including manufacturing product blends, tank to tank transfers, railcar loading/unloading and vessel loading/unloading
• Support team compliance to Lock Out/Tag out programs and issue cold work, hot work and confined space entry permits all the while performing various spot checks throughout the shift
• Troubleshoot pumps, meters, motorized operating valves, etc. when necessary
• Coordinate with IMTT maintenance department as well as outside vendors including electricians, pipefitters, railroad maintenance, insulators, environmental services, etc. to perform necessary repairs
• ERT (Emergency Response Team) training
Phillips 66
Terminal Operator
February 2020-November 2020
• Monitored and maintained terminal including tanks, piping, valves, pumps, flanges, loading rack, hoses, outfalls, access gates, dock, manifold, VCU/VRU, dike areas, etc.
• Assisted/trained new drivers at the loading rack
• Troubleshooted issues at the loading rack including additive pumps, Accuload meters, scullys, actuators, loading arms, keypad, etc.
• Completed daily required terminal inspections
• Responded to all terminal alarms
• Worked with contractors throughout the terminal on various projects (draining lines, sumping tanks, etc.)
• Barge load and discharge
• Connected and disconnected mooring lines
• Held conference with bargemen to set proper guidelines
• Completed required USG, Phillips 66 and barge company paperwork
• Performed proper inspection of the barge, loading area, hoses, E-stops, etc.
• Connected and disconnected product hose
• Monitored load/discharge
• Maintained clear communication with barge crew
• Set lines and PRV’s for proper pressure relief
• Set/verified tanks and valves for pipeline moves including writing out a detailed lineup sheet
• Gauged and sampled tanks (run samples for gravity and flash point)
• Communicated with outside inspectors on all moves for proper tank reconciliation
• Offloaded gas, diesel and jet additive trucks
• Provided clear and detailed instructions to operators coming on shift of any safety hazards, work that has been completed and work that is expected to be completed
International-Matex Tank Terminal (IMTT)
Chemical Operator
September 2018-February 2020
• Participated in daily safety contact meetings to ensure safety procedures are followed
• Truck and Railcar load/unloading
• Properly inspected truck/railcar
• Completed necessary paperwork
• Ensured truck driver has proper PPE
• Attached hose/spiller pipe for load/unload
• Monitored load/unload to specified product amount (stick load, Accuload meters)
• Obtained product sample
• Properly secured truck/rail ensuring all bolts are tool tight (star pattern) and gaskets are good
• Top load, bottom load, vapor recovery, blow off, meters, pumps
• Marine load/unloading (ship and barge)
• Performed pier inspection
• Spotted ship/barge to properly lineup manifold with the correct hose
• Ensured ship/barges mooring lines are properly secured to the pier
• Completed necessary paperwork and acting as PIC
• Utilized pier crane to attach/detach hoses
• Radio communication with ship/barge crew and field operator
• Set lines for discharge ensuring all necessary valves are open
• Monitored the discharge to completion to ensure all equipment is working properly
• Communicated with ship/barge, traffic department and inspector upon completion of discharge
• Set lines to successfully complete product movement including opening and closing valves and proper pressure relief
• Gauged shore tanks for daily activity, weekly inventory and product movement including performing stops on tank-to-tank transfers and marine discharge
• Recorded temperature of tanks (probe, T/C, radiator)
• Obtained tank sample
• Ensured tanks and railcars are heated to the proper temperature for storage and discharge utilizing steam lines (coils, heat exchangers)
• Troubleshooting lines, pumps, valves, meters, actuator, etc.
• Filter changes
• Utilized proper PPE (hardhat, safety glasses/goggles, FR clothing, respirator, steel toe boots, gloves)
Princeton Information, Edison, NJ
Technical Recruiter
May 2017- August 2018
• Managed full recruitment life cycle from initial screening to project completion
• Experienced in recruitment of long and short-term contracts for consultants, right to hire contracts, and full-time employees/direct placements
• Provided technical and non-technical recruiting expertise, sourcing and delivering top talent via online job posting, social media, internal applicant tracking system, cold calling, referrals and business
partnerships
• Responsible for hiring process including sourcing, tracking, prepping and in person interviews
• Handled negotiation of rates to ensure both parties are in agreement, deal closure within 24 hours and completed reference checks to ensure compliance of corporate policy
• Responsible for resume reviewing, formatting and updating resumes into the applicant tracking system prior to presenting resumes to sales/account manager for consideration
• Negotiated and processed master subcontractor agreements and subsequent amendments with third party recruiters in close coordination with legal advisors
• Handled request for approval of third-party contract and assist legal and administrative teams with amendments, negotiation and ensuring process of completion within a timely manner
• Built and maintained productive relationships with hiring managers, internal top talent and employee support groups
Fidelity Investments Inc., Jersey City, NJ
Brokerage Operations Representative IV
March 2014-May 2017
• In-depth knowledge of securities, negotiability paperwork, and validity of certificates presented for deposit
• Strong focus on enhancing relationships and building client loyalty while educating clients across multiple lines of business that pertain to legal transfers, re-organizations, custody services, branch deposits, policy & procedures and online system navigation with in-depth knowledge on legal documentation to clear domestic and foreign physical stock certificates
• In-depth knowledge of Physical Certificate Processing and life cycle of a security
• Expertise in reconciliations and ability to solve complex discrepancies in client accounts
• Delivered a superior client service experience on all interactions
• Worked with internal departments to resolve client inquiries
• Possessed knowledge of corporate action redemption and mergers
• Responded to routine challenging client service inquiries (Verbal and written), monitor customer service levels and resolve escalations
• Utilized all appropriate resources to provide an exceptional timely response/resolution
• Interfaced with management to consistently improve policies and procedures
• Tracked and monitored outstanding issues and provide clients with timely updates for problem resolution
• Proactively anticipated the client’s needs to resolve requests
• Assisted retail reps and correspondent clients with manually booking physical certificates
• Verified worthless securities via external vendor systems
• Possessed the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with proficient results
UBS Financial Services Inc., Weehawken, NJ
• Corporate Employee Financial Services, Sr. Stock Plan Administrator
• Corporate Employee Financial Services, Trade and Processing Specialist
• IS Product and Program Support Operations, Investment Solutions Associate
August 2007-March 2014
Leafstone Staffing Services/ UBS Financial Services Inc., Weehawken, NJ
• ITI Global Procurement (contract)
February 2007-August 2007
ACTIVITIES and SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:
UBS Financial Services Inc., summer 2010: Selected to participate in an Operational Audit team focusing on resolving a significant audit finding, fall 2012: Lean Six Sigma Candidate
EDUCATION: New Jersey City University, Jersey City NJ - B.S., Marketing, December 2006