Kenneth LaFleur

Orange, TX ***** 409-***-**** adwfkf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled Production Operator with a 14.5 year background in overseeing Ethylene production. Proficient in process safety and quantity control. Customer-oriented, professional and flexible.

Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

02/1998 - 08/2007 DuPont ENCO

08/2007 - present. DuPont/ Dow Production operator

SKILLS

Equipment monitoring

Operations support

Equipment Maintenance

Equipment operation

Worksite safety

Schematics and blueprints

Material loading and unloading

Forklift Operation

WORK HISTORY

PRODUCTION OPERATOR 04/2019 to CURRENT

Dow Chemical Orange, Texas

Set up and adjusted compressors for day-to-day operations.

Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.

DCS Hotside console operator - 7 years.

Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.

Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.

Operated top-of-the-line equipment while adhering to safety procedures.

Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.

Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.

Experienced with plant start-up and shut down, process plant monitoring.

Handled 6 compressor machines and chemical Injections, and associated equipmen.

Used forklifts to complete tasks and transport items.

Implemented updated operating procedures for Ethylene production and adjusted use to increase productivity and safety.

Troubleshot problems related to Ethylene production in facilities and organized corrective actions for remediation.

Tagged/Locked out equipment for the safe repair/replacement by maintenance and ENCO.

INSTRUMENT TECH/PRODUCTION OPERATOR 02/1998 to 04/2022

DuPont SRW Orange, Texas

Overhauled, calibrated automatic valves

Overhauled, calibrated various transmitters

Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.

Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.

Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.

Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.

Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in more efficient process.

Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.

Used forklifts to complete tasks and transport items.

Troubleshot problems related to Ethylene production in facilities and organized corrective actions for remediation.

EDUCATION

Instrument Technician 1997

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Associate of Applied Science Electronics Technology 08/1986

U.S. Navy, Virginia Beach, VA

High School Diploma 06/1983

Buna High School, Buna, TX

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