Mark E. Cates
Temple, Texas 76502
dlaregsetacl1 957 @yahoo.cos
Objective
Seeking to obtain a position as an Operator and or supervisor. Over 10 years of experience asa petroleum refinery operator and over 17
years of management experience. Willing to learn other skills and obtain certifications as needed for the position. Planning on relocating as
soon as position is secured.
Work History
Temple Power Plant Temple, Texas 2015-Present Auxiliary Plant Operator
Perform LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)
Perform Condensate Polisher Regenerations
Participated in safety committee
Hazardous chemical experience such as Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide
Operate heavy equipment (Fork Lifts, Man Lifts, Skid Steer)
Monitor all plant equipment (motors, pumps, gas turbines, steam turbines)
Monitor/ maintain all boiler and raw water chemistry
Operate Demineralized Water Plant
Operate ZLD (Zero Liquid discharge) Water Plant,
Read P&Ds, Isometric Diagrams
Monitor, Document and maintain equipment daily, weekly and monthly
Phillips66, Woodriver Refinery Roxana, Illinois 2006-2015 Process Operator
Maintain a safe work environment for all personnel
Perform LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)
Monitor all process variables (temperature, pressure, flow, levels)
Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment daily
Monitor unit conditions and troubleshoot as required
Ensure product remains on specification according to QA product agreement
Maintain environmental regulation for unit operations
Control heaters, pumps, compressors, reactors, exchangers, stabilizer, CW towers
Control Flare Gas Recovery System and monitor flare activity
Total unit operation of DHT (Distillate Hydro-Treater)
HCNHT (Heavy Cat Naphtha Hydro-Treater) inside/ outside
CNS (Cat Naphtha Splitter) inside/ outside
Consolidated Utilities Jersey, Calhoun, Green Counties Illinois 2000-2006 Locator
Mark underground utilities, coordinate work between contractors/ excavators and utility companies
Walmart Supercenter Jerseyville, Ilinois 1996-2000 Assistant Store Manager
Harmons IGA Gillespie, Illinois 1993-1996 Store Manager
ALDI, Inc, Louis, Missouri 1983-1993 Store Manager
Education
Diploma Los Alamos High School Los Alamos, New Mexico ‘1976
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