William Lucas
Plainfield. Illinois 1-331-***-**** [ ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
TERMINAL OPERATOR TEAM LEADER OPERATIONS SAFETY
Safety-focused Terminal Operator with hands-on experience in plant operations, preventive maintenance, and
troubleshooting. Adhere to safety and environmental standards, reducing downtime through proactive
maintenance, and promoting safety standards. Work well with others; known for promoting team morale, team
collaboration, training support, and continuous improvements to enhance efficiency.
SKILLS
•Team Collaboration
•Operations
•Crane Operations
•Process Supervision
•Improvement Initiatives
•Safety Compliance, Quality Control
EXPERIENCE
•Mechanical Aptitude, Maintenance Expertise
•Equipment Reliability, Downtime Management
•Hands-on Troubleshooting & Repair
•Preventive Maintenance
•Precision Measurement
•Team Communication
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Owens Corning; Houston, TX Feb 2024—Present
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Ensure equipment reliability by performing preventive and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical
and electrical issues, and maintaining optimal plant performance.
•Adhere to safety standards by actively participating in safety programs and meeting all safety and
environmental regulations.
٠Collaborate with team members and internal customers, including operators, to promote team-based
problem-solving, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
•Apply technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and other trades, follow engineering drawings and
diagrams, source materials, and supervise equipment repairs.
•Support training and onboarding by providing maintenance training to team members and assisting with
new employee orientation within the maintenance department.
•Drive continuous improvement initiatives by proactively suggesting and implementing actions that
enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and plant performance.
•Maintain a clean and organized workspace by following 5S standards, performing regular cleanup of
workstations and equipment areas, and supporting site housekeeping goals.
TERMINAL OPERATOR
Buzz Unicem USA; Joliet, IL Aug 2022—Aug 2023
Managed the safe and efficient transfer of bulk materials by overseeing loading and unloading operations,
monitoring equipment, and maintaining strict adherence to safety and environmental protocols.
•Performed routine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting on terminal equipment.
٠Ensured continuous operation, minimized downtime, proactive upkeep, and emergency response.
٠Maintained accurate inventory records and quality control by documenting all transfers, conducting
product tests, and coordinating with suppliers and transporters to optimize terminaloperations.
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•Cleared all areas of the terminal and grounds.
TERMINAL OPERATOR
Canal Terminal Company; Channahon, IL I Mar 2022—Jul 2022
Oversaw storage, transferring, and transloading of liquid cargo including Sulphur, asphalt, chemicals, and
lube oil. Conducted pre-transfer inspections.
•Managed work using various modes of storage and transport including storage tanks, barges, railcars,
and tank trucks.
٠Collected samples for lab analysis and monitored product levels and conditions.
•Ensured preventive maintenance was performed, checked steam lines and cargo lines, and performed
general housekeeping and maintenance at the terminal.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Bunge Loders Croklaan; Channahon, IL I Nov 2021—Jan 2022
Conducted preventive maintenance on production lines.
•Performed pump rebuilds, pump installations, and palletizer maintenance.
•Effectively and safely used power and hand tools to perform maintenance activities.
٠Replaced tubes, belts, rollers, and glue tips.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
CITGO Petroleum; Lemont, IL I Feb 2008—May 2021
Ensured operation of pumps and production machines by completing preventive maintenance.
٠ ٠ Excelled at troubleshooting equipment. Removed defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists,
cranes, hand and power tools, and examining the form and texture of parts.
•Followed diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering
specifications.
•Determined changes in part dimensional requirements by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers,
micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
•Controlled downtime by proactively informing production team of routine preventive maintenance
requirements and by monitoring compliance.
•Maintained continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions and
Irregularities.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
JOB TRANSITION-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; Plainfield, Illinois I Aug 2023—Nov 2023
Took pre-construction course at St Augustine College. Course content: estimating, budgeting, scheduling, risk
management, and stakeholder coordination for viable, cost-effective, pre-construction planning.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Certified, NCCCO (Crane) Operator
Forklift Operator Training
Rigging Hazardous Awareness Training
Crane Signal Person Training
Unit Process Operator Training
EDUCATION
Chemical Process Technology & Mechanical Production Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL (30 hours)
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