Mark Dennis
Highlands, TX
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Professional Summary
Career Objective
To obtain a position with a dynamic company where I can continue to utilize and advance my knowledge and experience in process technology.
Willing to relocate to: Highlands, TX
Work Experience
Pipeline Operator
LyondellBasell-Mont Belvieu, TX
October 2019 to Present
• Monitor storage wells, associated piping and equipment within terminal
• Perform daily rounds to insure proper operation of equipment.
• Perform complex valve alignments to send and receive products via pipeline and storage wells
• Preventive maintenance on pumps compressors, and other equipment to insure reliable continuous operation
• Collect samples on incoming, and outgoing product streams
• Perform weekly and monthly testing of site safety systems
• Make routine rounds throughout terminal, and offsite pump stations Operations Shift Supervisor
Trecora Chemical-Pasadena, TX
July 2014 to June 2019
• Leading team to meet production requirements, and solving problems as they arise during shift
• Training team members on processes and equipment including chemical hazards and safety requirements
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes as needed including adjustments and repairs to equipment
• Commissioning new units prior to start up pressure test vessels, verify lineups, and equipment function
• Making rounds on equipment during shift monitoring process conditions and equipment operation
• Run, maintain, and monitor systems, and safety interlocks thru DeltaV DCS board in a batch/continuous operation facility.
• Perform daily rounds to insure proper operation of equipment.
• Monitor/run daily tank farm and railcar loadout activities based on product demands.
• Use troubleshooting and analytical skills on a daily basis when system upset occurs.
• Find root cause of upset and perform corrective actions in order to keep production flowing.
• Inspect product and take samples at various points, run samples to the lab and retrieve results, perform sample analysis which include viscosity, Karl Fisher, GC, alkalinity and others as requested.
• Perform start-up/shutdown, and clean out of Reactors and Distillation columns by following process work procedure
Blender Operator
ZXP TECHNOLOGIES-Highlands, TX
April 2011 to December 2013
• Responsible for maintaining and meeting demand of blending operation for my area.
• Responsible for training new hires on processes and procedures
• Report directly to department manager regarding daily work needs and assuring work is completed in an efficient manner
• Blend premium, mineral oil based and synthetic lubricants, fuel treatments, antifreeze, automotive care and agricultural chemical products.
Process Operator
CHEMICALS INC-Baytown, TX
September 2010 to April 2011
• Batch processing specialty chemicals, polymers and oil additives.
• Multi step and high purity synthesis, distillation, various high pressure reactions.
• Operating all plant equipment in a safe efficient manner according to environmental health and safety regulations.
Education
High school or equivalent
Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Shift management
• Research & development
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Laboratory Experience
• Laboratory experience
• Analysis skills
• Conflict Management
• Laboratory procedures
• Leadership Experience