Operations & Maintenance Technician in Process Industry
Resume:
KENNETH
L PORTER
*************@*****.***
Silsbee, Texas 77656
SKILLS
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of process, laboratory,
and mechanical operations
• Proficient in DCS Operations
• Previous experience in a leadership
position
• Experience with safe work permits
• Knowledge of regulatory
requirements
• Previous experience in a
Maintenance Craft
• Member of the fire brigade
• Good troubleshooting skill always
working to be better
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE OR
CERTIFICATION
• Texas A&M Fire Brigade Certification
College Station, Texas
• Industrial Interior and Exterior
Firefighter
• Fire Brigade Member Certification
• ISTC - Hazmat Certification
• TWIC Card Certification Expires:
2019-01-01
EDUCATION
Lamar State College Port Arthur
Port Arthur, Texas • 01/2023
A.A.S: Process Technology
Graduated in 2023
ABC Training Center
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced maintenance technician eager to contribute to a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment as a process operator. Adaptable and capable of excelling in various roles, thriving on multitasking and taking on new challenges. Passionate about continuous learning and growth, ready to bring diverse skill set to a new opportunity.
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-porter-719883151 WORK HISTORY
Motiva Enterprise LLC - Lead Operator, Maintenance Technician, Turnaround Assist
Port Arthur, Texas • 06/2018 - Current
• Executed day to day tasks on the Alky unit where me and my team deal with caustic and 99% sulfuric acid, run and maintain the unit specifications as I control the permits for the maintenance work and activities that happen throughout the unit day and night. I also assist with maintenance and pre prep turnaround work. Oxy Chemical - Chemical Operator/Maintenance Tech/Relief Head Operator
Deer Park, Texas • 05/2014 - 06/2018
• Supervise all incoming traffic to the K.O.H caustic unit layout day to day operations also work with shipping on the daily for batching different strengths of caustic to our customers. I work with planners and maintenance coordinator to achieve these tasks also when I'm operator I make rounds, making batches of pvc resin transferring product to different railcars run samples watching and maintaining levels in reactions also swap filters when they need to be changed over under the direction of my team leader and shift supervisor.
Lanxess - Process Operator/ Maintenance Technician Orange, Texas • 05/2010 - 05/2014
• Under the direction of a Team Leader or his/her designee, monitor, maintain and operate all equipment and processing of the Operating Unit (including process unit, utility area, ) through automatic control in order to meet requirements as stated in related Standard Operating Procedures and Daily Operating Instructions using the Company Work Processes. This includes monitoring and evaluating process variables, sample results and Nederland, Texas • 09/1999
Instrumentation Certification,
Millwright Certification
1 year college, technical or vocational
school
Silsbee High School
Silsbee, Texas • 05/1997
High School Diploma/GED
GPA: 3.0
making changes and/or corrections to maintain optimum control, efficiency and safety of the unit and equipment.
• Perform all responsibilities as required for each appropriate level in Operator progression
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and Company standards as they pertain to the following: Safety, Health, Environmental, ISO 9002 and Housekeeping Standards.
• Ensure safety of personnel and maintenance of the equipment. Beacon Construction - Maintenance Mechanic II
Port Arthur, Texas • 10/2009 - 05/2010
• Pull pumps and motors off machinery and repair any diesel or gas equipment in the Motiva expansion project also welded worked with maintenance mechanics in the shop repaired, bevel, cut, grind pipe break down pumps and rebuilt some.
Tetra Processing Services - Process Operator/ Maintenance Technician
The Woodlands, Texas • 09/2008 - 07/2009
• My job duties include housekeeping on the regular day to day basis assist in unloading of vacuum trucks with light ends and heavy ends oil test material that is received from the waste water treatment unit we process the solids and send back clean water to the wwtw also we get to dispose of some types of gasoline and jet fuel when and once processed we get the material to separate in a centrifuge and the solids are sent to an roll off box once full we cover the material and send it to Motiva Enterprises to be disposed of in the decoker unit also repaired pumps and discharge screws and small suction pumps
Richard Construction Inc - Assistant operator/Multicraft Maintenance Assistant
Port Arthur, Texas • 11/2006 - 09/2008
• Work with operator on the daily basis also while working maintenance in the Valero Port Arthur job site the duties include boilermaker, welding, heavy equipment operator and making immediate job decisions also on call whenever needed also self- starter don't need someone watching over me works well with others
Kinder Morgan - Maintenance Tech, Process Operator Port Arthur, Texas • 12/2001 - 10/2006
• Maintain the coker conveyor system on the daily basis work hand in hand with Valero operators in the coking, draining, and releasing of coke drums to coworkers who work in the decoker unit at Valero also worked at the Valero docks helping operators with the loading and unloading of material in coke vessels also operate heavy equipment such as bobcat,D-9dozer,I have also used railcar gun used to unload rail cars and soda ash in pabfac and port of Beaumont facility in the bulk terminals we cut the coke from the drum handled the coke with the crane sent it to the stock pile on our conveyor system and afterwards load it on ships and barges also was lead maintenance mechanic on the coker project also repaired D-9-dozer such as change blades and do a service on all heavy and small equipment at the Valero and Pabfac site
REFERENCES
Vince, Stevens, Unit Supervisor, 409-***-**** Ext. 606, Lanxess ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I volunteer at the local schools and eithin the community with education and learning, financial seminars for the high school students also feed the kids in the summer.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
The Qualifications that I acquire are strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple tasks and work independently with anyone. I have good communication skills, know what it takes to get the job done and do it right. I will work overtime, eager to learn consistently and improve to make my site efficient.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
RAILROAD OPERATION WORK;RAILROAD TRACK WORK;OPERATING ENGINEER WORK;CRANES;RUBBER MANUFACTURING;PETROLEUM PROCESSING;CONSTRUCTION LABOR WORK;WAREHOUSING;SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WORK;PROCESSING WORK
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Class B
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