Experienced Process Technician with Safety Focus
Resume:
Damon Gauntt
Lodi, NY *****
Day/Evening Number: 315-***-****
Email: ***********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Dependable Process Technician with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Conscientious, hardworking and excels in multitasking in fast paced environments. SKILLS
Process Monitoring and Improvement Heavy equipment Operation Training and Mentoring Knowledge of using SAP
Complex problem solving Forklift Operator
Process Improvement and Quality Control Problem Solving Processes and Procedures Light Mechanical maintenance Safety Inspection and Monitoring/OSHA root cause and analysis Supervisor for over 15 years
EXPERIENCE
UNIVAR Solutions – Geneva, NY (Temp job hired through Sky Source) 05/25 to 11/25
Tank Farm Operator
Mixed and packaged company products, maintained inventory levels and assisted in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.
Provided for the efficient receiving, marking, and stocking of merchandise; ensured the maintenance and protection of warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment.
Maintained and controlled the requisitioning of warehouse supply items and equipment.
Inspected and checked warehouse equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment was in good operating condition.
Recommended new methods and procedures in warehouse activities.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse and equipment
Performed trailer washouts and product dilutions at load racks
Performs blending of multiple products (splash blending)
Performed customer tank pump outs and material transfers
Acquired samples and performed quality control lab tests as necessary
Handled customer tank installation and maintenance to include purchasing of tanks, oversight of tank inventory, responding and scheduling work at customer sites.
Operated an industrial powered forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations
Dealt with hazardous materials such as sulfuric acid and other caustics. PLADIS – Big Flats, NY
02/25 to 05/25
Production Line Supervisor
• Set up, maintained, and broke down machines
• Provided preventative and corrective maintenance
• Received batch orders and built batches of candy products
• Batched at correct times and proper amounts
• Performed testing on weights, volumes, and density
• Performed sampling and checks on materials to ensure product accuracy NASCAR - WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL – Watkins Glen, NY 07/24 to 10/24
Flagger
Ensured safety of drivers on track via flags and radio communication.
Oversees visual safety warnings and precautions utilizing flagging system comprised of eight different flags. EXXON MOBIL Oil Refinery– Baytown, TX
05/2001 to 01/24
Console Supervisor/Outside Operations Supervisor
Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations on refinery console. First line supervisor for ten years.
Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
Conducted daily meetings with team to discuss upcoming tasks, deadlines, and safety.
Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for team.
Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow process between control centers.
Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
Oversaw quality controls to ensure products were within specifications.
Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision makers in making necessary changes. BNSF RAILROAD - Houston TX
08/1997 to 04/2001
Railroad Track Laborer
Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
Assisted in installation of crossties by hand digging holes for them to be placed into.
Used power tools to cut away old railway ties when needed.
Operated equipment using hydraulic jack’s drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts or cranes.
Performed routine maintenance on all types of mechanical devices used in track construction projects.
Adjusted switch points; attached cables between pieces of track to provide electrical connections for trains passing through.
Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or collisions by helping clear debris from the tracks quickly.
Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times while working onsite near active train lines.
Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
Lubricated machines, changed oil and filled hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
Adjusted previously laid track parts to promote long term maintenance objectives and maintain safety targets.
Reshaped work or damaged railroad switch points with portable power grinders.
Operated single or multiple head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.
Inspected parts of tracks to identify areas needing repair or maintenance service.
Identified and reported damaged track following patrol of designated track sections.
Welded newly laid track parts to existing parts and verified proper joining and work quality.
Verified leveling indicator arms to align tracks.
Tested rail joints manually or with specialized testing equipment to ensure that they meet industry standards.
Received inbound trains into rail yards and disbursed them for the destination – north, west, south, and built new trains accordingly.
WORLEY FIELD SERVICES - Mont Belvieu, TX
07/1991 to 08/1997
Railroad Track Laborer
Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts.
Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times while working onsite near active train lines.
Built trains for UP Pickup.
Operated track mobile, (TM95) moving cars around yard at Exxon Mobil’s Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant. RESCAR – Mont Belvieu, TX
06/1990 to 07/1991
Railroad Track Laborer
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