Plant Years Experience
Resume:
Curtis P. James
Martinez, GA 30907
tuifn3@r.postjobfree.com
www.Pinnaclesafety.net
Executive Summary:
Strong training skills.
Skilled at encouraging others and developing rapport.
Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote success.
Self-motivated and assertive.
Over 20 years experience in chemical plant operation..
Accomplishments:
OSHA Outreach authorized trainer
National registered First Responder
American Red Cross CPR/AED/First aid Instructor
Employment: Pinnacle Safety Martinez, GA
Lead Instructor/Owner August 9, 2010 to Present
Safety training and consulting General Industry in regards to OSHA standards, Emergency Response, Process equipment, First aid/CPR/AED use.
Recommended measures to ensure maximum employee protection.
Wrote, designed and produced JSAs, Rescue preplans, Confined space entry plans including rescue procedures and necessary equipment.
Participated in educational meetings to instruct employees in matters pertaining to occupational health and prevention of accidents.
PCS Nitrogen Augusta, GA
Chemical Plant/System Operator 01/09/1989 to 08/06/2010
Drew samples of products and conducted quality control tests in order to monitor processing and to ensure that standards were met.
Executed daily operations of Ammonium Nitrate Plants, One 350 TPD, one 1250 TPD. Also overseen 750 TPD solution Blending process
Repaired and replaced damaged equipment.
Wrote, designed and produced Safety training PowerPoint presentations.
Directed workers engaged in operating machinery that regulated the flow of materials and products.
Was instrumental in Emergency Response, Training and plant efficiency.
Defrosted frozen valves, transmitters and process piping using steam hoses.
Trained and managed 6 Process Technicians and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
Conferred with technical and supervisory personnel to report and resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency and product quality.
Trained all shift new hires in plant safety systems, plant operations and sample analysis.
Turned valves to regulate flow of products and byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums and neutralizer tanks.
Gauged tank levels, using calibrated gauging devices.
Supervised 6 employees, covered for vacation time, resolved conflicts.
Calculated material requirements and yields according to formulas.
Inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors and driers to ensure that all were functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency.
Successfully handled Ammonium Nitrate solids, Molten liquor and fertilizer solutions.
Supervised the cleaning of towers, strainers and spray tips.
Controlled and operated chemical processes and systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards and semi-automatic equipment.
Spearheaded shift safety, environmental and training efforts.
Started pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air and dust to towers and to add products to converter and blending vessels.
Monitored recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights and other indicators and listened for warning signals, in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
Served as Team Leader for PCS Nitrogen, including monitoring plant safety, efficiency and operation.
Regulated and shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
Recorded operating data such as process conditions, test results and instrument readings.
Responsible for maintaining a well trained efficient work force.
Patrolled work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and troughs were not in danger of overflowing.
Responded to written and telephone requests for operation rates, raw material inventory.
Moved control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality and yields.
Interpreted chemical reactions visible through sight glasses and on television monitors and reviewed laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
Represented PotashCorp in Ammonia railcar safety presentation.
Notified maintenance, stationary-engineering and other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions and to adjust power, steam, water and air supplies.
Autozone Augusta, GA
Parts Sales Manager 06/15/85 to 12/31/88
Monitored and assisted in assuring customer needs were met.
Requisitioned new stock.
Sold parts.
Education: University of Phoenix Augusta, GA
Bachelor of Science: Organizational Security Current
and Management
Butler Comprehensive High School Augusta, GA
N/A 1988
Additional Training:
Working knowledge of pumps, valves (automatic and manual), control systems and conveyors.
Work well in a high pressure environment.
Talented in team building, fire fighting, rope rescue and medical.
Strong training skills.
Strong background in all phases of Emergency response.
Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote success.
Self-motivated and assertive.
Quickly learn procedures and methods.
Professional demeanor.
Pleasant speaking voice.
Over 20 years experience in Chemical plant operation.
Organized and efficient.
Honest, friendly, outstanding communication skills.
Extensive Hazmat experience.
Dependable - can work without supervision.
Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients.
Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.
Able to communicate and interact effectively with individuals of all levels.
Community: Member of Columbia County Emergency Response Team.
License: Nationally registry of emergency medical technicians first responder level.
References: Available upon request
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