Equipment Operator
Resume:
Darryl Ards
Houston, Texas ***44
281-***-**** Cell
**.****@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a professional-level position with a company that offers advancements, growth and success while continuing to learn and grow but also utilizing my diversified abilities.
Summary of Qualifications
Strong ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations
Profound ability to speak and write English clearly.
Excellent ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
In-depth ability to act in a decisive manner, using good judgment.
Strong ability to assess problems and situations, and to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives.
Remarkable ability to effectively interpret the policies and objectives of the department.
Exceptional ability to work in a team and contribute to the success of the team.
Exceptional skill in the operation of a variety of lab equipment, generators, pumps, gauges, and other common tools.
Experience:
Fluor Construction /Afghanistan LOGCAP
Heavy Equipment Operator, 5/2011 to 01/2012
Operate heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, tankers, dozers scraper, loaders, 18 wheel tractor-trailers, crane, excavator, etc. and other equipment to support a variety of operations at Water Authority facilities.
May build level and excavate land surfaces using graders and other construction equipment.
Gather and load dirt and waste products from job sites onto trucks. Transport to appropriate location.
Operate water tanker and similar equipment for dust control and dirt compaction.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
KBR / Kellogg-Brown and Root, Ballad, Iraq
Equipment Operator, 02/2010 to 05/2011
Operate 6k-30k lb forklifts throughout rough terrains
Assist cranes with rigging throughout the Theater
Adhere to instruction of military escort personnel while traveling through warzone
Maintain a high level of alertness at all times to optimize safety
Rohm & Haas Co. / Rohmax Chemical Co., Deer Park, Texas
Production and Logistics Technician 03/1995 to 02/2010
Monitor the continuous process of producing raw materials
Inspect and operate equipment such as, pumps, reactors, valves, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pods, distillations, pipes, scrubber units, and storage product tanks
Provide plant wide logistical support with heavy equipment such as vacuum trucks, cranes, forklifts, railcar track mobile, and tractor trailer movements in the plant
Provide support with barge transfers to storage tanks, fueling diesel generators
Off-load raw materials into tanker trucks and railcars for shipping
Class A CDL/HAZMAT endorsement
40 Hour Emergency Response Training
Industrial Firefighting and Rescue
Inspect, label, and tag all shipments labeled as hazardous material (HAZMAT) and enter data into hazmat tracking system nightly
Shipping/Receiving Domestic and International freight
Adhere to Import/Export requirements of the US Customs
Insure customer profiles are accurate and updated
Answer customer inquires via phone, fax, email, or internet
Order and monitor inventory of office supplies and shipping items
Insure continuous improvement processes to increase efficiencies, reduces waste and improve performance to Rohmax customers
Miles Refinery, Houston, Texas
Batch Operator, 10/1988 to 08/1994
Prepare and measure raw material for the batch process
Mix bleach agents and emulsifiers with proper handling and training
Insure each batch yields the proper measurement
Fire Brigade emergency rescue team member
Shell Oil Company, Houston, TX
Mailroom Clerk, 05/1982 to 10/1988
Distribute mail across the plant according to mailstop/postal codes
Insured outbound delivery of all payroll checks and accounts payable transactions
Computer Skills: MS Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Email; Internet Explorer; SAP
Education Kashmere High School, Houston, Texas
High School Diploma, May 1982
References available upon request
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