Lonnie Miles
Lake Jackson Texas 77566
************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position where my extensive experience, credentials and education can be applied and provide a value to my perspective employer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOW Chemical, Freeport TX 01/1982 – 06/2011
Emergency Services Operator (Firefighter, EMT, Hazmat, Rescue)
• Fire Fighting including structural and process for DOW. Fire fighting for neighboring industrial facilities and neighboring communities according to the DOW Mutual Aid Plan.
• Emergency Medical Services and rescue for DOW and mutual aid to neighboring industrial facilities and communities upon request according to the DOW Mutual Aid Plan.
• Hazardous material incident response including spills, gas releases, leaks and containment, cleanup if necessary.
• Sprinkler/deluge systems inspection, minor maintenance, and documentation. Interface with Fire Protection Contractor.
• Monitor smoke and heat detector panels and respond to alarms, performing minor repairs reset of local panels, and documentation.
• Installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and documentation of Fire extinguishers according to established procedures.
• Inspection, maintenance, repair and documentation of fire hydrants and fire monitors according to established procedures.
• Inspection, maintenance, repair and documentation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, air line equipment, full face masks, and air cylinders according to established procedures.
• Inspect, document, and communicate with production facilities concerning all vessel entries.
• Maintain Personal Protective Equipment issued to individual personnel.
• Document all activities in accordance with the record keeping expectations and requirements of Dow Chemical.
DOW Chemical, Freeport TX 01/1978 - 01/1982
Process Operator
• Monitor and control plant operations.
• Constantly review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality,
anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for
improvement.
• Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield,
plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as
required.
• Participate in Quality Assurance program.
• Communicate directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the
implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Sample and test process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
• Maintain QA records.
• Understand and interpret QA results and takes appropriate action when required.
• Participate in plant maintenance program.
• Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and
repair work in process areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities as required.
• Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
• Participate in safety, health and environmental programs.
• Work with city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process
operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Texas Health Department EMTB Certified/Licensed