Robert Plasek

Experience

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  Marathon Petroleum Corporation

  May 2002 - Mar 2013

  Operator/Coordinator/Trainer

  Managed recovery unit which included walking down P&ID’s, labeling lines, writing emergency/start up procedures as well as implementing the company wide uniformed training including rewriting outdated training manuals, training operators, creating written and visual aids, reviewing startup and shutdown procedures.11 years experience on the Boilerhouse, Propylene/Propane/Merox, HF Alky, and the Sulfur Recovery Unit.

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  The Dow Chemical Company

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Logistics Technician Coordinator

  - Ensure COA, Bill of lading match product, unload and stock in warehouse with use of forklift. -Scale/weigh trucks delivering/unloading/pick up of raw materials and finished product with use of yard goat.-Perform procedures the loading of tank trucks and rail cars to ship products to customer in a safe and efficient manner.- Changed out filter bags to meet customer request for COA and material specifications for different paint products.

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  Southern Company(Spencer Ogden)

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Start up TRIG Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Commisioning Operator

  -Walk down turnover packages/punch lists from construction.-In depth knowledge of P&ID’s in order to find and identify equipment in the field, complete punch list and identify unit hazards.-Verify and commission various pumps, fans, motors proper rotation, alignment, oil level, temperature and vibration readings while complying in a safe and efficient manner to the environment as well as documenting activities per procedure.-Responsible for safe start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs/data logs and records.-Attend weekly coordinator progress/schedule meetings-Commission and start up of the WSA(Wet Sulfuric Acid) area converting H2S into Sulfuric Acid for truck loading. Show less

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  ProEnergy Services

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

  Startup Comissioning Operator Dakota Praire Refining

  -Walk down P&IDS daily and manage document control and updating of the punch list-Perform safe commission and start up of the amine unit, sour water stripper, and SRU Sulfur Recovery Unit and assist with Naphtha splitter, Crude unit DHT Distillate Hydro treater and PSA Hydrogen unit.-In charge of commissioning various pumps, fans, motors proper rotation, alignment, oil level, temperature and vibration readings while complying in a safe, efficient manner to the environment as well as documenting activities promptly and efficiently. -Promptly complete JSB’s and give input on the equipment being run for the day and any safety items and responsible for safe start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges, meters and recording activities in operating logs. Show less

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  Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (Innovative Management Solutions)

  Mar 2015 - May 2015

  Commissioning Coordinator

  -Attend weekly meetings, work with operations and maint. to prioritize what systems would require pre commissioning and in what order. -Build databases based on the NAO turnaround job scopes-review of P&ID systemization drawings-review procedures for completion/commissioning -support and facilitate HSSE onsite projects-closeout projects and turnover facility to client

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  Renewable Energy Group, Inc.

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  Operations Specialist(Process Technical Services)

  -Ensure safe start up and operation of the REG Geismar, La Bio Diesel plant.-Ensure each section is brought up safely and advise on any potential problems that may occur.-Provide my expertise in unit start ups and help bring my 15 years experience in operations in unit upsets, emergencies, normal operating conditions, and potential for improvement in a 5 year old site to maximize potential run times, maximize profits by unit efficiency, and help implement changes that will make the facility safer for its workers and the community.-Provide feedback in improving and ensuring Standard Operating Procedures are accurate and easy to follow while making suggestions for improvement set by REG and OSHA standards.-Make rounds, catch samples for quality control, provide feedback to unit round sheets, isolate equipment for maintenance, participate in OSHA inspection, and help out in all 5 areas of the facility to ensure the goal of zero accidents or incidents occur.-Participate in safety meetings and bring up and address any unit or safety issues which may occur during the shift. -Safely started up Loading, Filtration, and Centrifuge, Sour Water area, Hydrodeoxygenation(HDO) reactor, hot oil system, Hydrogen compressor, HDO charge pump, stripper tower, heater, and lined up on spec tanks. Show less