Experience

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  Semcams midstream co

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2018

  Plant operator

  • Process Operation: Collected/tested process samples and boiler water samples. Adjusted chemical feeds. Performed boiler start-ups. Troubleshot process upsets/outages.• Safety: Led pre-job safety meetings and daily/weekly/monthly safety checks. Worked under air (SCBA, SABA) in hazardous atmospheres. Issued permits. Liaised with ABSA during boiler inspections. • Turnarounds: Assisted in scoping work and leading turnaround execution in assigned areas. Updated procedures and turnaround documentation. Communicated with a cross-functional team. Show less

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  Enerkem

  Jul 2018 - May 2020

  Process technician

   Improved overall crew safety. Showed leadership in championing a safety-first culture. Initiated daily toolbox meetings and weekly operations safety meetings. Introduced a buddy system to ensure safety of personnel working under air in hazardous areas. SME for the development and implementation of a first break policy to prevent exposure to hazardous gases when breaking into process piping for maintenance. Sharpened troubleshooting skills in a first-of-its-kind facility with extensive experimental processes. Ammonia Tower Commissioning: Updated procedures and completed commissioning checklists. Turnaround Coordination: Participated in outage planning (trades, tasks, lock-out design, permits). Show less

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  Praxair, inc

  May 2020 - now

  Process technician

  KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Eliminated 12X/day fired heater trips by tuning air/gas valves to improve fire heater efficiency.- Designed a 5-week new operator training/on-boarding program and strengthened training system for existing operators. Now all operators are competent in all units (increased efficiency & flexibility).- Developed/updated safe work procedures, P&IDs, single line diagrams & electrical wiring drawings.- 2022 Turnaround Day Shift Coordinator: Participated in turnaround planning (work scopes, permits, LOTO’s, task assignments), and oversaw day shift operations team during turnaround execution. Show less