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Chancellor Williams

Lenoir City

Summary

Thorough Lead Operations Technician uses methodical and organized approach to optimizing plant performance. Advanced troubleshooting skills with experience resolving process-related deviations to maintain equipment reliability. Proven skills in trouble shooting and production quality. Offering 16 years of experience and production operation expertise.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrichment Technology Technician

ORNL UT- Battelle
Oak Ridge, TN
08.2024 - Current

Enrichment Science and Engineering Division

R&D Demonstration

  • Followed all guidelines and operating instructions to perform multiple test bed campaigns
  • Log keeping of process operations and sample data
  • Trained new technicians on troubleshooting techniques and equipment operation procedures.
  • Proficient in using PI data system tracker for troubleshooting and data analysis
  • Performed various sampling techniques for data collection
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Successfully completed field and lead operator qualifications
  • NMC&A and radiological worker trained

Active DOE security Q clearance

Chemical Operator

Y12 National Security Complex
Oak Ridge, TN
10.2022 - Current

· Lab operations in sampling process chemistry for specific gravity, ph, etc.

· Performed Lithium metal production in hot cell operations

· Performed operations with lithium hydrogen reactor vessels

· Assist with engineering to resolve complex process concerns and upsets

· DOE Q background clearance

· Radiation worker trained

· Assisted with lock out tag out work packages

· Assisted with RCRA hazardous waste areas

· Operations in lithium metal reclaim process

· Performed loading and unloading of various chemical tankers

· Followed all safety procedures and PPE requirements for operations

· Documented various process readings during lithium metal production

· Worked 12 hour rotating shift

Team Coordinator

Tate & Lyle
Loudon, TN
07.2015 - 10.2022

· Confined space safety training and permitting

· Evaluate team members process performance

· Conducted annual employees performance reviews

· Performed daily quality reports to area management

· Lead daily safety meetings with team members

· Identify process upsets, investigate and recommend solutions

· Performed team member time approval in SAP

· Proficient in work, hot work, and LTT permitting

· Attended daily safety meetings and annual OSHA safety training

· Operated forklift and powered pallet jack

· Controlled and operated fermentation process

· Proficient in troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical process upsets

· Knowledge of proper PPE for various chemicals, ammonia, acids, caustic, bleach

· Calibrated PH and DO probes and transmitters

· Sampling process and running lab test such as conductivity, PH,YSI, OD and DS measurements

· Knowledge of Air Compressor and Chiller units

· Knowledge of SAP to file work notifications and picking parts for process

· Knowledge of PI process book for troubleshooting process upsets

· GMP and House Keeping responsibilities

· Performed monthly safety observations and safety audits

  • · Worked 12 hour rotating shift, holidays and vacation coverage

Wet End Operator

VISKASE
Loudon, TN
06.2013 - 07.2015

· Operated Nojax synthetic casing wet end process

· 8 hour rotating shift, holidays and vacation coverage

· Forklift and pallet truck operation

· Promote department and overall plant safety objectives.

· Adjusted settings on machines to regulate speed, feed rate, and other aspects of the process.

· Performed regular preventative maintenance on wet end equipment to reduce downtime.

· Trained new operators on how to properly run wet end machinery safely and efficiently.

Boilermaker

Wyatt Field Service
Houston, TX
05.2009 - 06.2013

· Worked under SCBA supplied air requirements to perform certain job task

· Basic Knowledge of P&IDs and Isometric prints

· Knowledge of hand and power tools

· Installed packing and trays in towers and vessels

· Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on foundations using squares and measuring tapes and applying knowledge of geometry

· Attached rigging and signals crane operator to lift components to specified positions

· Made flame-cuts, grinded irregular edges of sections or structural parts to facilitate fitting edges together

· Bolted or basic arc-welded structures and sections together

· Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.

· Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.

· Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.

· Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.

· Assisted in hydrotesting assembled vessels and observing instruments for evidence of leakage

· Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules on site

· Obtained Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Education

Process Skill Blocks -

Tate & Lyle
Loudon, TN
03.2018

High School Diploma -

McMinn Central High School
Etowah, TN
05.2009

Skills

  • Chemical Processing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Production Planning
  • Controls Management
  • Quality Testing
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Work Order Interpretation

References:

  • Gary Dykes: Wyatt Field Service Project Manager (225)241-5478
  • Russell Blatt: Dupont / Tate and Lyle Area Manager (304)532-8219
  • Matthew Miller: Tate and Lyle Area Manager (217)417-3193
  • Shannon Gibson: Y12 Shift Supervisor (865)356-7605

Timeline

Enrichment Technology Technician

ORNL UT- Battelle
08.2024 - Current

Chemical Operator

Y12 National Security Complex
10.2022 - Current

Team Coordinator

Tate & Lyle
07.2015 - 10.2022

Wet End Operator

VISKASE
06.2013 - 07.2015

Boilermaker

Wyatt Field Service
05.2009 - 06.2013

Process Skill Blocks -

Tate & Lyle

High School Diploma -

McMinn Central High School
Chancellor Williams