Theodore Foster
Hazel Hurst
Summary
Accomplished Refiner Operator with expertise in process control and equipment monitoring at Georgia-Pacific. Enhanced operational efficiency by optimizing workflows and fostering team collaboration. Proactively identified and resolved issues, ensuring safety and quality.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Refiner Operator
Georgia-Pacific
03.1997 - Current
- Operated and monitored refinery equipment to ensure safe and efficient production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on machinery, identifying potential issues proactively.
- Collaborated with team members to adhere to safety protocols and operational standards consistently.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures effectively.
- Analyzed production data to optimize workflows and enhance overall efficiency of operations.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adherence to safety regulations.
- Performed inspections to determine quality of final product.
- Enhanced communication among team members by implementing efficient shift handover procedures.
Engineer Assistant
United States Marine Corps
06.1991 - 06.1995
- Developed filing systems that improved document retrieval and organization across departments.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Education
High School Diploma - Building Construction
Allegany Central High School
Allegany, NY06.1991
Skills
- Team communication
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Standard operating procedures
- Safety protocols adherence
- Equipment monitoring
- Process control expertise
- Refinery equipment knowledge
- Energy efficiency optimization
- Flow rate control
- Temperature regulation
- Shift handover procedures
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Operational efficiency
- System monitoring
Timeline
Refiner Operator
Georgia-Pacific
03.1997 - Current
Engineer Assistant
United States Marine Corps
06.1991 - 06.1995
High School Diploma - Building Construction
Allegany Central High School