Abe Mcdermitt
RIVERDALE
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Refinery Operator
Universal Environmental Services LLC
07.2016 - Current
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption and waste generation in the process units.
- Operated forklift and jockey truck to scale, identify and load shipments of finished lead product.
- Performed quality control checks on finished products before being released into the market for customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process modifications that led to better efficiency and performance metrics achievement.
- Assisted in turnaround projects for timely completion and minimizing production losses.
- Managed inventories of raw materials, finished products, catalysts, chemicals, ensuring sufficient stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Supported plant startups and shutdowns, ensuring a smooth transition between operational states.
- Maximized product yield with careful analysis of process streams and making necessary adjustments.
- Enhanced communication among team members by implementing efficient shift handover procedures.
- Collaborated with other operators to synchronize product flow from pumphouses and control contamination.
Warehouse Lead
Luxottica
08.2009 - 05.2016
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Education
Associate of Science - Graphic Design And Multimedia
West Wood College
Atlanta, GA05-2007
Skills
- Permit-to-work system
- Team communication
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Operate controls
- Time management abilities
- Data recording
- Data collection
- Professionalism
- Analytical thinking
- Technical troubleshooting
Timeline
Refinery Operator
Universal Environmental Services LLC
07.2016 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Luxottica
08.2009 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Graphic Design And Multimedia
West Wood College
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