Thomas Jenkins
Dover
Summary
Chemical Operator with over 27 years of manufacturing experience. Successful in using distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, and operating manually. This experience, coupled with an early background as an aircraft mechanic, has instilled a high level of conscientiousness.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Synthesis Technician
BlockForce Talent, LLC
11.2024 - Current
- Run chemical reactions, decants, and distillations in batch and continuous modes.
- Operate filter press.
- Run Spin Flash Dryer
- Obtain in-process samples and analyze using gas chromatography, titration, and visual inspection.
- Prepare reactors and columns for maintenance and cleanouts using lockout / tagout procedures.
Senior Synthesis Technician / Training Specialist
Sun Chemical Corporation
02.1996 - 12.2021
- Ran chemical reactions, decants, and distillations in batch and continuous modes.
- Operated filter presses.
- Ran Spray and Spin Flash dryers.
- Conducted in-process sampling and analyzed using gas chromatography, titration, and pH / conductivity probes.
- Prepared reactors and columns for maintenance and cleanouts using lockout / tagout procedures.
- The last three years I was a training specialist which entailed creating, implementing, and running the program. In addition, I was tasked with troubleshooting process / batch issues and regularly participating in Process Hazard Analysis and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
Chemical Workman
Georgia - Gulf
08.1994 - 02.1996
- Assisted chemical operators, charged materials to batches, and performed cleanouts.
Armored Truck Driver / Messenger
Brinks Inc.
03.1992 - 08.1994
- Either drove truck or picked up / delivered money and other valuables for customers.
- Serviced ATMs.
Helicopter Mechanic
DynCorp International
03.1990 - 07.1991
- Inspected, repaired, and modified CH-47, UH-1, and AH-1 U.S. Army helicopters.
CH / MH-47D Mechanic / Flight Engineer
Army, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
04.1983 - 02.1990
- Responsible for the airworthiness and mission preparation of the aircraft and supervised two crew chiefs.
- Numerous duties while in flight.
- Additional duty as a Flight Engineer Instructor and Evaluator.
Education
Qualified Chemical Operator Course Certificate - Chemical Process Technology
Delaware Technical And Community College
Aircraft Airframe And Powerplant License Course - Aviation Mechanics
North Central Institute
Clarksville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Delcastle Vo-Tech
Skills
- Familiar with SAP, Lean Manufacturing and 5S
- Written and oral communication
- Training program development
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Synthesis Technician
BlockForce Talent, LLC
11.2024 - Current
Senior Synthesis Technician / Training Specialist
Sun Chemical Corporation
02.1996 - 12.2021
Chemical Workman
Georgia - Gulf
08.1994 - 02.1996
Armored Truck Driver / Messenger
Brinks Inc.
03.1992 - 08.1994
Helicopter Mechanic
DynCorp International
03.1990 - 07.1991
CH / MH-47D Mechanic / Flight Engineer
Army, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
04.1983 - 02.1990
Aircraft Airframe And Powerplant License Course - Aviation Mechanics
North Central Institute
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Vo-Tech
Qualified Chemical Operator Course Certificate - Chemical Process Technology
Delaware Technical And Community College
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