Michael Breaux
St Louis
Summary
Resourceful and
self-motivated team player seeking to leverage background into a petrochemical
plant role with a progressive organization in the
refinery/chemical plant field. Versatile Army Officer with a solid
understanding of equipment mechanics and logistics who
thrives in dynamic, challenging, and fast-paced
professional environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator - A
Afton Chemical Corp.
05.2022 - Current
- Operator in an Ashless Dispersant Unit. Responsible for managing and controlling 6 reactors utilizing multiple heating and cooling systems at both positive and negative pressure settings in the production of various ashless dispersant products.
- Operate 1 pressure leaf filter and 1 cartridge filter. Transfer finished product to adjacent units as needed to achieve production goals.
- Load and Unload all hazardous and non-hazardous raw materials and finished products from trucks, isotainers, and railcars.
Plant Operator - "A"
TDC, LLC.
03.2018 - Current
- Primary role a Plant Operator of Sodium Hydrosulfide (NaHS) Plant controlling the processes of both continuous and batch reactors scrubbing H2S gas through Aqueous Caustic and Water solution to prevent the release of H2S gas into the atmosphere. Safely start-up, shutdown, and troubleshoot all process equipment, monitoring flow, pH, densities, temperatures, and levels.
- Serve as production Lab Technician pulling and analyzing samples to ensure quality product is made in accordance with company specifications.
- Load and unload chemical trucks and railcars as needed according to USDOT, LADOTD, EPA, and OSHA guidelines to meet customer needs.
- Serve as Tank Farm Operator safely transferring product and raw materials as needed.
Warehouse Operations
Southwest Beverage Company, Inc.
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Manage inventory control of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at a beverage wholesaler to ensure supply demands are met.
- Serve as forklift operator/loader, computer systems operator, and builder to help facilitate task and project execution.
Operations Intern
Burrow Global
01.2017 - 03.2017
Assist unit operators
in all tasks as needed at Phillips 66 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex during
a 2017
turnaround set-up and
shutdown.
Retail Account Manager
Southwest Beverage Company, Inc.
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Increased sales volume 2% over previous year for route.
- Promoted from Route Assistant to Route Salesman to Retail Account Manager within 10 months.
- Mentored, coached and trained 10 team members to earn Class "A" CDL, while successfully training 2 to be Route Salesmen.
- Supervised 2 Delivery Teams, sales budget, inventory,
and product placement in 44 accounts across 5 different geographic
areas.
Squadron Effects Coordinator
U.S. Army
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Served as primary adviser to the squadron commander on specific weapon utilizations.
- Supervised a second set of 36 soldiers, who scored highest on the bi-annual certification exams.
- Served as the operations officer during the unit training mission at the United States Military Academy.
- Trained 4K cadets,
while planning 1,700 separate missions during the 3-month training event in
support of
USMA's training objectives.
Battalion Fire Support Officer
U.S. Army
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Advised the battalion commander on specific weapon utilization.
- Supervised 36 soldiers,
who scored highest on their bi-annual certification exams in the brigade.
Company Fire Support Officer
U.S. Army
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Advised the company commander on specific weapons utilization.
- Operated a 12-soldier unit while serving as the company's safety officer and completing the deployment safety officer course.
- Sustained zero significant injuries, damage to equipment, or deaths
during 12-month unit deployment.
Battery Executive Officer
U.S. Army
08.2009 - 01.2010
Appointed as second-in-command of the battery,
overseeing all logistics, property accountability, and
maintenance of all
weapons and equipment to ensure supply met demand.
Deployed Battery to Iraq with no equipment loss.
Platoon Leader
U.S. Army
12.2008 - 01.2010
- Led a 15-member platoon, monitoring reconnaissance and labeling targets for a specific mission set.
- Assigned to plan and execute bomb drop training from a B-52 on Fort Stewart (first one appointed in 10 years).
- Groomed into leader of the brigade combat team's
target acquisition platoon while completing the Fort
Stewart maintenance
officer and safety officer courses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA2016
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA2008
Associate of Arts - Military Science
Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College
Lexington, MO2005
Skills
- Cross-functional communications
- Proficient at multi-tasking
- Project protocol adherence
- Process improvements
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Diagram and chart fluency
- Leadership support
- Staff training and management
Accomplishments
- Selected over other Operator Trainee to become "A" Operator instead of Relief Operator.
- Selected to fulfill a major's role over 3 senior captains.
- Minimized workflow lags by effectively managing 50 employees, while training staff on best practices and protocol to ensure optimal productivity.
- Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for "Exceptional Meritorious Service during CombatOperations."
Timeline
Plant Operator - A
Afton Chemical Corp.
05.2022 - Current
Plant Operator - "A"
TDC, LLC.
03.2018 - Current
Operations Intern
Burrow Global
01.2017 - 03.2017
Warehouse Operations
Southwest Beverage Company, Inc.
08.2016 - 03.2018
Retail Account Manager
Southwest Beverage Company, Inc.
10.2013 - 08.2016
Squadron Effects Coordinator
U.S. Army
10.2011 - 01.2013
Battalion Fire Support Officer
U.S. Army
12.2010 - 04.2011
Company Fire Support Officer
U.S. Army
01.2010 - 12.2010
Battery Executive Officer
U.S. Army
08.2009 - 01.2010
Platoon Leader
U.S. Army
12.2008 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
SOWELA Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
McNeese State University
Associate of Arts - Military Science
Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College
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