robert mcfarland, Chemical Plant Operator

robert mcfarland

Chemical Plant Operator

Wako Chemicals

Location
Kuwait
Education
High school or equivalent, General Studies
Experience
21 years, 4 months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 4 months

Chemical Plant Operator at Wako Chemicals
  • United States
  • July 2014 to July 2014

4/20313 - 7/2014 Wako Chemicals Chester, VA
Chemical Plant Operator
• Drew and analyzed samples of products.
• Interpreted chemical reactions on monitors.
• Operated panel boards, control boards, and semi-automatic equipment
• Monitored plant to ensure efficient production.
• Operated equipment to adjust speed of chemical reactions or yields.
• Regulated and shut down equipment if necessary.
• Used calibrated rods to gauge tank levels.
• Calculated material yields.

Fuel Distribution Systems Operator Bulk/Retail Fuels at KBR, Inc
  • United States
  • September 2011 to April 2013

9/2011 - 4/2013 KBR, Inc. Talil, Iraq
Fuel Distribution Systems Operator Bulk/Retail Fuels
• Monitored, maintained, and gauged fuel tanks, tanker trucks, and collapsible bladders on tactical fuel farms
• Performed usage calculations and maintains fuel levels to meet mission requirements
• Prepared and verified receiving and fuel shipping documents
• Visually inspected fuel samples and checks API gravity temperature
• Performed preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tactical fuel systems and fuel tanker trucks
• Comprehensive understanding of an administered applicable FAA, OSHA and military regulatory guidance in ground refueling operations
• Managed a team of 25 foreign nationals
• Accounted for the receipt, storage, and issuance of over 20 million gallons of JP8, Mogas, Diesel fuel

Fuel Distribution Systems Operator (FARP) Fuels at KBR, Inc
  • United States
  • September 2009 to September 2011

9/2009 - 9/2011 KBR, Inc. Al Nazar Iraq
Fuel Distribution Systems Operator (FARP) Fuels
• Performed aviation cold and hot refueling operations on military and civilian aircraft to include various types of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft and unmanned aircrafts such as predator drones
• Managed hazardous waste storage area within EPS and DOD environmental regulations and safety standards at all times
• Performed the construction and descoping of FARP equipment such as 20k fuel bladders, collapsible and non-collapsible hoses, 350 gpm pumps, ccr, dl, and open port nozzles
• Assisted and provided guidance to military personnel on fuel consumption and forecast usage to sustain operations with fuel support

Nova Machine Operator at Brenco, Inc
  • United States
  • November 2001 to May 2009

11/2001 - 5/2009 Brenco, Inc. Petersburg, VA
Nova Machine Operator
• Operated and maintained grinding machines used for railroad bearings
• Cleaned all work areas while utilizing safety precautions at all times

First Cook/Chef at Steven Kent
  • United States
  • October 1995 to October 2001

10/1995 - 10/2001 Steven Kent Prince George, VA
First Cook/Chef
• Prepared various meals for customers
• Prepped all food items on a daily basis
• Cleaned and maintained all equipment

Unarmed Security Guard at Wells Fargo
  • United States
  • November 1991 to September 1995

11/1991 - 9/1995 Wells Fargo Lancaster, CA
Unarmed Security Guard
• Secured various businesses in both personal and private sectors
• Recorded all activities in a daily log manual
• Maintained a safe and professional work environment

Education

High school or equivalent, General Studies
  • at Wayne High School
  • January 1987

1983 - 1987 Wayne High School Huber Heights, OH General Studies

Specialties & Skills

Alternative Fuels
Fuel Cells
Bulk SMS
Aviation
AVIATION
BEARINGS
OPERATIONS
RAILROAD
SECURITY
SECURITY GUARD

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

petroleum supply specialist (Training)
Training Institute:
fort lee quartermaster school
Date Attended:
December 1987
Duration:
1000 hours

Hobbies

  • sports weightliftig
    gulf war vet