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Grant O'Connor

Stony Plain,AB

Summary

Dynamic Process Plant Operator with BHP Billiton experience, recognized for enhancing production efficiency through innovative process improvements. Proficient in chemical handling and safety protocols, I excel in problem-solving and teamwork, achieving significant reductions in downtime while ensuring high-quality output and compliance with safety standards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Plant Operater

BHP Billiton /Burgundy Diamonds
08.2007 - 07.2025
  • Reduced downtime with regular maintenance checks and prompt troubleshooting of equipment issues.
  • Increased production output by streamlining processes and implementing innovative techniques.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in the process plant operations.
  • Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.
  • Used panel boards, control boards and semi-automatic equipment to control or operate chemical processes and systems of machines.
  • Collaborated with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency and product quality.
  • Processed and analyzed test results for chemical mixtures to promote high-quality yield and took appropriate actions to correct undesirable results.
  • Utilized Software to maintain daily logs of volumes, temperatures and pressures of manufacturing equipment.
  • Monitored recording instruments, flow meters and panel lights to listen for warning signals.
  • Reduced production downtime Number% through quick problem-solving and rapid equipment repairs, eliminating excessive use of outside repair vendors and overtime.
  • Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
  • Enforced security of plant entrances by checking identification and recording names of visitors.

Heavy Equipment Operator

BHP Billiton
07.2001 - 07.2007

I ran D10, 992DLoaders,834 Rubber tire dozer and 777,789 and793s haul trucks

Education

Diploma - Diamond Grading

UBC
Vancouver, BC
11.1999

Skills

  • Safety procedures
  • Flow measurement
  • Chemical handling
  • Waste management
  • Hazardous materials
  • Temperature control
  • Process control
  • Technical aptitude
  • Instrumentation
  • Continuous processing
  • Pump operations
  • Valve operations
  • Pressure management
  • Plant shutdown
  • Plant Start-up
  • Sample collecting
  • Plant and warehouse operations
  • Parts replacement
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Strong leader
  • Product sorting
  • Efficient
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Analyzing water quality
  • Materials handling
  • Standard operating procedures
  • System monitoring
  • Documentation skills
  • Safety protocols
  • Forklift operation
  • Production monitoring
  • Water treatment operations
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Quality control
  • Environmental awareness
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Process documentation
  • Report writing
  • Equipment inspection
  • Shift scheduling
  • Process improvements
  • Records documentation
  • Controls monitoring
  • Safety inspections
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Calibrating instruments
  • Preparing reports
  • Report preparation
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Water treatment
  • Type plant equipment
  • Creating reports
  • Work with operational process tools
  • Valve rebuilding
  • Cross-training
  • Adjusting chemical levels
  • First aid and CPR
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Material handling
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Machine operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Laboratory techniques

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Working at heights level 2

Confine Space

Hot Work level 2

Supervisor Ticket

Timeline

Process Plant Operater

BHP Billiton /Burgundy Diamonds
08.2007 - 07.2025

Heavy Equipment Operator

BHP Billiton
07.2001 - 07.2007

Diploma - Diamond Grading

UBC
Grant O'Connor