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Terry Puersten

Terry Puersten

Moose Jaw

Summary

With nearly 20 years in a industrial setting time has been spent leading shift crews of four as well as training and guiding. Working as a team as well as alone to ensure daily requirements are met. Self motivated as well strongly believe a crew is only strong working together as a team to safely meet targets and goals.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Operator

Natures Alpine
07.2024 - Current
  • Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Maintained high-quality standards for finished products by conducting rigorous quality control tests.
  • Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
  • Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to prevent unexpected breakdowns and ensure smooth operation.

Loadout Operator

Yara Belle Plaine
03.2005 - 05.2024
  • Monitored KPIs regularly, identifying trends or issues quickly so corrective action could be taken when required.
  • Updated documentation accurately after each loadout activity to maintain clear records for future reference or audits purposes.
  • Enhanced team productivity through effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving strategies.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, equipment operation, and safety procedures to ensure seamless integration into the team.
  • Safe handling procedures for NH3 loading
  • Operation of Locomotive/ Trackmobile for switching and loading bulk urea, UAN, DEF and NH3
  • Operate wheel loader, Volvo L180 for reclaim urea
  • Preparing equipment for maintenance. Depressurizing loadout lines as well as safe lockout tag out procedures. Putting equipment back online.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central
Moose Jaw, SK

Skills

  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Chemical handling proficiency
  • Batch processing techniques
  • Chemical reaction monitoring
  • Effective communication
  • Product sampling
  • Machine operation (Wheel loader,skid steer, forklift Shuttle Wagon, Track Mobile, locomotive)
  • Self motivation
  • Chemical handling
  • Training personnel
  • Time management abilities
  • Physical stamina
  • Troubleshooting

Languages

English
Elementary

Interests

Enjoy the outdoors from mountain biking hunting fishing camping

Timeline

Chemical Operator

Natures Alpine
07.2024 - Current

Loadout Operator

Yara Belle Plaine
03.2005 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Central

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