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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Volenteer work
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Charles Potter

Hastings

Summary

Operations professional with track record of maintaining high standards and delivering results in production environments. Proven ability to ensure smooth operations and uphold stringent safety protocols. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing demands, with focus on precision and problem-solving.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Renewable Diesel Operator

Heartwell Renewables
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in training other operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and created procedures to operate equipment safely.
  • Contributed to product innovation by providing feedback on refinery equipment and limitations during the construction & commissioning phase.

Crew Leader

Cargill/Heartwell Renewables
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in the commissioning of a renewable butanediol plant which converted dextrose into the main ingredient for plastic fibers (spandex). Ran by the parent company\y Cargill
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and our management back in Hastings Ne, relaying important information as necessary.
  • Installed, commissioned and calibrated several different types of transmitters, control elements and freeze protection.
  • Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.

Hazardous Waste Operator

TDX Associates
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.

Maintenance

Rockport Beach Park
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Ran a crew through 8 hour days keeping the beach nice and clean while doing minor repairs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
08-2023

Engineering Basics

Texas A&M Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08-2028

Skills

  • Superior stamina
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Communication
  • Heavy equipment operation including: manlifts, forklifts, telehandler, & scissor lifts
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout
  • Currently involved in a billion dollar Renewable diesel project
  • Commissioned renewable butanediol plant

Certification

  • HAZWOPER [40 hour]
  • OSHA 30 [general industry]
  • Additional Process technology [Central Community College]
  • LOTO
  • Scaffold Inspector [Eagle One]
  • Leadership Development Series [Central Community College]

Volenteer work

Hurricane Harvey: 

  • Organized a safe place and rescued an upwards of 50 livestock in relief effort. Volunteered 60 hours of time to the Aransas county navigation district cleaning the bay areas.

Prairie loft Center

  • 10-15 hours in the last year assisting with ground work

United way 

  • 10-20 hours assisting in the set up of a children's area in a local park

Timeline

Crew Leader

Cargill/Heartwell Renewables
01.2025 - 05.2025

Renewable Diesel Operator

Heartwell Renewables
09.2023 - Current

Hazardous Waste Operator

TDX Associates
01.2023 - 09.2023

Maintenance

Rockport Beach Park
06.2016 - 08.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

Del Mar College

Engineering Basics

Texas A&M Kingsville

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Liberty University

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