Ashley Robinson

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: ashley.robinson@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: ashleyrobinsonrefinery

Summary

Over 12 years of progressive experience in petroleum pump system operations, refinery unit control, and meticulous gauging procedures, ensuring optimal product flow and safety compliance. Proficient in monitoring complex process control systems, executing precise product transfers, and maintaining stringent environmental and safety regulations within dynamic refinery environments. Consistently achieved 99.8% uptime for assigned units through proactive maintenance and rapid issue resolution.

Experience

Senior Refinery Operator, Fawley Refinery (ExxonMobil) -- Southampton, UK

Sept 2018 – present

• Managed and optimized operations of crude distillation units, catalytic reformers, and hydrotreaters, ensuring production targets were met with 99.5% efficiency.

• Led a team of 4 junior operators, providing training and mentorship on safe operating procedures, emergency response, and process optimization techniques.

• Implemented new gauging technologies for tank farms, improving inventory accuracy by 15% and reducing product loss by 8% annually.

• Coordinated with maintenance teams for planned shutdowns and emergency repairs, reducing downtime by 10% through effective communication and scheduling.

Petroleum Pump System Operator, Grangemouth Refinery (Petroineos) -- Grangemouth, UK

May 2013 – Aug 2018

• Operated and monitored multi-stage centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and associated piping systems for crude oil and refined products.

• Performed routine gauging of storage tanks using automatic tank gauging (ATG) systems and manual methods (ullage/innage), ensuring precise volume measurements for transfers and inventory.

• Responded to process upsets and alarms, taking immediate corrective action to prevent spills, equipment damage, and maintain process stability.

• Conducted daily inspections of pump stations, pipelines, and valves, identifying and reporting potential issues to prevent operational disruptions.

Gauger & Field Operator, Stanlow Refinery (Essar Oil UK) -- Ellesmere Port, UK

Mar 2011 – Apr 2013

• Executed accurate gauging of product tanks, barges, and railcars using various techniques to determine volume, temperature, and API gravity.

• Managed safe and efficient product transfers, including starting/stopping pumps, opening/closing valves, and monitoring flow rates.

• Maintained detailed logs of all gauging activities, product movements, and equipment readings in compliance with industry standards and company policies.

• Assisted senior operators with routine maintenance tasks, including pump seal replacements and valve lubrication.

Education

University of Teesside, BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering -- Middlesbrough, UK

Sept 2007 – July 2010

City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Process Plant Operations (Oil & Gas) -- London, UK

Sept 2010 – Feb 2011

Skills

Refinery Operations & Process Control: Crude Distillation Units (CDU), Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC), Hydrotreating, Alkylation, Isomerization, DCS (Distributed Control Systems), SCADA, Process Monitoring, Troubleshooting, P&ID Interpretation

Pump System Management: Centrifugal Pumps, Positive Displacement Pumps, Pump Curves, Cavitation Prevention, Seal Maintenance, Valve Operations, Pipeline Integrity, Flow Control, Pressure Regulation

Gauging & Inventory Management: Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG), Manual Gauging (Ullage/Innage), API Gravity Measurement, Temperature Compensation, Product Sampling, Tank Farm Operations, Loss Control, Inventory Reconciliation

Safety & Compliance: HAZOP, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Confined Space Entry, Permit-to-Work Systems, Emergency Response, Fire Safety, Environmental Regulations (COMAH), PPE, Risk Assessment, Incident Reporting

Technical Software & Tools: Honeywell Experion PKS, Emerson DeltaV, SAP PM, Microsoft Office Suite, Gas Detectors, Calibration Tools