Dylan McGowen

Safety-driven and highly technical Process Operator / Technician holding an Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology. Proven track record of safely monitoring distributed control systems (DCS), executing precise Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) energy isolations, and maintaining asset reliability in highly integrated plant environments. Adept at enforcing rigorous Operating Discipline policies to optimize large-scale fluid transfers, storage cavern systems, and pipeline header operations while ensuring 100% safety and regulatory compliance.

Operator at Ascend Performance Materials (2025-10 – 2026-05)

• Operating Discipline Execution: Strictly followed and audited Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe, reliable, and optimal operation of multi-stage chemical reactors and distillation units
• Process Optimization: Analyzed ongoing lab sample data and real-time process conditions to safely calculate and adjust critical feed rates and chemical ratios
• Energy Isolation & Permitting: Developed complex LOTO energy isolation matrix plans and authored high-risk OSHA work permits, including Hot Work and Confined Space Entry
• Emergency Response & Compliance: Maintained 100% environmental compliance by auditing regulated emissions and wastewater discharge

Field Service Technician at Xylem Inc. (2025-05 – 2025-10)

• Asset Commissioning: Executed flawless startup, field checks, and verification procedures for large-scale municipal and industrial dewatering infrastructure assets
• Autonomous Maintenance: Diagnosed, rebuilt, and repaired high-capacity electric and hydraulic submersible pumps, identifying mechanical faults to minimize asset downtime
• Control Systems Integration: Maintained fluid system control loops and reviewed water chemistry metrics to balance output lines and manage integrated flow systems

Operator Intern at Phillips 66 (2023-12 – 2024-12)

• Refinery Asset Monitoring: Supported full-time board and field operators in managing distillation columns, high-pressure compressors, heat exchangers, and storage tank systems
• Shift Relief & Documentation: Conducted effective shift relief and rounds by utilizing Logbook tools to document and escalate field deficiencies, ensuring seamless handoffs to incoming crews
• Routine Sampling & QA: Collected and tested critical hydrocarbon stream samples to verify that end products met strict client specifications and quality standards
• Hazard Identification: Identified mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal energy vectors to build comprehensive LOTO isolation plans

Ink Technician / Maintenance at Coastal Packaging Co., Inc. (2019-01 – 2024-12)

• Chemical Blending & Logistics: Formulated specific pigments and chemical inks, calculating exact volumes required to support high-speed operations and pipeline delivery
• Process Improvement: Planned complex chemical and ink switches hours in advance to optimize line-piping volumes, minimizing chemical waste and boosting line utilization
• Equipment Reliability: Diagnosed, rebuilt, and performed preventative and autonomous maintenance on industrial manufacturing machinery and computer control loops

Agricultural Contractor at Peltier Farms (2022-03 – 2023-04)

• Fluid Utility Controls: Managed bulk water reservoirs by operating large positive displacement pumps via a complex system of local canals and flow valves
• Systems Troubleshooting: Utilized GPS and computer-driven machinery, interpreting real-time telemetry data to diagnose system faults and maintain high operational uptime

Auto Mechanic / Owner at Lube-N-Tune / DJ's Home Services (2019-01 – 2022-03)

• Mechanical Competence: Rebuilt, repaired, and aligned heavy mechanical equipment including internal combustion engines, braking systems, and electrical loops
• Pump Maintenance: Rebuilt gas and electric positive displacement pumps used in utility and industrial applications

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Process Technology – Alvin Community College (2025-03)

High School Diploma – Jade Rose Academy (2021-05)