GENARO (JAY) PISANO
108 Manhasset Trail H: 609-953-1408
Medford Lakes, NJ 08055 Jaynan1@mac.com C: 609-304-2957
Trusted communicator who establishes and enforces high standards for safety and operating compliance. History of preventing potential unit shut-downs, equipment failure, hazardous chemical release, personnel injury, and revenue loss by properly diagnosing upsets and directing operators to take actions to stabilize the units.
Dependable employee with exceptional work ethic and excellent attendance record. Strong analytical skills to deliver better-than-expected results. Mentor/motivator, proactive in employee development.
Long-time member of Emergency Response Team, holding leadership roles of Safety and Accountability Officer. Experience in industrial firefighting, confined space rescues, oil spill containment on land and waterways with boom deployment, decontamination set-up, and hazardous chemical release response in class “A” chemical protection suits with SCBA.
Industry Skills & Expertise
Safety: Risk Assessment, Safety Briefings, Critical Pre-Plans, Safety Shutdown Management, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, MOCs, Work Permit Systems, Confined Space / Hot Work, Near Miss Reporting & Tracking, (HES) Health Environment and Safety Audits.
Reliability: Marlin Data Collection System SKF, Bentley Nevada Monitoring System, MTBF, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), Hypothetical Drills, Emergency Procedures and Reviews, Continuous Training to Meet Regulations
Environmental: Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMs), TS01 Report Filing, VOCs and Pump Seal Inspection Program, Tank Data Management System and tank inspections, Hazardous Waste Management, Relief Systems and Car seal inspections, and Process Sewer Inspection Program.
Professional Experience
Sunoco, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, 1985–2009
Reviewed and audited safety, environmental, and operating procedures, ensuring units met regulatory requirements and complied with Operations Excellence Management System. Tracked mandatory Health and Safety training of 5 foremen/43 operators, to prevent injuries, lockouts, and productivity losses. Collaborated with all departments to ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management protocols.
§ Developed training packets and tests for tri-annual mandatory testing of unit operators achieving 100% compliance for 67 operators in three separate operating areas (2 FCCs & 1 SAU).
§ Conducted safety audits during largest Expansion Project in Sunoco history and maintained a safe work environment for 43 operators and up to 1000 contractors on site.
§ Updated all training materials and created scenarios to test newly–trained operators for proper response to emergency situations.
§ Trained operators on Management of Change, Refinery Safety Standards, Incident Investigations, and Revised procedures, using computer-based learning modules.
§ Provided detailed records to receive favorable outcome for OSHA audit, and simultaneous National Emphasis Program inspection.
§ Managed unit turnarounds that significantly increased capacity and reliability – receiving Award of Excellence for accomplishment.
§ Ensured environmental and safety compliance by conducting monthly emergency response drills, procedure reviews, safety talks, and daily audits of work permit systems.
§ Assisted engineers with Dynamic Matrix Control (DMC) modeling project that saved up to $500K per year through improved computer control for optimized production, while maintaining exact product specifications.
§ Safely shut-down Alky unit (working with outside operator) when “loss of view” occurred.
§ Located significant gas leak preventing catastrophic pipe failure. Awarded Spot Bonus.
§ Created a training manual and test for “move–up” foreman to train into the Shift Supervisor position.
§ Participated in cooperative union/management Triangle of Prevention program, conducting investigations of serious incidents to determine root causes.
§ Coached, counseled, and trained team that delivered record of no unplanned shutdowns in over four years.
Trained and qualified as console operator on TDC 3000 digital-controlled system to maintain safe, stable operation through continuous computer monitoring with strict adherence to product specifications.
Education & Development
Delaware County Community College, Media, PA, 2007
Associate’s Degree in Technical Studies (while working 12-hour shifts)
Certificate of Proficiency, Process Control Technology ~ High Honors / President’s Honor List
Dover Fire Academy, 2008 ~ Delaware State Fire School, 2004 ~ Philadelphia Fire Academy, 1989
Licenses & Certifications
TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) Certified
Certificate of Supervisory Development ~ Boating Safety Certificate
EPA 608 Universal Certification ~ OSHA 30 HR Construction Safety
Software / Hardware / Computer Skills
Sharepoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Citrix, Marlin Systems SKF