Phillip Thornburg

EHSSQ- Shift Safety Supervisor at Evonik Industries

Wilmer, Alabama, United States

About

Outgoing and optimistic, with a desire to learn and become an asset---that's me in a nutshell. I am mechanically-inclined, performance-driven and capable of completing most any task placed before me. Im currently a Shift Safety Supervisor at Evonik Industries. Through this company I have been given the opportunity to perform start-up and commissioning of a new plant, certify/operate the DeltaV DCS system, become an Emergency Response Team leader. I'm also a BLS Healthcare Instructor, which allows me the ability to train anyone to become AHA CPR certified, First Aid, First Responder and EMT. Increasing the amount of quality trained people in CPR and First Responder will decrease the response times and increase the chances of survival in those who are in need of immediate medical attention. It's something I'm very passionate about. Additionally, I routinely perform general maintenance and construction tasks, which has provided opportunities for me to gain experience in a wide variety of tasks such as mechanical repairs, fire protection, fire hydrant inspections, plumbing, electrical and cellular tower maintenance. My past experience also includes working with complex wood crafts, which were drafted, designed and built with nothing more than the intangible ideas of customers. I have experience working with computer programs, such as Microsoft Excel, and others. I aspire to become an asset to my customers, and a leader that my coworkers respect and enjoy working around. I am a motivator who seeks to encourage people to achieve their greatest potential in this short life we have!!

Experience

  • Evonik (Full-time · 11 yrs 6 mos)
    • EHSSQ Shift Safety Supervisor
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Chemical Process DCS -Methionine
      May 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Chemical Process Operator-Methionine
      Jan 2015 - Jan 2023 · 8 yrs 1 mo

      Methionine Process Operator Mepron Process Operator Mepron Commissioning Team HACCP Team Emergency Response Team Central Safety Team member Leak Detection and Reporting

  • Owner at Gulf Coast General Maintenance.
    Jan 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 6 mos

    Manage the complete process of jobs from estimate to completion Assist customers in crafting and customizing the perfect plan for the tasks they want to achieve in their home or business Maintain bookkeeping and business accounts Train employees to be skilled in the work environment for which they are entering Maintain proper safety procedures for all aspects of the job

  • Owner at Hurricane Protection Specialists
    Apr 2007 - Jan 2023 · 15 yrs 10 mos

    Manage business accounts, schedule sales and installations for multiple employees Train and oversee employees for up-to-date skills and proper safety awareness Design and create advertising ideas Engineer hurricane protection panels for proper wind load rating and manage installation for residential and commercial buildings. Read the structural blue prints and locate proper placement of fastening studs for installation.

  • Fire Fighter/NREMT at Mobile Fire Rescue Department
    Dec 2005 - Jul 2014 · 8 yrs 8 mos

    Perform daily cleanup and maintenance routines around fire station. Respond to medical calls and perform Basic Life Support skills as needed for the emergency Respond to fire calls and perform Fire Fighting skills. Respond to technical rescue emergencies and perform specialized technical rescue skills Operate fire truck as needed.

  • Fire Sprinkler Pipe Fitter at Mechanical Fire Protection
    Dec 2003 - Dec 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Install Fire Sprinkler systems and oversee helpers during the installation process. Read blue prints to determine location for installation of fire sprinkler pipe and fire sprinkler heads. Perform maintenance and repairs on fire sprinkler deluge systems. Perform maintenance, installation, and repairs on fire hydrants and backflow preventers. Perform annual fire sprinkler systems tests at industrial and chemical plants.