Armineh Bedrossian

HCP Controls Coordinator - ExxonMobil Refinery

Glendale, CA

acf9j4@r.postjobfree.com - 818-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

HCP Controls Coordinator

ExxonMobil Refinery - Torrance, CA - April 2013 to Present

Hydrocarbon Controls Practices (HCP) is an ExxonMobil practice to manage and regulate controlled

measurements for all pipeline products and chemicals. In most cases, these guidelines are stricter than local

Regulatory requirements.

In this role, I led the audit preparation effort for my department. The audit was completed last month with an

excellent outcome.

Implemented the use of new repair history database. The database is used by the technicians to document

all their repairs and job history.

Continue calibration record reviews and check individual equipment compliance file to ensure complete

documentation for the next audit cycle.

Continuous monitoring of Document Control and practices.

Analyzer Specialist

ExxonMobil Refinery - Torrance, CA - April 2011 to April 2013

Worked with the analyzer technicians to provide technical support and troubleshooting guidance for the on-

line analyzers in the Refinery. As a specialist, I was responsible to understand how the work was completed

in my section and helped develop and drive efficiencies to ensure that repairs were being made correctly and

in a reasonable amount of time.

Continuous effort to meet the requirements of different regulatory agencies, such as EPA, AQMD, and LACSD.

Revised and evaluated the procedures when necessary. Evaluated the existing preventative maintenance

(PM) program and optimized the frequency and type of PM's which brought $80,000/year efficiency.

Coordinated and scheduled vendor training for the technicians to enhance their troubleshooting skills.

QA Laboratory First Line Supervisor/Waste Water lab Director

ExxonMobil Refinery - Torrance, CA - November 2007 to April 2011

Supervised 17 laboratory technicians and responsible for the safety of the work group to assure maintenance

of an excellent safety record. Daily evaluations of work environment for any potential safety hazards and

mitigate any safety issues in a timely manner. Monitored sample handling and labeling closely on daily basis.

Implemented special tagging system in order to identify unusual samples. This technique eliminated the

possibility of potential fire at the lab due to atypical sample conditions.

Improved Final Product Certification turnaround time by almost 45% in the first year of supervisory, by 62%

in 2009 and maintained at that rate for the entire time period.

Increased Laboratory productivity by 14% during the first year of supervisory, by 15% in 2009 and maintained

at that level for the entire time period.

Evaluated results submitted to regulatory agencies such as AQMD and EPA.

Improved Laboratory Quality System. Updated and maintained Laboratory Procedures to meet the Company's

Quality Practices and Guidelines (QP&G). One of the routine responsibilities includes continuous evaluation of

Laboratory Test Procedures to assure compliance with American Standard Test Method (ASTM) requirements.

Prepared the lab for the QP&G and Controls Audit by auditing laboratory logbooks, verifying data traceability,

verifying all the test methods and their sources, evaluating Test Method Assessments, evaluating the Quality

Control standards and by following several other required assessments.

Audited Third Party Laboratories' Quality System on frequent basis.

responsibilities as the Waste Water Lab Director.

Performed Statistical Calculation for all of Laboratory's Quality Control Charts. Determined Site Precision for

all analysis and manage laboratory equipment to continuously operate within site precision and ensure timely

completion of any required corrective actions. Approve evaluation criteria for Quality Control samples.

Managed external relationships with contract laboratories including data quality, timeliness, and cost.

Assisted in the implementation of new Laboratory Data Management system (LIMS). Setup GC ChemStations

for automatic data transferring in preparation for the LIMS implementation.

Provided chemical information, analytical methods, testing services and consulting to refinery employees.

Coordinated test method activates for technicians.

Scheduled technicians to maintain their qualifications

QA Laboratory GC Chemist/Waste Water Lab Director

ExxonMobil Refinery - Torrance, CA - April 2005 to November 2007

Setup and maintained gas chromatography instruments, implemented and maintained all GC methods

according to ASTM requirements. Resolved GC application problems, performed troubleshooting, identified

GC hardware problems and developed methods for specialized non routine analysis. Expertise in "detailed

hydrocarbon analysis" (DHA) by GC.

As the Waste Water Lab Director, evaluated Environmental Resource Associate's (ERA's) Proficiency

Testing Study results. Responsible for renewing proficiency on NPDES permit and renewal of Environmental

Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) certification. Reviewed and approved the Water Lab QA plan,

SOP's, corrective action reports and reported results.

Provided support to the Quality Assurance laboratory by writing and reviewing Laboratory procedures, training

Chemists and Technicians, and provided technical support to the refinery operations.

Lead a team of chemists to set up the Quality Control samples and Quality Control charts in the new

Laboratory Information Management System. Ensured that the Quality Control setup met company quality

practice requirements

QA Laboratory Chemist

Chevron Product Company - El Segundo, CA - May 1998 to July 2004

Trained in the use and interpretation of data from:

FT-IR, Atomic Absorption, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, and UV-VIS.

Developed, validated and implemented new lab methodologies.

Participated and lead group efforts related to Phase-3 of reformulated gasoline specification.

Designed, documented and conducted training to the staff chemists.

Managed purchase of a major equipment and implementation.

Worked with operations, maintenance and technical divisions to select and use appropriate testing. Advised

on the capability of instrumentation to provide the chemical information needed.

Taught chemistry class to second year plant operators and recent hired operators.

Performed some NPDES approved testing on waste water.

Analyst

3M Pharmaceutical - Northridge, CA - January 1998 to May 1998

Performed analysis and reported results in LIMS

Teacher Assistant

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, CA - September 1996 to January 1998

Chemistry lab lecturing and demonstration of the experiments.

Preparing and conducting exams.

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Riley's Pharmacy - Glendale, CA - January 1992 to December 1993

Worked as a licensed pharmacy technician.

Knowledge of medications' use and effect.

Filled prescriptions.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Chemistry

California State Polytechnic University

August 1998

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

California State Polytechnic University

June 1996

Associate of Science

Glendale Community College

June 1991

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