Process Operator Waste Water

RONNIE GARCIA

*** *****'s Rest Christiansted, P.O. Box 223 USVI 00821 813-***-***** ad4etl@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Refinery Process Operator with 17 years experience in Oil & Gas at Hovensa, Chemical Processes at Invista and GBB Biosciences, Waste Water Treatment at Veolia, and Rum Distillery Process Production operations at Cruzan Rum Distillery. Experienced in Gasoline, Nylon, Fungicide, Rum and Waste Waste Treatment Process production for the different plant experiences gained over the years. Being responsible for sampling, analyzing products and product specifications. Technically trained at monitoring, maintaining, inspecting and operating all rotating equipment and multiple processing units at one of the world largest refineries (Hovensa). Technically trained at the University of the Virgin Island and Hovensa Process Operator Program and skilled in multiple processes such Distillation (both atmospheric and vacuum pressures), Distillate Desulfurization, Extractive Distillation, Reverse Osmosis, Catalytic Reforming and Gas Recovery. Excellent team worker, able to breakdown complex process into logical steps and capable of reading and interpreting process flow diagrams, operating manuals and technical problem solver. Strong academic records in Applied Science Process Technology. Other related training includes, troubleshooting, instrumentation, safety, electricity and equipment care.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Window MS Excel, Windows MS Word, Windows MS Power Point, Internet Literate, Adobe Acrobat Tool (used for P&ID’s)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOVENSA LLC., St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 2007 –2012

Invista Victoria, Tx

2013-2015

GBB Biosciences Syngenta, Houston, TX 2015-2017

Veolia Waste Water Management 2018-2019

Cruzan Rum 2019- 2021

The Village ( Maintenance Technician)

2021-2022

Process Technician/ Laboratory Technician

1.Skilled in taking samples and Run test on sample ph, conductivity, Salinity, Temperature for example on various samples points within process unit to check and meet specifications. Use laboratory equipment to analyze sample and record the results daily in an orderly manner.

1.Skilled in knowing laboratory procedures and following safety methods.

1.Responsible for calibration of lab equipment and its maintenance

1. Control and monitor plant & equipment within the scope of authority. Know when to work independently and when to communicate with supervision.

1.Ensure and be responsible for the safety of personnel, reliability of equipment and production volumes and efficiencies within the assigned area.

1.Continuously monitor & make necessary adjustments in level, temperature, flow and pressure to ensure that the process & equipment operate with desired operating limits.

1.Have the ability to work as a member of a high performance Team & with other crafts such as instrumentation, pipefitters, welders and other pump and compressors maintenance to accomplish company’s goal. Also write all permits, do job walk throughs and Lock out and Tag Out rotating equipment.

1.Communicated well & very detailed shift handover & written unit logs for a team of operators.

1.Completed daily routine inspections, utilize tools and electronic devices used to record parameters & maintenance of equipment such as furnaces, pumps, compressors, cooling fans,heat exchangers, distillation column levels and conditions, Reactors condition, Blowers, Filters, Steam Turbines, Boilers, Flakers, Receivers, Surge Tanks, Storage Tanks, Waste water Clarifiers, Digesters, Sequential Batch Reactors, to ensure efficient and safe usage. All equipment variables and status entered in an electronic database.

1.Experienced in startup and shutdown of process units for special projects such turnarounds for repair, plant shutdown and startup and chemical cleaning.

1.Knowledgeable in troubleshooting process issues & rotating equipment issues; assist in resolving process issues affecting daily operation (cascade loops, Interlock system)

1.Inspected conditions of Oil, extract samples & correctly adjust parameters to meet product specifications while maintaining communication with Control Room Operators, Supervisors & Laboratory

1.Provide operator experience and guidance and supervision while training newer Operators.

1.Unload Sulfuric Acid Trailers and Ammonia (NH3) Trailers for process Unit system production

1. Knowledgeable in the repair of instrumentation, experience in Carpentry and mason repairs, skilled in using Bobcats, skilled at Forklifts to move load of various materials, skilled in Hoist and rope ties to move and lift heavy objects, Skilled in hand tool such as pipe wrench, valve wrench, channel locks, adjustmentable wrench, screw drivers, drills, impact wrench, Skilled in operating the Zero turn, Weed Wackers . Also Hauling Air Compressor with Vehicles and connect compressor to tanks.

EDUCATION

Aug. 1999- June 2003 – St. Croix Educational Complex, Fredericksted, St. Croix. (HS diploma)

Aug. 2004- Jan. 2007 - Associates Degree of Applied Science in Process Technology – University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.

TECHNICAL TRAINGING AND CERTIFCATIONS

Hovensa Operator Rotating Equipment Training (Universal Technologies, Inc. Instructed by Neal E. Daves)

Distillate Desulfurizer unit Certifications (2DD,4DD & 5DD)

Catalytic Reformer unit Certification (Platinum Catalytic Reformer)

Deisohexanizer Distillation unit Certification

Gas Recovery unit Certification

Completion of Basic Operator Training Program in University of the Virgin Islands

Completion AAS Process Technology Internship by UVI and Hovensa

Certificate of Appreciation for 5yrs of dedicated and selfless contribution

Production Centered Organization (PCO) Certification

Certificate HazcomFire Fighter Training Lvl 1 First Response Team (Texas A & M University)

Nylon Production Unit.

Fugicide Production Unit

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