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Objective
My objective is to use information, knowledge, and skills I've developed as Shift
Supervisor, Console Operator and Lead Operator to help you maintain a safe and
productive environment.
Abilities
Ability to quickly learn new units and processes. Able to motivate and lead by example. Ability to
adapt and work well in a diverse environment. Able to work in a fast pace environment with very
little supervision. Have operated the Foxboro control system, Honeywell TDC 2000 control
system And the Delta V controls system. Used SAP, Lotus Notes, LIMS, and a variety of other
programs in the process operations field.
Employment History
Console/Lead Operator
10/2010 - Current Dynamic Fuels LLC
Geismar, LA
Console/Lead operator for all areas of a Renewable fuels Synthetic Diesel process plant.
Train new or promoted field and console operators. Delegate work tasks to field operators,
assist Shift Supervisor in monitoring and oversight of all Plant operations. Helped develop
true unit operating parameters for targeted product specs in the renewable fuels facility.
Shift Supervisor
12/2009 - 09/2010 Exxon Mobil
Chalmette, LA
Supervisor/Console operator for the UltraCracker, #3 Reformer, #3 Pre-Treater and Light
ends Plant. Maintain communication with and guide field operators through process and
maintenance issues. Identify and correct costly Gems and Tiers for the units in my care. Use
historical data to maximize unit thru-put. Monitor Furnace emissions for compliance with
Local, State and Federal regulations.
Shift Supervisor
11/2008 - 12/2009 Universal Personnel
Chalmette, LA
First line Supervisor/Console operator servicing the Hydro cracker, #3 Reformer, #3 Naphtha
Pre treater and Light Ends Plant. My duties aside from operations consist of handling
personnel issues, attending meetings as well as conducting unit meetings with the IT,
Engineering and daily Operations group. l Promote safety as priority above all else. l Instruct
unit operators in daily tasks. l Ensure proper use of SOP's. l Operate units according to
Refinery Strategy and product specifications. l Perform thorough shift turnover and provide
legible notes in the shift log book. l Operate units within the local, state and federal
environmental guidelines. l Investigate, document and report any environmental exceedences.
Console/Lead operator
10/1997 - 07/2007 Transamerica/Valero
Norco, LA
Began with Transamerica in 1997, moved to the Operations Department in where I rose from
Operator trainee in the HDS units to Lead Operator in 2001. By the time Valero purchased the
refinery in 2003 I was training on the Console and became a fulltime console operator in 2005.
Trained new operators. Developed safe work habits before SOP's were available. Work well with
little or no supervision. Assisted in coordinating construction projects that frequently came in
ahead of schedule and under budget. Became one of the " Go To Guys " in the HDS / Reformer
units. Able to use available resources to complete tasks when called upon to do so. Initiated
corrections to SOP's before injury and an emergency situation arose. Lead a team of no less
than 4 operators daily as well as during regular and emergency shutdowns. Thoroughly familiar
with start-up, shut-down and emergency procedures. Heavily involved in the Construction, Pre-
Commissioning, and Start-up of several Process units. Shift Lead during outtages and
maintenance.
Education History
Completion Date Issuing Institution Qualification Course
Study
06/1998 Nick Randazzo 1 Year of College or a Technical Industria
Vocational Institute or Vocational School
06/1998 Louisiana Technical 1 Year of College or a Technical Process
College Reserve or Vocational School Technolo
The time I spent at Reserve Tech was three weeks. It was a Basic Ops course offered by
Transamerica Refining.
Certifications
Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date
Supervisory Training Exxon Mobil 06/2010
Certificate to operate the CCR process u UOP 10/2002
CERTIFICATE in Process Technology Reserve Technical 06/1998
CERTIFICATE in Pipe Welding Randazzo technical 06/1998
Honors
Received "ACE Award" for troubleshooting the cause of a Utility Station's malfunction and
recommending the proper corrective action for its repair.
References Available on Request
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