Cristian Gonzalez

*** ****** **** *** ****, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

MOBILE: 787-***-**** E-MAIL:

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CHEMICAL AND PROJECT ENGINEERING

Process Improvement (( Health and Safety (( Quality Assurance

Operational Excellence (( Process Engineering (( Compliance

Exceptional engineering professional adept to new changes and challenges

excelling abilities to the maximum. Assertive leader at both academic and

professional levels leading diverse groups managing complex projects and

assignments. Out of the box thinker, creative, and visionary embracing

accountability and acquiring in-depth operational knowledge.

< Process and Project Development: Skillful in assessing and developing new

operational initiatives. Passionate and motivated towards the continuous

search for quality and efficiency.

< Project Management: Hands on experience as leader and collaborator in

different level assignments and objectives excelling as an effective team

player.

< Communications skills: Outstanding communication skills in English and

Spanish. Persuasive public speaker applying techniques based on the

audience delivering an effective message.

< Application skills: MS Office (Word, Excell, PowerPoint, Outlook,

Project, Access). Technically oriented and fast learner.

Key Contributions:

< Piloted the project development of a 60MMSFD, $153MM Hydrogen plant / PSA

construction; analyzed raw materials determining the appropriate formula

enabling production.

< Assigned to evaluate initial costs and identify cost saving alternatives.

< Created an electronic database system to record and track internal and

contractor audits calculating scores based on risk parameters; system

became the corporate standard.

< Team achieved the first place on performance and consistency at the 2006

AIChE's National Conference, with local and U.S. media coverage.

Educational Background (((

University of Puerto Rico - Mayag ez Campus

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Chemical Engineering (2007)

Professional Experience (((

Hovensa LLC - Christiansted, USVI (Aug 2007 - Present)

Process Engineer II Aug

2009 - Sept 2010

. Plan and coordinate different manufacturing and operational activities

for one of the world's largest petroleum refinery with 2,500 employees

and 500,000 barrel daily production.

. Participate in all project phases; initial assessment, feasibility

analysis, materials estimates, implementation plan, and controls

interacting with colleagues from multiple departments. Evaluate project

requirements and provide recommendations.

. Analyze different operational areas including product process,

utilities, equipment specifications, and cost analysis to recommend

process/project improvements.

Process Safety Engineer I Aug

2007 - Aug 2009

. Coordinated and monitored safety program implementations in two areas

covering 50% of the site.

. Performed PSM Field (Work Permit & Lock out/Tag-out ) accident audit

and investigation evaluating causes and preparing action plans.

Established processes and protocols ensuring compliance with OSHA

standards.

. Team participant in special projects including, identification of new

resources, new program implementation, and process improvements.

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. Facilitator and assistant in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA); facilitated

/ assisted 3-5 units per year (e.g. Propane/Gasoline/Diesel Loading

racks, Sulfur recovery units, Reformers, Visbreaker, Crude

distillation, FCC, Cocker, etc.) Trained groups of 10-12 employees in

safety and operations.

Work Experience While Studying (((

EF College Break, Mayag ez, PR (Jan 2005 - July 2007)

Campus Manager Aug 2006 -

July 2007

. Led Campus Sales Representatives meeting sales and advertising

objectives at UPR-Mayag ez. Supported new representative and manager

recruitment in the company's effort to expand operations in PR.

Campus Representative Jan 2005 -

Aug 2006

. Promoted and sold the International Excursions program for college

students achieving sales of $40,000 in two months. Selected among the

TOP 8 in the U.S. out of 100 representatives.

Trainings (((

< Confined Space Structural Rescue; NFPA 1670 & 1006, OSHA 29CFR:1910.146

Awareness and Operations Level (2009)

< 24 hours of HAZMAT Technician training - Performing site specific entry

and support operations using appropriate PPE (2008)

< Industrial Fire Fighting (2009)

< Root Cause Failure Analysis (Behavior Justification Management Theory)

(2008)

< Process Safety Management Complying with the OSHA and EPA Regulations,

(2008)

< Compliance Auditing for the PSM & RMP Regulations, May (2008)

< MOC for Process Safety, February (2008)

< PHA for Team Leaders, September (2007)

Affiliations

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Hispanos Unidos, WXZT Latino 90.9

2009 - Present

. Public service radio show host for the non-profit organization.

President of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Student

Chapter 2006 - 2007

. Successfully managed one of the largest student chapters in recognition

and financial administration in the U.S.

. Coordinated multiple events including a trip to San Francisco, CA with

150 students conducting a conference at the 2006 AIChe National

Meeting.

ChemE Car Team member - Safety Officer 2005 -

2007

RUM - Student Counselor 2002 -

2006

. Provided assistance and orientation to freshmen

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