Quality Control Technician

Tomas Rubio

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ***** **** *****

City: Houston

State: TX

Zip: 77088

Country: USA

Phone: 832-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $50,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Tomas Rubio Jr.

Objective

A production career with a reputable, and successful organization where I may be able to actively contribute to the overall mission goals.

Profile

Thirteen years of combined experience in Construction and Chemical Plant operations, including ; Journeyman's Pipefitter helper, Shift lead on packaging lines, and Process Operator in Chemical Manufacturing. A reliable team player, with strong analytical, verbal, and written skills.

Specific Experience:

HSE Specialist III-Environment

Fluor Guinea, West Africa

Simandou Iron Ore Project

October 2011 - October 2012

* Assisted in, and developed HS&E procedures to be implemented project wide, by Fluor and contract personnel. Conducted field assessments/surveys, to gauge Environmental impact of expansion projects.

* Conducted field inspections/investigations across a vast portion of the project to ensure compliance to Environmental regulations by contractors in the field. Tracked deficiencies, and implemented corrective actions through regular meetings/consultations.

* As a member of the Rail Project Team, I directly supported Geotechnical investigations and monitored drilling activities for Environmental, and Safety compliance, during initial works for construction of over 720km of rail line, spanning the country of Guinea, from mine site, to port site.

* Provided direct guidance to subcontractors, to assist them in developing and implementing procedures to be utilized, in alignment with Fluor and client HSE policies and guidelines. Towards the end of my assignment, the project saw completion of two million safe man hours of work.

Environmental Technician

KBR IRAQ

LOGCAP

May 2011 - September 2011

* Enforced HSE procedures and guidelines, in support of clients' Environmental strategies, including: Hazardous materials management, pollution prevention, waste minimization, and Hazardous waste compliance measures.

* Performed incident investigations and implemented corrective action measures to address all identified deficiencies,and followed up to ensure closure of investigation,while providing support to the client on a 24-hour basis.

* Conducted site inspections/audits and provided technical advice to maintain regulatory compliance, while providing Environmental direction to KBR, subcontract, and U.S. military personnel.

* Performed spill prevention/remediation, field assessments, and generated reports in keeping with long term safety, performance, and Environmental compliance goals for the area of responsibility, which covered several installations throughout Iraq.

* Conducted baseline environmental surveys/updates to gauge impact of clients' ever expanding footprint upon the surrounding environment and communities.

Chemical Plant Process Technician

Interchem Inc. Liberty, Texas

July-2009 - May-2011

* Performed precise additions/transfers of hazardous chemicals, using bulk metering systems and scales, in the manufacture of specialty products for the oilfield and mining industry. Safely handled all materials, to include; Toluene,Acids,Resins,Amines,Caustics, and various others used as ingredients/catalysts.

* Ensured process safety by following guidelines for transfers, while avoiding cross contamination of products, and verifying correct usage of material, line connections, and conducting sampling process throughout the various stages of production.

* Monitored and controlled endothermic/exothermic reactions in vessels of various capacities,as per set guidelines on batch sheets, in addition to implementing directives from laboratory,concerning adjustments during production.

* Conducted strapping of bulk storage tanks, and trucks prior to shipment. Operated warehouse, and 10k Skytrak forklifts, to stage drums, totes, and bulk bags for production runs. Maintained a safe work environment, and acceptable environmental practices and compliance to management housekeeping standards.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead

KBR Kuwait Operations

LOGCAP

Dec-2005 -June 2009

* Safely and efficiently operated Material Handling Equipment such as TEREX-45 TFC cargo container handlers, Military Rough Terrain Container Handlers, JLG, forklifts from 4k through 30k. Qualified in rigging and cable lifting operations utilizing Terex-TFC-45 as mobile crane platform.

* Managed preventive maintenance procedures, as per company SOP, to maximize equipment usage and minimize downtime, thus preventing impact upon the clients' work activities.

* Provided immediate supervision to junior operators and subcontract personnel during work activities on, and off site. Coordinated work activities with U.S. and host nation military, contract personnel, and civilian elements throughout the various sites within the Area of Responsibility.

* Served as designated Point of Contact, in absence of site supervisor, and executed supervisory role on site, as needed.

* Operated all equipment throughout period of employment without any lost time / injuries, or recordable incidents.

CHEMICAL PLANT PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Interchem Inc. Liberty, Texas

March-2005 -December- 2005

* Operated batch processes on site, and safely handled various chemical ingredients such as: Aqueous Ammonia, Sulfuric Acid, Ammonium Bisulfate, Nickel Catalyst, Acetic Acid, Anhydrous Ammonia, Urea Liquor, and Benzene Chloride. Utilized Reverse Osmosis Water Purification to produce De-ionized water for batch processes. The batch process in place,Specialized in producing additives and specialty fluid blends for the drilling industry, and surface mining operations, such as oxygen scavengers, corrosion inhibitors, drilling fluids/mud's/additives, using mass flow meters, pumps and reactors of various capacities, and through controlled endothermic/exothermic reactions within strict tolerances.

* Maintained inventory of raw and finished products throughout warehouses and tank farms, and coordinated inbound/outbound deliveries from suppliers in order to fill customer orders in a timely manner. Maintained inventory of all supplies needed to meet customer demands.

* Performed sampling throughout production to ensure conformity to set specifications for specific gravity, PH, and all other variables applying. Generated (COA) Certificate of Analysis sheets used for customer reference in all orders, in keeping with quality control measures.

* Recycled all available excess products, to minimize waste generation, environmental impact, and cost. Implemented spill preventative/ remediation measures to maintain a safe work environment, and reduce environmental footprint. Ensured the company's environmental pollution prevention policies were enforced including air, water, and soil environmental compliance, as well as spill remediation.

* Filled orders received on phone/fax/online, and ensured all appropriate placards, batch numbers, and hazard labels were applied to all containers on outbound shipments.

Loaded/unloaded shipments in warehouse and tank farm from railcars, tractor trailer bulk carriers, and ISO containers. Applied tank strapping techniques to ensure accuracy of product levels in tank farm and bulk loads.

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Precision Tube/Maverick Tube Technology Channelview, Texas

July-2004 - March-2005

* Responsible for the receipt/ inventory of all inbound shipments of steel stock designated for assembly lines, direct from slitter companies, as well as verifying tolerances for thickness /width with micrometer and overall conformity prior to usage by production lines, in order to minimize downtime due to material imperfections. Generated non-conformance reports on all materials found to be defective, and coordinated with purchasing and QC department in order to implement quality control measures.

* Logged all completed work orders into company system, listing material usage per order, defective material, and available material for use in future orders, and its' location throughout the warehouse, while implementing the ( FIFO) method to rotate material stocks and minimize wasted materials.

* Coordinated with assembly line supervisors, inspectors to obtain in house stock and inbound material, to meet customer deadlines.

CHEMICAL PLANT PROCESS TECHNICIAN

QUADROTECH LLC Liberty, Texas

November-2002 - June-2004

* Operated all batch processes on site, consisting of Urea liquor, Aqua Ammonia, Ammonium Bisulfates, reverse osmosis, as well as various other small scale blends for select domestic/international customers.

* Coordinated delivery and shipment of finished product and raw materials and supplies, processed customer orders through phone, fax, and email.

* Maintained weekly/monthly inventories of all materials, finished products, and ensured adequate amounts were kept on hand to avoid disruption of deliveries.

* Operated warehouse forklift daily to load/unload palletized product and supplies.

* Conducted sampling and initial quality tests for PH, gravity, clarity, on each product.

* Packaged finished product into totes, drums, pails, as well as bulk /ISO containers.

* Generated (COA) Certificate of Analysis for outbound shipments, also ensured all appropriate labels and placards were in place in compliance with Texas DOT, and international shipping regulations.

* Ensured all excess/off spec products were recycled back into production stream, to minimize environmental impact, and maintain profitability, by reducing or eliminating need for disposal by third party contractors.

* Implemented safety, and spill preventative measures in area of responsibility, as part of daily operations, and to avoid contamination of nearby waterway.

Education

Lee College: Baytown, Texas 1999-2001

U.S. Marine Corps: Honorable Discharge 1994-1998

High School Graduate: 1994

Languages: Speak Read Write

Spanish Fluent Fluent Fluent

English Fluent Fluent Fluent

French Conversational Intermediate Basic

Training:

OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper

Working on online training courses through Safety Unlimited

CPR Certified-May 2011

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