SME Hydrocracking, Reforming. Commissioning Specialist/Trainer

Commissioning Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Concept-to-execution, results-driven and performance-focused manager, with comprehensive experience in overseeing diverse industry projects, focusing on quality assurance, timely completion, and regulatory compliance. Equipped with proven capability to build and manage industry procedures from startup to successful completion; complemented with well-honed technical, communication, analytical, and problem-solving aptitudes. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Visio.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Crude Distillation and Hydrogen System

SME Hydro-Processing and Reforming

Equipment and Tools Maintenance

Operation and Facility Management

Operator Training and Qualification

Centrifugal Compressor Operation

DCS Qualified Multiple Units

T/A Planning and Execution

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Cross-functional Leadership and Collaboration

Rapid Conflict Resolution

Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Commissioning/Pre-Commissioning/Start Up

Reciprocating Compressor Operation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Flint Hills Resources – Joliet, IL

Consultant 2015–2016

Facilitated comprehensive training to utilities operators and new hires.

Took charge of qualifying operators in accordance with company standards.

Closely coordinated with operators and trainees to effectively organize training materials.

Troubleshooting boiler operation and compressors.

ExxonMobil, Beaumont Texas Refinery (formerly Mobil Oil) – Beaumont, TX

Process and Maintenance Coordinator 2011–2014

Handled the Safety Critical Instrumentation (SCI) procedures for Online Testing Live Unit.

Implemented orders for equipment, JSAs completion, work scope completion, and work scheduling.

Functioned as shift lead on the HDC/PtR3/PtR4 turnaround blocks within the complex area spanning 30 years.

Administered the commissioning of Complex Cold Box and Gas Recovery and Liquification Project; along with the world’s largest HDC Expansion Project with unit capacity increase and equipment upgrades.

Played an instrumental role in re-launching and repairing damage of the refinery from two hurricanes.

Served as commissioning supervisor for three major projects at the Beaumont Refinery, a grass roots CCR (80 kbd) and an expansion project at the Hydrocracker (70 kbd).

Administered InteleTrac System utilized in designing operator rounds for the hydrocracker and reformer units.

Received 212 Degree Award for writing a procedure in water washing a centrifugal 400# steam turbine in service, which helped the company in saving millions of dollars.

Updated SOP for Cold Work Permitting, Equipment Isolation (LOTO), H2S Hazard Mitigation. Lectured at Lamar University Beaumont introducing the new Cold Work Permit for unit operators.

Shift Supervisor 1996–2014

Ensured safety throughout the process, maintenance, and technical areas, as well as the product’s quality and compliance with the defined specifications.

Rendered close monitoring of equipment use and provided effective response to abnormal operations for the prevention of equipment damage.

Took charge of responding to KEVs and decreasing break-ins to the maintenance schedule.

Executed safety health environment throughout the operations by participating in safety meetings; implementing OIMS work processes in alignment with the site procedures and standards; and keen analyzing and mitigating risks.

Maintained active involvement with unit and site simulations along with incident investigations and risk assessments.

Observed strict compliance with the site standard in conducting shift handover.

Performed preventative equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Handled unit parameters within Tier 2 and 3 operating envelopes in protecting protect equipment reliability, while addressing the deviations and envelope operations.

Expertly managed the abnormal operation and emergency by strengthening shift readiness in responding to upset conditions; and abnormal non-routine operations be determining deviations from standard and unit operations and coordination with the Business Team.

Served as contract representative, responsible for maintaining field presence with contractor foreman, while supervising safety, permitting, barrier breaking of job progression.

Earlier Positions Held

Trainee, CHDI

Trainee, CUB, Hydrocracker, PtR3, and H2 Units

Assistant Operator

EARLIER CAREER

American Valve and Hydrant – Beaumont, TX

Machinist

EDUCATION

Associate’s Degree in Machine Tool

Lamar Institute of Technology – Beaumont, TX

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Incident Investigation Process Hazard Analysis

Technical Writing Train the Trainer Emergency Response Team

Lube Process Technology Hydro-Processing Technology Incident Investigation ICS Platform

ACTIVITIES

Knights of Columbus

Hospitality Center St. Charles Weekend Warriors

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