Humberto Saenz
LeagueCity, Texas, ***** 361-***-**** linkedin.com/in/humbertoasaenz *************@*****.***
Chemical Engineer Project Modification Projects and Design Leader Army Veteran
Chemical Engineer with over four years(3-5+) of plant operations experience specializing in Chemical Industry, plant operations, and product testing. Dedicated to the service of customers by utilizing skills in premium quality steel, quality development, staging design, and assembly solutions. Dedicated to supporting multiple Business units within an organization.
MS Office Suite
TWIC Card
Quatro Pro
Turbo CAD Auto CAD,
Pipe Tracker (SAP)
MMI, HMI Controls
ERP Quality Tracker (SAP)
Math CAD
Coordinate Small Projects
Performance Driven
Results Driven
Applicant of Engineering Principles
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering – Texas A&M-Kingsville 2000
Texas A&M University Kingsville, Kingsville Texas
Certified Smoke School (Reference Method 9 Opacity Reading)
Certified Internal Auditor (NSF Food Quality Course)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TPCO America Jan 2015– Present
Lab Test Technician
Maintain the Quality of 500 Metric Tons of P110 Steel Casing for Oil and Gas Production in the South Texas Gulf area.
Conduct tensile tests, hardenability, impact and collapse of production pipe
Use Pipe-tracker system to track when samples are due Non-destructive Evaluation and Visual Inspection
Familiarized with micro-structure analysis; and mastered machining both longitudinal and transverse sample preparation(utilizing automatic grinder and mill) for impact testing
Created and Performed Fundamental Engineering Support on API tasks
City of Beeville Jun 2014–Jan 2015
Operator III
Motivated Plant Operations of Surface water Production of up to 7 Million Gallons per day.
Identified and Exceeded the minimization of production faults by 20% in the operation of the plant.
Showcased lab analysis to the TCEQ (Texas Commission of Environmental Quality)
Targeted analysis on Turbidity, Total Chlorine Residuals, and Various Health concerns on surface water treatment on Government Official Field notes that were neatly arranged and accurately completed
Deep understanding of Sand Filters and their role on drinking water treatment to include: valves, pumps and other mechanisms of control. i.e. actuators, limit switches, versa-valves and so on
Maximius Coffee July 2010 – Jun2014
Operations Supervisor
Boosted production yields by 10% in Reconciling Material Consumption and Material Production.
Evaluated issues with moisture and dryness of Dry Decaffeinated Beans and Flavor quality of beans taste using refractometer to measure index of refraction or BRIX analysis (commonly used in the wine industry
Experience using high pressure CO2 and high pressure equipment up to 5000 PSI
Cimbar Performance Minerals Feb 2010 – Jul 2010
Lab Manager
Accelerated the quality of a lab for Barite(Drill Mud) Production Company and Other Industrial Products
Implemented 100 % quality assurance and product development of Barite and Calcium Carbonate production
Utilized the “Color flex, L, A, B and Z Analysis”, Mesh sizing 75 micron to 45 micron size and Density Analysis with Gas Pycnometer. Became very familiarized with Beckman Coulter “Mean Particle Size” Analyzer
Understanding of API methods for Barite Analysis, Specific gravity utilizing the Le Chatelier flask method, Hydrometer used for particle size below 6 micron and 3 inch sieve for particles above 75 micron. Daily determination with use of titration method with various reagents and chemicals for determination of calcium in Barium Sulfide Slurries
Shaw Group Jul 2009 – Sep 2009
Environmental Engineer
Improved the Environmental and Infrastructure of the Gulf Coast Area
Streamlined the fundamental development of a program designed for the Laboratory Analysis of sampling required by the EPA standard for environmental emissions
Consulted data on moisture content of Stack Gases and moisture in accordance to EPA methods
Applied the “California Analytical” and the “Thermo Environmental” NOX Analyzer for CO, CO2 and O2 analysis
Entec Engineering Apr 2007 – Jan 2009
Environmental Scientist
Spearheaded environment emission projects in stack testing for refineries in the Houston Bay Area
Performed Data recording on moisture content of Stack Gases and moisture collection in accordance to EPA reference methods
Utilized the “California Analytical” Gas analyzing for CO, CO2 and O2. Also, the “Thermo Environmental” NOX Analyzer
Consulted on emission compliance covering state and federal requirements
Oversaw sampling projects, using the Chain of Custody and the legal documentation of samples acquired in the field
Schlumberger Oil Field Services (OFS) Jul 2006 – Dec 2006
Field Engineer (Surface Logging Systems) and (Cased Hole Completions)
Engineered two runs in the same well for both, the execution of a sonic evaluation and an induction evaluation, which provided both formation slowness and resistivity in the zones of interest to the oil field client
Used Platform Express for geological evaluation
Performed logging exercises under various conditions
Performed various tasks as the training center Environmental Officer for my class
US Army June 2000 – June 2004
Maintenance Officer (Manager) & Lead Squadron Logistics Coordinator (Active Duty)
Evaluated and solvedequipment issues
Overhauled and implemented processes and programs, increasing fleet readiness efficiency.
Coordinated and conducted emergency response plans
Supervised 50 mechanics, 30 vehicles, 4 mobile work stations and 4 stationary work stations