Process Operator/Chemical Blender
Experienced Operator with strong mechanical aptitude, trade skills, and previous work experience. Demonstrate a strong work ethic towards productivity and achieving superior work standards.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
-Bilingual- English/Spanish
-Excellent verbal, written communication, and customer service skills
-Strong computer skills- MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Office 365, Access, Chempax
-Knowledgeable in various containers tankers, ISO tanks, rail cars and process control systems
-Proficient in chemical blending, transferring, forklift operations, scissor lift and mechanical troubleshooting.
-Possess critical thinking skills, judgment, mathematical abilities, and decision-making abilities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Clean Harbors Environmental Deer Park, Tx March 2022-Present
Environmental Technician
-Set up and operate automated and manual hydro cleaning equipment and systems (xy, reel, shotgun)
-Complete requirements with safety council and refinery access training for different plants
-Complete job hazard analyzes, safe work permits, Hot work permits, lock out tag out permit
-Revise SDS’s of previous contained before cleaning parts and equipment for safety purposes
-Contained spills using barricades, absorbent pads, oil dry and other tools
-Operate 20k pressure pumps, pressure washers and fire hydrants
-Participate in the morning safety meetings
KIWO Seabrook, Tx May 2021- Feb 2022
Chemical Blender
-Cook Polyvinyl Alcohol batches by injecting steam
-Pre- weight chemicals for use on batches
-Add and mix different chemicals using mixers and Vats
-Stop and start reactions using various chemicals (Dipotassium, muriatic acid, etc.)
-Perform different kind of testing as solids and PH
-Operate drum crane and Forklift
-Assist management updating SOP’s
-Complete permits as safe work, Hot work, lockout tag out and confined space
RB Processing LLC Pasadena, Tx Feb. 2021- April 2021
Terminal Operator-Board Operator Trainee
-Line up Hydrogenation unit
-Warm up, start up, cool down and shut down of the unit
-Transfer different kind of oils into rail cars, tanks, tankers, flexi bags
-Work with hydrogen, nitrogen, air pressure and pumps
-Load and unload different type of trailers trucks with totes, drums and other type of containers
-Mix blends according to recipe
-Retain samples from rail cars and other bulk containers
-Promote safety and respect between co-workers
Solugen INC. Houston, Tx April 2019 – Present
Chemical Operator
- blending and mixing various chemical formulations using a blend sheet or recipe.
- follow detailed procedures and learn new concepts quickly.
- Ensure the proper operation of measuring devices and report any concerns to supervisor.
- Use and be familiar with a variety of chemical pumps and material handling devices to transfer/transport blending materials.
- Hook up tanks, tankers, and hoses to blend and/prepackage desired product.
- Monitor blending operations, mixing times, temperatures, and fill levels to ensure safety.
- familiar with all products in storage tanks and their specific hazards.
- Using SDS’s wear the appropriate PPE to ensure employee safety.
- Maintain good housekeeping.
- Responsible for inbound/outbound shipments
- Create/Close Batch Tickets, and upload monthly inventory into Chempax
- Take samples.
- read and understand P&ID’s
- Write permits for contractors such as safe work permits, hot work, confine space among others
- Based on SDS' determine proper labels and placards for shipping (Un Numbers, primary labels, etc.)
Production Operator/Suez Water Technologies & Solutions Baytown, TX March 2018 - April 2019
Chemical Operator
-Regenerate ion exchange resins
-Operate pumps and air pressure to transfer resin.
-Prepare mobile units to specification.
-Responsible for general housekeeping
-Quality control checks
-Complete appropriate unit paperwork
-Participate or conduct safety discussions at the beginning or during shift.
ESI Staffing/A. Schulman Deer Park, TX October 2017 – Feb. 2018
Chemical Operator
-Filling Silos with products inside super sacks
-Obtain precise weight on Gaylord boxes to be shipped.
-Prepared mixes with different powders using a blender.
-Provide the QC lab with samples hourly.
-Promote Safety between employees, PPE, proper lifting, BBS observations and report near misses.
Meador Staffing /Kaneka Pasadena, TX March 2017- October 19, 2017
Packaging Operator
-Transfer powder from totes to feeder to be packed in bags.
-Get accurate rough weight on bags.
-Box, label, and scan product
-Set up machinery and purge equipment for overnight stay to avoid oxidization.
-Clean parts with steam during down days
-Conduct safety toolbox meetings before work shift begins.
Education
Associate of Applied Science degree – Chemical Process technology
San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX
Graduation Date: Dec. 2020
Process Tech Level II Certificate
San Jacinto College, Pasadena, Tx
Graduation Date Dec. 2020
General Studies Associate Degree
San Jacinto College
Graduation date: Dec. 2018