Quality Engineer /Manager

VICTOR RODRICK GONZALES

**** **** ***** ********, ***** 77708 (409) 504 – 4975

SUMMARY

Highly motivated skilled technician with over twenty years of Petrochemical experience with a proven track record for completing difficult projects on schedule with minimum supervision. Key strengths in proactive approach, attention to detail, ability to learn quickly and make sound decisions promptly and accurately. Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and firm personality to see demanding jobs through independently or as a team member.

EXPERIENCE

Pipefitter Fabricator

Gulf States Corporation

Southeasttexas Industrial Services (March 2009 - December 2009)

Performed preventive and corrective maintenance throughout refineries and chemical plants. Worked plant turnarounds and shutdowns.

Pumper/Operator

Motiva Enterprises, Port Arthur Texas (July 1991 – February 2009)

Performed all work necessary for the safe and proper operation of a liquid cargo transfer system. Loaded and unloaded pressurized and non pressurized vessels with product to include, but not limited to diesel, caustic, and light butanes.

Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as critical repairs, safely and efficiently. Ability to take initiative in performing emergency duties without specific orders or instructions.

Reviewed production and product quality, anticipated and solved problems in a timely manner, while identifying opportunities for improvement. Participated in Quality Assurance and Quality Control by communicating directly with the QA/QC laboratory, conducted audits on sampling and testing process streams as required, and interpreting such results and took essential action when required.

Executed laboratory testing on finished goods and in-process products for qualities as chemical and physical characteristics. Recorded test data keeping detailed lab notes in compliance with legal standards for laboratory notebooks and applying statistical quality control procedures as needed.

Applied extensive knowledge of the job skills, company policies and procedures to complete complex, specialized assignments/tasks in creative and effective ways. Worked on assignments that were sophisticated in nature and required judgment, initiative, and technical/specialized knowledge to resolve problems and/or develop recommended solutions.

Responsible for the writing and issuing of permits to include Safe Work, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry.

Motiva Job Representative during turnarounds and special projects, overseeing the work of 20 or more contract employees.

Conducted movement of rail cars and trains. Observed, interpreted and relayed arm, lantern or radio signals and all other indications affecting train activity. Operated track switches to change direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on main track.

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Boiler Technician

United States Navy, LPH-7 (USS Guadalcanal) (January 1986 – January 1990)

Maintained boiler plant conditions while standing watch, controlled boiler water chemistry as necessary for safe operation of 600 pound boiler.

Implemented start up and shutdown procedures, assuring procedural compliance was established and safeguarded.

Performed various Preventative Maintenance and Services on machinery to maintain equipment life. Gained the foundation of knowledge that sharpened my attention to detail allowing me excel in any future endeavors.

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