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Mario Guerrero

Lubbock,TX

Summary

With over 23 years of experience in oil field operations, and a seasoned Operations Manager with a background in streamlining business processes to improve efficiency and profitability. Skilled at managing teams, reducing operational costs, and implementing strategic business plans. Strengths include leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make impactful decisions that drive company growth.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Oxy
Denver City, Tx.
08.2019 - Current
  • Identified and implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Organized team meetings to discuss operational issues or changes in procedure.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Monitored daily operations of the plant, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
  • Prepared monthly reports on operational performance indicators.
  • Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Developed preventative maintenance program for plant operations.
  • Established key performance indicators to monitor progress towards goals.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Evaluated employee job performance and provided feedback as needed.
  • Managed budgeting and forecasting activities related to plant operations.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Gas Plant Team Lead

OXY
Seminole, TX
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
  • Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
  • Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout project lifecycle.
  • Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
  • Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
  • Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
  • Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.

Gas Plant Team Lead

OXY
Sundown, TX
03.2015 - 08.2019
  • Mallet and Slaughter Gas Plant
  • See roles and responsibilities of plant lead above

Gas Plant Team Lead

OXY
Jayton, TX
07.2013 - 03.2015
  • Salt Creek, Anton, Cedar Lake, Welch, GMK Gas Plants
  • See roles and responsibilities of plant team lead above

Plant Specialist/ Operations Team Lead

OXY
Jayton, TX
06.2011 - 07.2013

Meet product specifications and pipeline scheduling requirements.

Coach, motivate, and develop operations staff in order to improve their skills and enable them to fulfill their job responsibilities.

Work closely with plant and engineering staff to optimize equipment, maintain uptime and recovery budgets, and coordinate plant projects.

Review daily reports, DCS trends, and meet with plant operations to determine NGL and SPL recovery, residue gas sales, plant efficiency, and interface with operations to assure the plant is on target.

Prepare and present daily production totals, and discuss any outstanding maintenance issues at each morning meeting.

Coordinate work activities with the Maintenance Specialist. Review all open work orders and prioritize.

Manage plant inventory and communicate with vendors to ensure the correct amount of product is delivered on time. Ensure all invoices are paid with the correct coding.

Manage training for operations. Complete a walk-down of equipment with operators to ensure training has been completed before becoming certified.

Complete a walk-through of the facilities on a frequent basis to ensure process safety and search for potential hazards.

Partner with the Plant Team Lead to discuss the status of jobs, equipment, schedule needs, recovery rates, and any potential employee issues.

Create an environment where members of the team make day-to-day decisions, while providing the tools, training, and support needed to make those decisions.

Develop a daily operator schedule and manage requests for time off, including the scheduling of relief operators.

Manage, communicate, and ensure compliance with Oxy standards and best practices.

Lead Board Operator

OXY
Jayton, TX
08.2005 - 06.2011

Monitors and controls plant operations.

Constantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

Maintains adequate records of key production variables, such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc. on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, as required.

Collaborate with contractors and vendors for all activities.

Responsible for equipment lock/tagout for maintenance and repairs.

Recognizes equipment abnormalities. Communicates with maintenance regarding significant repairs.

Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.

Performs preventive maintenance activities as required.

Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.

Assists with diagnosing and troubleshooting process-related issues.

Able to understand problems and develop effective solutions.

Supervise efficient operations of all plant equipment.

Responsible for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels. Recognizes operating deviations and takes appropriate corrective action.

Ability to operate plant processes using a DCS control system, preferably Delta V.

Responsible for recording parameter values, completion of operating reports, notification of environmental deviations, and equipment lockout/tag-out for maintenance and repair.

Plant Operator

ExxonMobil Chemical
Jayton, TX
06.2001 - 07.2005

Monitors and controls plant operations.

Constantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Maintains adequate records of key production variables, such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc. on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, as required.

Collaborate with contractors and vendors for all activities.

Responsible for equipment lockout/tagout for maintenance and repairs.

Recognizes equipment abnormalities. Communicates with maintenance regarding significant repairs.

Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.

Performs preventive maintenance activities as required.

Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.

Assists with diagnosing and troubleshooting process-related issues.

Able to understand problems and develop effective solutions.

Responsible for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels. Recognizes operating deviations and takes appropriate corrective action.

Responsible for recording parameter values, completing operating reports, notifying of environmental deviations, and equipment lockout/tag-out for maintenance and repair.

United States Marine Corp

USAF
Camp Lejuene, NC
04.1996 - 02.2001
  • Instructed junior Marines on proper use of weapons and combat tactics.
  • Participated in humanitarian aid missions in foreign countries.
  • Supervised daily activities of subordinate Marines.
  • Performed maintenance on vehicles, weapons, and other military equipment.
  • Assisted in the inspection of personnel and equipment to ensure compliance with Marine Corps standards.
  • Ensured that all personnel adhered to established policies and procedures.
  • Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
  • Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
  • Coordinated logistics support for various field operations.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Education

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee
Midland, TX
05-1995

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of operations
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to business analysis and planning
  • Conflict management
  • Ability to build and manage teams
  • Networking ability
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Drive for results
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Adapts to change and ambiguity
  • Demonstrated success with organizations with multi-discipline staffs
  • Understands business processes and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to develop others' professional and technical skills through performance management, goal setting, coaching and feedback, and training and development
  • Project management skills with the ability to advise and lead team members on aspects of project management, prioritizing, and bringing to completion multiple concurrent projects
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and recommend solutions for problems of high complexity
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results in self and others

Timeline

Operations Manager

Oxy
08.2019 - Current

Gas Plant Team Lead

OXY
09.2017 - 08.2019

Gas Plant Team Lead

OXY
03.2015 - 08.2019

Gas Plant Team Lead

OXY
07.2013 - 03.2015

Plant Specialist/ Operations Team Lead

OXY
06.2011 - 07.2013

Lead Board Operator

OXY
08.2005 - 06.2011

Plant Operator

ExxonMobil Chemical
06.2001 - 07.2005

United States Marine Corp

USAF
04.1996 - 02.2001

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee
Mario Guerrero