Alex Estrada
Chemours
CORPUSCHRISTI,TX
7
years of professional experience
Safety-focused Production Technician with more than five years of chemical and industrial operation experience. Skilled in field operations, process monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, lockout/ tagout, safe work permitting, SAP and emergency response with additional training in control room operation. Committed to building a long term career in plant operations.
Work History
Production Technician
4 Years 4 Months- Operate and monitor chemical processes, perform field rounds, record process readings, and collect routine samples.
- Currently training in control-room operations, including monitoring DCS process variables, equipment conditions, alarms, trends and safety interlocks.
- Troubleshoot process equipment and use SAP to create maintenance notifications and track equipment issues.
- Prepare and isolate equipment for maintenance, shutdowns, startups, and safe return to service using lockout/tagout procedures.
- Issue safe-work permits and coordinate maintenance and contractor activities within operating unit.
- Perform chemical line breaks using required PPE and respond to to emergencies as member of the Emergency Response Team.
Process Operator
1 Year 2 Months- Operated and monitored production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of equipment to prevent operational downtime on hydraulic systems and rotating equipment
- Overlooked contractors, issued permits, Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety, member of ERT
- Involved in startup and commissioning of equipment
Safety Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented effective safety training programs for new employees.
- Evaluated workplace safety procedures, recommending improvements to enhance overall safety standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Health And Safety
- Dean's List Fall 2018
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
- Dean's List Spring 2020
High School Diploma
Skills
Chemical process operations
Process and Equipment Troubleshooting
SAP Maintenance Notifications
Lockout Tagout and Equipment Isolation
Contractor and Maintenance Coordination
Emergency Response
Bilingual: English and Spanish
Time Management
Team work and collaboration
Timeline
Production Technician
Chemours
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Process Operator
Steel Dynamics
02.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Safety Technician
Turner Industries
11.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Del Mar College
Associate of Applied Science from Process Technology
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Del Mar College
Associate of Applied Science from Occupational Health And Safety
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Collegiate High School
High School Diploma
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