ALEX LAPARA
Harahan,LA
Summary
- Process operator with 13 years of experience in operating, managing, optimizing industrial processes, and ensuring efficiency and safety. Skilled as a lead, as well as working with teams to achieve operational goals and adapting to changing needs. Experience in coordinating unit shutdowns and preparation / decontamination for site turnarounds, mothballing, and demolition. Skilled in equipment operation, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and always delivering reliable outcomes. Strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to quality standards. Proven track record in maintaining efficient workflows and ensuring safety compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROCESS OPERATOR
Roehm America
Waggaman, LA
07.2019 - Current
Outside Operator. Qualifications in MAS (Methacrylic Acid), all MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) Crude Units, and all MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) Distillation Units.
PROCESS / DCS OPERATOR
Monsanto / Bayer
Luling, LA
05.2017 - 07.2019
Outside Operator and DCS. DSIDA Unit (Disodium iminodiacetate).
PROCESS OPERATOR
Cornerstone Chemical Company / Evonik Industries
Waggaman, LA
04.2013 - 05.2017
Outside Operator. Qualifications in MAS (Methacrylic Acid), all MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) Crude Units, and all MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) Distillation Units.
BARGE UNLOADING SUPERVISOR
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Grain
Destrehan, LA
06.2012 - 04.2013
Barge Unloading Supervisor / DCS Operator at Archer Daniels Midland Corporation (ADM) Grain. I was responsible for all barge and railcar logistics; including the shipping, receiving, and storing of barges and railcars to and from our facility, dispatching tugboat fleets, unloading barges and railcars through operating the DCS, and communicating / directing outside operators and tugboat captains to carry out these processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology, Process Technology
NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chalmette, LA12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS
New Orleans, LAHigh School -
HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
New Orleans, LA05.2009
Skills
- Process Control
- Control Room Operations
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Supervision
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Certified
- Preventive Maintenance
- Housekeeping Skills
- Fast Learner
- New Hire Training
- Process Flow Diagrams / P&ID’s: operating, designing, drawing
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Electronics: Delta V, PLC systems, I/O cabinets, control panels, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting
- Computer: SAP, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat Troubleshooting
- Laboratory: typical laboratory glassware and instruments for unit measurement, color machines, titration machines, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC) machines, and labware software for logging / recording sample data
Certification
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- API MODULE CERTIFICATION 188 HOURS
Timeline
PROCESS OPERATOR
Roehm America
07.2019 - Current
PROCESS / DCS OPERATOR
Monsanto / Bayer
05.2017 - 07.2019
PROCESS OPERATOR
Cornerstone Chemical Company / Evonik Industries
04.2013 - 05.2017
BARGE UNLOADING SUPERVISOR
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Grain
06.2012 - 04.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology, Process Technology
NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS
High School -
HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL