ANDREW L. MARTINEZ
Bunge
Avondale,LA
13
years of professional experience
Process-oriented professional with seven years of experience and proven ability to streamline operations and enhance production efficiency in manufacturing environment. Known for strong collaboration skills and results-driven approach, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Expertise in equipment maintenance and process optimization, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
Work History
Process Technician Level 4
5 Years 5 Months- Operated and monitored fuel conversions, reactive vessels, low- and high-pressure steam boilers, and water feed systems to ensure optimal performance
- Blended and transferred oil by operating valves, checking heat tracing, and clearing lines to maintain fluidity and prevent blockages
- Received and stored chemicals, ingredients, and miscellaneous supplies in designated areas to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Samples and measures inventory; Checks temperatures of tanks
- Cleans and changes industrial filters; Contains and cleans oil in the event of a spill
- Prepares the plant equipment for startup, shutdown, freeze plans, and hazardous weather conditions
- Performed startup and operation during interesterification, bleaching, and deodorization processes, ensuring final products met internal and customer specifications
- Troubleshoots, rebuilds. repairs, and replaces processing equipment components as needed
- Drives a forklift truck to move drums and other production items as required
- Maintains and cleanses processing and general plant areas to ensure a safe working environment
- Follows written work orders, shipping orders, and other written and oral instructions to determine materials to be moved or shipments to be loaded; Properly performs the related tasks to complete the orders
- Unloads and washes trucks, tank containers, and other bulk methods of transporting oil
- Loads oil and/or other materials into vehicles and installs seals, strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
- Takes samples of materials and oils, labels with identifying information, and provides samples to the laboratory for analysis
- Keeps accurate records of inventory (Counts, weights); Verifies, and records units of supplies and raw materials received, movements and shipments; accurately completes appropriate paperwork
Production Technician
2 Years 3 Months- Monitor Process Operations (Delta V Software), provide operations feedback to Bayer Technicians on sample quality/other operational issues and support unit troubleshooting efforts on packaging/loading area issues
- Monitored timely and representative sampling of product, proper sample collection technique, and sample storage.
- Responsible for preparing bags or containers for proper loading and completing quality checks before closing and sealing containers
- Experience in three production areas of Bayer facility (GI5, GIX, CT2/3 packaging)
- Supported maintenance operations on off-shift days as hole watch and fire watch
Multi Craft Technician/ Carpenter
1 Year 11 Months- 1-year experience as multi-craft maintenance support at Dow St. Charles, with focus on Fire water line replacements, process line/valve repairs and insulation. This experience included securing relevant work permits from operations and reviewing work packages with project coordinators.
- Concrete foundation construction: laying out jobs, building and setting forms, tying rebar and shooting elevation/grade.
- Layout and installation of structural steel
- Interior remodel work in industrial buildings, including plumbing, installation of tile flooring and floating/mudding sheet rock.
Yards and Grounds Maintenance
2 Years 10 Months- Maintained grounds and ballfields at multiple parks in St. Charles Parish, including grass cutting, weed eating, and debris / trash removal.
- Monitored, inspected, and maintained facilities requiring maintenance or repair, including fencing, water/sewage lines, lighting, concession and restroom buildings.
- Maintenance and repairs to lawn equipment, building park benches and signage.
Education
Associates - Process Technology
GPA: 32/69 credit hours completed
High School Diploma - technical/vocational emphasis
Skills
Process flows
Process monitoring
Equipment troubleshooting
Quality control analysis
Control system programming
Familiar with Delta V Process Control user interface (DCS)
Commissioning experience of 4 separate units (CIE-9
Bleaching
DEO-9
DEO-10). Along with commissioning of utilities and truck/rail loading areas.
Experienced with plant permitting activities including lock-out
hot work
elevated work and confined space
Ability to read P&ID’s
job packages and blueprints
Basic mechanical skills
i.e.: Repairs and troubleshooting on equipment
preventative maintenance
and day-to-day operational requirements.
Proficient with power
pneumatic
electrical and hand tools.
Basic industrial equipment operations – forklift (certified)
skid steer
backhoe
pressure washing
overhead crane operation certified
Insulation installation
Familiar with plant safety expectations and procedures
with experience in 9 different manufacturing facilities
Focused on Continuous improvement
Operational efficiency
Preventive Maintenance
Strong work ethic
Troubleshooting skills
Works Well Under Pressure
Microsoft Office software proficient
Timeline
Process Technician Level 4
Bunge
06.2021 - CurrentRead More
Production Technician
Zachry @ Bayer
03.2019 - 06.2021Read More
Multi Craft Technician/ Carpenter
Civil Construction Co
03.2017 - 02.2019Read More
Yards and Grounds Maintenance
St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation
05.2014 - 03.2017Read More
Hahnville High School
High School Diploma from technical/vocational emphasis
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South Central Louisiana Technical College
Associates from Process Technology
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