Andrew Mendez

Senior Operator

• Led a team of operators, delegating tasks effectively and helped create a collaborative work enviroment
• Optimized workflow by cross-training operators in multiple areas of plant; including truck racks, rail racks, barge and ship docks, and field operations, allowing increased flexibility in personnel assignments as needed
• Performed troubleshooting, adjustment, and minor repairs on equipment requiring attention, and participating in major events
• Accurately gauged shore tanks, both inactive and actively loading vessels using a hermetic device for ullage tanks, and a hand gauge line for innage tanks
• Proficient making pipe line ups for both inbound and outbound activity

Junior Supervisor

• Collaborated with management to develop strategic plans for terminal operations improvements
• Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows
• Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed product moves, addressing any inconsistencies immediately
• Accurately set shore tank stops for vessel moves by converting pounds per gallon to metric tons for vessel loading
• Used SCADA to control product movement to and from vessels, and to maintain product temperatures

ERT/HAZMAT

• Observed company and governmental standards in cleaning and organizing work area, actively preventing circumstances conducive to injury and occupational hazard
• Handled emergency situations promptly and professionally, mitigating potential risks to personnel and property damage at the terminal facility
• Assisted in training new firefighters, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork
• Inspected and maintained response equipment and kept accurate inventory in fire station

ExxonMobil-Baytown (11/2013 to 03/2015)

• Thoroughly inspected live load tanker trailers prior to loading for cleanliness, damage, all valves function properly, correct gaskets, and ensured DOT specifications were current
• Live loaded tanker trailers using Drylock hose connection with solvents and lubricants in accordance to bill of lading and customer specifications
• Used chains, derails, and performed lockout/tagout on live tracks to ensure safety of crew working on tracks, inspected tanker railcars to determine cleanliness; proceed to load, or reject to be cleaned

Rohm and Haas-Deer Park (02/2013 to 11/2013)

• Operated Yard Mule truck to collect assigned tanker trailer, scaled in empty weight, pre loaded, scaled out loaded weight, and staged for carrier to pick up
• Performed energy isolation on Wilden pumps, safely drained into correct containment, and changed to required micron filters
• Confirmed correct tanker railcars spotted properly using bill of lading, thoroughly inspected inside and out for cleanliness, damage, all valves function properly, correct gaskets, and ensure DOT specifications were current; proceeded to load to weight specified on bill of lading, or proceeded to wash railcar prior to loading
• Live offloaded raw liquid materials from tanker trailers into proper storage vessels; live offloaded raw dry bulk materials from flat bed trailers and stored in proper contained areas of warehouse safely

Dow-Seadrift

• Loaded Uniclean Supersacks with Polyethylene resin inside of BCN cartons and loaded onto dry cargo trailer for shipping
• Performed rail switching to spot hopper railcars for bulk loading
• Loaded 4 compartment hopper railcars, pulled, weighed railcars using motion scale, and placed either in storage yard or on outbound rail track for PTRA
• Performed periodic quality checks of Polyethylene resin during loading and taken to lab for testing and final Certificate of Analysis to attach to bill of lading for shipping

• Collected bill of lading day prior to shipping date, pulled listed material to be shipped from warehouse, organized material by order number into staging areas
• Scanned and verified material to be shipped using computer programs when tractor/trailer arrived for live loading
• Formulated method of loading to size/type of trailer and empty gross weight to ensure driver is within DOT weight regulations
• Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operations efficient
• Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation and proper inspection, contributing to a stronger workforce

Pipefitter Helper Citgo-Corpus Christi

• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
• Used nylon rigging to hoist pipe onto pipe jacks
• Beveled pipe using angle grinders in preparation for welding
• Installed valves hangers supports, and flanges inside piping systems
• Connected adjoining tubing using Swagelock fittings and installed to air control valves

Rigger, Equipment Operator Valero- Pasadena

• Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety
• Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports
• Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections
• Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty

• Used steel chokers to hoist steel beams for ironworkers to build pipe racks
• Used nylon chokers to hoist various diameter pipe into pipe rack for connection
• Performed bull-rigging using chainfalls and comealongs to maneuver pipe into areas inaccessible by crane
• Placed appropriate rated spiral wound gasket inside flanges and torqued to required specifications
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations