Antioco Hernandez
Dayton,TX
Summary
Accomplished Lead Operator with a proven track record at Centauri Technologies, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality through expert use of DCS (PC Based Honeywell 3000) and comprehensive lab analysis. Demonstrated leadership in emergency preparedness and safety, achieving 100% readiness. Skilled in both technical and team management capacities, ensuring peak performance and safety standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
Centauri Technologies
08.2014 - Current
- DCS (PC Based Honeywell 3000)
- Distillation on multiple units (Continuous, Batch, Low/High Pressure)
- Reactions (Continuous, Batch, Low/High Pressure)
- Various lab duties, including Gas Chromatography, Titrations & H2O (low & high)
- Work with various materials/projects (Trolling Plant)
- Sample and test process streams as required by QA/QC program and procedures and mantain QA/QC records
- Test product samples for specific gravity chemical characteristics pH levels, pour points, concentrations and viscosities
- Control units during upsets and power failures and bring process units online after shutdowns
- Perform operational duties as required to optimize unit performance including timely process adjustment, sampling process monitors etc.,
- Implement emergency shutdown procedures in the event of cooling water, power loss or equipment failure
- Organize and conduct emergency response drills ensuring 100% readiness across the facility
- Attend monthly safety meetings
- Responsible for performance development for each individual on shift
- Recognize hazards, use SDS and take on a leadership role in emergencies
Process Technician
Centauri Technologies
01.2003 - 08.2014
- Charge catalyst and ceramic balls to fixed bed reactors
- Install, maintain, service and rebuild: oil pumps, process pumps, high pressure feed pumps, reactors, distillation columns, exchangers, tanks, valves, cooling towers, knock-out pots, mass meters and instrumentation
- Off loading and loading of trucks, railcars and freightliners
- Drumming, labeling, banding and shipping of products
- Vessel entry, inspection and cleaning of iso containers, tanks and pumps
- Receive, inventory and store parts and raw materials
- Safe operation and basic knowledge of cherry picker, forklift and rigging
- Assist in the day to day operations of distillation, batch process/continuous fixed bed reactions
Crew Foreman
Troy Pipeline
07.2000 - 12.2002
- Led 20 person crew for installation of pipeline
- Performed high pressure testing on old and new lines
- Created tie-ins for old to new piping
- Inspected valve stations and control valves for proper operations
- Operated heavy equipment safely and efficiently
Skills
Machine Maintenance
Safety Compliance
Lockout and tagout processes
Team Player
Use of DCS (Pc Based Honeywell 3000)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
References
Eric Hutchinson, Logistics Supervisor at Centauri Technologies
313 Spencer Landing West, La Porte Tx 77571
(281) 636-7118
David Suggs, Supervisor at Centauri Technologies
2814 Dupont, Pasadena Tx 77503
(281)814-6612
Keith Forrest, Maintenance Supervisor at Centauri Technologies
13906 Wadebridge Way, Houston Tx 77015
(281)382-5180
Timeline
Lead Operator
Centauri Technologies
08.2014 - Current
Process Technician
Centauri Technologies
01.2003 - 08.2014
Crew Foreman
Troy Pipeline
07.2000 - 12.2002
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