Carlos Hernandez
Associate Researcher
3333 Highway 6 South,TX
Summary
Responsible and competent operator bringing 26+years of industry experience, who has demonstrated skills in balancing work loads, maintaining equipment and coordinating operations. Good technical and repair knowledge combined with superior work ethic and team-oriented approach. Highly observant, well-organized.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator/Operator
Shell Catalyst and Technologies
Houston, TX
01.2016 - Current
- Test EO catalyst performance as integral part of technical service and product development.
- Verification of customer's catalyst blend under commercial conditions.
- Test newly developed catalyst for commercialization.
- Implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency.
- Monitored EO pilot plant operations and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
- Facilitated the safe operation of the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated ethylene trailer suppy system.
- Coordinated the acceptance, scheduling, delivery and pickup of the ethylene and CO2 trailers.
- Performed daily maintenance checks and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
Laboratory Technician/Pilot Plant Operator
Shell Oil Conversion
Houston, TX
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Assist in the construction, commissioning and operation of the HVO pilot unit in Gasmer.
- Operate the solvent extraction unit for Asphaltene determination.
- Set up Asphaltene removal using emulsion process.
- Determination of pentane and heptane insoluble in Asphaltene/Bitumen.
- Lab manager of MP labs-135,136, 143 and 144.
- Department permit writer.
- MOC competent person.
- Department pressure equipment coordinator.
Omega II Pilot Plant Operator
Shell Chemical Developement
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Shift lead operator
- Assist with the implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency.
- Monitored unit operations and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
- Performed daily maintenance checks and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
Laboratory Technician
Shell Chemical Development
Houston, Texas
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Batch and continuous flow hydrogenation experiments of organic aldehydes using hydrogenation catalyst.
- Commissioning and start up for the Pyrolysis project on the CL skid.
- Virent inc. partnership in the development of bio-base feedstocks.
- Trained personnel on the operation of Parr 100 and 5000 stem tube reactors.
SPAM Operator
Shell Solvents
Houston, Texas
06.2004 - 09.2006
- Assisted in the monitoring of the unit operations
- Collected analytical samples for analysis.
- Documented information by maintaining LR book.
Laboratory Technician
Shell Solvents
Houston, Texas
06.1997 - 05.2004
- SBA/MEK support for product quality at Norco plant.
- The development of kinetic model for the Shell acid olefin process.
- Identification and removal of Secondary Butyl Chloroformate color precursors in Secondary Butyl Alcohol.
- C6 derivatives process support analysis of spent A-26 resin catalyst samples.
- Operated mini after reactor unit (MARF)
- Operated HP 6890 GC series to analyze samples.
- Performed acid titrations using Karl Fisher titrator.
- Performed glassware experiments, distillations.
Education
Associate of Science - Chemical Technology
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX12-1996
Skills
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety (PSM)
- MOC competent person
- Permit writer
References
- Paul McAllister paul.mcallister@shell.com 1281-544-8972
- Matthew Hinojosa matthew.hinojosa@shell.com 1281-544-8975
- Vinod Venkatakrishnan v.venkatakrishnan2@shell.com 1281-544-4567
Timeline
Lead Operator/Operator
Shell Catalyst and Technologies
01.2016 - Current
Laboratory Technician/Pilot Plant Operator
Shell Oil Conversion
02.2014 - 12.2015
Omega II Pilot Plant Operator
Shell Chemical Developement
01.2010 - 01.2014
Laboratory Technician
Shell Chemical Development
09.2006 - 12.2009
SPAM Operator
Shell Solvents
06.2004 - 09.2006
Laboratory Technician
Shell Solvents
06.1997 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Chemical Technology
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
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