Over 12 years of experience in Propylene Dichloride Hydrogenation unit at Dow Chemical Company, specializing in project management and operational efficiency. Proven track record in executing turnarounds and managing budgets while ensuring compliance across departments. Strong time management and multitasking skills contribute to successful project completions in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Turnaround Coordinator
Dow Chemical Company PDC Hydro
Freeport, TX
06.2021 - Current
Review P4 PPM Lists and Maintenance Backlog for Turnaround Scope Development
Perform ROI for all jobs to ensure work is value added: walkout all jobs with maintenance planner for detailed job plan, develop clearing strategies and timelines, create operations clearing and execution work schedules, coordinate plant startup and shutdown per turnaround strategy
Coordinate with Operations to develop lockout tagout strategy and CSE/HW isolation plans
Participate in Plant Assessment Team Meetings to manage add-ons and discovery work: collaborate with add-on planners to build appropriate job scopes. Update the plant team on projected timeline adjustments due to discovery work
Facilitate and lead safety meetings and milestones for operations during turnarounds and provide Life Critical Standard Reviews before each turnaround
Train 1 Turnaround 2022 & 2024, Train 2 Turnaround 2021, 2023, 2025. 100% Safety Records for Ops and Maintenance.
Process Board Operator/ Outside Operator
Dow Chemical Company PDC Hydro
Freeport, TX
06.2013 - 06.2021
Ran the control board, process and maintenance of reactor trains, distillation towers, process and refrigeration compressors, dryers, and absorbers. Startup and operation of new Propylene Adsorption Unit.
Write permits for confined space entry, high energy hot work, hydroblasting, and line and equipment openings
Minor Maintenance including valve, bolts & gasket changes, pull and clean strainers, troubleshoot pumps, fin-fans and other rotating equipment, work orders for repairs, red tagging and clearing equipment for repairs, catch and run lab samples
CNC Programmer
Woven Metal Products
11.2007 - 06.2013
Computer numerical control programming for machines such as water jet, TRUMPH laser and various TRUMPH punch machines, created detailed fabrication drawings and managed ordering tools and equipment for the shop
Performed quality control and inspection of products before distribution
Heavy Equipment Operator
Schovajsa Farms
02.2005 - 11.2007
Managed day to day cattle operations and ran heavy equipment/machinery
Education
A.A.S. - Process Technology
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX
01.2014
A.A.S. - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX
05.2009
Skills
Turnaround planning
Maintenance management
Safety leadership
Lockout/tagout strategy
Job scope development
Process optimization
Certification
Microsoft Office programs, MOD5 Control Systems, GPI Systems, and IP.21 for plant controls and reading code. SAP for Plant Maintenance Systems. Platinum Turnaround Management Software.
Outside Operator Qualified June 2013-2021
Board Operator Qualified August 2016-2021
Forklift Driver Certified- current
Scissor Lift Driver Certified- current
JLG Driver Certified- current
TWIC Certified- current
References
Jose, Escobedo, Unit Technical Advisor, 979-299-5796, Dow Chemical Company
Craig, Meredith, Process Technical Advisor, 979-481-1882, Dow Chemical Company
Keven, Kandler, Personal Reference, 979-215-3294, LNG Freeport Operations
Custom
PDC Unit Safety Programs Participant- Dow Chemical Company, current
Includes permit audits, red tag master audits, “Leak Buster Program,” “Abnormal becoming Normal Program,” “Near Miss Program,” Housekeeping Audits, Process Safety Audits, Plant KPI Reviews. Hold a current Transportation Worker Identification Card.
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