Daniel Alvarado
Bay City,TX
Summary
Proactive Terminal Operator proficient in operating terminal equipment for refined products in compliance with regulatory requirements. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and dexterity in use of tools and equipment. Strong knowledge of steam boilers, hot oil heaters, loading racks and automation systems. Proven professional with exceptional record of safety in quality-conscious unloading and loading of liquid products from storage tanks, trucks and vessels. Interprets alignment sheets, schematics, and P&IDs. Dependable and industrious with superior work ethic and dedication to quality. Reliable Terminal Operator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in logistics management, safety protocol adherence, and operational troubleshooting. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and effective collaboration in fast-paced environments. Skilled Terminal Operator with background in managing operations at busy cargo terminals. Strong focus on safety, efficiency and compliance with industry regulations. Proven ability to coordinate shipments, maintain equipment, and streamline workflow for optimal productivity. Previous roles have seen significant improvement in terminal functionality through effective problem-solving and collaborative leadership skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Terminal Operator
Kinder Morgan, Inc
La Porte, Texas
12.2013 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations for hazardous material handling.
- Monitored loading and unloading operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Operated forklifts, loaders, cranes, or other equipment to move materials around the facility.
- Inspected containers for damage or discrepancies before loading or unloading.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from vessels, trucks, railcars, barges, or warehouses using appropriate lifting devices.
- Coordinated with transportation companies for timely delivery of goods to customers.
- Verified product counts against shipping documents prior to loading and unloading.
- Performed routine maintenance on terminal equipment such as checking fluid levels and greasing parts.
- Communicated with customers regarding arrival times of shipments and any delays in transit.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of all vehicles used in daily operations.
- Resolved discrepancies between incoming and outgoing orders by verifying quantity and quality of products being shipped or received.
- Ensured the safe storage of materials by following proper stacking techniques while adhering to company policies.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems that may arise during loading and unloading process.
- Developed effective working relationships with vendors and other stakeholders involved in supply chain operations.
- Identified areas for improvement within operational processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Maneuvered tank stairs and gauge tanks to operate valves and pumps.
- Transferred liquid products from storage tanks to line up movements, trucks, and vessels safely.
- Executed daily checklist under strict accordance with environmental, health and safety procedures.
- Recorded product temperature and levels in storage tanks to reconcile daily inventory.
- Inspected buildings and assets to identify potential risks.
- Completed preventive equipment maintenance, replacing pumps, motors and valves for optimal operations.
- Tracked measurement readings with physical gauges and side gauges.
- Maintained daily logbooks for maintenance and vessel line-ups.
- Communicated product outages and equipment failure to immediate supervisor to eliminate downtime.
- Monitored pipeline locations to oversee excavations and line crossings.
- Exercised standard operating procedures to perform sampling, spin cuts and loading of crude oil.
- Performed functions with required repeated bending, standing and reaching.
- Supervised worker efficiency and rectified issues with performance.
- Tabulated daily inventories and distributions in accounting records.
- Directed and coordinated activities of transport personnel responsible for loading, transporting and offloading of product.
- Checked web-based monitors for tank levels and generated delivery tickets.
- Hired, trained and supervised terminal personnel to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Managed inventories to avoid stock-outs and demurrage.
- Supervised, hired, trained, evaluated, and motivated team of professionals and managed day-to-day activities of department.
- Conducted internal program reviews to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Completed daily maintenance and flare reports and discussed special circumstances with supervisors.
- Completed lockout and tag out procedures to protect workers during dangerous procedures.
- Checked test and field equipment and instruments to replace or address issues.
- Responded to alarms and implemented timely resolutions to situations.
- Adjusted temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate and transfer of gas to correct plant problems.
- Calculated gas ratios to detect deviations from specifications.
- Conducted boiler tests on units and checked guidelines and parameters.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Process Technology
Blinn Bryan
Bryan, TXSkills
- SAP
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Crane Operation
- Inventory Tracking
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Shipping and receiving
- Risk Assessments
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- System monitoring
- Policy Enforcement
- DOT Regulations
- Staff Training and Development
- Team Supervision
- Safe transportation
- Delegation
- Safety
Certification
- Industrial Rescue
- F.I.R.S.T
- Industrial Fire Brigade Training
- Channel Industries Mutual Aid
- Twic Holder
- Osha Respirator Fit Test Card
- NationalCPRFoundation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Taking on a Roll of Red Lining, Field Drawings, and PID.
- Rewriting SSP For Lock out Tag Out
- Naming Field Drawings Valves
- Training Coworkers, How to Do Lockout and Tagouts, Permits, and other Line Ups in Terminal
- Taking Role leadership in Training
Accomplishments
Taking role in remodeling Lockout Tagout room. Also taking role in Lockout Tagout Training.
Taking role in any Industrial Trainings.
Timeline
Terminal Operator
Kinder Morgan, Inc
12.2013 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Process Technology
Blinn Bryan
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