DANIEL BUITRON
Alvin,TX
Summary
Results-driven board operator skilled in monitoring and controlling plant systems to ensure safe and efficient processing. Leverages strong analytical and leadership abilities to guide teams during critical events and enhance unit performance through effective collaboration with maintenance and engineering. Committed to upholding safety and environmental standards in all operations.
Overview
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8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Operator
MPLX
Mentone, TX
09.2025 - Current
- - Operate and monitor plant systems from control room to support safe, reliable, efficient processing.
- - Review process variables, alarm trends, and equipment status to spot and fix abnormalities.
- - Guided field operators during startups, shutdowns, and emergency events to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- - Collaborated with maintenance, engineering, and outside contractors to troubleshoot and repair equipment, enhancing system reliability.
- - Ensured compliance with environmental, safety, and company operating standards in all work activities to maintain operational integrity.
- Monitored equipment functionality throughout the commissioning and construction phases.
Board Operator
Chevron Phillips
Sweeny, TX
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Conducted inspections, rounds, and monitoring of operating equipment across multiple units to ensure optimal performance.
- Identified unsafe or abnormal equipment conditions, facilitating timely maintenance preparations to uphold safety standards.
- Executed lockout/tagout procedures for safe maintenance access.
- Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to maintain unit reliability and safety.
- Collected process samples and communicated results to enhance unit operations and support decision-making.
Process Operator
Ineos Styrolution
Pasadena, TX
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Monitored unit operations, equipment performance, and product quality to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and coordinated maintenance activities, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity.
- Collected and submitted samples for lab analysis, enabling timely process adjustments and maintaining product integrity.
- Collaborated with various plant units to address operational needs and optimize workflow.
- Ensured safe work practices and supported contractor activities within the unit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX01-2009
Skills
- Control room operations
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response
- Process optimization
- Equipment maintenance
- Team coordination
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Army — 2001–2005
- Texas Army National Guard — 2007–2013
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Board Operator
MPLX
09.2025 - Current
Board Operator
Chevron Phillips
01.2022 - 09.2025
Process Operator
Ineos Styrolution
04.2018 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Alvin Community College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Houston