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Daniela Norris

Beaumont,TX

Summary

Results-driven Process Operations Professional with expertise in complex systems, safety protocols, and operational efficiency. Skilled leader known for motivating teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments. Proactive, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy, safety, and team success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Operator

ExxonMobil Refinery
Beaumont
09.2023 - Current

• Operate and monitor refinery process units while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and operating procedures.
• Utilize permit-to-work systems, including hot work, confined space, and lockout/tagout processes to ensure safe work execution.
• Perform gas testing and atmospheric monitoring to verify safe working conditions.
• Interpret P&IDs and process documentation to support troubleshooting, isolations, and maintenance activities.
• Utilize SAP for work management, maintenance coordination, and operational documentation.
• Respond to abnormal operating conditions and participate in emergency response activities to protect personnel and plant assets.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, minimizing operational disruptions and improving plant reliability.
• Create and implement equipment isolations and lockout/tagout plans to safely support maintenance activities.

Assistant General Manager

Avalanche Food Group
Beaumont, TX
11.2019 - 09.2023
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency
  • Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.

Key Manager

Outback Steakhouse
Beaumont, TX
09.2016 - 11.2019
  • Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Developed professional relationships to improve retention of key customers.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX
05.2024

Skills

  • Standard operating procedures
  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Permit issuing
  • Lock out tag out
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Process Operator

ExxonMobil Refinery
09.2023 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Avalanche Food Group
11.2019 - 09.2023

Key Manager

Outback Steakhouse
09.2016 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

San Jacinto College

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

Lamar Institute of Technology