David Romero
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Skilled Operator with over 12 years experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment. Past roles have involved operating Sulfur and Acid units, both as an outside, and inside Board Operator at Phillips 66 Los Angeles Oil refinery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Refinery Board/Outside Operator
Phillips 66
Wilmington, California
01.2014 - Current
- Performed daily visual inspections of the entire unit, including taking samples of equipment processes through daily rounds.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems with unit processes and/or equipment malfunctions.
- Performed job walks with maintenance to identify repair needs, including lock out/tag out, and gather information to plan and execute maintenance tasks.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Monitored gauges, indicators and computer displays in order to verify specified operating conditions.
- Maintained accurate records and logs of all activities performed during shift operations.
- Operated valves to regulate flow and pressure through process equipment, such as pumps, compressors, exchangers, heaters, and coolers.
- Ensured compliance and followed safety procedures while performing job duties.
- Identified process abnormalities and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored board DCS and adjusted unit processes as needed.
- Communicated with inside and outside operators by radio or telephone to coordinate and adjust unit operations.
Waste Water Student Operator
Los Angeles Sanitation District
Carson, California
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Shadowed qualified operators on their daily rounds.
- Took samples and maintained accurate records of production output and quality assurance by testing.
- Assisted with troubleshooting technical issues that arose during operation of machinery.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding operational changes or problems encountered during shift.
- Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Education
Associate of Science - Process Technology
Energy Pathway Program
Wilmington, CA01-2012
High School Diploma -
Phineas Banning High School
Wilmington, CA06-2008
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Plant operations
- Safety procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Refinery Board/Outside Operator
Phillips 66
01.2014 - Current
Waste Water Student Operator
Los Angeles Sanitation District
01.2013 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Process Technology
Energy Pathway Program
High School Diploma -
Phineas Banning High School
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