Eddie Ramos Ruelas
Corona,CA
Summary
Experience Plant Operator with over 18 years in industrial environments, specializing in the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical system. Proven expertise in reactors, compressors, steam boiler, turbine operation, rotating equipment, and DCS control systems. skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, fire suppression, and emergency response in high pressure processing units. Certified in Emergency Medical Technician, Industrial Firefighter, Fire Technology and Process Plant Technology.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Operator / Emergency Response
Chevron El Segundo Refinery
El Segundo, CA
11.2008 - Current
- Operated and monitored high pressure steam boilers, steam turbines, compressors, reactors, distillation columns, and auxiliary equipment to ensure safe and process reliability.
- Performed lockout/tagout (LOTO), equipment isolation, and system restoration during scheduled and emergency maintenance.
- Monitored and and controlled the entire plant operation remotely from the control room, using digital systems to track performance and manage alarms.
- Responded to emergency calls and executed fire suppression techniques in high pressure processing plant units
- Responded to hazardous material releases, minimizing environmental impact, ensuring public safety as a top priority.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills with mutual aid support and training exercises.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician
California Institute of Emergency Medical Training
Hawthorne, CA03.2026
Fire Technology
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA12.2025
Industrial Firefighter
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX09.2017
Internship Refinery Operator
ConocoPhillips
Carson, CA03.2008
Process Plant Technology
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA07.2007
Fire Academy
Phineas Banning High School
Wilmington, CA06.2006
Skills
- process & control systems
- Leadership & Communications
- Routine Inspections & preventive Maintenance
- Honeywell DCS & Experion System Operation
- Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Emergency medical technician (EMT)
- Emergency Response Readiness
- Hand & power tools
Certification
- NFPA 1081 Industrial Firefighter
- Incident Commander
- HAZWOPER
- Industrial Rope Rescue
- Industrial Interior firefighting
- Hazardous materials training and testing
- WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders
- Process Plant Technology
- Fire Technology
- FEMA IS-100.C, 200.C, IS-700.B
- BLS CPR/First Aid/AED
- Emergency Medical Technician
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Head Operator / Emergency Response
Chevron El Segundo Refinery
11.2008 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
California Institute of Emergency Medical Training
Fire Technology
West Los Angeles College
Industrial Firefighter
Texas A&M University
Internship Refinery Operator
ConocoPhillips
Process Plant Technology
Los Angeles Harbor College
Fire Academy
Phineas Banning High School