Elpidio Reyes
Lake Jackson
Summary
Experienced with oil and gas process optimization and system troubleshooting. Utilizes operational and leadership knowledge to enhance production efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong understanding of teamwork and adaptability, contributing to smooth and reliable process operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator 1
Phillips 66
09.2004 - Current
- Operations experience in sweet and sour crude distillation and diesel hydrotreating units for 20+ years
- Assistant Shift Leader certified for 15+ years.
- Experience upgrading for the Shift Supervisor for over four years.
- As well as upgrading to the Crude Units Operations Supervisor position for over 5 years.
- Operated complex refinery equipment to maintain optimal production levels.
- Monitored control panels for process variables, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions.
- Trained new operators on safety standards and equipment use for effective onboarding.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend adjustments for better performance.
- Led process improvement initiatives that enhanced operational workflows and reduced waste.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Utilized computer systems effectively to monitor processes and input critical data accurately and efficeintly
- Aided in the development of new processes, testing prototypes for functionality and efficiency improvements.
- Provided technical support during process audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Played key role in project teams, contributing to successful launch of new products.
- Led safety drills, reinforcing emergency response procedures and maintaining safe working environment.
- Enhanced team communication, organizing regular meetings to discuss process improvements and challenges.
Polypropylene Lab Technician
Kelly Scientific Inc.
04.2003 - 08.2004
- Coordinated with a Polypropylene Batch Plant to operate and conduct testing of polypropylene pellets for strict specifications applied per batch
- Assigned to project of working with Dow scientists and operations to improve batch quality control
- Recognized and awarded with an Employee of Excellence twice
R&D Chlorine Pilot Plant Operator
Kelly Scientific Inc.
08.2000 - 03.2003
- June 2001 coordinated with Dow operations and the Asahi Chemical Company the shutdown and replacement of two Chlorine Cell Blocks at Dow Chlorine 5 Production Unit
- April 2002 planned and coordinated a project to rebuild the Brine Regeneration System, Chlorine Cell Rectifier and Chlorine Cells of the pilot plant I operated
- Performed lab tests for pilot plant
- Coordinated with plant engineers and maintenance to sustain chlorine production and equipment
Education
Columbia H.S.
01.1999
Process Technology
Brazosport College
Skills
- Safety protocols and operating procedures
- Time keeping managment
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Production monitoring
- Project management
- Workflow enhancement
- Shift leadership
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Teamwork and communication
- Teamwork and coordination
- Machine setup and shutdown
Accomplishments
- Supervised teams of operators, craftsmen and contractor staff members on multiple turnarounds and special projects..
- Achieved 7,200 BPD increase in feed rate worth $10.5 MM/ year through effectively coordinating the 2022 Sweet Crude Outage.
- Achieved 12,900 BPD increase in feed rate worth $30 MM/ year by completing the 2019 Sour Crude Outage with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with teams of management and engineering groups in the development of multiple turnaround coordinator projects to de-bottleneck unit feed capacity.
- Achieved the ability to upgrade into the Operations Supervisor and Shift Supervisor role with my satisfactory performance approval by management in the T/A coordinator supervisory roles.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Process Operator 1
Phillips 66
09.2004 - Current
Polypropylene Lab Technician
Kelly Scientific Inc.
04.2003 - 08.2004
R&D Chlorine Pilot Plant Operator
Kelly Scientific Inc.
08.2000 - 03.2003
Process Technology
Brazosport College
Columbia H.S.