Eric Gonzales
Dayton,TX
Summary
To obtain a Terminal Operator position in an organization where I can use my skills to benefit and enrich my knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician/ Terminal Operator
Hartree Refining
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Oversaw set-up processes for transfer of products to and from maritime transit equipment.
- Followed standard operating procedures, complying with related regulations.
- Climbed and gauged tanks, logging levels into inventory management system to maintain appropriate storage thresholds.
- Handled and tested liquid assets, checking for purity, signs of corruption and other factors.
- Monitored day-to-day operations of storage tanks and piping, alerting appropriate personnel to any performance variances.
- Remained standing for long periods of time.
- Performed repeated bending, kneeling, twisting and overhead reaching.
- Collaborated with other operators to solve unit problems.
Lead Terminal Operator
Targa Resources Partners LP
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Trains new employee's and makes sure they are familiar with automation, loading equipment, and emergency shutdowns
- Ensures all environmental and safety equipment is working properly
- Changes filters and all valve alignments (manifolds and tanks) inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling, storage and integrity of products
- Uses the Tank Integrated System and Oil Movement Management software to prepare daily inventory reports, terminal balance report and rack activity report
- Samples and analyzes product as instructed as well as conducts safety watches with outside contractors by the Terminal Manager.
- Maintained and performed minor repairs on terminal to sustain operational efficiency and comply with company standards.
- Performed troubleshooting on facility equipment, escalating service calls when appropriate.
- Followed standard operating procedures, complying with related regulations.
- Authored weekly use logs for inventory tracking and control systems.
- Implemented safe handling of chemicals and petrochemicals by way of tank transfers, truck tank loadings and off-loadings.
- Climbed and gauged tanks, logging levels into inventory management system to maintain appropriate storage thresholds.
- Monitored day-to-day operations of storage tanks and piping, alerting appropriate personnel to any performance variances.
- Reported safety incidents to appropriate personnel.
Terminal Operator
Targa Resources Partners LP
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Transfer oil from truck to shore tanks line up
- Transfers from shore tank to shore tank load and unload barges, Use crane to transfer hose from barge to dock Assisted in disconnection of hoses after transfer
- Immense ability to use dock pipelines and crane.
SGS Inspection Chemical and Oil Inspection
Targa Resources Partners LP
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Communicated with employees within the same work area to comply with protection of other workers
- Keeps the terminal office overall appearance up and operations and storage rooms clean
- Sample/Gauge shore tanks, barges and ships
- Sample/Gauge rail cars and truck trailer Sample/Gauge shore tank transfers.
Scaffold Builder
BETCO Scaffold Scaffold
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Handled and completed all activities related to creating and dismantling scaffolds
- Installed ladders, walkways, hand rails on construction site and shipping area Inspect scaffold when finished.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules
Education
High School Diploma -
Summer Creek High School
Houston, TX05.2013
Skills
- Organized
- Adaptive team player
- Active listening skills
- Fast learner
- Critical Thinking
- Inspect
- Reading Comprehension
- Problem Solver
- Proven Leader
- Ability To lead groups
- Heavy equipment operator
- Specimen Handling
- Laboratory Testing
- Chemical Identification
- Inventory Oversight
- Quality Control Monitoring
- Test Reporting
- Fluid Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation Management
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
Certification
- Manlift Certified
- Scissor Lift Certified
- ERT- Firefighter
- CPR Certified
- Forklift Certified
- Skidsteer Certified
Timeline
Lab Technician/ Terminal Operator
Hartree Refining
06.2022 - Current
Lead Terminal Operator
Targa Resources Partners LP
02.2018 - 06.2022
Terminal Operator
Targa Resources Partners LP
04.2015 - 02.2018
SGS Inspection Chemical and Oil Inspection
Targa Resources Partners LP
03.2014 - 04.2015
Scaffold Builder
BETCO Scaffold Scaffold
09.2013 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Summer Creek High School
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