Erick Guillory
Orange,TX
Summary
Experienced Control Room Operator with over 30 years of refinery, chemical plant, and incineration operations. Skilled in distillation, reactors, DCS/DeltaV systems, safety leadership, emergency response, and shutdown/startup procedures. Resourceful Control Room Operator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in process monitoring, emergency response management, and technical troubleshooting. Excel in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving to ensure operational excellence and safety compliance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Operator
Lion Elastomers
08.2019 - 01.2026
- Operated and monitored distillation towers.
- Controlled processes through DCS.
- Coordinated outside operations and troubleshooting.
- Ensured safe plant operations.
Control Room Operator
Firestone / Bridgestone
10.1998 - 07.2019
- Operated reactor units and distillation towers.
- Conducted startups, shutdowns, and emergency response.
- Adjusted process controls for quality.
- Trained new operators.
Control Room Operator / Outside Tank Farm Operator
Chem Waste Incinerator
02.1992 - 09.1998
- Monitored combustion and waste feed systems.
- Managed tank farm operations.
- Ensured environmental compliance.
Education
General Studies -
Blinn College
01.1990
Diploma -
West Orange-Stark High School
01.1989
Plant Process Technology Certificate -
San Jacinto College
Skills
- DCS operation
- Distillation control
- Emergency response
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
References
- Patrick Beggs, Lion’s Elastomer Production Manager, 409-201-9648
- Larry Spears, Mayor of the city of Orange, 409-920-2253
- Judge Joseph Guillory, Justice of the Peace, Jefferson County, 281-804-0820
Certifications And Qualifications
- Central Safety Team Leader
- Rupture Disc & Relief Valve Training
- Fire Captain
- Rescue Captain
- Hazmat Qualified
- DOT Certified
- Outside Shutdown Leader
- Loading/Unloading Trucks & Railcars
- DCS & DeltaV Certified
- Flare School Qualified
- Level, PSI, Temperature Control Valve Qualified
Timeline
Control Room Operator
Lion Elastomers
08.2019 - 01.2026
Control Room Operator
Firestone / Bridgestone
10.1998 - 07.2019
Control Room Operator / Outside Tank Farm Operator
Chem Waste Incinerator
02.1992 - 09.1998
General Studies -
Blinn College
Diploma -
West Orange-Stark High School
Plant Process Technology Certificate -
San Jacinto College