ERIK DIAZ OLIVA
Corpus Christi
Summary
Production Specialist with a proven track record of maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Expertise in workflow optimization, quality control, and equipment maintenance. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective time management skills contribute to meeting tight production deadlines.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Specialist Hydrometallurgy
TESLA
Robstown
09.2023 - Current
- Formulated commissioning procedures aimed at streamlining project execution.
- Performed risk assessments to address potential challenges during multiple stages of commissioning.
- Developed commissioning plans and schedules for project execution.
- Coordinated commissioning activities for complex systems and equipment installations.
- Collaborated with engineers to resolve technical issues during commissioning phases.
- Trained team members on commissioning procedures and safety protocols.
- Reviewed design documents to identify potential commissioning challenges early.
- Developed commissioning plans and procedures for new systems.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures for Steady State Operations.
Production Specialist
Westlake Chemicals
Geismar
10.2014 - 09.2023
- Managed documentation of, and training on, production procedures and work instructions.
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time (rail cars, trucks, and barges).
- Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
- Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
- Performed data analysis and provided recommendations to achieve production goals.
- Oversee Management of Change execution
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement.
- Provide clear technical guidance to the Operations Department during process upsets.
- Followed project schedules, and ensured that milestones were met during each phase.
- Trained operations on process SOP/SOC documents.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues (RCA).
- Devised and implemented updates and resolutions for handling risks, maintaining compliance, and improving designs.
- Process KPI tracking
- Oversaw several plant areas, including CL2 treatment, compression, liquefaction, storage, and distribution.
Managed H2 treatment processes and utilization strategies.
Supervised HCL production to ensure high-quality output.
Directed steam production operations to meet facility demands.
Monitored caustic storage protocols for safety and efficiency. - Drove HCL Burner and Boiler operational improvements that resulted in significant savings and improved profit margins.
- Developed and monitored and implemented JDI Projects to continually improve savings
- Monitored Alarm Management software for areas under responsibility
- Served as primary liaison connecting Operations with Engineer Group
- Promoted to Operations Superintendent in Training (January 2023).
Operations Specialist
MOLYCORP
Mountain Pass
12.2013 - 09.2014
- Supported Plant operations staff to meet competency and performance expectations
- Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures of main equipment for production of Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide (32-50%) and Brine Evaporation
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems
- Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality
- Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times
- Individual membrane cell maintenance (assembly, membrane replacement, anode/cathode condition evaluation, leak test etc.
DCS Control Room Operator
Ineos Bio Technologies
Vero Beach
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Duties includes monitoring and adjusting unit process variables utilizing Emerson Delta V DCS to ensure safe, efficient, and proper operations on Fermentation(Bio-reactors), Gasification( Fluidized Bed/Thermal Cracking ), Utilities(Cooling Towers, Service Water, RO Water, Steam Production , Power Generation), and Distillation units(58 Trays Rectifier Column), commissioning and startup of plant process, development of Standard Operation Procedures , HAZOP analysis, PSSR and Management of Change. Routinely visual inspection of unit process equipment, vessels, and piping for unusual sounds, vibrations and data collection
- Manual gas and liquid sampling and analysis, issue work permits, prepare equipment for maintenance; operate forklift and other heavy equipment
- Directly supervised all truck rack and assist loaders
- Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators
- Loaded and unloaded treatment plant chemicals
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels and water quality indicators
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures
- Executed field service work with little to no supervision
- Oversaw each treatment unit process
- Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, emergency notifications, permit renewals and inspections
- Implemented process changes
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance
- Measured and adjusted chemical feed rates
Laboratory Technician
Allied New Technologies
Port St. Lucie
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Preparation, maintenance and calibration of Plant Analytical equipment (Online and Laboratory), chemical samples analysis through regular analytical techniques and laboratory equipment (Plasma Induced Chromatography ICP, Gas Chromatography GC, Manual and Automatic Titration and Photocolorimetry)
- DCS Operator
- Surveillance, adjustment and control of Plant areas (Membrane technology Electrolyzers, Ultra-Pure Brine production and treatment, Sodium Hypochlorite Production
- Conducted quality control tests and directed test procedures
- Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents
- Interpreted test results and developed nonstandard tests
- Ordered chemicals for analysis and prepared reagents for analysis
- Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs
- Set up standards for sampling analysis and data interpretation using effluent analysis
- Operated wet methods and instrumentation analysis
- Accurately inventoried lab chemicals and supplies
- Assisted Chemical Engineers in new processes and product development
Line Supervisor
Electroquimica De Sagua
Sagua La Grande
03.2004 - 04.2007
- Formulation and preparation, labeling and packaging of wide variety of household chemicals
- Quality control’s 9000 Certified. Inventory, Production and Costs control
- Employees Scheduling and tasks organization
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
- Responsible for achieving production requirements
- Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture product
- Estimated costs and set quality standards
- Made sure that products were produced on time and with under required quality standards
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
- Responsible for selection and maintenance of equipment
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
- Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure quality of all finished products
- Set up and verified functionality of safety equipment
Plant Operator
Electroquimica de Sagua
Villa Clara
09.1994 - 02.2004
- Monitoring Chlor-Alkali production units, prepared equipment for maintenance, LOTO, Samples and Data collection, routinely perform visual inspection on process equipment. Performed corrective action on abnormal events and system failures
- Retained tank levels and flow rates to meet brine treatment demand
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance
- Loaded and unloaded treatment plant chemicals
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures
Education
4 Years Degree - Industrial Chemistry
Pedro M Rodriguez Polytechnical Institute
Santa Clara City, VC, CUBA01.1994
Skills
- OSHA regulatory knowledge
- DCS systems expertise
- Chemical analysis
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement strategies
- Laboratory technician skills
- Operational analysis
- Process control proficiency
- MOC development and implementation
- PHA/PSM knowledge
- SAP proficiency
- Operations management
- Complex problem analysis
- Project management skills
- Technical support excellence
- Process analysis techniques
- Profitability and revenue generation strategies
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Continuous improvement tracking
- Commissioning procedures
- Risk assessment
- Process optimization
- Commissioning and Start Up experienced
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Shift Supervisor Trainee within [12] months of employment with INEOS BIO.
- Promoted to DCS/Control Room Operator within [11] months of employment with Allied New Technologies.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Specialist Hydrometallurgy
TESLA
09.2023 - Current
Production Specialist
Westlake Chemicals
10.2014 - 09.2023
Operations Specialist
MOLYCORP
12.2013 - 09.2014
DCS Control Room Operator
Ineos Bio Technologies
02.2011 - 11.2013
Laboratory Technician
Allied New Technologies
02.2010 - 02.2011
Line Supervisor
Electroquimica De Sagua
03.2004 - 04.2007
Plant Operator
Electroquimica de Sagua
09.1994 - 02.2004
4 Years Degree - Industrial Chemistry
Pedro M Rodriguez Polytechnical Institute
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