Gabriel Puentes
Downey,CA
Summary
A seasoned Head Operator with a proven track record at Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery, I excel in efficient multitasking and team collaboration. Spearheaded equipment updates, boosting efficiency, and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in mechanical maintenance and adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Operator
Phillips 66 Petroleum
05.2009 - 11.2024
- Managed daily operations, ensuring that targets were met consistently without compromising product specifications.
- Maintained a safe work environment through rigorous adherence to safety protocols and proactive identification of potential hazards.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Spearheaded efforts to update outdated equipment, resulting in increased output capacity and reduced maintenance requirements.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Trained quarterly as an "Emergency Responder" in order to react to potential emergencies and petroleum fires.
- Proficient in the "lock out tag out" of pumps, compressors, heavy rotating equipment, and turbines.
Operator Internship (Phillips 66 Los Angeles)
Volt Services
12.2008 - 05.2009
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Trained alongside qualified operators
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained daily records of temperature, level, flow, amps and pressure readings on industrial size compressors, pumps, turbines and heaters throughout shift.
Assembly Supervisor/ Planner
Multiquip Inc.
07.1994 - 12.2008
- Supervised 6 workers and coordinated daily work activities.
- Checked production goods and reported deficiencies.
- Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects.
- Filed all documentation correctly and efficiently.
- Oversaw production of various industrial size trash pumps, vibratory rollers and vibratory plates.
- Planned buying schedule using SAP to maintain appropriate levels of stock for production and sales.
- Maintained inventory and storage of raw materials.
- Maintained records of daily/ weekly safety inspections, including setting guidelines according to Cal-Osha regulations
- Prepared monthly and yearly reports for management.
Education
Certificate in Process Plant Technology -
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA01-2008
GED -
ABC Adult School
Cerritos, CA02-2006
Skills
- Emergency Response Team
- Petroleum Fire Fighting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hand and power tools
- Efficient multitasking
- Safety compliance
- Chemical handling
- Mechanical understanding
- Worksite safety
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Head Operator
Phillips 66 Petroleum
05.2009 - 11.2024
Operator Internship (Phillips 66 Los Angeles)
Volt Services
12.2008 - 05.2009
Assembly Supervisor/ Planner
Multiquip Inc.
07.1994 - 12.2008
Certificate in Process Plant Technology -
Los Angeles Harbor College
GED -
ABC Adult School
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