GERONIMO ORTIZ
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Former Lead Chemical Operator with 11 years of experience in safety-critical environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively, solve complex problems, and organize instructional materials. Committed to creating engaging learning experiences that promote student success. Seeking to transition into Human Resources, leveraging a strong background in onboarding support, procedural documentation, and safety program administration. Recognized for leadership, communication, and maintaining high-performance teams aligned with company standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Chemical Operator
Lubrizol
06.2014 - 02.2025
- Maintained detailed records of production activities and results, allowing for accurate reporting for future decision-making.
- Collaborated with R&D teams to improve product quality and reduce waste during production.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing new chemical processes and optimizing existing ones.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, ensuring proper maintenance was completed to prevent costly breakdowns.
- Coordinated with other departments to optimize workflow, facilitating better team communication and increasing overall efficiency.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
Education
BBA - General Studies
Texas A&M University, San Antonio, TX, US
San Antonio, TX05-2024
Skills
- Communication: Explaining, giving instructions, and communicating with stakeholders
- Critical Thinking: Troubleshooting and collaborating with the team for a successful outcome
- Instruction and Training: Training new operators on policy and procedures
- Patience and Attention to Detail: Monitoring complex processes, following procedures precisely, and noticing subtle changes
- Organization and Record-Keeping: Maintaining logs, documentation, and ensuring accurate records
- Adaptability and Learning Agility: Learning new processes, equipment, and safety procedures
- Motivating stakeholders: Getting the full potential out of the operators, making sure to stay on top of the task they had at hand Being there for operators and help assist when needed to
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 10 in the development of improving processes.
- Supervised a team of 5 staff members
- Promoted to lead operator
- Employee of the Month
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
OSHA Hazwoper Training
CPR-First aid certification
Firefighter certification- NFPA 1081 Incipient Industrial Fire Bridage TrainingTimeline
Lead Chemical Operator
Lubrizol
06.2014 - 02.2025
BBA - General Studies
Texas A&M University, San Antonio, TX, US
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