Hector Lozano
Alice,TX
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional well-versed in daily operations processes, maintenance requirements and housekeeping procedures. Strong Leadership and Supervision skills. Detail-oriented and proactive with good verbal and written communication skills, hardworking nature and complex problem-solving strengths. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Operator
Celanese
Bishop, TX
11.2018 - Current
- Monitored and operated Extruders and other equipment through HMI and DCS.
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed SOP's to safely bring up and shut down extruders and other various equipment.
- Kept facility inspection-ready at all times through proactive housekeeping and close monitoring of daily operations.
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
- Observed production operations, identified safety hazards and addressed problems to maintain safety for all personnel.
- Changed out screens, dies and inserts to fit different production needs.
- Took apart machinery, cleaned parts and replaced damaged or worn out components.
- Examined and troubleshot extrusion equipment including extruder, controls, water trough and equipment.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Adhered to OSHA safety regulations when operating equipment to prevent accidents or equipment damage.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Inspector
Intertek
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Performed by specified methodology, visual observation, volume measurment, temperature measurment, and sampling of commodity materials contained or conveyed in lines, barge tanks, ship tanks, reail tanks, shore tanks, and
- Collected samples and tested system components.
- Completed documentation and updated tracking spreadsheets each day.
- Communicated and coordinated with terminal, transport, and Company personnel to smooth exercise of duties assigned.
- Attended commodity material movements involving line and tank transfer or displacement, lightering, and loading/unloading.
Boilermaker
APcom
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Identified issues and addressed them immediately with the job foreman.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
- Removed burrs, sharp edges, rust and scale from work pieces to prevent malfunction.
- Coordinated and assembled ducts, hoods and other sheet metal products.
- Fabricated and altered parts at construction sites using shears, hammers, punches and drills.
- Used LOTO to safely inspect, repair, and prevent equipment from being energized while working on the equipment.
- Had daily JSA meetings to oversee the job scope and identify any work hazards to prevent any non safe work areas.
Process Operator
M&G Chemicals
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, emergency notifications, permit renewals and inspections.
- Evaluated procedures and results for accuracy and to determine appropriate next steps.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
- Performed Pre and post installation inspections of plant equipment for defects and proper orientation of vessels, exchangers, and pumps.
- Conducted Daily Cycle Counts for accurate inventory, Reviewed technical drawings (P&ID,PFD,ISO,CIVIL) and gave input to contractors prior to each phase of construction.
- Inspected Valves, Fittings, and Equipment on a day to day basis.
- Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Boilermaker
Lone Star Distcrict Lodge
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences and required methods and materials.
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, building repair.
- Trained with company experts to weld intricate parts such as valves, fittings, tubing, and piping.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.
- Fabricated and altered parts at construction sites using shears, hammers, punches and drills.
- Maneuvered, installed and anchored completed units into proper positions.
- Removed burrs, sharp edges, rust and scale from work pieces to prevent malfunction.
Yard Supervisor
Weatherford
Beeville, TX
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests.
- Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Wrote reports and gave oral presentations to keep employees up-to-date on company goals and achievement.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Production Supervisor
Magnablend Inc
Alice, TX
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Followed SOP to successfully blend, package, and ship various slurry's such as GUR, water based chemicals, and FR's.
- Loaded and Unloaded various tankers, flatbeds.
- Conducting annual employee performance reviews.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Worked various Shifts to meet company deadlines.
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
- Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
- Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Operated various equipment including heavy capacity forklifts, knuckle booms, man lifts, skid steers, tractors, etc.
- Implemented plant safety procedures in accordance with OSHA regulations for the safe performance of occupational duties.
- Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders. Received all imported goods and checked product condition and count.
- Received chemical samples and lab tested them for QC.
- Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
Boilermaker
Lone Star District Lodge
10.2008 - 05.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Mathis High School
Mathis, TX2008
Skills
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Logistics
- Microsoft Applications
- Equipment Operations & Maintenance
- Production procedures
- SAP & MES
- Equipment Operation
- Data Analysis
- Team Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Safety Procedures
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Supervision and Management
Certification
- Confined Space Training Qualified Attendant & Entrant Non-Rescue
- 1st Aid/ CPR Trainer
- TWIC
Timeline
Process Operator
Celanese
11.2018 - Current
Inspector
Intertek
06.2018 - 11.2018
Boilermaker
APcom
04.2018 - 06.2018
Process Operator
M&G Chemicals
04.2016 - 11.2017
Boilermaker
Lone Star Distcrict Lodge
02.2015 - 03.2016
Yard Supervisor
Weatherford
02.2014 - 02.2015
Production Supervisor
Magnablend Inc
05.2011 - 11.2013
Boilermaker
Lone Star District Lodge
10.2008 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Mathis High School