Jacob Herrera
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Willing to do whatever it takes to complete any task properly & safely. Always striving to adapt & pursue greater heights in all aspects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Hazardous Field Service Technician
HF Tech
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2023 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, and other components.
- Inspected and tested mechanical products to locate defects or malfunctions.
- Repaired and maintained production machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced faulty parts or components following diagrams or blueprints.
- Completed all necessary paperwork for service calls in a timely manner.
- Provided technical support to customers over the phone and via email.
- Responded promptly to emergency service requests from clients.
- Collaborated with other technicians to resolve complex issues quickly and efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites for hazardous conditions or potential safety risks.
- Disassembled defective machines for repair or replacement of parts.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, safety standards.
- Delivered outstanding customer service on field visits to meet corporate guidelines.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to corporate safety procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Mentored and trained new employees on processes, flow and safety procedures.
- Successfully & Safely Learned to decontaminate areas , parts , & other necessary components ( anywhere on the PH scale 0-14 )
- Properly & Safely Demo general & hazardous chem lines in fab / sub fab
- Worked in tight environments with many factors to consider
- Learned to be a team player & do anything for my team
Hazardous Waste Technician
HF Tech
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2023 - Current
- Performed daily inspections of hazardous waste storage containers to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of emergency response plans for hazardous material incidents.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings to review proper handling techniques for hazardous materials.
- Maintained detailed records of all incoming and outgoing shipments of hazardous waste materials.
- Inspected all equipment used in the transportation and disposal of hazardous waste materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of manifests for all outbound shipments of hazardous wastes.
- Responded to emergency calls involving spills or releases of hazardous substances into the environment.
- Provided guidance on proper labeling techniques for containers holding hazardous materials.
- Reviewed documents such as Material Safety Data Sheets prior to accepting new shipments of chemicals into storage facilities.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding the procurement and delivery of supplies needed for safe handling and disposal operations.
- Developed procedures for decontamination activities following accidental releases or spills.
- Ensured that appropriate personal protective equipment was available and being utilized when working with potentially dangerous substances.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from field investigations, lab results, or other sources related to environmental issues.
- Tracked chemical inventories and environmental sampling.
- Protected emergency response forces, responding to calls and hazardous material incidents.
- Identified unknown materials utilizing HazCat Kit.
- Executed search and rescue tasks, utilizing hand and power tools, hydraulic tools and other extrication equipment.
- Performed ventilation and entry operations to secure hazardous environment.
- Inspected commercial and public buildings to comply with fire codes and inspection standards.
- Handled oxygen and gas monitors and mercury vapor analyzer.
- Delivered excellent customer service using effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Complied with company policies, as well as federal and local requirements, to maintain team and public safety.
- Developed clean-up and removal strategy for each individual case based on materials in question and available resources.
- Successfully learned to sign all manifest / bol(s)
- Learned waste codes / PG classes / hazardous classes.
- Learned to properly read an ERG book
- Able to identify if tankers are compatible with certain chemicals.
- Trained various people on safety , handling , transporting , & disposing Hazardous waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Joya Community High School
Avondale, AZ05-2020
Skills
- Work Order Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Tool management
- Data Collection
- Team player
- Solution Finder
- Respectful
- Great Talker
- Multitasker
- Willing to learn any and all info
- Customer Service
- Emergency Response
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Route Planning
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Relationship Building
- Following safety practices
Certifications
- Hazwoper 40 Hr.
- RCRA
- DOT
- IATA
- Forklift Cert.
- CCBU System Operator
Timeline
Hazardous Field Service Technician
HF Tech
04.2023 - Current
Hazardous Waste Technician
HF Tech
04.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
La Joya Community High School