Jaime Garcia
Brazoria,TX
Summary
Adaptable with 12+ years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, Problem-solving, and workflow prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Technical advisor role with in our department. Goal is to bring support and find improvements for process performance, safety and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Cell Diaphragm Operator
Olin Corporation
Freeport, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Monitor diaphragm chlorine cells to provide resources to maintain the health and efficiency of cells.
- Perform cell treatment, cell wash, collect various cell samples for lab analysis and take cell voltage readings.
- Accurately documented all cell data using M83 data base, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Increased overall product purity through meticulous attention to detail during diaphragm operation processes.
- Troubleshoot and coordinate repair on down diaphragm equipment to meet business demand.
- Coordinate cell washes with operators on shift to meet wash deadlines and plan startups.
- Coach and train new operators on what to look for when having vacuum leak issues on cell covers that can effect production purity.
- Coordinated with other diaphragm departments to address production-related issues, fostering effective communication across teams.
- Act as back up for East TA, act as focal point for the diaphragm cells.
- Currently assisting with new attagel project and written procedure for cell treatment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Chemical Process Operator
Olin Corporation
Freeport, TX
01.2017 - 02.2023
- Ensured safety standards compliance with thorough equipment inspections and prompt maintenance to meet business demand.
- Performing routine checks on chemical levels and system performance.
- Worked effectively under pressure during process upsets or emergencies, quickly identifying root causes for resolution.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Collect and run various lab analysis reports on product samples all while staying within ISO standards.
- Help maintain processes for our 32%-50% Caustic plant, brine filtration, bpa tanks, hcl tanks, cooling tower, H2 A and B train ion exchange, purified brine tank, membrane and diaphragm cell areas.
- Reduced bpa by closely monitoring process parameters and taking necessary actions.
- Safe work permits for maintenance procedures (i.e: confined space entry, hot work, critical elevated work, lockout/tagout RTM, RTO.
- Troubleshooting the following: mechanical pumps, compressors, VFD drives, Mag drive pumps and other various critical process equipment.
- Updating work procedures to safely complete work tasks.
- Creating work order for maintenance.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- offload and maintain levels for plant raw materials.
- Act as focal point for turnaround plant outage for our caustic plant and ion exchange process. Helped with job packages and creating RTM and marked up p&ids. Coordinated jobs to meet deadlines and not delay plant startup and demands.
Distribution Operator/Trainer
The Dow Chemical Company/Olin Corporation
Freeport, TX
04.2012 - 01.2017
- Performed automated valves and manuel valve line ups.
- Monitored trends and tank levels to maintain proper outage.
- Made transfers from check tanks to prime tanks using mod5 for next day loading.
- Act as RCRA focal point for warehouse.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of product storage, ensuring timely delivery of Railcars and tank trucks and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented safety protocols within the warehouse to reduce workplace accidents and adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Maintained Zero overdue tasks for compliance and keep qualifications on government and company training.
- Trained new distribution operators on how to safely load and unload Railcars and Tank trailers per company procedures.
- Delivered training on company / Safety initiatives, created and updated current TRB and section reviews for new distribution. operators.
- Lead safety morning meetings.
- Maintain safe work practices for day to day operations, safe work permits and Red tag Masters (RTM).
- Kept track of all production using Excel metrics.
- Coordinated with rail fleet for spotting railcars in a timely manner to avoid production delays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
West Columbia, TX2008
Skills
- Familiar with Delta V, Mod5
- Familiar with process explorer/IP21
- Familiar with SAP
- Plant Safety
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Mentoring
- Dedicated
Timeline
Day Cell Diaphragm Operator
Olin Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Chemical Process Operator
Olin Corporation
01.2017 - 02.2023
Distribution Operator/Trainer
The Dow Chemical Company/Olin Corporation
04.2012 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School