Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Assessments
Military Service
Languages
Languages
References
Timeline
SeniorSoftwareEngineer

James Arce

Angleton,TX

Summary

Resourceful professional in manufacturing and production environments known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, quality assurance, and safety protocols. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and consistent output. Committed to maintaining workplace safety and meeting production targets through effective communication and organizational skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Well-field Gas Recovery/ Process Operator

DTE Biomass
Angleton, TX
05.2022 - Current

Well-field

  • Maintain wells, replace broken parts, work closely with Operations, troubleshoot, adjust wells to deliver more gas, weld plastic tubes.
  • Read wells monthly for federal compliance.

Operations.

  • Monitor computer system and make adjustments to keep product in spec.
  • Calibrate the 02 system on the inlet and sales side.
  • Be on rotating call-outs. Respond to call-outs or issues within an hour. Use of company laptop to log in and fix issues remotely.
  • Check levels on sight glasses, open caps, and check to see oil levels.
  • Record all data and report any issues.
  • Call contractors and vendors to schedule work and parts.
  • Write purchase orders and submit expense reports.
  • Document all events daily on plant log.
  • Pull samples and send them to the lab for testing. (oil, solvents, glycol)
  • Submit ESI and monitor contractors for any safety violations, and correct them.
  • Drive heavy machinery, such as extended boom, excavator, and skid steer, safely.
  • Participate in meetings in person and online.
  • Complete LOTOs and verify with secondary personnel.
  • Use of many tools, including impact wrenches, hammers, crescent wrenches, sockets, and screwdrivers.
  • Follow company safety guidelines.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

Field Engineer

The Aspen Company
Houston, TX
03.2021 - Current
  • Take orders and make calls to set appointments
  • Drive company issued vehicle to sites and or landmarks
  • Take Photos and measurements
  • Use excel to show proposed plans and landmarks
  • Manage time wisely and routes.

Field Technician

Vapor Point LLC
La Porte, TX
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Took field measurements and recorded daily quantities
  • Collected and analyzed data from hazardous waste management studies
  • Applied company safety policies consistently when performing daily tasks
  • Optimized performance of equipment by calibrating new, repaired and maintained pieces
  • Collect, read, and update SDS to be in Safety Compliance
  • Work in Hazardous environments which require full suit PPE
  • Work in and around H2S, Benzene, HCL, caustic
  • Sustained safety protocol by executing routine tests and ensuring proper and safe equipment handling
  • Obtained many Houston safety badges for entry into Plants
  • Work 8-16 hour shifts, Nights and or days.

Polysoude

Brask Inc
Pearland, TX
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Read blueprints, work orders, and production schedules to determine deadlines
  • Conduct trial runs before welding, soldering, or brazing and make necessary adjustments to equipment
  • Clean, lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operation, using air hoses, cleaning fluids, and hand tools
  • Mark weld points and positions of components on work pieces, using rulers, squares, templates, or scribes.

Residential Technician

Xfinity by Comcast
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders
  • Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access
  • Developed and implemented complex Internet and Intranet applications on multiple platforms.

Pipeline Controller

ExxonMobil
Houston, TX
10.2011 - 07.2016
  • Transfer refined and crude safely, effectively and on time
  • Document operational activities Communicate daily with field operations
  • Worked on SCADA IRIS system, and with SCADA personnel
  • Monitored 14 pipelines: crude and refined
  • Monitor system performance and capacity, making proper notification of equipment needing repair or calibration
  • Coordinate scheduled maintenance and unscheduled outages with field operations
  • Monitor pressure, temperature and volume using company computer system to ensure safe receipt and delivery of volumes
  • Great team player who interacts effectively with co-workers, customers and the public
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.

Petroleum Supply Specialist

92FH7 US ARMY
Fort Hood, TX
05.2008 - 07.2011
  • Performed petroleum field expedient test to include: visual test, Aqua-Glo, Millepore, and color standards
  • Operated 350 GPM fuel pump and maintained both 5,000 and 10,000-gallon collapsible fuel bags
  • Operated Large vehicles such as M978 and HEMTT
  • Refueled a wide array of military aircraft
  • Received, issued, and dispensed petroleum products during both hot and cold refuel operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sierra Nevada High
Sparks, NV
04-2006

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Time management
  • Problem Solving
  • SCADA
  • Calibration
  • Bi-lingual
  • Repair
  • Fast Learner
  • Military Experience
  • Forklift
  • Welding
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Equipment Repair
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Fabrication
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Data Entry
  • Attention to Detail
  • Plant Safety
  • Valid Driver's License

Certification

  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Passport

Assessments

Work style: Conscientiousness - Highly Proficient, 02/01/21, Highly Proficient

Military Service

ARMY, SPC, 2008, 2011

Languages

  • English, Expert
  • Spanish, Fluent

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Well-field Gas Recovery/ Process Operator

DTE Biomass
05.2022 - Current

Field Engineer

The Aspen Company
03.2021 - Current

Field Technician

Vapor Point LLC
05.2019 - 10.2020

Polysoude

Brask Inc
10.2018 - 05.2019

Residential Technician

Xfinity by Comcast
02.2017 - 10.2018

Pipeline Controller

ExxonMobil
10.2011 - 07.2016

Petroleum Supply Specialist

92FH7 US ARMY
05.2008 - 07.2011

High School Diploma -

Sierra Nevada High
James Arce