James Muniz
Webster
Summary
Experienced Operator with proven skills in operations and logistics. Strong management and customer facing experiences. Meticulous attention to detail for in the field monitoring of processes as well as strict adherence to ensuring safety protocols for the team. Eager and quick learner with inherent ability to adapt to faced paced environments.
Experienced with process optimization and system troubleshooting. Utilizes operational knowledge to enhance production efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong understanding of teamwork and adaptability, contributing to smooth and reliable process operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Operator
Dow Chemical
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of production data, facilitating informed decision-making for management.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Operated various types of machinery proficiently, adapting quickly to changing production requirements.
- Performed root cause analyses on process deviations, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing disruptions to the production schedule.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in reduced waste and increased yield.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular inspections and preventative measures.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Lock out tag out
- Startup/Shutdown of equipment
- SAP
- Housekeeping
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Enhanced production efficiency by closely monitoring equipment and making necessary adjustments.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
Process Operator
Inteplast Group
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Class D Wastewater operator
- Class D Water operator
- Collect samples daily to test for State of Texas requirements
- Run copper system to remove metals from treated waste water before releasing back to environment
- Change drinking water filters daily
- Daily checklist of pumps, valve line ups
- Housekeeping
- PPE
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Utilized computer systems effectively to monitor processes and input critical data accurately and efficiently.
Mechanic
Edwards Mobile Mechanic
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Will drive to your home to do work such as
- Test car battery
- Change oil
- Transmission oil
- Replace starter/alternator/serpentine belts
- Replace brake pads or rotors
- Change out flat tire
Process Operator
Chemicals Incorporated
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Reactor manage startup/shutdown according to procedures
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waster generation
- Obtain samples for different stages of process in reactor ie.... Monomer, Oligomor
- Keeping manual logbook of reactor status
- Unloading of raw materials for process in reactor
- Loading of finished products into tank trucks for customer
- Forklift
- Housekeeping
Lab Technician
Tenaris
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Daily operation of Waterjet, CNC machine, crane, saw, grinders
- Training required by law when working with hazardous materials
- 10 ton crane certified
- Wearing PPE, hardhat, gloves, steel toes, ear plugs
- Running test to measure the strength of steel we produced
- Assisted in troubleshooting and installation
- Removal of equipment to and from service for shop repairs in order to prevent loss time in day to day operations
Driver
Loomis
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Commercial Driver License
- Keeping logbook of vehicle checklist required by law
- Customer service
- Commissioned Security Officer level 3
Process Operator
Olin Corporation
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Daily meetings to ensure everyone was aware of task and goals of the day
- Shift Relief Operator - Outside,Inside,Lab
- Use DCS for startup/shutdowns, monitor processes with graphics/trends/computer monitors
- Issue Safe Work Permits for any contracted work going on in our area
- Help write procedures to keep safety a top priority
- Maintain daily checklist for tank farm, safety showers, eye wash, pumps, forklifts, valve line-ups, housekeeping, process areas
- Understanding piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Wearing PPE for specific task ie. Slicker suit, Breathing air, hard hat, monogoggles, chemical gloves, face shield, steel toes, chemical boots
- Outside Operator responsibilities - Filter changes, Valve lineups, lock out tag out, clearing tanks, drums, towers, lines and pumps for maintenance, issue safe work permits, input work orders through SAP, keeping logbook notes of ongoing work, obtaining samples at request of lab operator or inside operator, housekeeping
- Inside Operator responsibilities - daily meeting, startup/shutdown of systems, monitor trends/graphics with DCS, prevent plant upsets or recycle events, testing of alarms on systems, placing work orders through SAP, ensure we have accountability for the shift ie... if someone calls in make sure to find coverage for plant to run with adequate operators, housekeeping
- Lab Operator responsibilities - obtain samples at begin of shift to make sure product is in spec for customers needs, using liquid chromatograph, gas chromatograph, titrators, viscosity tubes, pH meters, housekeeping
- Up to date training on hazardous materials required by law
- Knowledge with handtools, double block bleeds, pneumatic tools
Distribution Operator
Olin Corporation
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Daily meetings to ensure everyone was aware of task and goals of the day
- Ensure DCS working properly to Load and Transfer epoxy resin
- Transfer epoxy resin to adjacent blocks within the plant
- Load/Unload Epoxy resin into general service tank cars, tank trucks
- Issue Safe Work Permits for any contracted work going on in our area
- Help write procedures to keep safety a top priority
- Maintain daily checklist for tank farm, safety showers, eye wash, pumps, forklifts, valve line-ups, housekeeping, lights for loading and unloading area
- Changing filters to keep the resin free from impurities
- Wearing PPE for specific task ie. Slicker suit, Breathing air, hard hat, monogoggles, chemcial gloves, face shield, steel toes, chemical boots
- Create BOL for shipping tank trucks using SAP
- Lock Out Tag Out of equipment
- SAP for work orders on equipment needing maintenance ie... tank farm, valves, pumps, filter pots
- Gathering samples from every load/transfer to ensure accountability of material
Mechanic
U.S. Army Reserve
09.2007 - 09.2015
- Graduated Basic Combat Training - Rifle marksmanship, Land navigation, Team building
- Advanced Individual Training - Light/Heavy wheel training, Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit training, reading instrument diagrams
- Operation Unified Response - Humanitarian Mission
Loader/Warehouse
SGS PSC
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Worked on assembly line to box plastic pellets for customer orders
- Forklift operator to ensure proper placement of loaded boxes onto trailer
- Loaded Hopper cars with plastic pellets for customer orders
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Completed BOL for shipping of boxes and hopper cars through SAP to maintain proper inventory
- Completed daily checklist of PPE and equipment to be used to insure adequate functionality IE... Forklifts, Jack stands, Conveyor systems, Harnesses, Loading hoses
Education
Process Technology
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TXGED - undefined
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2007
Skills
- Forklift
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Team Management
- Team Building
- Standard operating procedures
- Process control
- Equipment operation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Housekeeping skills
Certification
- Class D Wastewater License - 2024
- Class D Water License - 2024
Timeline
Process Operator
Dow Chemical
11.2024 - Current
Process Operator
Inteplast Group
08.2023 - 11.2024
Mechanic
Edwards Mobile Mechanic
12.2022 - 08.2023
Process Operator
Chemicals Incorporated
10.2022 - 12.2022
Lab Technician
Tenaris
06.2022 - 10.2022
Driver
Loomis
12.2021 - 06.2022
Process Operator
Olin Corporation
05.2018 - 11.2021
Distribution Operator
Olin Corporation
04.2015 - 05.2018
Loader/Warehouse
SGS PSC
05.2013 - 04.2015
Mechanic
U.S. Army Reserve
09.2007 - 09.2015
GED - undefined
Victoria College
Process Technology
Wharton County Junior College