JAMES SAN MIGUEL
MIDLAND,TX
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven operator with solid work ethic, skilled at overseeing plant operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Methodical and organized, proficient in monitoring production processes, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing operational efficiency to minimize errors and downtime.
Work History
Console Operator Cryo Plant
Enterprise Products
2025.04 - Current
- Maintained accurate production data records, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Monitored process conditions and adjusted controls to maintain optimal operation of the plant.
- Troubleshot problems with plant operations including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation issues.
- Performed preventive maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
- Performed general maintenance and repair to keep plant, machinery, and equipment functional.
- Assisted in training new personnel on safe work practices and plant operations procedures.
- Trained new personnel on safe work practices and plant operations procedures to enhance operational safety.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Collaborated with team to support plant operations, contributing to efficient workflow and teamwork.
- Worked with team to complete diverse tasks supporting daily plant operations.
- Responded to alarms promptly, following procedures to isolate issues and protect system integrity.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues promptly, ensuring smooth console operations.
Refinery Operator
Phillips 66
2022.06 - 2025.04
- Optimize Diesel/JET Hydrotreater and Hydrocracker Units, conducting precise analyses to enhance product quality and resolve operational challenges.
- Operate Diesel/JET Hydrotreater and Hydrocracker Units, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Drive operational efficiency through meticulous daily rounds, precise sample analyses, and proactive maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and safety.
- Conduct meticulous daily inspections, perform precise sample analyses, and implement data-driven solutions to maintain product quality and resolve operational challenges.
- Conducted meticulous daily inspections and precise sample analyses, implementing solutions to maintain product quality and address operational challenges.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure safety and meet production goals.
- Executed thorough daily rounds and proactive maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and safety.
- Provided technical support during planned shutdowns, ensuring smooth operations.
Railcar Operator
World Energy
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Managed railcar operations, ensuring precise sampling and offloading procedures to uphold delivery standards.
- Operated track mobile for precise railcar positioning, liaising with Union Pacific.
- Coordinated steam line connections, improving product heating efficiency during operations.
- Improved operational efficiency through meticulous coordination and documentation.
- Coordinated steam line connections to enhance product heating efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment operations.
- Conducted quality control checks throughout the production process to verify product specifications were met.
- Maintained accurate production records, documenting quantity produced, downtime, and scrap data for operational oversight.
- Monitored production equipment performance and identified issues.
Operator
Vopak
2020.10 - 2021.09
- Oversaw truck and railcar loading, ensured DOT and FRA compliance, and improved safety outcomes.
- Troubleshot pump and valve systems, optimizing efficiency.
- Conducted equipment inspections to enhance operational safety and reliability.
- Conducted equipment inspections, enhancing operational safety and reliability.
- Utilized trackmobile for railcar positioning, improving operational flow.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and procedures during operations.
- Immediately reported problems or malfunctions with machines or tools to ensure prompt resolution.
- Provided training to new operators on the proper operation of equipment.
Pipefitter
JRA Construction
2016.09 - 2020.10
- Led complex piping system installations, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and safety standards.
- Installed piping per engineering plans, ensuring precise alignment and functionality.
- Repaired pipe systems, enhancing reliability with thorough testing, boosting system uptime.
- Led installations of complex piping systems, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and safety regulations.
- Developed innovative repair solutions, minimizing system failures and enhancing service reliability.
- Performed inspections and testing of piping systems, using advanced pressure gauges and hydrostatic methods to confirm performance and safety standards.
- Rigged materials and equipment for safe transport at job site.
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and guides according to specifications.
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment.
Education
DIPLOMA -
Sunny Hills High School
CA2011-06
Skills
- Safety management
- Operational safety
- Safety guidelines
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- System maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Flow control management
- Process monitoring
- Plant optimization
- System optimization
- Pipeline setup
- Inventory management
- Emergency management
- Safety guidelines
- Preventive Maintenance
- Standard operating procedures
- Process control
- Delta V and Honeywell Experion expertise
Personal Information
Title: Operator
Timeline
Console Operator Cryo Plant
Enterprise Products
2025.04 - Current
Refinery Operator
Phillips 66
2022.06 - 2025.04
Railcar Operator
World Energy
2021.09 - 2022.06
Operator
Vopak
2020.10 - 2021.09
Pipefitter
JRA Construction
2016.09 - 2020.10
DIPLOMA -
Sunny Hills High School