Jason Solis
La Marque,Texas
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST 1
CHAMPION X
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine and speciality testing on hydrocarbon samples and corrosion additives.
- Monitored and collected data on testing for effectiveness of different corrosion inhibitors.
- Setup routine and experimental testing and projects to collect data to support the products that we produced for the oil industry.
- Packaged hydrocarbon products and additives to send to customers to use in oil wells and pipelines.
SENIOR QC LAB TECHNICIAN
TECH 2000/LYONDELLBASELL CONTRACTOR
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted routine and non-routine analyses on hydrocarbon samples such as gasolines, naphthas, kerosene jet fuels, coker products, light cycle oil, heavy oils, and low and high sulfur oils and products.
- Monitored product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- Set up and conducted chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as gas and liquid chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and also microscopy.
- Ran gasoline and other products on knock engines to get and confirm octane ratings for inprocess and final products. Also used FT-NIR for quick processing of octane rating of MON and RON.
- Compiled and interpreted results of testing and analyses.
- Provided and maintained a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, and teams and by conducting laboratory and plant safety audits.
- Maintained, cleaned, and sterilized laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Ordered and inventoried materials to maintain lab chemicals and supplies.
- Prepared chemical solutions for products and processes, following standardized formulas or creating experimental formulas.
- Provided technical support and assistance to chemist and engineers.
- Analyzed and reported results of in process samples.
- Tested final products for quality control approval.
- Tested environmental and water samples for EPA compliance.
- Analyzed in pipeline gas samples for purity.
- Analyzed raw materials and feed products like raw crude oil for purity.
- Instruments used in the lab: HP/Agilent 5890 GC, Horiba Sulfur Analyzer SLFA-2100, ISL/PAC D86 5G2 Automatic Distillation Analyzer, Automated Closed Cup Pensky Martens Flash Point Analyzer, ISL/PAC instruments, Minolta Colorimeter, Anton-Parr Viscometer, Hach COD Meter, Karl Fisher Moisture analyzer, and Cole-Parmer pH meter.
SENIOR QC LAB TECHNICIAN
TECH 2000/INEOS STYROLUTION CONTRACTOR
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted routine and non-routine analyses on styrene samples, ethylbenzene samples, benzene samples, numerous hydrocarbon samples, environmental water samples, raw materials, and finished products.
- Calibrated and validated instruments daily.
- Ran QC standards on instruments on a daily and nightly basis.
- Analyzed and interpreted GC data results.
- Ran titrations to analyze and determine metal content in water samples.
- Performed moisture percentage analysis on several different hydrocarbons from the process and final products.
- Performed specific gravity and viscosities on in process samples and products.
- Performed Total Organic Carbon testing on various samples.
- Performed Gas and Liquid Chromatography testing on water, oil, styrene, benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, gas samples, and unidentified samples.
- Maintained and documented lab supply gases levels.
- Used LIMS DATA SYSTEMS for data capture and relayed results to operator, boardman, and engineering.
- Maintained lab supplies throughout the lab.
- Performed weekly maintenance to instruments throughout the lab.
- Performed weekly disposal of lab waste.
- Maintained final product retains on a monthly basis.
- Produced certificate of analysis and approved them after analysis for final products and raw materials.
SENIOR QC LAB TECHNICIAN
TECH 2000/OXY CHEM VINYLS CONTRACTOR
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted routine and non-routine analyses on vinyl chloride samples, ethyl dichloride samples, numerous hydrocarbon samples, raw materials, and finished products.
- Calibrated and validated instruments daily.
- Ran QC standards on instruments nightly.
- Analyzed and interpreted GC data results.
- Ran titrations to analyze and determine acid percentage in samples.
- Performed moisture percentage analysis of oils, acids, vinyl, and ethyl dichloride products.
- Performed specific gravity analysis on samples.
- Performed ammonia percentage testing on water samples.
- Performed Total Organic Carbon testing on samples.
- Performed metals testing by Atomic Absorption.
- Performed Gas Chromatography testing on water, oil, vinyl, ethyl dichloride, and various other liquid and gas samples.
- Maintained and documented lab supply gases levels.
- Used LIMS DATA SYSTEMS for data capture and relay results to operators and engineering.
- Maintained lab supplies throughout the lab.
- Performed weekly testing of safety showers and eye washes.
- Performed weekly environmental water testing of outfalls within the plant.
SENIOR QA LAB TECHNICIAN
TECH 2000/LUMMUS TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTOR
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted routine and non-routine analyses on polypropylene samples, numerous hydrocarbon samples, raw materials, and finished products.
- Calibrated and validated instruments daily.
- Ran QC standards on instruments nightly.
- Analyzed and interpreted GC data results.
- Ran titrations to analyze and determine acid percentage in samples.
- Performed moisture percentage analysis of acids.
- Performed bromine percentage and mercaptan percentage analysis.
- Ran sulfur and nitrogen analysis.
- Performed specific gravity analysis on samples.
- Ran Meltflow analysis on polypropylene samples.
- Ran particle size analysis on polypropylene.
- Performed numerous gc testing on multiple hydrocarbon samples.
- Maintained and documented lab supply gases levels.
- Performed hi temp gc distillations.
- Used LIMS DATA SYSTEMS for data capture and relay to operators and engineering.
SENIOR QA LAB TECHNICIAN
S&S PROFESSIONALS/BASF CONTRACTOR
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducts routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, water environmental samples, finished product samples, stability samples, and control standards.
- Calibrates, validates, and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Performs site specific analyses and compiles laboratory test data.
- Interprets test data and finished results by comparing them to established specifications and control limits. Relays test results backed by control standards.
- Receives, inspects, and test raw materials before implementation in the unit process.
- Checks and maintains quality controls for testing and calibrates instruments.
- Test and approves final products daily.
- Runs standards daily and reports results in a database for global quality within the company.
- Instruments used in lab: Agilent HPLC 1100, 1200, 1260; Agilent 6850 GC; Shimadzu TOC-V analyzer; Metrohm OMNIC Titrator; Mettler Toledo T70 Titrator; Thermo Scientific Centrifuge and XT;
- Hettich Centrifuge Rotina 380; Hach DR3900 Spectrophotometer; Mettler Toledo v20 Volumetric KF Titrator (moisture); Horiba Oil Content Analyzer; ATAGO Refractometer; Mettler Toledo HB43 moisture/solids; Hunterlab Lab Scan XE Colorimeter; Quantachrome Tapped Density Analyzer; and WTW Cond197i Conductivity Meter.
SENIOR QC LAB TECHNICIAN
KOCIDE, HOUSTON, Texas
HOUSTON, Texas
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
- Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
- Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
- Interprets test results and compares them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Receive and inspect raw materials.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Perform visual inspections of finished products.
- Analyzed in process samples and finished product samples.
- Analyzed raw materials for approval of use.
- Tested and approved final product daily.
- Checked and maintained quality control on instruments.
- Instruments used in lab: Malvern Mastersizer 2000&3000 particle size analyzer; Thermo Fisher Scientific ICP 6500; Thermo Jarrell Ash Iris ICP; Thermo Fisher particle microscope; Cole-Parmer pH meter; Mettler Toledo HB43 moisture/solid analyzer; and PCE Instruments Colorimeter.
SENIOR QUALITY CONTROL ANALYST
DUPONT, Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
04.2006 - 04.2017
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
- Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
- Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
- Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
- Receive and inspect raw materials.
- Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
- Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Perform visual inspections of finished products.
- Conducted in process sample analyses and reported results.
- Tested and approved final product samples.
- Maintained lab chemical inventory.
- Serviced and maintained lab instruments.
- Conducted lab audits of instruments and laboratory chemicals.
- Instruments used in lab: Malvern Mastersizer 2000&3000 particle size analyzer; Thermo Fisher Scientific ICP 6500; Thermo Jarrell Ash Iris ICP; Thermo Fisher particle microscope; Cole-Parmer pH meter; Mettler Toledo HB43 moisture/solid analyzer; and PCE Instruments Colorimeter.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
MARATHON OIL, Texas City, Texas
Texas City, Texas
10.1998 - 10.2003
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
- Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
- Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
- Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
- Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
- Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
- Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
- Analyzed and reported results of in process samples.
- Tested final product for quality control approval.
- Tested environmental and water samples for EPA compliance.
- Analyzed in pipeline gas samples for purity.
- Analyzed raw materials and feed product like raw crude oil for purity.
- Instruments used in the lab: HP/Agilent 5890 GC, Horiba Sulfur Analyzer SLFA-2100, ISL/PAC D86 5G2 Automatic Distillation Analyzer, Automated Closed Cup Pensky Martens Flash Point Analyzer, ISL/PAC, Minolta Colorimeter, Anton-Paar Viscometer, and Hach COD Meter.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School
La Marque, TexasBachelor Degree of Science - undefined
University of Texas - Pan American
Edinburg, TexasBachelor Degree of Science - undefined
University of Texas - San Antonio
San Antonio, TexasAssociates of Petrochemical Sciences - undefined
College of the Mainland
Texas City, Texas12-1998
Associates of Science - undefined
College of the Mainland
Texas City, Texas05-1997
Associates of Arts - undefined
College of the Mainland
Texas City, Texas05-1997
Skills
- I have owned and operated a motorsports business for 20 years
- I am very knowledgeable in computers and programming
- I am very mechanically knowledgeable and proficient in mechanics
- Safety and fire trained
- HAZWOPER trained
- I have worked with lab software as: Sample manager, Ilab, LIMS, EMPOWER, TIAMO, SDMA, eWorkb00k
- I am knowledgeable of incident management, problem management, and GMP policies
Timeline
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST 1
CHAMPION X
08.2023 - Current
SENIOR QC LAB TECHNICIAN
TECH 2000/LYONDELLBASELL CONTRACTOR
04.2023 - 06.2023
SENIOR QC LAB TECHNICIAN
TECH 2000/INEOS STYROLUTION CONTRACTOR
08.2022 - 03.2023
SENIOR QC LAB TECHNICIAN
TECH 2000/OXY CHEM VINYLS CONTRACTOR
01.2022 - 06.2022
SENIOR QA LAB TECHNICIAN
TECH 2000/LUMMUS TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTOR
04.2020 - 10.2020
SENIOR QA LAB TECHNICIAN
S&S PROFESSIONALS/BASF CONTRACTOR
05.2019 - 04.2020
SENIOR QC LAB TECHNICIAN
KOCIDE, HOUSTON, Texas
04.2017 - 08.2018
SENIOR QUALITY CONTROL ANALYST
DUPONT, Houston, Texas
04.2006 - 04.2017
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
MARATHON OIL, Texas City, Texas
10.1998 - 10.2003
Bachelor Degree of Science - undefined
University of Texas - Pan American
Bachelor Degree of Science - undefined
University of Texas - San Antonio
Associates of Petrochemical Sciences - undefined
College of the Mainland
Associates of Science - undefined
College of the Mainland
Associates of Arts - undefined
College of the Mainland
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School