JAVIER CORTEZ JR.
Robstown,TX
Summary
Honest, hardworking, and reliable team player. Excellent at paying attention to detail while working and a fast learner. Interested in working and always seeking an opportunity to grow within.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Veolia Environmental Services
Corpus Christi, Texas
07.2021 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving spills or malfunctions at the plant site.
- Participated in safety meetings; adhered strictly to safety rules while performing duties.
- Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing plant performance against set goals and objectives.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as filter backwashing and cleaning tanks according to scheduled preventive maintenance programs.
- Monitored, adjusted, and maintained chemical feed systems for pH control, chlorine disinfection, and sludge conditioning.
- Provided technical guidance to staff members assigned to assist in the operation of the plant.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers when discussing operation issues or troubleshooting problems.
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
- Developed sampling plans for monitoring effluent discharge from the treatment plant into receiving waters.
- Investigated operational problems related to process control systems or mechanical components within the system.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Inspected grounds around plant area for debris that could interfere with normal operations or affect water quality.
- Assisted in the development of operating procedures for new processes or modifications to existing processes.
- Assisted with plant start-up or shut down procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Calibrated instruments such as meters, controllers and gauges on a regular basis to maintain accuracy levels.
- Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
- Loaded sludge vessels and barges, operated plant vehicles and radiotelephones, performed rigging and hoisting and operated welding and burning equipment.
- Supervised shift work periodically to support upper management, created and assigned work orders and monitored overall plant operation.
- Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.
Dock Operator
Coastal LLC
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed routine inspections of dock area for safety hazards or issues.
- Kept track of daily production levels while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Verified incoming and outgoing shipments against manifest documentation for accuracy.
- Maintained records of cargo loading and unloading activities.
- Managed inventory control systems by tracking shipments entering and leaving the facility.
- Coordinated the movement of vessels within a harbor or at dockside.
- Scheduled maintenance on dock equipment as needed.
- Completed paperwork associated with receiving and shipping goods.
- Operated cranes, hoists, winches, conveyors and boom trucks to move materials.
- Communicated with ship captains to coordinate arrival times and cargo transfer activities.
- Strictly adhered to OSHA guidelines while performing work duties.
- Followed company policies and procedures related to dock operations.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to cargo loading or unloading operations.
- Inspected forklifts, trailers, barges, and other equipment for proper functioning.
- Observed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Conducted pre-operational checks on heavy machinery before use.
Rigger/Forklift Operator
Reynolds Energy Services
Runge, Texas
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Conduct risk assessments before each performance or production in order to identify potential hazards associated with the use of lifting devices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Banquete Highschool
Banquete 05-2018
Skills
- Knowledge with pumps
- Forklift knowledge
- Manlift knowledge
- Equipment maintenance
- Process control
- Chemical handling
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Data recording
- Logistics coordination
- Quality assurance
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Public speaking
- PPE compliance
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft office
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Veolia Environmental Services
07.2021 - Current
Dock Operator
Coastal LLC
01.2020 - 07.2021
Rigger/Forklift Operator
Reynolds Energy Services
05.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Banquete Highschool