Joe Zapata
Robstown,Texas
Summary
Lead Operator Seasoned Operations Technician lends thorough oversight for intricate physical output management. With several of Extensive experience years in logging organizational objectives and worker safety compliance to assess potential for breakdowns, address vulnerabilities and keep schedules on track. Leads completion of internal processes with special focus on operations planning, control and troubleshooting. Documents extensive initiatives related to compliance, maintenance, storage and safety mandates.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Lead Operations Technician
Infinum Co
Corpus Christi, Texas
03.2023 - Current
- Currently purging out with N2, all lines and getting ready for commissioning of the plant to have a one time start up.
- Normal outside operations and board (Delta-V)
- Certified in Gas to liquid unit
Operations/Permit Writer / Coordinator
Flint Hills Resources
Corpus, TX
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Permit Writer / Construction Coordinator
- Collaborated with Ventures (#3 SRU) as a Level 1(A) Master, working closely with JCL/Bay LTD/Brand/M.M.R & Turner on the construction of the DGA unit (Di-Glycol Amine) located on the south end of the #3 SRU W.D.C.P/Turn down project & HDC reactor changeout
- Focused on ensuring a zero-incident work site, while simultaneously supporting the unit side and fulfilling secondary tasks, and issuing permits in all four areas in a timely manner
- Led a team of three individuals to develop a permit-writing system and executed it flawlessly
- Also, worked closely with the Construction managers.
Operations/System Lead
Flint Hills Resources
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- The Sour Water (B) Unit underwent a planned and coordinated turnaround, during which it was decommissioned and prepared for maintenance
- Following the maintenance, the unit was commissioned and underwent a one-time startup.
Operations/Outside Coordinator
Flint Hills Resources
Corpus, TX
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Sour water, Wastewater and boilers
- 2/2/19, C.P.R certified 12/1/18, Trouble shoot and found cracks in the process coolers in the #2 SRU
- Shut down unit, decom and permitted the outage on Daylights (Extra) 3/1/18, System lead on the East plant FCCU T/A (Gas Con unit) 12/1/17, Trouble shoot and found cracks in the.
Operations/Sour Water, Waste Heat Reclaimer
Flint Hills Resources
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Shut down unit, decom and permitted the outage on Daylights (Daylight coordinator) 11/8/17, H.R.T (Hazard recognition team) 4.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Safety
360 OSHA 30 Construction, OSHA 10 Construction.
Austin, TX08.2023
Instrument Technician. NCCER Certified For Instrument -
Del Mar College
01.1997
Medical Certifications In Venitech, Medical Terminology, EKG Technician, Psychology For Health Workers -
Del Mar College
01.1997
High School Diploma -
Robstown High School
01.1993
Skills
- Equipment Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- SOP Writing
- Quantitative Skills
- Commission Structures
- Process Improvement
- Data Collection
- Operations Monitoring
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified Manlift Operator
- Certified Scissor lift Operator
- Master Level Permit Writer
- Certified Instrument fitter
- Vibe Tech
- Steam Trap Tech
- Certified Opacity - 2023
- Currently training OSHA 30
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lead Operations Technician
Infinum Co
03.2023 - Current
Operations/Permit Writer / Coordinator
Flint Hills Resources
01.2023 - 02.2023
Operations/System Lead
Flint Hills Resources
01.2022 - 03.2022
Operations/Outside Coordinator
Flint Hills Resources
09.2019 - 01.2020
Operations/Sour Water, Waste Heat Reclaimer
Flint Hills Resources
02.2016 - 12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Safety
360 OSHA 30 Construction, OSHA 10 Construction.
Instrument Technician. NCCER Certified For Instrument -
Del Mar College
Medical Certifications In Venitech, Medical Terminology, EKG Technician, Psychology For Health Workers -
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
Robstown High School