Joel Zermeno
Houston ,TX
Summary
Industrial Operations
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reactor Operator
Third Coast Terminals
Pearland, Tx
02.2015 - Current
- Load and offload iso and railcars according to procedure
- Demonstrate stellar interpersonal communication skills
- Operate and drive mule to stage raw materials for batches
- Observe, identify, troubleshoot, and mitigate safety hazards
- Promptly respond to alarms and other emergency situations
- Utilize SOPs to complete batches according to specification
- Seamlessly adapt to environments, conditions and situations
- Maintain safety compliance to standards and protect team
- Troubleshoot problems outside of normal operating conditions
- Coordinate and collaborate with other areas to solve problems
- Perform inspections to identify faults and schedule maintenance
- Complete all required handwritten and electrical documentation
- Perform LOTO walkouts to verify accuracy, completion, and safety
- Perform detailed unit rounds, while monitoring process variables
- Adhere to all MOC on progress changes and review SDS on materials
- Inspect equipment for defects for safety, functionality, and longevity
- Coordinate with other operators and engineers to improve processes
- Troubleshooting of equipment to ensure specifications were safely met
- Perform LOTO according to procedure for unit shutdown for maintenance
- Pull raw materials and complete inventory on materials for current processes
Blender Operator
Univar Solutions
Houston, TX
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Utilize proper PPE per assignment and operation
- Adhered to all company safety policies and procedures
- Performed proper purging of lines to ensure product quality
- Actively monitored tank levels and reported levels to supervision
- Demonstrated knowledge of a chemicals used within the blends
- Maintained proper levels by operating quarter turn vavles and gate valves
- Utilized appropriate PPE, while handling any and all hazardous materials
- Performed loading/offloading of product to and from bulk trailers and railcars
Warehouse Supervisor
Handy Hardware
Houston, TX
06.1999 - 05.2011
- Performed regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and personnel safety practices.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Education
GED -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-1999
Certification
- Mule Certified
- Forklift Certified
- PPE Certified
Timeline
Reactor Operator
Third Coast Terminals
02.2015 - Current
Blender Operator
Univar Solutions
05.2011 - 01.2015
Warehouse Supervisor
Handy Hardware
06.1999 - 05.2011
- Mule Certified
- Forklift Certified
- PPE Certified
GED -
Houston Community College