John Silva
Summary
Motivated Technical Expert seeking a position in an established organization that values dedication and hard work. Excellent troubleshooting and team management skills. Looking for a new professional opportunity with room for advancement. Focused on increasing production, minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing overall plant efficiency. Skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks, arranging schedules and monitoring equipment operation. Prepared to bring 13 years of experience to a challenging new position. Diligent and reliable team player with the desire to make a positive impact in a long-term position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Expert
Celanese
07.2019 - Current
- Streamlined processes for faster troubleshooting, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Interim Team Captain
Celanese
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted morning SQRE meeting with 24/7 team and communicated information from the 24/7 team to the Core team daily.
- Created new digital notification log to improve communication between the 24/7 team and Core team.
- Created training questions to help on progression of operators on all levels.
- Scheduled monthly 1 on 1 meetings with Daily Execution Leader to provide ideas, and inputs on various topics. Such as progressions, staffing, and issues being presented by the 24/7 team.
- Conducted monthly SIP meetings.
- Performed as PSO for start ups and shutdowns.
Process Expert
Celanese Corp
10.2011 - 07.2019
- Work directly with Chemicals.
- Make gauge rounds
- Create Energy Isolations Procedures
- Able to start up/ shut down Unit on DCS
- Issue out permits
- Managed team performance by training and mentoring.
- Calibrate machines to keep them running at peak performance.
- Monitor machine operation and diagnose malfunctions.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
- Perform preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.
- Monitor product standards and quality-control.
- Test products to maintain product quality.
- Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment.
- Read and follow standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that all health and safety guidelines are followed.
- Maintain necessary level of communications between shifts.
- Plan, schedule and delegate daily work.
Packaging Teamlead
Mundy
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Managed packaging reports and labels for lots being packaged
- Communicated with Production unit for packaging assignments
- Prioritized packaging reports and distributed to team members
- Troubleshooted equipment
- Created notifications when further assistance was needed for repairs on equipment
- Responsible for time sheets
- Called out personal when short staffed
- Created a safe forefront in every task performed.
Education
High School Diploma -
H.M. King High School
Kingsville, TX2004
Skills
- Project management
- Equipment operation
- Safety and compliance
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Microsoft applications skills
- Chemical processing skillfulness
- Piping and instrumentation diagram interpretation
- Extremely quick learner
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Rescued Tech
- Firefighter
- Driver operator
- Hazmat Tech
- First Aid Certification
- PSO Certified
Additional Information
- 7 Years of service with Celanese Emergency Response Team
- Involved in Safety Change Agent program
- Active in community outreaches
Timeline
Interim Team Captain
Celanese
06.2023 - 09.2023
Technical Expert
Celanese
07.2019 - Current
Process Expert
Celanese Corp
10.2011 - 07.2019
Packaging Teamlead
Mundy
01.2009 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
H.M. King High School