Jose Zamora
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Experienced Asbestos Foreman with over 16 years in the refinery and industrial field, including 12 years specializing in asbestos abatement, 9 years as a foreman and 4 years in supervisory roles. Proven leader in directing abatement crews, maintaining compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, and executing safe, efficient operations in high-risk environments. Skilled in coordinating with safety and environmental departments, managing crews, ensuring quality performance under refinery standards and reading blueprints such as ISOs.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
SIPA Superintendent (Turner Industries)
Shell Refinery
Deer Park, TX
2024 - 2025
- Supervised daily asbestos abatement and insulation operations ensuring adherence to federal, state, and site-specific safety regulations.
- Oversaw scaffold erection and dismantling activities ensuring proper design, tagging, and inspection per refinery protocols.
- Directed painting and coating operations to maintain corrosion protection and ensure quality surface preparation.
- Scheduled manpower, materials and equipment to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Reviewed project proposals, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
Asbestos Foreman / Air Monitor / Sample (Turner Industries)
Kuraray America
Deer Park, TX
2023 - 2024
- Supervised asbestos abatement crew on piping, boilers, tanks and structural components within live refinery units.
- Set up regulated areas, including negative air pressure systems, decontamination units, and waste handling zones.
- Coordinated with industrial hygienists for air monitoring and clearance testing.
- Maintained detailed work logs, daily progress reports, and exposure documentation.
- Trained new employees on equipment and operational procedures.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
Insulation Foreman & Asbestos Foreman
Starcon Industries
Philadelphia, USA
2022 - 2023
- Conducted daily safety meetings, reviewed JSAs, and enforced refinery safety procedures and PPE Requirements.
- Managed insulation materials including fiberglass, mineral wool, calcium silicate, foam glass, and removable blankets.
- Planned daily work activities, assigned crew tasks, and ensured proper material use and job sequencing.
- Setup and maintained regulated areas including negative air systems, critical barriers, decon units, and waste zones per EPA and refinery procedures.
Insulation & Asbestos Foreman (Turner Industries)
DOW Deer Park
Deer Park, TX
2007 - 2022
- Ensured strict adherence to all Federal, State, and refinery regulations regarding asbestos containment and disposal.
- Supervised installation and removal of insulation on piping, vessels, boilers and equipment in active refinery units.
- Inspected work for QA and QC with insulation specifications, drawings, and client standards.
- Oversaw removal and replacement of insulation during turnarounds and shutdowns.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Documented daily production activities and maintenance tasks for record-keeping purposes.
Skills
- Asbestos abatement
- Scaffold inspection
- Quality assurance
- Project scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Public speaking
- Project coordination
- Blueprint interpretation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Asbestos Worker
Timeline
SIPA Superintendent (Turner Industries)
Shell Refinery
2024 - 2025
Asbestos Foreman / Air Monitor / Sample (Turner Industries)
Kuraray America
2023 - 2024
Insulation Foreman & Asbestos Foreman
Starcon Industries
2022 - 2023
Insulation & Asbestos Foreman (Turner Industries)
DOW Deer Park
2007 - 2022