Joseph Gonzales
Portland,TX
Summary
Dedicated Chemical Operator with 10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and process optimization. Proven track record in optimizing production processes, maintaining safety standards and efficiently managing operations to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Technician
OXYCHEM
Gregory, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Expected to know the plant’s goals in all areas (Safety, Environmental, Production, Quality, Cost) and must work toward meeting both on a daily and long-term basis.
- Understand and support Process Safety Management procedures and expectations. Participate in site-wide Process Safety, Risk Reduction & MOC activities as requested.
- Operate assigned plant areas following existing operating and safety procedures.
- Coordinate with operation shift to make process and equipment adjustments to control unit efficiency, production and product quality within prescribed limits, while complying with all safety and environmental practices and procedures.
- Properly respond to any critical process parameters that deviate out of the desired range.
- Initiate maintenance action when needed. Prepare equipment for maintenance work, including clearing and permitting using all key procedures.
- Create and implement LOTO plans for planned outage, TPO, and unscheduled maintenance periods.
- Provide training and mentoring for operators and trainees.
- Assist in review and mark up of SOPs, P&IDs, PFDs, etc. as needed.
- Backfill for process supervisor during vacations/vacancies.
Relief Technician/Step Up
OXYCHEM
Gregory, TX
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Ensure consistency of operation, application of policies/procedures, and accountability across all shifts for the employees working in the assigned unit.
- Provide direction to the process technicians on key parameters, plant-operating instructions, preparation of equipment for maintenance, process troubleshooting, operating plans, and safety issues.
- Responsible for the day-to-day shift operations in the facility. Accountable for the safety and environmental performance, product quality, production output, housekeeping and cost management.
- Lead and support the policies and objectives of the plant management team.
- Coordinate with the maintenance and process supervisors to ensure proper equipment is prepared for maintenance activities.
- Facilitate training activities on assigned shift to increase the fundamental knowledge of the plant’s operations.
- Ensure adequate resources are available to operate the shift within established guidelines to ensure an efficient plant operation.
- Performs Incident command role in emergency situations.
Chemical Operator
OXYCHEM
Gregory, TX
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products as our highest priority
- Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations
- Operate equipment in the field and monitor process operating conditions through the use of instrumentation to regulate temperatures, pressures, concentration and flow of chemicals through the process system for prescribed reaction with critical limits according to standard operating procedures and in support of the safe operation and environmental integrity of the plant
- Maintain log of readings, lab results, shift production requirements and equipment issues to record daily activity and provide for adequate shift relief
- Initiate work requests, perform minor maintenance within capabilities and prepare equipment for maintenance
- Prepare equipment for maintenance work such as locking out equipment, preparing permits and verifying equipment
- Make minor repairs to equipment and initiate maintenance action when needed utilizing the SAP work notification process
Operator
CCC Group
Ingleside, TX
02.2015 - 09.2016
Education
High School Diploma -
Ingleside High School
Ingleside, TX05-2009
Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience with process monitoring and control systems
Timeline
Day Technician
OXYCHEM
01.2023 - Current
Relief Technician/Step Up
OXYCHEM
10.2021 - 01.2023
Chemical Operator
OXYCHEM
05.2017 - 10.2021
Operator
CCC Group
02.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Ingleside High School