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JOSEPH RUGGIERO

Summary

Resourceful professional in plant and system operations, recognized for high productivity levels and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in process optimization, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols adherence. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure operational excellence across diverse environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LNG Coordinator

Eversource
Waterbury
08.2025 - 02.2026
  • Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
  • Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and promptly notified personnel for repairs.
  • Operated complex machinery to ensure smooth production flow.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during operation to identify any discrepancies in performance.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for all staff.
  • Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
  • Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
  • Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.
  • Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
  • Adjusted valves, pumps, motors, and other components in order to maintain the desired level of operation.
  • Performed tests and maintenance using specific instruments, equipment and tools.

Assistant Terminal Manager

CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Rocky Hill
03.2020 - 04.2025
  • Resolved customer service inquiries and complaints to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with accounting, maintenance and engineering support teams to promote corporate initiatives.
  • Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.

Operated valves to control flow of materials during transfers.

Collected product samples and conducted tests to ensure quality standards.

Measured tank levels and temperatures to monitor storage conditions.

Record meter readings

Visually verify valve position

Performed security screenings and checks to ensure facility safety.

Conducted required inspections and completed checklists to ensure compliance.

Oversaw marine dock operations and managed product receipts efficiently.

Coordinated with delivery companies to ensure timely communications.

Interface with inspectors

Assist in tie up of vessel

Prepare declaration of inspections and declarations of security

Make hose connections from dock to vessel

Measured vessel levels to monitor cargo capacity.

Adjusted piping and valves to ensure proper connections for transfers.

Calculate opening and closing quantities

Checked and monitored lines and hoses during product transfers.

  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for supplies and services.
  • Coordinated activities between departments to ensure efficient operations.
  • Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
  • Prepared reports detailing daily operations including expenses incurred during the period.
  • Conducted internal program reviews to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Implemented corrective actions following established guidelines.
  • Directed and coordinated activities of transport personnel responsible for loading, transporting and offloading of product.
  • Managed the scheduling of maintenance services for all terminals' equipment.
  • Ensured compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo from vessels and trucks.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations by coordinating appropriate resources.
  • Monitored inventory levels, maintained records of shipments, and tracked order statuses.
  • Performed daily inspections of equipment, vehicles, facilities, and personnel gear.
  • Tracked budget and operating metrics to identify and implement process improvements.

UTILITY PLANT MECHANIC

PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER DEPARTMENT
West Palm Beach
01.2019 - 01.2020

*inspects pumping stations and related equipment;

participated in maintenance and repair of utility treatment and storage tank facility systems;

*maintains pumps, valves, blowers, filters, screens emergency motors, generators and other equipment;

*adjusts, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts such as bearings, gauges, impellers, starters, heaters , and breakers

*makes repairs to floats and pump controls;

*reads various meters and gauges;

performing the inspection, preventive maintenance and repair of water, wastewater, and/or storm water pump stations with wet wells.

participating in similar type of work with respect to other utility treatment and storage tank facilities systems;

Performed grounds maintenance around pumping stations to ensure clean and safe environments.

Executed various related tasks to support daily operations and team objectives.

* drive company truck with crane to pull pumps

alternated on a rotating standby off-hours call schedule.

Corrections Officer

State Of Florida
Indiantown
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
  • Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates to ensure safety of facility and individuals.
  • Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
  • Maintained detailed daily logs of shift activity to facilitate operational transparency and accountability.
  • Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
  • Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures to promote compliance and enhance overall security.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.

Terminal Operator

Gulf Oil L.P
New Haven
09.2000 - 10.2017

*Assists in the operations of maintenance, safety and environmental matters related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum
products via marine, interconnecting pipelines, railcars and trucks.
* Changes filters and all valve alignments (manifolds and tanks) inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling,
storage and integrity of products.
* Uses the Tank Integrated System and Oil Movement Management software to prepare daily inventory reports, terminal
balance report and rack activity report. Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
* Keeps terminal equipment (mechanical and electrical) clean and in good working order at all times. Interacts with internal
and external customers to make sure they follow all company and safety regulations.
* Trains new employees and makes sure they are familiar with automation, loading equipment, and emergency shutdowns.
* Conducts safety watches with outside contractors as advised by the Terminal Manager.
* Ensures all environmental and safety equipment is working properly
*Monitor pipeline operations of chemicals and fuel product transfers to and from terminal via ships, barge, tank
trucks and tank railcar while interpreting and following plant operating orders.
*Manually gauging liquid product tanks and monitoring product levels and temperature ranges.
*work on loading racks , replace , repair but not limited to diaphragm's, solenoids, meters & gears
*Operates and maintains vapor recovery unit

  • Operated loading and unloading equipment for efficient terminal operations.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for daily operations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities for safety compliance.

Education

Diploma -

East Haven High School
East Haven, CT
09.1993 - 05.1997

Skills

  • LNG equipment operation
  • Marine operations
  • Marine logistics
  • Inventory management
  • Inventory control
  • Documentation
  • Operational oversight
  • Safety management
  • Safety compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Pump operations
  • Equipment operation
  • Troubleshooting machinery
  • Equipment inspection
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Chemical handling
  • EPA regulations
  • SAP navigation
  • System monitoring
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem solving
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Customer service
  • System monitoring

Education

other

Timeline

LNG Coordinator

Eversource
08.2025 - 02.2026

Assistant Terminal Manager

CITGO Petroleum Corporation
03.2020 - 04.2025

UTILITY PLANT MECHANIC

PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER DEPARTMENT
01.2019 - 01.2020

Corrections Officer

State Of Florida
06.2018 - 01.2019

Terminal Operator

Gulf Oil L.P
09.2000 - 10.2017

Diploma -

East Haven High School
09.1993 - 05.1997
JOSEPH RUGGIERO