Joshua Bustamante
Richmond,TX
Summary
Experienced industrial operator with over 10 years of combined chemical and oil & gas operations experience, including DCS/board operations responsibilities. Strong background in process monitoring, equipment operation, troubleshooting, startups, shutdowns, and responding to abnormal operating conditions. Proven ability to lead and train operators while maintaining a strong focus on safety, reliability, and efficient plant operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Operator
OXYCHEM
Pasadena, TX
01.2017 - Current
- Oversee productivity and safety in chemical production environment.
- Manage and observe processes involving strippers, reactors, dryers, holding tanks, and key equipment to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and production standards.
- Oversee control room and field operations including monitoring of process variables such as flow, pressure, temperature, levels, critical alarms, emergency alarms, personnel
- Coordinate with outside operators to facilitate safe and uninterrupted production during operational changes.
- Perform and supervise equipment isolation, lock out tag out, follow company procedures, and safe work permitting
- Troubleshoot process upsets and coordinate corrective actions to restore stable operations
- Support training and development of operator trainees
- Participate in emergency response activities and plant safety procedures
Lead Field Operator
Energy Completion Services
Waller, TX
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Directed team of four field operators in flowback and fracking operations.
- Managed rig-up and rig-down processes for high-pressure systems, manifolds, and frac trees.
- Utilized torque guns and pneumatic impact tools for equipment assembly.
- Monitored real-time flow, pressure, temperature, and level data from command center systems
- Control and divert flow paths through proper valve alignment and sequencing to prevent flow loss
- Trained new operator trainees on field procedures, safety practices, and equipment handling.
- Perform field and shop repair/rebuild of valves and high-pressure equipment
Filed Operator
Halliburton
Pleasanton, TX
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Assembled, repaired, and rebuilt frac equipment including manual valves, hydraulic valves, accumulators, and frac trees
- Executed fabrication and welding of skid manifolds in alignment with technical designs.
- Loaded and secured heavy equipment onto transport trucks using forklifts and shop cranes
- Supported rig-up and rig-down operations for flowback and frac site operations
- Monitored operational parameters including flow, pressure, temperature, and levels using both electronic systems and field observation
- Ensured safe handling and movement of high-pressure oilfield equipment
Education
GED -
Sharpstown High School
Houston, TXSkills
Process Plant Operations & Monitoring
DCS / Control Room Operations
Process & Equipment Troubleshooting
Instrumentation, Gauges & Process Monitoring
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Equipment Isolation
Process Safety & Hazard Recognition
Startup, Shutdown & Emergency Response
Operating Procedures & Technical Documentation
Shift Communication & Team Coordination
Timeline
Head Operator
OXYCHEM
01.2017 - Current
Lead Field Operator
Energy Completion Services
04.2014 - 11.2016
Filed Operator
Halliburton
01.2012 - 04.2014
GED -
Sharpstown High School