Joshua Hernandez
Corpus Christi
Summary
Hard-working and motivated problem solver seeking to utilize the skills and knowledge I have obtained through several years of employment in the industrial and energy sectors to advance my career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Thermal Operator
Vapor Point
Robstown
12.2023 - Current
- Process vapors with a vapor combustor for tank de-gassing, tank refills, and various refinery turnarounds.
- Safely set up, mobilize, and demobilize equipment for jobs based on various parameters set forth by refinery personnel.
- Use of various specialty equipment such as a stand-alone vaporizer, high-pressure or low-pressure KO pot, various size regulator skids, various scrubber platforms, or standalone DA's or FA's depending on the needs of the job.
- Assist with the loading and unloading of ships or barges with the destruction of flammable vapors and by regulating the vapor pressure onboard the varying vessels.
- Assist in the depressurization of various high-pressure vessels or pipelines by safely regulating the pressure and burn off any flammable vapors with a vapor combustor.
- Safely handle and use a variety of chemicals to neutralize any hazardous products in the vapor with no environmental or safety incidents.
Tank Cleaner
Eisco Environmental Industrial Services
Corpus Christi
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for the cleaning of various petrochemical storage tanks using various pieces of equipment and various chemicals.
- Responsible for the upkeep and safe use of various size pressure washers.
- Operated and maintained various size pumps safely and effectively.
- Safely handled and used various chemicals during the cleaning process.
- Operated and maintained several centrifuge platforms when required for the current task.
- Operated various heavy equipment platforms such as forklifts, skid steers, and excavators.
- Worked with various pressures while cleaning safely and efficiently.
- Followed all permitting processes required by OSHA and the customer.
- Used a variety of protective equipment to meet the needs of the current task.
- Performed routine monitoring and troubleshooting of all equipment.
Tank Cleaner & Environmental Tech
SAGE Eviro Tech
Corpus Christi
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for the cleaning of various petrochemical storage tanks using various pieces of equipment and various chemicals.
- Responsible for the upkeep and safe use of various size pressure washers.
- Operated and maintained various size pumps safely and effectively.
- Safely handled and used various chemicals during the cleaning process.
- Operated and maintained several centrifuge platforms when required for the current task.
- Operated various heavy equipment platforms such as forklifts, skid steers, and excavators.
- Worked with various pressures while cleaning safely and efficiently.
- Followed all permitting processes required by OSHA and the customer.
- Used a variety of protective equipment to meet the needs of the current task.
- Performed routine monitoring and troubleshooting of all equipment.
- Monitored and maintained various sized carbon vessels to meet our customers' environmental needs.
- Worked with our company's emergency spill response.
- Operated various pieces of equipment and protective gear during spill response activities.
- Assisted with hydro excavation activities by operating the high-pressure cutter and vacuum truck.
- Followed all groundbreaking requirements and permitting to ensure the job was completed safely and efficiently.
Hydroblaster
USA Debusk
Corpus Christi
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Safely and efficiently, we set up all necessary equipment for the task.
- Operated and maintained various pumps for hydro blasting activities.
- Worked with various pressures from 10,000 to 40,000 psi.
- Operated and maintained various automated and manual lances while conducting hydro blasting activities.
- Operated on a variety of equipment such as heat exchangers, pipelines, fin fan coolers, and towers to meet our customers' needs.
- Followed all permitting requirements put forth by OSHA and our customers.
- We used a variety of protective equipment to ensure each job was completed safely.
- Monitored and troubleshot all mechanical and I&E equipment on the job site.
Education
High School -
Foy H Moody High School
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Knowledgeable of vapor combustor systems
- Ability to coordinate and complete jobs in a high stress environment
- Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting
- Proficient in I&E troubleshooting
- Capable problem solver
- Ability to operate various industrial heavy equipment platforms
- Ability to work effectively and safely as a member of a team
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Analytical thinking
References
- Duane Peterson, Project Development Manager, Vapor Point, (361) 558-8546
- Domingo Garza, Park Operations Supervisor, City of Corpus Christi, (361) 658-4386
- Eric Williams, Project Manager, Eisco Environmental Industrial Services, (337) 302-2625
- Raul Garcia , T&D supervisor, Turner industries (361) 687-5892
- Roman Martinez, Railcar inspector, Turner industries (361) 460-2381
Leadership And Accomplishments
- Completed multiple turnarounds as project lead
- Completed multiple tank refills and degasses as project lead
- Completed numerous ship refills as project lead
- Trained employees to operate Vapor Combustors
- Assisted with in-processing of new hires
- Designated permit writer for projects
Timeline
Thermal Operator
Vapor Point
12.2023 - Current
Tank Cleaner
Eisco Environmental Industrial Services
06.2023 - 12.2023
Tank Cleaner & Environmental Tech
SAGE Eviro Tech
11.2022 - 06.2023
Hydroblaster
USA Debusk
06.2022 - 11.2022
High School -
Foy H Moody High School