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JUAN ANGEL ROMAN RONDON

Dublin,USA

Summary

Bilingual in English and Spanish, experienced Shift Supervisor in the oil and gas industry. Certified Experience Process Operator Level 2 with specialized knowledge in Delayed Coker Unit, Cracking LPG Alkynation, FAST LNG Liquefaction, and Utilities Section environmental sulfur plant and wastewater treatment plant processes. Over 20 years of experience operating equipment such as Dock Cranes, DCS Console Process Operator systems, PLCs, Honeywell controllers, Microsoft Intellitrak Data Collector, Microlog Vibrations, G SAP (4.3), and Microsoft applications. Also skilled in inside sales and retail. Certified in Hazmat DOT code of federal regulations chapter 149, subchapters from 100-185 for tank truck, rail cars, and cargo bulk in drums for domestic and international shipping. Holds a class A CDL and TWIC card, demonstrating commitment to safety and compliance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Operator

LanzaJet, LLC
09.2024 - Current
  • Certified and Qualified OSBL Logistics and Utilities Plant Operator tank field, transfer truck unloading ethanol, loading renewable diesel oil, Jet Fuel (SAF) and slop oil
  • Certified Wastewater treatment plant operator, Reverse Osmosis unit, Certified in Low Pressure Flare, High Pressure Flare and High-Pressure Cold Flare, NEL Hydrogen unit & compressor and High-Pressure Boiler and utilities
  • In process to be certified in all units of the plant including the DCS

Power and Generation Regasification Process Operator

New Fortress Energy, LLC
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Receiving ISO containers with LNG in the regasification section, monitoring, pressures temperatures and flows unloading them via centrifugal pumps to a Buffer tank thru a booster pump to raise the pressure above 115 PSIG and then thru a high Pressure pump carefully controlling unloading pressure to avoid release to atmosphere and when the terminal operation needs, working on the truck loading rack, loading Iso Containers with LNG following standards operation procedures using a DTN loading then by weight on a scale with constant communications with the control room and the dispatcher

Fast LNG 1 Process Field Operator -Liquefaction Section and Utilities

New Fortress Energy, LLC
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Certified on Pioneer ll Liquefaction Section in charge of monitoring pressures, flow, temperatures of cold box single pass cryogenic exchanger, six emergency diesel generators, a GE LMR 6000 Gas Turbine compressor, providing a control mixture of hydrocarbons according to gas composition to achieve cryogenic temperatures changing the phase of a gas to liquid on a cold box single pass cryogenic exchanger and a Mix Refrigerant Compressor compressing, condensing and subcooling making LNG ready for Shipment
  • Working in startup and commissioning as well as witnessing loops on DCS, PLC & HMI
  • Certified on Pioneer lll utilities in charge of 6 emergency diesel generators, 3 Siemens SGT 400 Fuel Gas Turbines for power and generation, Preservation of Vessels with catalyst with N2 and assisting on diesel bunkering operations and wastewater transferring to totes, doing normal rounds and troubleshooting during emergency situations and submitting written report on J5 Platform to the team

Chevron Certified Cracking Alkylation LPG Process Operator

PTS Advance / CHEVRON
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Chevron Qualification as Outside Cracking Alkylation LPG Process Operator in Distillation, Compression, Refrigeration and Reaction Section
  • Working as part of a team following safety and operations procedures performing round periodically during shift verifying rotational equipment reliability as part routine duties
  • Taking gas samples of incoming Olefins feed from FCC and performing laboratory analysis by Gas Chromatography to verify the percentage of gases
  • On distillation Section taking samples of water draws on boots to verify the PH, Baume and doing titration to verify the PH of acid concentration by weight
  • On Reaction section, taking samples of Sulfuric Acid from Reactors to maintain and achieve 96 to 98% strength to avoid polymerization (acid runaway)

PSE Clerk Delivery, Sales & Distribution Associates

United States Postal Service
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Providing customer service and support to window clerks attending lobby assistant window for parcels pick up, registry area and scheme distribution and outbound collection and closing the station, increase repeat business by 75%

Technical Sales Account Manager

M. R. Franceschini, Inc.
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Started working as inside sales identifying opportunities, log them in Net Suite platform as well as doing quotations from customers requisition and log them in Net suite for approval of the Senior Account Manager

Acting Process Shift Supervisor at Delayed Coker Unit

Limetree Bay Energy
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Promoted by upper Management to work as Shift Supervisor, overseeing all start up and Commissioning of equipment as well as personal, conducting safety meetings, pre tasks planning startup and shutdowns
  • Distributing the workload to operators, doing work permits audits
  • During startup of wet gas compressor and Jet Pump for Delayed Coker Unit in constant communication with the DCS and Powerhouse for a smooth synchronization of major pieces of equipment
  • Working on Combine Cycle in Powerhouse on Generating Steam and Producing Electricity for the distribution of power through the entire refinery
  • Working on special projects on Flare and Amine recovery unit, doing walk down packages and compiling information for the punch list on the turnaround as per scope and walk down PSSR's with operators and Engineering Department
  • Covering shift Supervisor vacations when need it

Process Operator ll / Outside Trainer / Refinery Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team Member

Limetree Bay Energy
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Certified Process Operator ll on Delayed Coker Unit in charge of Coker Structure Blowdown System, Nitrogen Skid, Sludge System
  • With authorization of Complex Manager and Training Manager helping training department giving outside training to new hires
  • Member of Refinery Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team
  • Certified on Coker Ground Fractionation Section, Gas Concentration, Merichem gas treating

Terminal Operator / Laboratory Technician / Blender Operator

Shell (SOPUS)
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Rotation of 4 positions laboratory analysis of different grades of motor oils, SQC calibrations on viscometers, validations, running metals analysis, oxford X Ray, infrared, Foaming Test, Doctor test, Density, Viscosity, Cold Cranking Viscosity, flash point, cleaning laboratory equipment and inventory management, heavy equipment, industrial equipment lubricants, truck bulk loading blending operations, rail cars and daily inventory on tank field working on G Sap, Excel in order to cut the bill of lading for out bound trucks deliveries
  • Forklift truck certification

DCS Console Process Remote Operator 1

Linde
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Remote Operations Center
  • Remote Operator 1 The Linde Group / North America, Central, South America Region / Remote Operations Center In charge of monitoring adjusting and troubleshooting pressure flows and temperatures on 8 ASU (Air separation units) at Central and South America Region as per Linde Group standard operating procedures in a safety, reliable and environmental manner
  • Remote Operations Center

Certified Outside Sulfur Recovery Complex Process Operator / Certified DCS Console Process Operator

Valero Energy Corporation
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • In charge of outside operation at 543 / 544 / 400 / 500 / 300 Trains Sulfur Recovery, 14 Reactors, Steam Turbines and Combustors Air Blowers Scott I, Scott II Tail gas Units, Two Amine Regeneration Units, Sour Water Stripper Units , monitoring pressure, temperatures and chemical process flows, giving preventative maintenance to turbines and motors verifying equipment reliability on all rotational equipment in order to operate the complex in a safe, reliable and environmental manner as per Valero procedures and EPA rules and regulations, taking samples of boilers, running ph, titration
  • Working as Sulfur Pumper on loading rack
  • Assisting Turn Around Coordinato during rebound of 300 Train,543 and Scott 1 units
  • Qualified DCS Console Process Operator Monitor temperatures, pressure, flows, charge, back pressure, air demand in proportion to H2S Acid gas ratio in order to achieve full conversion of sulfur
  • Carefully keep watching temperature on reactors and hydrogen consumption on both Scott 1 and 2 in order to avoid any SO2 breakthrough
  • Certified HAZMAT DOT CFR Chapter 149 from subchapters 100185 for tank truck, rail cars and cargo in bulk / unbulk shipment domestic and International

Certified Wastewater Treatment Process Operator C

Hovensa, LLC
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Operating a waste water treatment plant, extracting from the water 99% of h2s,benzene and volatile organic compounds in order to be in compliance with N.E.S.H.A.P
  • Rules and regulations, sampling water taking on site analysis running ammonia, PH, NTU, also transferring caustic on a rebatch process to maintain PH@ 25 be for better H2S absorption, taking samples from the outfall and running dissolve oxygen solids and monitoring the units in order to comply with EPA / D.P.N.R
  • Procedures and parameters
  • Assisting turn around coordinator during rebound

Certified West Sulfur Recovery Unit Process Operator C

Hovensa
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Refinery Operations, West Sulfur Recovery Units 1 & 2 Area 6 In charge of No 2 Sulfur Recovery unit, # 6 Sour Water Stripper, #2 & 3 flares, and # 1 & 2 Pelletizer, # 1 Beavon unit
  • Operate sulfur and adjust units in a safe, environment and productive manner
  • Working on Combine Cycle in Powerhouse Area 2 on Generating Steam and Producing Electricity for the distribution of power through the entire refinery
  • Working on special projects on Flare and Amine recovery unit, doing walk down packages and compiling information for the punch list on the turnaround as per scope and walk down PSSR's with operators and Engineering Department
  • Assisting turn around coordinator during rebound on the complex

Dock Attendant PIC Terminal Dept

Hovensa, LLC
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Assisting in docking operations of vessels, boarding with authorities, assist connecting cargo hoses, sampling cargo tanks, monitoring vessels discharging and loading, make cargo volumetric calculations for sampling composite by cargo compartment

Education

General Sciences -

Caribbean University
01.2006

Technical Vocational Certification - Sulfur Plant Process Operations / DCS Console Operations

Valero Technical Training Division
01.2015

West Sulfur Plant Process C Operator / Wastewater Treatment Process Operator C Certifications - Environmental

Hovensa Technical Training School
01.2011

Associated Applied Sciences - Process Technology

University of the Virgin Islands
01.2010

Skills

  • Process operations
  • Control room communication
  • Pressure monitoring
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Safety compliance
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Equipment diagnostics
  • Emergency response
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Technical documentation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety procedures
  • Strong leader
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Safety inspections
  • Controls monitoring
  • Process control
  • Sample collecting
  • Process improvements
  • Quality control
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Hazardous materials
  • Boiler operations
  • Water treatment
  • Quality assurance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Pump operations
  • Solving problems
  • Cross-training
  • Plant operations

Certification

  • University of South Florida 30 Hours OSHA Outreach for General Industry
  • Texas A & M 40 Hours Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting
  • 24 Hours HAZWOPER
  • Certified Project Manager (PMI)
  • Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools
  • Business Analytics: Marketing Data
  • Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve
  • Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
  • Sales Strategies and Approaches in a New World of Selling
  • Accounting for and Control Tools
  • Six Sigma: Black Belt
  • Operational Excellence Work-Out and Kaizen Facilitator
  • Electronics Foundations: Fundamentals
  • What Is Business Analysis
  • Electrical Systems: Reading Drawings and Schematics
  • Electrical Systems

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Plant Operator

LanzaJet, LLC
09.2024 - Current

Power and Generation Regasification Process Operator

New Fortress Energy, LLC
01.2024 - 07.2024

Fast LNG 1 Process Field Operator -Liquefaction Section and Utilities

New Fortress Energy, LLC
03.2023 - 11.2023

Chevron Certified Cracking Alkylation LPG Process Operator

PTS Advance / CHEVRON
04.2022 - 09.2022

PSE Clerk Delivery, Sales & Distribution Associates

United States Postal Service
07.2021 - 04.2022

Technical Sales Account Manager

M. R. Franceschini, Inc.
04.2021 - 07.2021

Acting Process Shift Supervisor at Delayed Coker Unit

Limetree Bay Energy
02.2020 - 03.2021

Process Operator ll / Outside Trainer / Refinery Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team Member

Limetree Bay Energy
01.2019 - 01.2021

Terminal Operator / Laboratory Technician / Blender Operator

Shell (SOPUS)
01.2018 - 01.2019

DCS Console Process Remote Operator 1

Linde
01.2017 - 12.2017

Certified Outside Sulfur Recovery Complex Process Operator / Certified DCS Console Process Operator

Valero Energy Corporation
01.2013 - 12.2017

Certified Wastewater Treatment Process Operator C

Hovensa, LLC
01.2010 - 12.2012

Certified West Sulfur Recovery Unit Process Operator C

Hovensa
01.2007 - 12.2012

Dock Attendant PIC Terminal Dept

Hovensa, LLC
01.2002 - 12.2002

Technical Vocational Certification - Sulfur Plant Process Operations / DCS Console Operations

Valero Technical Training Division

West Sulfur Plant Process C Operator / Wastewater Treatment Process Operator C Certifications - Environmental

Hovensa Technical Training School

Associated Applied Sciences - Process Technology

University of the Virgin Islands

General Sciences -

Caribbean University
JUAN ANGEL ROMAN RONDON