Justin Vela
Angleton
Summary
Experienced industrial professional with over 14 years of plant experience across scaffolding, refractory, and logistics operations. Currently serving as a Shift Lead supporting production at a polypropylene manufacturing facility. Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and operational efficiency.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader (Shift Lead)
PSC Group
Otter Creek
10.2025 - Current
- Lead daily logistics operations and coordinate workflow for shift personnel
- Perform railcar switching and product loading in an active production environment
- Ensure safe handling and transport of polypropylene product
- Enforce plant safety, environmental, and operational procedures
- Communicate with operations teams to maintain production flow
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety compliance.
Scaffold Builder / Foreman
Turner Industries | BrandSafway | Brock Group
04.2009 - 12.2024
- Supervised scaffold crews and coordinated daily work activities in industrial plant environments
- Planned and executed scaffold builds based on job scope and blueprints
- Ensured compliance with all safety standards including work at heights and confined space procedures
- Led crews during maintenance, shutdowns, and turnaround operations
Refractory Technician
Industrial Specialists Inc.
Houston
- Installed and repaired refractory systems in high-temperature process units
- Participated in plant shutdowns and turnaround work
- Operated various hand and power tools following safety guidelines consistently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pipefitting Trade School
Skills
-Strong practical judgment and decision-making in fast-paced industrial environments
- Excellent situational awareness with a focus on safety and efficiency
- Ability to quickly assess problems and implement effective solutions
- Sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and resolving operational issues
- High level of reliability and accountability in day-to-day operations
- Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on, common-sense approach
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to support team performance in a production environment
References
- Christian Brege, Operations, Braskem USA, (979) 480-7524
- Bobby Miller, Safety, Olin Corporation, (979) 418-2659
- Janice Garcia, Lab Technician, Dow Inc., (979) 201-1100
Timeline
Loader (Shift Lead)
PSC Group
10.2025 - Current
Scaffold Builder / Foreman
Turner Industries | BrandSafway | Brock Group
04.2009 - 12.2024
Refractory Technician
Industrial Specialists Inc.
High School Diploma -
Pipefitting Trade School