Kevin Yebra
Blanket,TX
Summary
Motivated and willing to learn and take on new experiences. Strong work ethic, adaptability and interpersonal skills. Originally had planned on attending a university. Plans had changed due to the Covid 19 pandemic and quarantine after graduating from high school and had decided to look for work since then.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Back Up Lead Chemical Plant Operator
VRC Technologies
Brownwood, TX
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Adjusted valves, pumps, motors, and other components in order to maintain the desired level of operation.
- Manufactured hazardous chemical blends in industrial sized reactors and blenders.
- Monitored and made adjustments to heat exchangers to stay within the correct temperature and parameters of the chemical blend in the reactor.
- Loaded tankers and frac tanks with finished product.
- Opened, closed, and unloaded rail cars of various chemicals.
- Maintained accurate records of process readings on a daily basis.
- Ensured all chemicals were added according to operating procedures and in the correct sequence.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals.
- Trained new operators on proper operating procedures for chemical plant systems.
- Collected samples and documented information on batches.
Lead Mill Operator
Alphia Lani
Brownwood, TX
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Started as Mill Helper, packaging, stacking and loading pallets of finished goods.
- Loaded industrial sized bins with product.
- Operated forklift, moving and storing totes of product.
- Loaded and drove an 18-wheeler, (Do not have a CDL, only had authorization to drive on the plants property and only on the property).
- Promoted to Mill Lead, ran a small crew and supervised all work being done in the mill.
- Kept up with supervisor for the daily run schedules and deadlines.
- Controlled the mill system and observed dial indicators to monitor, adjust and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
- Directed and trained mill workers to work and operate mill equipment and to safely meet expectations such as company-established safety policies.
Lead Extruder Operator
Canidae
Brownwood, TX
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Started as Extruder Operator Helper at dog food plant, helped clean and prepare product for the scheduled runs. Helped set up machinery and equipment before starting production.
- Promoted to a Lead Extruder Operator. In charge of two employee helpers.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape, thickness, moisture content, water activity and fat percentage.
- Identified machine issues and quickly resolved malfunctions to maintain production schedules.
- Identified machine issues and performed basic maintenance to avoid shutdowns.
Fast Food Worker
Whatabuger
Brownwood, TX
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Operated cash register and received payment from customers.
- Served orders to customers at windows, counters and tables.
- Recorded customer orders and communicated clearly to confirm each order.
Education
High School Diploma -
Early High School
Early, TX05.2019
Skills
- Time Management
- Leadership skills
- Spanish Bilingual- skill level Intermediate
- Forklift Experience
- Problem solving skills
- Reliable and Positive Attitude
Timeline
Back Up Lead Chemical Plant Operator
VRC Technologies
08.2023 - 11.2024
Lead Mill Operator
Alphia Lani
11.2021 - 06.2023
Lead Extruder Operator
Canidae
09.2020 - 03.2021
Fast Food Worker
Whatabuger
06.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Early High School