Kimberly Perez
Pearland,Texas
Summary
Detailed Oriented Lab Technician with top-notch abilities in sample collection, classification and analysis. Extensively trained in a wide range of techniques and equipment in both the Oil and Gas industry and Chemical Manufacturing industry. Dedicated to professional and reliable work.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Noltex L.L.C./Mitsubishi Chemical
La Porte, Texas
04.2017 - 03.2023
- Performed quality control testing for routine and non-routine finished polymer product samples
- Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including updating method development and strive to have expertise in all laboratory instrumentation and testing
- Maintain detailed shift notes and laboratory documents to provide a reliable documentation of the history of events and issues affecting laboratory functions
- Participate in initiatives to continually improve the safety performance of the organization
- Decision-making while operating independently within the laboratory and takes ownership of analysis
- Polymer testing procedures included: Extrusion testing of polymer Film (Fish eye testing), MFI (Melt Flow Indexer), DSC, AL, FTIR, FE Microscope, YI, Bulk Density, Volatile Matter (Quick and 5hr
- Testing), Abnormal Pellet, Pellet Count and much more.
Senior Laboratory Technician
Motiva/Shell
Port Arthur, Texas
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Researched and developed recommendations to resolve process, department and related customer issues.
- Performed daily routine testing of stream samples from all units within the refinery for reprocessing and trending of sample data to verify compliance of specifications.
- Performed daily housekeeping, evaluated inventory, stock supplies, checking and exchanging gas cylinders
- This also includes proper sample disposal
- Testing and Instrumentation: RGA’s for LPG’s, GC, High and Low Temperature Simulated Distillation, Sulfur and Nitrogen Analysis, Sulfur X-Ray, Filtration, JFTOT, Chlorine Analysis, TOC, Acid Titration, H2S titration, COD’s, ICP, MDEA, MEA, NA, Ca, Morpholine in Caustic Solutions, EPA Water Testing, and pH testing.
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Inspectorate America Inc.
Deer Park, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Tested petroleum products in crude oil, fuel oil, lube oil, middle distillate samples to assess nature and reactivity
- Assessed quality and integrity of products against specifications.
- Compiled data and reported on findings to supervisor while documenting test results on LIMS.
- ICP, AAS for metals, Antek, HFRPC for lubricities, titrations, Cetanes
- Performed troubleshooting and assisted in calibrations
- Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports, this including the update of SQC charts.
- Maintain inventory supply
Laboratory Chemist
SGS North America Inc.
Deer Park, Texas
05.2006
- Performed various tests according to ASTM, IP, ISO, EN and UOP methods; HPLC, GC, LC, Titrations, Wet chemistry, ICP, Cetanes and Octanes
- Prepared samples and quality control specimens using specified methodology, verify and communicate the results obtained, making entries into instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets, and any other media required to ensure the validity and traceability of the information
- Assisted in the training, audits, round robins, and reviewing test results.
Education
Bachelors - Biological Science
University of Houston - Clear Lake
01.2006
AS - Biological Sciences
Alvin Community College
01.2002
AS - General Studies
Alvin Community College
01.2002
Skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter, who takes initiative and ability to perform job functions with a minimum level of both technical and administrative supervision
- 18 Years laboratory experience, instrument training, and product testing
- Inventory Oversight
- Preventive Maintenance
- Chromatography
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
References
Available upon Request.
Timeline
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Noltex L.L.C./Mitsubishi Chemical
04.2017 - 03.2023
Senior Laboratory Technician
Motiva/Shell
05.2013 - 04.2017
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Inspectorate America Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2009
Laboratory Chemist
SGS North America Inc.
05.2006
Bachelors - Biological Science
University of Houston - Clear Lake
AS - Biological Sciences
Alvin Community College
AS - General Studies
Alvin Community College
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