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Kristopher Kuypers

5809 Montserrat, Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

I feel as that I would be a valuable asset to your company, with the skills and knowledge I possess from my past jobs and life experiences. I am an experienced Process Operator (Field and Console) with excellent troubleshooting skills and a special eye for process improvements. Focused on safe, efficient and highly productive plant operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Operator

Southcross Energy Partners L.P
Pettus , TX
08.2020 - Current

Console Operator (Delta V) and Field Operator. Operating an amine unit, glycol unit, natural gas fired generators for power generation, and a 300 MCFD natural gas cryogenic recycle split vapor process plant . Improved ethane recoveries from 95% to a highest record number of 99.4% while using less horsepower from refrigeration than previous operations.

Plant Operator

Southcross Energy Partners L.P
Woodsboro, TX
10.2018 - 08.2020

Console Operator (Wonderware) and Field Operator. Operating an amine unit, glycol unit, and natural gas cryogenic unit gas subcooled process a 200 MCFD plant . Would run this plant occasionally by myself on nights and weekends being the only person at the plant. Came up with innovative plans to decrease plant downtime during major maintenance projects. Trained employees on safe and efficient ways to operate.

Process Operator

Buckeye Partners L.P
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2015 - 07.2018

Process Operator, Console (Delta V) and Field. ISBL area operated two crude distillation units with stabilizer, C3/C4 splitter and sour water unit. LPG area operated C3/C4 molecular sieve dehydration, refrigeration, and cold storage to transfer to semi and filly refrigerated tankers. OSBL area operated tank farm transfers of crude and various products down pipelines and to tankers. Worked closely with HSSE, administration, engineering, maintenance and vendors on planning of and executing unit, tank, equipment, pipeline, construction, commissioning, turnarounds and various other maintenance projects. Developed and implemented procedures for majority of the plant such as pump start ups and pump shut downs to unit startups and unit shutdowns and improving existing procedures. Developed digital LOTO's and Blind Lists for majority of plant equipment and units with accompanying digitally marked up P&ID's. Trained new hires as well as seasoned operators on Tank Farm Area (OSBL), LPG Area and ISBL areas of the plant. Worked as designated Subject Matter Expert in the LPG area to develop the official training manual for the LPG Area.

Information Management and Technology Support

Michael G. Fuentes M.D.
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2014 - 10.2015

Office management and manage computer systems, obtain complex data and organize it for interpretation, handle new office projects and identify new ways to improve the efficiency of the office as a whole. Other office duties were to handle technology support for the office. I also would aid the doctor in scribing and handling the interpretation of his patient's medical record files.

Crew Lead

Douglas Lawn Service
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2009 - 10.2015

Maintained residential commercial and foreclosed home properties, built decks and various home improvement/renovation projects. Operate mowers, tractors, front end loaders, straight blades, and other heavy equipment as well as maintained the equipment and transportation.

Education

Associates in Process Technology -

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
2015

Timeline

Plant Operator

Southcross Energy Partners L.P
08.2020 - Current

Plant Operator

Southcross Energy Partners L.P
10.2018 - 08.2020

Process Operator

Buckeye Partners L.P
10.2015 - 07.2018

Information Management and Technology Support

Michael G. Fuentes M.D.
09.2014 - 10.2015

Crew Lead

Douglas Lawn Service
01.2009 - 10.2015

Associates in Process Technology -

Del Mar College
Kristopher Kuypers