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Kurtis Kuramoto

Terminal Operator
Denver,CO

Summary

Experienced Process Operator, having contributed to the efficient production of petroleum products, the attention to health and safety and the awareness of environmental impacts at the largest oil refinery on the west coast. Dedicated team player and clear communicator with strong leadership background.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Step-Up Head Operator

Marathon Petroleum Corp
Carson, CA
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed crew schedule, ensuring unit was fully staffed while accommodating vacation requests and maintaining special project, overtime and on-call coverage.
  • Maintained daily awareness of unit operation as well as other affected units within the refinery.
  • Coordinated with Foreman, maintenance planner, craft and unit operators to plan and execute daily scheduled maintenance.
  • Monitored daily crude rates, crude slates and production of end products to ensure goals were being met.
  • Trained incoming unit operators and assisted with progression from Trainee to Spec 5 qualification.

Process Operator

Marathon Petroleum Corp
Carson, CA
01.2014 - 03.2020
  • Efficiently operated and maintained unit equipment, while taking daily readings of process variables to track and trend operation.
  • Maintained compliance with health, safety and environment practices.
  • Responded to unit emergencies and upsets.
  • Monitored process variables on TDC Console, and made moves when necessary to affect temperatures, pressures, levels and flow rates.
  • LOTO of equipment for maintenance.

Service Center Supervisor

Nordstrom Fsb
Englewood, CO
06.2008 - 11.2013
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Created and implemented department goals which coincide with overall company goals.
  • Provide feedback to customer service specialists on an ongoing basis, utilizing individual call evaluations and accuracy statistics to ensure highest quality of work.

Trainer

Nordstrom Fsb
Englewood, CO
07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Conducted training classes, which covered department procedures, policies, processes and emphasis on providing excellent customer service.
  • Developed and maintained training materials and curriculum for new hire classes and supplemental classes
  • Key contributor to call evaluation monitoring program. Provided template design, call standards and monitoring process for service center.

Maintenance Technician

Carousel Pools
Arvada, CO
05.1998 - 09.2004
  • Tested and maintained proper Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness levels in public and private swimming pools.
  • Cleaned and serviced various swimming pool filtration systems, including Sand Filters, Cartridge Filters and DE Filters.
  • Serviced and maintained swimming pool heating systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
2002

Skills

  • Worksite safety
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Production procedures
  • Qualified to run TDC process software
  • Decision Making
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Team Management and Supervision
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Maintenance Coordination
  • Leadership and Change Management

Timeline

Step-Up Head Operator

Marathon Petroleum Corp
04.2020 - 06.2021

Process Operator

Marathon Petroleum Corp
01.2014 - 03.2020

Service Center Supervisor

Nordstrom Fsb
06.2008 - 11.2013

Trainer

Nordstrom Fsb
07.2007 - 06.2008

Maintenance Technician

Carousel Pools
05.1998 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management

Colorado State University

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