Leonardo Gonzalez
La Porte
Summary
Safety-focused and results-driven Process Technician with hands-on experience in water treatment and process operations within industrial and refinery settings. Skilled in operating, monitoring, and optimizing complex systems including reverse osmosis, filtration, and chemical injection equipment. Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control issues, and maintaining compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards. Fluent in English and Spanish with a proven ability to work effectively in team-based environments at high-risk petrochemical facilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Service Representative
Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
Baytown
01.2022 - Current
- Operated and optimized equipment performance for ExxonMobil Baytown Complex.
- Performed mechanical, electrical, and control troubleshooting on valves, pumps, blowers, and instrumentation.
- Conducted analytical testing (turbidity, hardness, pH, chlorine, CO₂, O₂, SDI, TOC) to ensure process quality.
- Maintained and calibrated chemical injection and filtration systems to ensure continuous operation.
- Served as Permit Recipient and Permit Writer to uphold safety compliance standards.
- Prepared detailed technical reports and communicated findings with refinery operations and maintenance teams.
- Achieved Reverse Osmosis Specialist Level I–IV Certification from David H. Paul Training.
Closed Circuit TV Inspection Operator
AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning Co.
La Porte
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Operated CCTV systems to assess sanitary and storm sewer line integrity for industrial clients.
- Created and delivered field reports summarizing inspection data and findings.
- Adhered to strict PPE and safety protocols in confined space and high-risk environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Houston Community College (Northeast Campus)
Houston, TX05.2021
High School Diploma -
La Porte High School
La Porte, TX06.2014
Skills
- Refinery & Process Operations
- DCS / SCADA / HMI Systems
- Equipment Start-up & Shutdown
- Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
- Water Treatment & Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Process Monitoring & Optimization
- Permit to Work / LOTO / Safety Compliance
- Sample Analysis & Quality Control
- Preventive Maintenance & Calibration
- Strong Communication & Team Collaboration
Certification
• Reverse Osmosis Specialist I, II, III, & IV — David H. Paul Training
• TWIC Card (Active)
• Permit Recipient / Permit Writer (ExxonMobil Baytown Complex)
• EHS, OSHA, & PSM Awareness
• TWIC Card (Active)
• Permit Recipient / Permit Writer (ExxonMobil Baytown Complex)
• EHS, OSHA, & PSM Awareness
Additional Information
Fluent in English and Spanish, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, Willing to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime
Timeline
Field Service Representative
Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Closed Circuit TV Inspection Operator
AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning Co.
10.2017 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Houston Community College (Northeast Campus)
High School Diploma -
La Porte High School