LOUIS AGUILERA JR
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Experienced professional with a background in process operations and emergency response. Recognized for expertise in safety compliance and effective communication. Committed to maintaining operational readiness and enhancing team performance through training and collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator
British Patroleum
Whiting, Indiana
05.2018 - Current
- Operated equipment to optimize production processes and ensure consistent output.
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure quality control and operational reliability.
- Trained new operators on safety procedures and equipment use, enhancing team competency.
- Resolved operational issues through effective troubleshooting techniques.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for potential hazards or malfunctions.
- Ensured facility adhered to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, colleagues, vendors, and clients both verbally and in writing.
- Operated process equipment such as pumps, reactors, and distillation columns to maintain production flow.
- Evaluated product samples to measure quality control standards.
- Worked closely with engineering teams on system design projects.
Crash Recovery Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio, Texas
02.2009 - 07.2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, stateside and overseas ensuring safety of individuals.
- Operated rescue equipment and vehicles during rescue missions, ensuring successful outcomes.
- Conducted regular training drills to maintain team readiness and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with local agencies (stateside) and other branches (overseas) for effective emergency response coordination.
- Inspected equipment and gear to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
- Communicated clearly with team members during emergencies to enhance coordination.
- Trained and mentored new team members on air force instructions to foster competence and readiness.
- Enforced military regulations and policies to maintain order and discipline.
- Developed training exercises to improve team readiness and effectiveness in emergency response.
- Assessed performance of team members and provided feedback on a regular basis.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and personnel to ensure readiness for deployment.
Furnace Operator
ArcelorMittal Steel Mill
East Chicago, Indiana
10.2006 - 05.2018
- Operated furnace equipment to maintain optimal temperature and performance standards.
- Adjusted furnace settings to meet production requirements.
- Monitored material quality during melting process to ensure consistency and safety.
- Measured temperatures inside furnaces using thermocouples or pyrometers.
- Loaded raw materials into furnaces using cranes, hoists, or other lifting devices.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve operational issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols for furnace operation, enhancing workplace safety awareness.
- Followed safety protocols diligently to maintain a secure work environment.
- Maintained compliance with established company standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety procedures, safeguarding workers and the public.
- Calculated quantity of material to be loaded into furnaces, following specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2016
High School Diploma -
Lake Central High School
Saint John, IN06-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, INSkills
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safe equipment operation
- Permit issuing
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
Airman of the Month Recipient
Timeline
Process Operator
British Patroleum
05.2018 - Current
Crash Recovery Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2009 - 07.2020
Furnace Operator
ArcelorMittal Steel Mill
10.2006 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Lake Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Indiana University, Bloomington