Luis Alba
Summary
Highly motivated bilingual professional with strong work ethic and desire to take on new challenges. Able to work under pressure and adapt to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand while collaborating with team members to deliver exceptional customer service. Organized and motivated professional eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Productive Chemical Operator with 8+ years of experience in process safety management. Skilled in organizing, planning and managing daily clerical needs. Bringing solid expertise in coordinating documents, reports and records and handling correspondence. Ready to apply all my diverse skill sets and expertise in a new position.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
City Of Boulder
Boulder, CO
02.2024 - Current
- Compiled and maintained data and records for permit reporting according to regulatory requirements and documented plant procedural and safety standards.
- Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.
- Analyzed test results from lab samples taken throughout the facility's wastewater system.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all aspects of wastewater plant operations.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Performed watch duties and maintenance for plant chlorination equipment, centrifuges, heat exchanger equipment, boilers, valves, pipes and meters.
- Maintained records of plant operations data such as flow rates, chemical usage, and effluent quality.
- Assisted with repairs to plant equipment when necessary.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Performed daily inspections of wastewater plant equipment and systems to ensure proper operation.
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers, and other mechanical equipment used in wastewater treatment processes.
- Responded quickly to alarms indicating malfunctioning process control systems or abnormal operating conditions.
- Monitored and adjusted chemical feed rates, chlorine dosages, and pH levels to maintain optimal treatment conditions.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning clarifiers and filters and replacing broken parts or seals.
- Maintained, repaired and lubricated equipment.
- Checked meters and gauges regularly to monitor performance of pumps, valves, motors, fans, aerators, compressors and other equipment used in wastewater treatment processes.
- Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Train Operator
DTO
Denver, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Operated train cars safely and efficiently according to established protocols.
- Monitored train operations, ensured adherence to safety regulations, and reported any irregularities or problems to supervisors.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of equipment, including brakes, lights, horns, and couplings.
- Communicated with dispatchers via radio regarding arrival times at stations and stops along the route.
- Maintained accurate records of on-time performance, delays, passenger counts, cargo weights, fuel consumption levels.
- Checked signals before departing from each station stop ensuring compliance with signal rules and regulations.
Origination Closer
Pivot Lending Group
Littleton, CO
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Reviewing preliminary prior-to-closing documentation.
- Coordinating the settlements with all parties to the transaction.
- Ensuring that the transaction is closed in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Structuring the escrow and fees on the transaction.
- Data input between multiple systems so pro-rations and percentages are calculated correctly with month and date of closing
- Troubleshooting issues frequently encountered during the closing phase.
- Examined and verified information in loan application and closing documents.
- Maintained loan closing pipeline and coordinated funding.
- Managing post-closing responsibilities.
Facility Team Leader
Univar Solutions
Denver, CO
08.2012 - 08.2020
- Assisted in development of corporate plans and managed infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Loads and unloads company trucks, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
- Ships and receives products according to company's procedures and requirements.
- Assists in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
- Receives, unloads and places into storage hazardous waste received from off-site generators; completes inspections and paperwork associated with receiving and storing hazardous waste.
- Accurately handles hazardous waste while inside container storage area or otherwise under company responsibility or controls.
- Prepares for shipment and loads hazardous waste destined for off-site recycling/disposal facilities; completes duties associated with shipping hazardous waste.
Printing Press Operator
Unique Litho
Englewood, CO
04.2004 - 08.2012
- Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
- Led flexographic printing press operations, including lamination and die cutting.
- Maintained data on printing outputs produced, supplies consumed, printing costs and equipment maintenance and repairs performed.
- Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures and positions for printing.
- Examined and produced specific job orders.
- Printed customized office documents such as envelopes, newsletters, business cards and programs.
- Operated cutting, duplo book maker and folding/binding machines
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Denver, CO05.1997
Skills
- Communication
- Training & Development
- Organizational skills
- Multi-Project Management
- Fluent in Spanish
- Vendor Communication
- Internet Software Systems
- Financial Audits and Reporting
- Notary Public
- Laboratory Testing
- Materials Transportation
- OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Plant Operator
City Of Boulder
02.2024 - Current
Train Operator
DTO
08.2023 - Current
Origination Closer
Pivot Lending Group
08.2020 - 06.2023
Facility Team Leader
Univar Solutions
08.2012 - 08.2020
Printing Press Operator
Unique Litho
04.2004 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
North High School
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