
To obtain a position as a responsible Process Operator with excellent troubleshooting skills coupled with more than 10 years of experience, highly effective meeting safety requirements and work operational safety compliance with efficiency and above-standard work ethic.
Process Operator / Shift Team Lead / Process Planner
• Ensured safe and efficient operation of refinery units by preparing equipment for maintenance and executing reliable lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
• Issued accurate safe work permits while upholding operating discipline, including strict adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and safety principles.
• Conducted routine and advanced field checks on process equipment to maintain unit reliability and identify operational issues before escalation.
• Performed both routine duties and complex assignments independently, demonstrating strong technical knowledge, problem-solving, and operational judgment.
• Served as Shift Team Lead for one year, providing daily leadership, coordinating crew activities, supporting critical decision-making, and training operators to ensure readiness
and performance.
• Planned, coordinated, and supported major turnarounds and outages as a Process Planner, assisting with job preparation, equipment readiness, and safe execution of high-priority maintenance events.
• Collaborated effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to support continuous improvement and maintain a safe, reliable refinery environment.
• Utilized SAP to input and manage work notifications, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of maintenance requests to support equipment reliability and efficient workflow coordination.
High Speed Unit
• Operated and monitored high-speed conveyor systems to recover and transfer raw and white sugar into designated overhead bins, ensuring consistent material flow to downstream units.
• Maintained optimal bin levels to support daily production targets and contribute to overall refinery throughput goals.
• Performed routine sampling of sugar materials to support quality control and product consistency.
• Utilized diaphragm pumps to safely remove liquids and maintain equipment efficiency and cleanliness.
• Conducted thorough housekeeping and adhered to safety protocols to maintain a clean, compliant, and hazard-free operating area.
• Collaborated with team members and control room operators to communicate bin status, production needs, and equipment performance.
Logistics
• Managed daily inventory activities by running and analyzing reports for incoming and outgoing products, including weight verification for railcars.
• Utilized SAP to accurately track product movement, maintain inventory records, and ensure data integrity across all reporting functions.
• Communicated effectively with rail supervision, weigh scale attendants, and operations personnel to coordinate product flow and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitored railcar status and documentation to support efficient logistics, timely shipments, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintained organized records and supported continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
Temporary Position
• Monitored work areas during hot work activities to ensure a safe environment and prevent hazards related to sparks, flames, and elevated temperatures.
• Utilized gas monitoring equipment and performed daily calibration to ensure accurate atmospheric readings and compliance with safety requirements.
• Verified hot work permits and safety protocols by maintaining clear work zones, identifying fire risks, and ensuring all personnel followed proper procedures.
• Remained highly alert and attentive to changing conditions, responding immediately to unsafe readings or potential hazards.
• Supported job-site safety by ensuring proper monitoring, hazard awareness, and rapid response to prevent injuries or incidents.
Temporary Position
• Monitored work areas during hot work activities to ensure a safe environment and prevent hazards related to sparks, flames, and elevated temperatures.
• Utilized gas monitoring equipment and performed daily calibration to ensure accurate atmospheric readings and compliance with safety requirements.
• Verified hot work permits and safety protocols by maintaining clear work zones, identifying fire risks, and ensuring all personnel followed proper procedures.
• Remained highly alert and attentive to changing conditions, responding immediately to unsafe readings or potential hazards.
• Supported job-site safety by ensuring proper monitoring, hazard awareness, and rapid response to prevent injuries or incidents.