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Matthew Miranda

Valparaiso,IN

Summary

Skilled trainer with background in designing and conducting professional development programs. Previous roles have seen significant improvements in employee performance and productivity as a direct result of tailored training initiatives.

Also, a highly motivated and experienced worker with expertise in projects and Turnarounds at the refinery level.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Trainer

BP
Whiting, IN
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team.
  • Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
  • Ensure compliance in training across multiple refinery units for 100+ employees.

Instructor for Process Technologies

Ivy Tech Community College
East Chicago, IN
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and projects.
  • Counseled struggling students regarding educational issues such as study habits or academic goals.
  • Planned laboratory experiments that would reinforce concepts taught during lectures or seminars.
  • Organized field trips related to course topics in order to provide hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
  • Developed remote learning exercises during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Entry-Level Training Lead Instructor

bp
Whiting, IN
04.2018 - 03.2024
  • Led multiple 6-week training courses for newly hired operations personnel.
  • Conducted hands-on, as well as classroom exercises.
  • Implemented new training exercises to help new hires without prior refinery knowledge gain a better insight into the job.

Turnaround Lead - 2022 VRU300 NCE TAR

bp
Whiting, IN
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Led the operations team in the successful delivery of the 2022 VRU300 Non-cycle Ending Turnaround. The TAR was completed on-time and on-budget.
  • Led daily meetings with operations and maintenance crews to ensure all communications are clear and concise.
  • Developed multiple isolation certificates for operations and the crafts. All of the lock-outs were safe and compliant, resulting in no injuries and no damage to the facility or environment.
  • Built excellent rapport between TAR scheduling, multiple crafts, operations, management, and engineering to ensure everyone was on the same page and to enhance our ability to pivot during unforeseen issues that arise.

Operations Specialist and Hourly Trainer

bp
Whiting, IN
08.2006 - 01.2022
  • Outside operator, board operator, hourly trainer, and field chief for VRU300 for 16 years.
  • Ensured all products leaving the unit were at specifications determined by production planning.
  • Respond to unit upsets in a safe and compliant manner.
  • Properly prepared work in the field for safe maintenance work.
  • Evaluated potential risks associated with proposed changes or modifications before implementation.
  • Created documentation related to operational procedures such as SOPs.
  • Provided training and guidance to staff on operational procedures, policies, and regulations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
06-2006

Skills

  • Materials Preparation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Course Development
  • Classroom oversight
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Program Management
  • Creative Problem-Solving

Timeline

Turnaround Lead - 2022 VRU300 NCE TAR

bp
08.2022 - 11.2022

Unit Trainer

BP
01.2022 - Current

Instructor for Process Technologies

Ivy Tech Community College
01.2020 - 03.2024

Entry-Level Training Lead Instructor

bp
04.2018 - 03.2024

Operations Specialist and Hourly Trainer

bp
08.2006 - 01.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Indiana University Northwest

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