Matthew Rivera
San Pedro,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Operator
World Energy Paramount
10.2022 - Current
- Daily rounds and sample collections
- Working with board operators to troubleshoot and solve problems in field
- Coordinate hot work, confined space, and fresh air permits during Shutdowns
- Replace old equipment and uphold general unit upkeep
- Assist with demo and new construction projects plant wide.
Project Operator
World Energy
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Preparing turnaround lists for equipment and demolition
- Flare header project demolition, and installation of future equipment
- Working with Welders, Pipefitters to properly steam out lines set for demo
- Marking lines with cut tape and readings to display a safe environment for workers
Operator 1
Suez Advanced Water Treatment
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Writing Clearances, Collecting Samples, and maintaining product quotas.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
Operations Technician
Refined Technologies Incorporated
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Purge out chemical and oil byproducts within units during a shutdown
- Eliminate harmful chemicals and offer process engineering consulting
- Plan, draw and execute shutdowns with PIDs and plot plans.
Hydro Blast Technician
Ancon Marine Services
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Provide maintenance service to tanks and vessels from different refineries in Los Angeles Area
- Repair exchangers and other machinery at oil refineries
- Covid-19 fumigation services across office and refineries.
Education
AA Process Technology -
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA06.2022
BA Political Science -
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2019
Projects Turnarounds
- Isom Reactor Change Out 2022 RFU
- 1st Stage Compressor Installation 2022 RFU
- Fuel Gas Line Demo 2023 Reformer
- Flareheader Demo, Penex Demo, Naphtha and Reformer Demo 2023
Timeline
Project Operator
World Energy
06.2023 - 12.2023
Outside Operator
World Energy Paramount
10.2022 - Current
Operator 1
Suez Advanced Water Treatment
07.2021 - 10.2023
Operations Technician
Refined Technologies Incorporated
01.2021 - 12.2021
Hydro Blast Technician
Ancon Marine Services
06.2019 - 01.2021
AA Process Technology -
Coastline Community College
BA Political Science -
University of California Santa Cruz