Miguel Hernandez
PCI Nitrogen
Crosby
8
years of professional experience
Seasoned Rail Logistics and Industrial Operations Professional with hands-on experience in railcar switching, shipping and receiving, and bulk material handling. Expertise in operating Trackmobile and locomotive equipment, conducting tank car inspections, and managing product transfers in compliance with FRA, OSHA, and MSHA standards. Committed to enhancing safety protocols and supporting efficient shipping operations in high-risk environments.
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Operator
4 Years 3 Months- • Safely load and unload railcars, tank trucks, and hopper cars in a high-volume industrial shipping terminal.
• Operate Trackmobile and locomotive equipment to position, switch, spot, and move railcars throughout plant and loading areas.
• Perform railcar switching and spotting operations while maintaining FRA-compliant track and operating procedures.
• Execute tank valve lineups and product transfer operations to ensure proper material routing and safe transfers.
• Conduct inspections of railcars, tank trucks, and storage tanks to verify safe operating conditions and mechanical integrity.
• Perform gas monitoring and atmospheric testing before and during product transfer operations.
• Obtain, document, and monitor tank readings and inventory levels to maintain shipping accuracy.
• Collect product samples from railcars, tank trucks, and storage tanks for quality verification.
• Operate load scales and DCS systems to maintain accurate loading, weighing, and shipment control.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures during maintenance activities and operational shutdowns.
• Follow JSA requirements, work permits, operating procedures, and participate in daily safety meetings and audits.
• Maintain Blue Flag protection, derails, track safety controls, and safe rail movement conditions.
• Use heavy hand tools to support railcar operations and perform minor maintenance activities.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, environmental regulations, and established operating
procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while supporting overall terminal efficiency.
Pile Driver Operator
2 Years 5 Months- Operated pile driving equipment to install foundations for various construction projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices during all operational activities.
- Collaborated with project managers to coordinate schedules and workflow for efficient site operations.
- Mentored junior operators, providing training on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Increased safety on job sites by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations and company safety protocols during pile driving operations.
- Drove pilings to support buildings or other structures using heavy equipment.
- Met trucks and barges, unloaded pile and moved to job locations to keep projects moving smoothly.
Pipeline Laborer
1 Year 9 Months- Operated heavy machinery for pipeline construction and maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in the installation of pipeline systems, adhering to quality standards.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance project efficiency.
- Trained new laborers on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Monitored pipeline integrity through routine checks and maintenance activities.
- Implemented best practices for hazardous materials handling on job sites.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Education
GED
Skills
Package logistics
Labeling compliance
Warehouse compliance
Cargo handling
Shipping compliance
Railcar operations
Schedule coordination
Operational troubleshooting
Task prioritization
Work consistency
Inventory oversight
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Operator
PCI Nitrogen
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
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05.2018 - 02.2020Read More
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GED
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