Nelson Guardado

Successful manager with many years of terminal operations management for high-growth organizations. I am a manager with expertise in creating and developing programs to improve business operations. I have been responsible for ten site supervision, 30,000.000 Dollars budget administration, generation of sustainable development policy and initiatives, project delivery, compliance management, performance improvement, and health and safety standard auditing. Organized individual with excellent resource management, planning, and a personal commitment to improving quality standards while achieving work class operations. A motivated leader who accepts responsibility for delivering the highest performance and productivity. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

• Co-ordinated crude Oil marine operations
• Business Improvement Strategy
• Project/Operations Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategy and Implementation
• Teamwork and Capability Building
• Experienced managing FRA/DOT-regulated facilities.
• Managed and conducted performance evaluations of terminal personnel.
• Prepared and expediated crude by rail operations
• International Operations management
• Influenced Safety Compliance
• Staff Improvement Initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Employee Leadership and Development
• Improved operational procedures
• Coordinated visits by customers and facilitated regulatory inspections, and audits.

• MAG Consulting Services and Management Services LLC, Houston, TX, Director for US and Mexico Operations, 03/01/19, Present, Managed processes and re-engineered projects to improve planning, development, and implementation of new objectives for MAG Consulting in the US and Mexico operations., Improved the communication process for multiple projects while maintaining 100% efficiency and accuracy in meeting customers’ expectations., Monitor and report progress for clients as well as company objectives., Completed projects on time and under budget while saving approximately 15% on projected expenses of 2 million dollars.
• Watco LLC, Houston, TX, Project Manager Houston & Mexico Operations, 01/01/17, 02/28/19, Responsible for planning, construction, and operations for new projects in Houston while building and aiding with processes for new fuel terminals in Mexico., Budget formulation and management of preventive and corrective maintenance programs, cutting down unnecessary expenses while operating a safe work environment., Successfully saved 25% on projected expenses of $1 million, finishing projects within budget and on time.
• Watco LLC, Houston, TX, Operations Manager, 02/01/15, 01/31/17, Responsible for budget formulation and the implementation of preventive maintenance programs while reinforcing a safe work environment., Successfully reduced overtime expenses by 15% on estimated costs of $500,000, executing projects within budget and time., Responsible for the terminal marine crude oil and refined products, rail and truck crude loading, and unloading operations., Achieving 100% safe operations with two years of no lost time for personal injury., Successfully worked with FRA/DOT-regulated facilities, focusing on 100% compliance for safety, reliability, efficiency, and environmental regulations.
• Kinder Morgan, Carson, CA, Terminal Manager, 03/01/11, 06/30/14, Supervised 16 direct reports, performed safe and timely completion of terminal construction projects, and met performance metrics for terminal operations, budgets, safety, and work practices., Controlled staff duties for 24/7 operations for petroleum, coke, and sulfur loading activities through trucks, rail cars, and ships safely and efficiently., Streamlined marine, rail, and truck operations for crude oil and petroleum coke and ethanol for two-terminal operations., Implemented a program for better team safety compliance with safety procedures by 95% while sustaining operational excellence through safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound practices., Oversaw the delivery of the terminal's 100% expense and revenue metrics., Delivered margins of 52% profit on revenue versus expenses., Increased terminal safety record with three years of no lost time., Completed Cal OSHA Cal/VPP recognition programs for two terminals.
• Chevron Products, Brea, CA, Terminal’s Transition Manager / Terminal Manager, 03/01/91, 01/31/11, Led the planning and implementation of terminal transition activities for the company’s terminal divesting team, ensuring the delivery of product supplies to different terminals and customers., Responsible for maximizing 100% truck delivery utilization, maintenance, operational expenses, delivery expense, and revenue metrics for the terminal., Headed negotiations over the execution of logistics activities with new terminal owners, processed terminal asset sales, and generated over $5 million in revenue., Saved 25% on operational expenses for the terminal., Responsible for strengthening safe, dependable, and reliable operations., Oversaw contractor safety programs' compliance programs., Spearheaded 75 direct reports, supervised product delivery drivers for the terminal, and established monitoring tools to manage drivers’ performance better., Successfully directed the transfer for ownership for six petroleum terminal facilities with rail transportation and loading rack facilities., Led three site operations, overseeing personnel and work activities to transport petroleum products through rail, truck, and barges., Scheduled supply and logistics with the railroad, marine operations, and truck carrier access for three terminals., Worked for 6 FRA/DOT-regulated facilities, focusing on safety, reliability, efficiency, and environmental compliance EPA/NPDES, SPCC SPCA.