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Ricardo Uribe

Beaumont

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at Arkema Inc., excelling in safety management and cross-functional coordination. Proven track record in optimizing production processes while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Skilled in chemical handling and fostering teamwork, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.

Committed operator with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.

Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Step Up Chief Operator

Arkema Inc
06.2004 - Current
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Unit Operations: Primary operational control; of one or more units in the Beaumont Plant. With the authority to affect the production capacity, material logistics, maintenance activities on units. Maintain 100% compliance with all applicable environmental and safety laws, regulations, and permit requirements on units.
  • Monitor the DCS to verify appropriate status of one or more units.
  • Control process parameters to achieve desired unit production safely, environmentally sound and efficiently.
  • Coordinates troubleshooting with maintenance.
  • Manages waste generated from the units and related processes and responds as needed ,to emergencies dealing with generated waste.
  • Responsible for daily OAU reports.
  • Responsible for for maintaining log entries to verify that all appropriate information is documented.
  • Secondary/support Activities: Additionally responsible for or assisting in the completion of the following task.
  • Assisting in the training of Process Board operators and Outside process operators.
  • Required to stay current on one or more unit operations with routine board operations of the units and re-certification of units through a formal training plan.
  • Verifies appropriate housekeeping in units.
  • Participate in shift safety chats
  • Provide Operational support to Process Board operators , Outside Process operators and Production , Technical and Maintenance engineers.

Laborer

QUALITECH
03.2004 - 05.2024
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Worked 12 hour shift work.


Infantry Squad Leader

US Army
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment..
  • Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Supervised and led squad of 5 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty, and integrity.

Education

Kern High School
Shafter, CA

Skills

  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Operations management
  • Safety management
  • Tool operation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production procedures
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Data entry
  • Plant safety
  • Chemical handling
  • Safety compliance
  • Work scheduling
  • Operational documentation

Certification

Pro Board Certified

Opacity (Method 9 ) State Certified

Industrial Fire Brigade Training Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Step Up Chief Operator

Arkema Inc
06.2004 - Current

Laborer

QUALITECH
03.2004 - 05.2024

Infantry Squad Leader

US Army
01.2001 - 01.2004

Kern High School