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ROBERT PONCE JR

ROBERT PONCE JR

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated and degreed individual with experience in Architecture, extensive Oil & Gas sector experience, Maritime Transportation, as well as knowledge of Financial Principles and Accounting Practices. Strong communication, ethics, attention to detail, along with proven experience verifying data accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Distillation and Ethanol

E Energy Adams - MADI
Adams, NE
12.2023 - Current
  • Operated and monitored ethanol production processes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and product quality standards
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment, identified potential issues, and performed preventive maintenance to optimize plant efficiency
  • Monitored and controlled process parameters, including temperature, pressure, flow rates, and levels, to ensure consistent and efficient production
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly, minimizing downtime
  • Maintained detailed records of production activities, equipment status, and process parameters to support accurate reporting and analysis
  • Participated in safety meetings, conducted risk assessments, and implemented safety procedures to create a secure working environment
  • Actively contributed to process improvement initiatives, optimizing ethanol production efficiency and reducing waste
  • Engaged in continuous learning and training to stay updated on industry best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory changes
  • Coordinated with team members and communicated effectively to ensure smooth shift transitions and efficient information exchange
  • SR
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Loaded raw materials into hoppers or other feeding devices prior to processing.
  • Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
  • Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
  • Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
  • Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
  • Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
  • Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance on nights and weekends to prevent downtime.
  • Capture acoustic data media recordings and prepared for digital transmission and archive.

SR. PIPELINE CONTROLLER/ SCHEDULER

KINDER MORGAN – BOSTCO
La Porte, TX
07.2014 - 10.2022
  • Directed and oversaw product movements within a 7 million barrel storage capacity marine terminal, utilizing SCADA systems from the control room/control center
  • Managed a high-speed marine service with 14 berths accessible from the Houston Ship Channel, including 2 ship docks and 12 barge docks
  • Coordinated cross-channel movements of Exxon distillate pipelines, railcar operations, and RGP refinery grade propylene unloading for storage
  • Executed the movement of various products, ensuring compliance with Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifications, including API
  • Scheduled and operated Human Machine Interface (HMI) consoles efficiently, optimizing the use of SCADA systems
  • Facilitated effective communication with Field Operations, Maintenance, and Controllers to expedite berthing of barges and ships, employing both verbal and electronic (Digital RF) methods
  • Established efficient communication channels with customers, scheduling operations, ship & charter's agents to expedite movements, and prioritized and de-conflicted shared assets
  • Acted as a liaison with business units, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations to ensure seamless operations
  • Conducted mooring and berthing engineering evaluations to define vessel acceptance criteria, mooring requirements, and environmental operating limits
  • Collaborated with EHS to ensure compliance with roof-off float policies (Emissions) when planning safe roof removal
  • Demonstrated an ability to schedule assignments of docks/marine, rail, internal transfers, and pipelines effectively while maximizing line capacities
  • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of applicable DOT pipeline regulations and ensured strict adherence.

M & R (Maintenance and Repair)

COSCO Container Lines Americas Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Inspecting and scheduling maintenance work orders/ IJOS for all damaged and overdue equipment
  • Contacted depot(s), trucking companies and/or customers as needed for regular status updates
  • Assisting and implementing maintenance planning and scheduling processes as well as developing process improvements
  • Review/follow up on claims for payment status
  • Manage all DRP's/Off Hires and various repositioning moves to ensure that they are completed timely and empty plans adjusted accordingly
  • Prepared weekly/ monthly equipment reports as assigned
  • Audit depot inventories weekly to locate overdue damaged equipment and address accordingly.
  • Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.

EXPORTS SCHEDULER,

China Shipping North America
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Scheduled shipments and monitored all departure and arrival of shipments
  • Organized and directed all traffic activities for organization of weekly routes
  • Was the appointed customer service representative to run all nightly DMR reports and sent to assigned distribution list via email
  • Monitors process and procedures associated with future scheduling/ forecast scheduling while able to identify most container and commodities that would likely cause future delays
  • Coordinates with Water Routes group when requesting most effective and efficient water routes
  • Able to perform the required and expected duties with little or no direct supervision.

Estimator/Junior Project Manager

LMC
Houston, TX
12.2011 - 12.2012
  • Contributed to estimating and presenting project costs before project bids
  • HUD
  • Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines
  • Liaised with internal organization, clients and suppliers, and maintained open communication lines on project phases
  • Led quick-response team formed from experienced staff and quickly confront and resolve complaints and issues
  • Performed take-offs on new projects to maximize project costs
  • Occasionally adding redlines to construction drawings via REVIT Architecture
  • Proficient in REVIT, SKETCHUP, and some CAD.

Architecture Intern

Cisneros Design Studio
Houston, TX
06.2009 - 09.2009
  • Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit
  • Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules
  • Visited proposed building sites to take measurements and observe characteristics, reporting findings to the senior architect
  • Created detailed and accurate technical drawings and performed 3D modeling tasks
  • (study models, etc)

Education

Certification - Oil And Gas: Operations And Markets

Duke University
Durham, NC
03-2023

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Prairie View A&M University
05.2010

Certification - Financial Accounting Fundamentals

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

Skills

  • Quick organized learner with strong financial forecasting, analytical skills and outstanding attention to detail
  • Highly motivated with a strong willingness to learn and take on new challenges, develop knowledge and skills and apply these to new transactions and scenarios
  • Ability to make quick decisions, us prioritization skills and to concentrate on detailed information
  • AutoDesk Certified Professional AutoCAD/ Revit
  • Project Drawings/ Analyzing & Drawing Prep
  • Project Manager Supervision
  • Effective Communication
  • Safety Protocols

Languages

  • Fluent in English & Spanish

    • Timeline

    Distillation and Ethanol

    E Energy Adams - MADI
    12.2023 - Current

    SR. PIPELINE CONTROLLER/ SCHEDULER

    KINDER MORGAN – BOSTCO
    07.2014 - 10.2022

    M & R (Maintenance and Repair)

    COSCO Container Lines Americas Inc.
    01.2014 - 07.2014

    EXPORTS SCHEDULER,

    China Shipping North America
    01.2013 - 01.2014

    Estimator/Junior Project Manager

    LMC
    12.2011 - 12.2012

    Architecture Intern

    Cisneros Design Studio
    06.2009 - 09.2009

    Certification - Oil And Gas: Operations And Markets

    Duke University

    Bachelor of Science - Architecture

    Prairie View A&M University

    Certification - Financial Accounting Fundamentals

    University of Virginia

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