Roberto Cruz
Woodward,OK
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 12 years of expertise in the chemical industry, specializing in managing and optimizing rotating equipment, fixed equipment, instrumentation, electrical systems, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Proven track record in overseeing maintenance, Mechanical Integrity, and operations, strongly emphasizing safety protocols for employees and environmental stewardship. A seasoned leader with experience managing supervisors dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and sustainable practices. Recognized for proficiency in root-cause failure analysis and a commitment to developing individuals to their fullest potential. Adept at driving operational excellence and contributing to the overall success of complex industrial processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Superintendent
CF Industries
11.2021 - Current
- Manage seven direct reports and 47 employees for the safe and reliable production, storage, and shipping of anhydrous ammonia.
- Led the plant safety and environmental stewardship programs to maintain zero-incident records.
- Led the continuous improvement program to improve uptime and plant reliability.
- Develop goals aligned with corporate objectives for the Ammonia Production Department, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for goal accomplishment.
- Manage and oversee production key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Led and supported incident investigations following TapRoot and Cause Mapping methodology.
- Provide ongoing feedback and learning opportunities to develop others' abilities to contribute to the organization.
- Coach Supervisors and coordinate training for supervisors and operators.
- Prepare and manage department budget.
- Lead and support turnaround activities, including scope review and execution.
- Identify and prioritize CAPEX needed to improve safety, environmental stewardship, reliability, efficiency, and assets.
- Oversee compliance with PSM, Operating Standards, and REGAGEP.
- Improved operational safety and efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve company-wide goals and improve overall performance.
Maintenance Planning Supervisor
CF Industries
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed four Maintenance Planners (two mechanical and two I&E) to safely plan all maintenance plant work orders.
- Developed continuous improvement programs to improve preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, inventory reduction, and planning practices.
- Developed, Tracked, and Report Maintenance Department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Developed the planning and scheduling program for the site
- Tracked equipment failures and developed Pareto charts to recommend spare parts and equipment improvements.
- Evaluated equipment failures and provided recommendations for capital projects.
- Led Root Cause failure analysis for Rotating, Fixed, and electrical equipment.
Process Engineer
CF Industries
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Developed and managed expense and capital projects (up to $10MM)
- Coordinated the Ammonia Production Best Practices with all CF Industries Sites (UK, Canada & USA)
- Led and supported Ammonia Plant Catalyst selection, monitoring, and change-out
- Commissioned a 120Mlbs/hr boiler along with ancillary equipment.
- Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies. Reduce chemical handling to improve safety and prevent spills.
- Developed plant historian to track historical plant reliability issues. Developed projects to improve top bad actors. Improved equipment uptime and plant uptime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, increasing plant and equipment uptime by three percent. Collected over four decades of plant data on equipment downtime to identify historical issues. Developed projects to improve top bad actors.
Manufacturing Technology Engineer
DuPont
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Process support: monitored operations, trends, created/updated procedures, and process optimization
- Led and supported capital projects for process improvement and equipment reliability
- Designed and implemented continuous improvement programs following Six Sigma methodology
- Led reliability program, which includes preventive/predictive plans and spare parts program
- Designed and implemented quality improvement programs to
Process Engineer - Intern/COOP
Boston Scientific
06.2009 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with team to develop and execute a new laser welding process. Executed Laser Welds, Pull Tests, & Cross Sections (more than 40 CS). Normality Test and Ppk. Drafted OQ phase 1 & phase 2 of the project.
- Completed CAPA on time.
- Performed laser equipment troubleshooting.
Supported the process owner by updating more than 45 controlled documents. - Execute more than 10 Tool Qualifications.
- Developed and executed three spreadsheet validation protocol
- Completed more than ten change orders (CO)
- Executed equipment process validations.
- Supported in Layouts
- Solved manufacturing and quality issues.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR05.2011
Skills
- API 510 and 570 Inspector
- Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Maintenance Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Performance Metrics
- Budget Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Change Management
- Problem-Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Codes Compliance
- Employee Training
- Incident Investigation
- Public Speaking
- Energetic and Positive
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt (DuPont)
- API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspector
- API 570-Piping Inspector
Timeline
Operations Superintendent
CF Industries
11.2021 - Current
Maintenance Planning Supervisor
CF Industries
09.2019 - 11.2021
Process Engineer
CF Industries
10.2014 - 09.2019
Manufacturing Technology Engineer
DuPont
08.2011 - 10.2014
Process Engineer - Intern/COOP
Boston Scientific
06.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Business Administration -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez
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