Rogelio Morales
Deer Park
Summary
To obtain a Chemical Process Operator position and utilize my experience and skills for the successful completion of each job task.
Energetic, well trained individual with over 5 years of experience at Lubrizol. With a full understanding of the hazards involved with chemicals. Capable of keeping an even temperament while performing tasks that keep plants running at peak performance at all times. Comfortable with rotating shifts and availability to accommodate efficient production.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator
Lubrizol
Deer Park
03.2021 - 03.2026
- Operated and maintained production equipment for reliable processing.
- Monitored chemical processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Supervised daily operations on job sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to optimize workflow.
- Trained new crew members on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Created work orders for repairs or replacements when necessary.
Craftsman
General Petro Chem
Deer Park
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Lubricated and applied adhesives to machines and parts, ensuring optimal performance according to specified procedures.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently repair and relocate machines and equipment.
- Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- Interpreted specifications and blueprints to accurately identify required materials and their quantities.
- Dismantled structures and equipment using hand tools and safety protocols.
- Regulated or shut down equipment during emergency situations.
Iron Worker
Westcon
Pasadena
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Directed workers in hoisting and moving loads, ensuring safety of personnel and materials.
- Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
- Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
- Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
- Positioned aligned structural steel members for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding.
- Fabricated metal parts, including steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, following blueprints and supervisor instructions.
Craftsman
General Petro Chem
Deer Park
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
- Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
- Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
- Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
- Operated fabricating machines, including brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to efficiently bend, cut, form, punch, drill, and assemble metal components.
- Maintained and repaired industrial production and processing machinery, ensuring optimal operating condition and minimizing downtime.
- Reassembled equipment following inspections, testing, and repairs to restore functionality and support production processes.
- Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
Pipefitter - Journeyperson
Hetsco
La Porte
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Measured, cut, threaded, and assembled new pipe, ensuring proper placement in hangers or supports for stability.
- Performed rough-ins and repaired or replaced fixtures and water heaters, effectively locating and addressing leaking or broken pipes.
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
- Measured and cut pipes to specified lengths for installation.
- Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
- Aligned and positioned pipes for welding or sealing, ensuring accurate fit and preparation for installation.
Pipefitter - Journeyperson
Tellepsen
La Porte
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Planned layout and installation of pipe systems according to specifications, optimizing workflow and system efficiency.
- Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
- Attached pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, ensuring stability and compliance with safety standards.
- Measured and marked pipes for precise cutting or threading.
- Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
- Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Iron Worker/ Fabricator
General Petro Chem
Deer Park
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Regulated or shut down equipment during emergencies to ensure safety and minimize risk.
- Repaired or replaced damaged equipment to maintain operational integrity.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly and prevent deterioration of building systems.
Education
Welding / Construction Management Candidate -
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX07-2018
Skills
- Emergency response
- Fire safety
- Decision Making
- Adapts under pressure
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-motivation
- Communication
Timeline
Process Operator
Lubrizol
03.2021 - 03.2026
Craftsman
General Petro Chem
11.2017 - 03.2021
Iron Worker
Westcon
06.2017 - 10.2017
Craftsman
General Petro Chem
11.2016 - 05.2017
Pipefitter - Journeyperson
Hetsco
09.2015 - 11.2015
Pipefitter - Journeyperson
Tellepsen
09.2014 - 06.2015
Iron Worker/ Fabricator
General Petro Chem
09.2011 - 09.2014
Welding / Construction Management Candidate -
San Jacinto College