Samuel Martinez
Rawlins,WY
Summary
Senior Operations Lead with a background in managing complex operational processes, implementing operational improvements, and leading teams. Strong in strategic planning, project management, and process optimization. Demonstrated capacity to deliver results by streamlining operations, improving productivity and driving revenue growth. Known for fostering high-performance a high-performance work environment that encourages creativity and optimizes efficiency. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Lead
HF Sinclair
Sinclair, Wyoming
09.2006 - 07.2026
- Managed coker unit, sulfur recovery units, amine unit, sour water stripper, and flare systems to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
- Led team of 5-7 in daily operations, enhancing workflow and maintaining high standards of efficiency.
- Provided leadership for junior field operators, prioritizing adherence to safety procedures and environmental regulations.
- Facilitated daily shift turnover meetings, fostering effective communication and collaboration among crews.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful execution of tasks across the organization.
- Guided best practices for team and project management, promoting operational consistency and adherence to standards.
- Leveraged over 19 years of refinery operations expertise in asphalt sulfur recovery and delayed coker units.
Conductor & Engineer
Union Pacific
Rawlins, Wyoming
01.2000 - 09.2003
- Engineer-Locomotive operation, Oversaw track signal operations to ensure safe train movement., speed restriction, pre/post mechanical inspections
- Conductor-managed overall train operation, Processed necessary paperwork for train operations and compliance., and ground switching
- Safely operated trains in compliance with federal regulations and company procedures.
- Effectively communicated with dispatchers and train crews for safe operations.
- Led crew discussions on operational plans and safety standards, ensuring alignment and adherence to protocols.
- Mentored new employees to foster teamwork and collaboration, improving daily operational effectiveness.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and support smoother train operations.
- Responded to operational issues and emergencies, minimizing service disruptions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carbon County Higher Education Center
Rawlins, WYSkills
- Refinery Operations-Thermal Cracking & Fractionation, Drum Cycle, De-coking & Cutting Control
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- DCS & Instrumentation
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Equipment Isolation
- Emergency Response
- Operational Leadership
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Permit-to-Work Systems
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Communication
Certification
- Conductor Certification, UPRR, 2000
- Locomotive Engineer Certification, UPRR, 2002
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- OSHA Refinery Safety Technician Certificate
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
- API 570 Piping Inspector
- AMPP (NACE) Corrosion Technologist
References
Derick Walcker - (307)-321-9209 Operations Area Manager for HF Sinclair
Mathew Monroe - (307)-253-8974 Operations for BPX Energy
Brandon Archuleta - (307)-321-7749 Unit Supervisor for HF Sinclair
Timeline
Senior Operations Lead
HF Sinclair
09.2006 - 07.2026
Conductor & Engineer
Union Pacific
01.2000 - 09.2003
High School Diploma -
Carbon County Higher Education Center