Tristan Cruz-Racette
Cañon City,CO
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 5 years of experience in general industry. Proven track record of being dedicated, efficient, detail oriented, self-motivated and performing under pressure. Adept at strategic planning and technical proficiency with a focus on delivering high-quality results in fast-paced and challenging environments. Possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a strong ability to build relationships. Demonstrated leadership qualities with a passion for motivating teams toward achieving shared goals. Known for my ability in optimizing operational workflows and technical writing of new procedures and policies. Committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging trends in process and the science and technology industry to drive innovation and improve overall business performance. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Dyna safe control programs and CDK with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Eager to take on new challenges and deliver exceptional results. Dedicated professional with a passion for production, sales, customer service and leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
Certifications
Work History
Corrections Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised and monitored high-risk inmates in a secure environment.
- Conducted regular security checks, headcounts, and contraband searches.
- Responded to incidents, de-escalated conflicts, and enforced safety protocols.
- Maintained detailed incident and activity reports in compliance with facility regulations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and facility staff to ensure the safe operation of the unit.
Control Room Operator/Stationary Engineer
Amentum (PCAPP)
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Monitored tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures for maximum equipment capacity.
- Supervised Toxic area entries and emergency situations.
- Respond to system operating parameter deviations from the desired band and alarms and assume semi-automatic or manual control.
- Control and mitigate events under the direction of Shift Plant Manager during contingencies involving public address announcements, personnel notifications, CCTV monitoring, radio communications, systems and facility monitoring.
- Maintain accurate logbooks, data sheets and other historical systems under control.
- Assisted in the commissioning of system start-up.
- Initiate and control process functions to operate systems adhering to associated procedures and processes.
- Demonstrated a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
- Performed factory testing for initial start-up and run.
- Read equipment functionality specifications to generate procedures and training guides.
- Assisted in completing job hazard analysis sheets.
Plant Operator/ Sewage Plant Operator
Amentum (PCAPP)
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Adjust and maintain plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Record inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Supervised Toxic area entries and emergency situations.
- Operate electric and diesel powered equipment
- Maintain knowledge of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot industrial equipment effectively.
- Perform minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Follow plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
- Retain tank levels and flow rates to meet demands of systems.
- Maintain composure and make decisions during upset plant conditions.
- Responsible for maintaining knowledge of plant operations concerning compressed air, hydraulics, electric distribution, HVAC, and bulk chemical storage systems.
- Maintain accurate log books and data sheets.
- Assisted in the commissioning of system start-up.
- Work in toxic/hazardous environment.
- Responsible for installing and removing system LOTO's.
- Assisted in the development of procedures in but not limited to; Lock out Tag out, system parameters, factory testing, normal operating conditions.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records on all equipment.
- Carried out tasks related to loading/unloading material, both bulk and bagged.
- Determined necessary spare parts for common repairs and issues.
ESA Tender
Amentum (PCAPP)
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed daily paperwork, noting operational issues and machinery tag outs.
- Operated and controlled CCTV system to maintain visual on personal in toxic area.
- Supervised Toxic area entries and emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment personnel wear into toxic area for defects or unsafe operating conditions.
- Performed tasks in toxic/hazardous area.
- Understood and communicated Conduct of Operations.
- Maintained composure and make decisions under pressure and during contingency operations.
- Created lock out/ tagout procedures.
- Responsible for training and development of personnel.
- Maintained organizational skills and ability to perform detail-orientated work.
- Generated standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrated the ability to be a team player.
- Took initiative to meet or exceed performance expectations.
- Maintained composure to speak publicly and communicate clearly during normal and crisis situations.
- Maintained ability to lift, carry, pull and push heavy weight, up to 300lbs.
- Read equipment functionality specifications to write operating procedures, perform employee training and created training modules.
Personal Protective Equipment Technician
Amentum (PCAPP)
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed all laundry activities in a safe, environmentally sound, effective and consistent manner in accordance with PCAPP operating procedures.
- Properly fit individuals with protective clothing items utilizing sizing charts.
- Complied with plant Conduct of Operation standards/procedural compliance.
- Created lock out/ tagout procedures.
- Worked in close proximity to and or in a chemical demilitarization facility.
- Ensured PPE facility equipment is started, operated, and shutdown in accordance with approved project SOPs.
- Utilized spreadsheet and word processing programs.
- Held responsibility for ensuring the accurate receipt, tracking, storage, treatment, and issuance of all Toxicological Agent Protective (TAP) gear, ensured gear is donned and doffed properly.
- Performed industrial fit testing as required.
- Performed disassembly, sanitation, reassembly and inspection of industrial and M40 respirators.
- Maintained housekeeping procedures.
- Read equipment functionality specifications to write operating procedures, perform employee training and created training modules.
Service Advisor
Phil Long Dealerships
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Built long-term, loyal customer relations by providing top-notch service and detailed order, account and service information.
- Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
- Surpassed sales goals to maintain national ranking through Ford motor company and Quick Lane through implementation of effective marketing strategies.
- Entered client information into databases through CDK, multi-point inspection and various Microsoft programs.
- Resolved complaints and issues involving both guests and employees.
- Maintained a understanding in vehicle maintenance and applied mechanical skills when necessary.
- Performed clerical functions following the established guidelines for the recording of receipts, shipments and inventory records.
- Developed employee training and training modules for new and experienced employees for a diverse audience.
Quality Assurance Inspector
EVRAZ North American
05.2024 - Current
- Utilize necessary safety equipment and observe all safety rules and lock out procedures.
- Measure and visually inspect for adherence to process sheets, standard practices and specifications.
- Prepare necessary reports, records and counts for traceability and inventory purpose.
- Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly.
- Perform duties as needed in keeping mill operational, including routine maintenance and assists Maintenance personnel.
- Adhere to all appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.
Grounds Maintenance
LafargeHolcim Portland
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated heavy equipment; front loader, forklift, backhoe, various types of smaller equipment.
- Utilized a variety of mechanical maintenance hand tools and power tools.
- MSHA trained.
- Communicated with management of special incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Completed plant operator duties to ensure control room has correct data for daily rounds.
- Understood mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
- Completed LOTO's for site systems.
- Maintained grounds, offices, warehouse, and yard.
Maintenance Technician
Alpine Crane And Equipment Services Corp.
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained Telecommunication by radio.
- Operate and conduct general maintenance on mobile equipment and assist with general mechanical maintenance.
- Transferred products of all sizes utilizing overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently met challenging performance goals.
- Completed heavy manual labor tasks/ maintained physical fitness.
- Worked with pumps and valves handling various types of materials.
- Understood material handling equipment maintenance.
- Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
- Completed plant operator tasks and daily routes.
- Worked in tight quarters under stress and pressure.
- Worked in toxic/ hazardous environments with extreme temperatures and demands.
- Wore SCBA's (self-contained breathing apparatus) to perform toxic and confined space entries.
- Installed and removed system LOTO's.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Arizona Global
Telecommute 01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pueblo West High School
Pueblo West, CO 08.2012 - 2016.05
Skills
Ambitious
Dedicated
Problem solving
Detail oriented
Team leadership
Good under-pressure
Self-motivated
Conflict resolution
Computer literate
Control room operations
Material control
Industrial safety
Equipment Maintenance
Process safety
Process control
Certification
Service Advisor Master Certification
Training
Training
See Appendix for more information about training
- PCAPP Operations RCRA Inspection Course
- Confined Space (Operations/Maintenance)
- Dynamics of Heat Stress
- Elevated Work Platform User
- Fall Protection (Operations/Maintenance)
- First Aid and CPR/AED
- Lockout/Tagout Certified & Authorized Employee
- NFPA-70E Awareness
- Powered Industrial Truck (Practical)
- Pre-Job Safety Planning
- Scaffold User
- Storing, Using and Handling Compressed Gasses
- PCAPP Hazardous Waste Worker
- Toxic Area Training (TAT)(Classroom)
- Toxic Area Training (TAT)-Level C
- Toxic Area Training (TAT)-Level A
- Toxic Area Training (TAT)-DPE
- Hazwoper 1: First Responder Operations Level
- Hazwoper 2: Hazardous Materials Technician (Classroom)
- Hazwoper 2: Hazardous Materials Technician (Practical)
- Conflict resolution
- Pistol and Shotgun firearms
- Armed Transportation
- Defensive Tactics
- Taser and less than lethal arms
Appendix
First Aid & CPR/AED
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to certify the participant in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course utilizes the American Heart Association guidelines to certification.
HAZWOPER 1: FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS LEVEL
First responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release.
HAZWOPER 2: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN (CLASSROOM)
Hazardous materials technicians are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases for the purpose of stopping the release.
HAZWOPER 2: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN (PRACTICAL)
This course is designed to provide the Hazardous Material Technician with hands-on practical training and exercises.
PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAM (P&ID) READING
The Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) course is an instructor led/hands-on course that will provide personnel with a foundation for reading and interpreting P&IDs that are associated with the PCAPP facility.
CONFINED SPACE (OPERATIONS)
The Confined Space (Operations) training course certifies PCAPP project personnel to take part in work in confined spaces. The course discusses the hazards associated with confined space work, the processes used at the PCAPP project to enter permit and non-perm it confined spaces, and roles and responsibilities. A hands-on portion of the course familiarizes the participants with the equipment used during confined space entries, including ventilation and non-entry rescue equipment.
DYNAMICS OF HEAT STRESS
This course provides an overview of the PCAPP Heat and Cold Stress Program including: definitions, responsibilities, contributing factors, prevention, signs and symptoms, treatment and the Medical Surveillance Program.
ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM USER (CLASSROOM)
The PCAPP Elevated Work Platform User course trains personnel to recognize the safety hazards of working from elevated work platforms (aerial lift equipment), in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendations.
ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM OPERATOR BOOM OR SCISSOR LIFT (PRACTICAL)
The PCAPP Elevated Work Platform course trains personnel to operate aerial lifts safely, in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendations. This course consists of hands-on portion.
FALL PROTECTION (OPERATIONS)
Fall Protection (Operations) is a presentation of Bechtel's basic fall prevention and protection training module. The course covers fall hazard identification, elimination and mitigation methods, and the importance of implementing fall hazard plans. During the course, personnel are introduced to different kinds of fall protection equipment and their proper use.
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE
This course is designed to ensure the purpose and function of the Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) program is understood by Authorized Employees and the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and rem oval of energy controls are acquired by personnel per OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910.147, “Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout).”
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT CERTIFIED & AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE
This course is designed to ensure the purpose and function of the Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) program is understood by Certified Employees and the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and rem oval of energy controls are acquired by personnel per OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910.147, “Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout).”
NFPA-70E AWARENESS
The NFPA-70E Awareness (Non-electrical) course instructs personnel exposed to electrical hazards in the knowledge and skills required to perform electrical related assigned duties and functions in a safe manner so as not to endanger themselves or other employees.
PCAPP OPERATIONS RCRA INSPECTION COURSE
The PCAPP RCRA Inspections Course fulfills the training requirement specified in 24852-OPS-OAP-W0043 Environmental Inspections. This course is designed to ensure that all personnel performing inspections under the RCRA permit have received adequate instruction to complete their RCRA inspections compliantly.
POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK (PRACTICAL)
The purpose of this course is to provide hands-on training for operators. This course covers the STARRT form, equipment inspection and operation. This course meets the requirements of OSHA 1910.178(l) for training forklift operators.
STORING, USING AND HANDLING COMPRESSED GASSES
The purpose of the Storing, Using and Handling Compressed Gasses course is to provide instruction on the proper handling and use of com pressed gas cylinders and their regulators. Regulator design and function theory is taught, as well as proper regulator selection and restrictions on regulator maintenance.
PCAPP HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKER
The PCAPP Hazardous Waste Worker course fulfills the training requirement of the Resource Conservation Recovery Act. As a Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility, PCAPP must comply with many federal, state and local environmental policies. This course will introduce the student to these requirements by explaining where and how PCAPP is affected the regulations throughout the operations and closure phases.
TOXIC AREA TRAINING (TAT) (CLASSROOM)
This course designed to provide personnel with knowledge of their duties and responsibilities while supporting and participating in Toxic Area Entries.
TOXIC AREA TRAINING-LEVEL C (PRACTICAL)
This is part of the overall Toxic Area Training (TAT) training program and is used to track successful completion of Level C entry practical training job performance measure.
TOXIC AREA TRAINING-LEVEL A (PRACTICAL)
This is part of the overall Toxic Area Training (TAT) training program and is used to track successful completion of Level A entry practical training job performance measure.
TOXIC AREA TRAINING-DPE (PRACTICAL)
This is part of the overall Toxic Area Training (TAT) training program and is used to track successful completion of DPE entry practical training job performance measure. Students must complete two training entries.
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATIONS
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to operate selected ≤ 480VAC circuit breakers and electrical devices at PCAPP.
BASIC HYDRAULICS
This is an overview of basic hydraulic principles, symbols, and schematics. Safety concerns and best practices regarding hydraulic equipment
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR
The Hazardous Waste Generator course incorporates specific requirements of the Code of Colorado Regulation 6 (CCR) 1007-3 Part 264.15, including: hazardous waste regulations and procedures; properties of wastes produced at PCAPP, and reporting and recordkeeping requirements; waste accumulation; container management; waste inspections; spill response; and response to site emergencies.
PCAPP WASTE MANAGEMENT
This instructor led course is designed to familiarize new Waste Operators with duties and responsibilities of their job. These duties include waste sampling techniques and tools, waste characterization, waste containerization, toxic area waste handling, waste movement between various sources and permitted storage areas on the PCAPP footprint and the Pueblo Chemical Depot.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AWARENESS
The purpose of this course is to provide awareness -level training on the environmental issues and the environmental compliance approach to be used by all personnel at PCAPP.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
This course covers training requirements as required by the OSHA Standard 29 CFR1910.1200 and will discuss the PCAPP Hazard Communication Program.
OVER HEAD CRANE OPERATOR (CLASSROOM)
The Overhead Crane Operator course will give personnel an understanding of the types of overhead cranes used on the Project, their features and function, physics used for safe operation, safety rules, and inspection requirements. The hands-on portion of the course includes the safe operation of an overhead crane and a demonstration of load transporting.
OVER HEAD CRANE OPERATOR (PRACTICAL)
The Overhead Crane Operator course will give personnel an understanding of the types of overhead cranes used on the Project, their features and function, physics used for safe operation, safety rules, and inspection requirements. The hands-on portion of the course includes the safe operation of an overhead crane and a demonstration of load transporting.
SAFETY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
The Safety Leadership course is designed to provide information on how to move towards a zero-incident culture, using safety leadership tools. Goal is to achieve world class safety status to ensure safe operations that align with our PCAPP Conduct of Operations.
SCAFFOLD USER
The Scaffold User course meets the requirements of OSHA 29 C F R 1910 Subpart D scaffold user training and is designed to increase the awareness level of personnel who work on scaffolding. The course consists of the nature of electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards; correct procedures for dealing with those hazards; proper handling of materials on scaffolding; maximum intended loads and the load carrying capacities for scaffolding.
SCAFFOLD USER, BUILDER, INSPECTOR/COMPETENT PERSON
The purpose of this course is to provide scaffold inspectors with the regulations, safety guidelines and procedures needed to recognize and eliminate hazards in the field and specific to PCAPP. This course includes a classroom portion and a hands-on portion designed to reinforce the knowledge gained.
PRE-JOB SAFETY PLANNING
The Pre-Job Safety Planning course provides personnel with the knowledge to complete the Safety Task Analysis Risk Reduction Talk (STARRT) Form. In addition, the course teaches how to conduct both Form al and Inform al Pre-Job Briefs. The hands-on portion of the course provides a solid foundation for personnel on how to work as a group, make informed decisions about a simulated task, and proper application of the STARRT Form.
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
08.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
EVRAZ North American
05.2024 - Current
Control Room Operator/Stationary Engineer
Amentum (PCAPP)
04.2023 - 01.2024
Plant Operator/ Sewage Plant Operator
Amentum (PCAPP)
06.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Arizona Global
01.2022 - Current
ESA Tender
Amentum (PCAPP)
10.2020 - 06.2022
Personal Protective Equipment Technician
Amentum (PCAPP)
01.2020 - 10.2020
Service Advisor
Phil Long Dealerships
08.2018 - 01.2020
Maintenance Technician
Alpine Crane And Equipment Services Corp.
03.2018 - 08.2018
Grounds Maintenance
LafargeHolcim Portland
10.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Pueblo West High School
08.2012 - 2016.05