VICTOR GARCIA
Spring,TEXAS
Summary
Qualified Operations Specialist successful at taking on routine and complex operation challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hard-working team player willing to learn new skills. I assist helping other coworkers in their areas and i try to cross train in the kettles and distillation areas too. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. I have helped coworkers complete EIP's for our LOTO system. Always seeking opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist - Performance Products
Huntsman
The Woodlands, TX
06.2010 - Current
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and Engineers regarding process changes and abnormalities
- Responsible for monitoring day to day process operations
- Adjusted machine settings to obtain proper specifications from the Engineers/Chemists.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting problems on equipment to new operators.
- Followed safety guidelines while operating specialized machinery.
- Work on EIP’s for our LOTO system.
- Participates in and leads the safety cross and participates in the BSO housekeeping and hazardous walk around, Site safety meetings
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Collaborated with co-workers and management to discuss safer methods in new startup operations.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional work ethics. (continue to help other team members when they need help, always willing to learn and train in new areas. (distillation)
- Maintained open communication with team members and Chemists/Engineers, resulting in successful project outcomes. (C-8-HF unit)
- Cross train on all of our areas
- Participates in the ERT training and all required training
Chemical Technician - Polyuethanes
Huntsman
The Woodlands, TX
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Safely and effectively operate high pressure foaming machines
- Troubleshoot and maintain equipment maintenance
- Determine foam quality before presenting to customer.
- Maintain a current inventory of polyols and chemicals for developmental use
- Develop and record data in notebook properly and accurately
- Evaluated process performance through statistical analysis of data collected from experiments.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current projects or brainstorm solutions for challenges faced within the process
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Environmental Technology
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX08-2008
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Process Improvement
- workplace safety employee
- ERT Team
Affiliations
- Passionate about culinary arts with a focus on barbecuing: enjoy exploring diverse grill techniques and recipes.
- Recreational marksman with a commitment to firearm safety and skill enhancement at the run range.
- Dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth, as evidenced by self-taught home renovation including remodeling.
Timeline
Operations Specialist - Performance Products
Huntsman
06.2010 - Current
Chemical Technician - Polyuethanes
Huntsman
06.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Lamar University
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Environmental Technology
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
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