VICTOR TORRES
New Haven
Summary
Operations professional in Waste Management with strong expertise in machinery and process optimization. Known for enhancing productivity and ensuring operational efficiency through technical acumen and problem-solving skills. Reliably collaborates with teams to meet goals and adapts to evolving demands with ease. Skilled in equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and workflow management.
Currently working on getting my Waste Water 1 license.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator in Training
Veolia Environmental Services
05.2024 - Current
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production workflow and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and executing necessary repairs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machinery operation procedures, fostering a culture of safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of production lines to uphold compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and ensuring availability for uninterrupted operations.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Tradebe Environmental Services
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Monitored water quality parameters, adjusting processes to meet regulatory standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on pumps, valves, and control systems.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues, minimizing downtime.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by CT.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Maintainer 1
City of Bridgeport
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Road maintenance
- Garbage collector
- Street closures
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Associate
Amazon
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Picking orders from conveyer belt to be put away
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
Delivery Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Logistics knowledge
- Vehicle inspections
- Trip planning
- Valid Connecticut driver's license
- Safety-conscious
Barista/Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Greet customers as they arrive at the counter and inquire into their orders.
- Provide menus to customers and assist them in choosing donuts, coffees, and sandwiches.
- Suggest and create coffee blends according to customers’ orders, and ensure that they are served in a timely fashion.
- Create sandwiches, and pack or wrap them for dine-in or takeaway.
- Process credit or debit, and cash payments, and tender change and receipts to customers.
- Ensure that donut cases are adequately stocked.
- Oversee the cleanliness and tidiness of the counter area, and ensure that dining areas are kept neat at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Law High School
Milford, CT01.2016
Skills
- Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills
- Extensive knowledge of safety protocols/procedures
- Effective communication
- City and non-city driving
- Delivery scheduling
- Order picking/processing
- Navigation skills
- Safety, compliance and freight expertise
- Vehicle inspection
- Self motivated
- Dependable
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Certification
CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operator in Training
Veolia Environmental Services
05.2024 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Tradebe Environmental Services
08.2022 - 12.2023
Maintainer 1
City of Bridgeport
08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate
Amazon
07.2019 - 05.2020
Delivery Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
01.2018 - 12.2018
Barista/Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
06.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Law High School
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