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Port Sulphur, Louisiana, United States

• Operate and monitor plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.•Adjust controls and parameters based on real-time data to maintain compliance with safety and operational guidelines.•Respond to alarms and emergencies promptly, executing shutdowns or adjustments as needed to protect equipment and ensure safety.• Record and analyze operational data, preparing detailed reports to support compliance with regulatory standards and performance optimization.• Collaborate with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous plant operation.• Adhere to environmental regulations and safety protocols, actively participating in safety drills and training programs.

Marrero, Louisiana, United States

Performed wharf,rail & crude tank farm terminal job duties and supervised operations of shift personnelOperated crude terminal facilities for receipt, storage, blending, and transfer of crude stock for therefinery in accordance with CFR, EPA, LDEQ regulations● supervised operations of shift personnel & trained new hire operators● performed surveillance rounds to inspect and monitor process equipment● coordinated with crude oil suppliers to receive crude inventory● adjusted process equipment and checked for appropriate alignment for transfer initiation● monitored transfers and accurately track demurrage during vessel transfers using Global OilMovements software● managed storage and transfer of crude inventory according to the refinery’s economicstrategy● climbed, gauged, sampled inventory tanks for accuracy of product quality and quantity inaccordance with HCP & API practices● blended crude inventory and coordinate discharged to refinery● identified, troubleshot, and communicated deficiencies to supervision● prepared & performed Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment and permitted safe work formaintenance craft, turnarounds and return to service activities● wrote standard operating procedures for the crude terminal

Chalmette, Louisiana, United States

Ensured operational integrity and management of bulk terminal and all related automation systemsin accordance with DOT, CFR, EPA, LDEQ regulations● supervised operations of shift personnel● wrote standard operating procedures for the bulk terminal● trained and monitored refinery personnel and business partners for proper usage includingfollowing all protocols & safety procedures● performed surveillance rounds to inspect and monitor terminal automation● made adjustments for function and adherence to safety & environmental regulations● utilized terminal management system software to control access and monitor truck rackusage and function● identified, troubleshot, and communicated deficiencies to supervision● climbed, gauged, sampled inventory tanks for accuracy of product quality and quantity inaccordance with EPA, HCP, & API practices● maintained additive inventory and function of the truck rack additive injection system● performed quarterly terminal calibrations● prepared & performed Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment and permitted safe work formaintenance craft, turnarounds and return to service activities● Chalmette Refinery Emergecy Response Team MemberClerical responsibilities:● maintained accurate, detailed reports of data & terminal usage in asset accountabilitysoftware for DOT, EPA and refinery records● requisition and acquisition of additive from suppliers● provided customer support to resolve billing and accounting issues● purchased and acquired supplies and parts for office and terminal upkeep and repair

Chalmette, Louisiana, United States

Performed wharf & crude terminal job duties and supervised operations of shift personnelOperated crude terminal facilities for receipt, storage, blending, and transfer of crude stock for therefinery in accordance with CFR, EPA, LDEQ regulations● supervised operations of shift personnel & trained new hire operators● performed surveillance rounds to inspect and monitor process equipment● coordinated with crude oil suppliers to receive crude inventory● adjusted process equipment and checked for appropriate alignment for transfer initiation● monitored transfers and accurately track demurrage during vessel transfers using Global OilMovements software● managed storage and transfer of crude inventory according to the refinery’s economicstrategy● climbed, gauged, sampled inventory tanks for accuracy of product quality and quantity inaccordance with HCP & API practices● blended crude inventory and coordinate discharged to refinery● identified, troubleshot, and communicated deficiencies to supervision● prepared & performed Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment and permitted safe work formaintenance craft, turnarounds and return to service activities● wrote standard operating procedures for the crude terminal● Chalmette Refinery Emergecy Response Team Member

Chalmette, Louisiana, United States

Facilitated safe and reliable loading and discharging of marine vessels during wharf operations inaccordance with CFR, EPA, LDEQ regulations● conduct the transfer conference (discussing protocols & coordinating transfer) with vesselperson in charge- declaration of inspection & other coast guard and facility requiredpaperwork● gauged and sampled marine vessel inventory for product quality and quantity in accordancewith HCP & API practices● performed inspections of process equipment and made adjustments for function andadhearance to safety & environmental regulations● monitored transfer and accurately track demurrage during vessel transfers usingGlobal Oil Movements software● identified, troubleshot, and communicated deficiencies to supervision● wrote standard operating procedures for the wharf● trained new hire operators● prepared & performed Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment and permitted safe work formaintenance craft, turnarounds and return to service activities● monitored plant river emissions by taking environmental samples, processing, and reportingdata● maintained and monitored refinery flare & cooling water supply pumps● Shift Safety Champion: stewarded and gave safety presentations and discussions of bestpractices in accordance with Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS)● Chalmette Refinery Emergecy Response Team Member

Associate'S Degree, Chemical Process Technology

Process Technology - PTEC Program

Education record

NFPA 1072 Proboard Certified Hazardous Materials Technician - 40 Hour IMO Level 1 Responder - Fresh Water/Coastal Oil Spill Control - 40.

Diploma Of Education, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

General Motors Automotive Service Education Program