WILLIANS  FUENTES, SRU and HMU complex DCS Panel Operator

WILLIANS FUENTES

SRU and HMU complex DCS Panel Operator

PDVSA Petrocedeno Upgrader

Location
Venezuela
Education
Bachelor's degree, Technology in Mechanical Manufacturing
Experience
22 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 2 Months

SRU and HMU complex DCS Panel Operator at PDVSA Petrocedeno Upgrader
  • Venezuela
  • February 2004 to June 2016

Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, initial start-up, stabilization, shutdown, maximum capacity test and normal operation of Hydrogen Production Units, Amine Regenerators, Sour Water Stripping, Sulfur Recovery, Tail Gas Treating. It includes setting parameters from the control room according to standard procedures and / or specific instructions and the following production parameters to ensure stable and safe operating conditions. Ensure special attention to loggers, indicators and alarms at all stages, as well as to safety by taking action accordingly. Operate the DCS and maintain a steady state of operation of the process units under the control of related equipment in the safest and most efficient way to meet the required performance. Monitor, adjust and control all process parameters such as flow rates, pressures, temperatures, levels, etc. of unitary equipment such as multiple valves, pumps, compressors, turbines, heaters, boilers, cooling towers, tanks, reactors, etc. through screens, graphs, trend records and archived operations. Record all those activities within the shift. Maximize performance and meet the required quality specifications. Ensure operations are in accordance with established procedures and instructions. Responsible for the training of new control room operators. Responsible for the management of the control room. Maintain communications with the Control Room of other units, field operators, supervisor, operations superintendent. Good knowledge of the standard Work Permit systems. Proven ability in electrical insulation of related equipment. Familiar with the use of radio equipment. Advise and assist in technical matters as required during installation and start-up of new equipment. Maintain clear and concise shift record report. Receive and deliver clear verbal report at the beginning and end of the shift. Decision making authority. Daily operations and control decisions in line with the responsibilities matrix. Have a good knowledge of HSE and be able to recognize unsafe practices or working conditions and take steps to rectify them. Help reduce costs and improve efficiency by closely monitoring the specific conditions of the required units. Respond to unit disturbances and emergencies in a safe and effective manner. Train and assist other employees on a regular basis. Ensure the safe, efficient and environmentally friendly operation of process units. Prepare equipment for maintenance and return the equipment to service after repair or troubleshooting. Maintenance of a record of unit changes, equipment status, products, safety equipment status and special sampling required. Ensure the safe closing, insulation and blowing of the relevant section / plant during emergency situations, as well as during periodic maintenance activities. Execute the work / preparation activities, filling the equipment.

Hydrogen Manufacturing Units and sulfhur complex Field Operator at SINCOR Upgrader
  • Venezuela
  • June 1999 to March 2004

Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, initial start-up, stabilization, shutdown, maximum capacity test and normal operation of Hydrogen Production Units, Amine Regenerators, Sour Water Stripping, Sulfur Recovery, Tail Gas Treating. It includes parameter setting from the field according to standard procedures and / or specific instructions and the following production parameters to ensure stable and safe operating conditions. Ensure special attention to loggers, indicators and alarms at all stages, as well as to safety by taking action accordingly. Supervise the routine operation of the Units. Operation, maintenance and inspection of unitary equipment such as multiple valves, pumps, compressors, turbines, heaters, boilers, cooling towers, tanks, reactors, etc. Prepare the equipment in a safe manner for maintenance, following the blocking / labeling procedures and granting corresponding work permits. Make full rounds and take readings and samples as required. Good knowledge of the standard Work Permit systems. Proven ability in local electrical insulation of related equipment. Familiar with the use of radio equipment. Advise and assist in technical matters as required during installation and start-up of new equipment. Keep a record book of shifts clear and concise. Receive and deliver clear verbal report at the beginning and end of the shift. Decision making authority. Daily operations in line with the matrix of responsibilities. Have a good knowledge of HSE and be able to recognize unsafe practices or working conditions and take steps to rectify them. Compile with all safety and fire regulations, including the use of clothing and protective equipment, and ensure that personnel working in assigned areas of the plant comply with safety procedures, including maintaining operating areas in a clean and safe. Perform similar or related tasks such as closing units in emergencies, immediate maintenance, notification of repair or maintenance requirements, coordination with other operators to synchronize the equipment and verify the laboratory samples to ensure that the product meets the specifications designed as necessary, perform special safety checks for machinery. Act in emergency situations whenever necessary. Help reduce costs and improve efficiency by performing less maintenance on the equipment of the units by closely monitoring the specific conditions of the required units. Respond to unit disturbances and emergencies in a safe and effective manner Ensure the safe, efficient and environmentally friendly operation of process units. Maintenance of a record of unit changes, equipment status, products, safety equipment status and special sampling required. Member of the Emergency Response Team, trained in industrial firefighting. Numerous certifications for the handling of diverse chemical products and compounds of hydrocarbons. Ensure the safe closing, insulation and blowing of the relevant section / plant during emergency situations, as well as during periodic maintenance activities. Execute the work / preparation activities, filling the equipment. Responsible for the training of new plant operators.

General Services Supervisor at Montajes Vencemos Basauri
  • Venezuela
  • August 1997 to May 1999

Attendant of the Supply Department. Reception and organization in the field and warehouses of materials, equipment, services and related raw material. Delivery of materials, equipment, services and raw materials to production and manufacturing lines. Load supplies received and delivered into the supply system. Issue requisitions and purchase orders to maintain satisfactory inventory levels. Authorization of entry and exit of vehicles and finished products.

Quality Control Supervisor at VIVEX Vidrios Venezolanos Extra
  • Venezuela
  • September 1996 to June 1997

Quality control of laminated and tempered automotive glasses, Take statistical control of rejected glasses and glasses OK. Supervision of quality control technicians in each production line. Select, tag and store batches of accepted and rejected glass. Random verification of the quality of the glasses using measurement and control tools such as vernier (caliper), micrometers, rulers, gauges, in addition to visual inspection. Random application of destruction tests to laminated and tempered glass for verification of compliance with ISO and COVENIN standards. Authorized to stop production lines by repetition of glass defects.

Teaching Technologist at Universidad de Oriente,
  • Venezuela
  • October 1995 to July 1996

Prepare, teach and evaluate classes to students of the career of Technology in Mechanical Manufacturing related to machine-tools, manufacturing processes and industrial drawing in laboratories, workshops and classrooms of the Universidad de Oriente.

Casting Technician at Rex or Glass,
  • Venezuela
  • February 1994 to August 1995

Start, stop, control and monitoring of operational parameters of the melting furnace of refractory glass and furnace of treatment of tensions of glass utensils. Reception and preparation of raw material for feeding the foundry furnace. Control and monitoring of variables such as gas pressure, temperature of the furnaces, glass levels through the use of automatic controls and trend graphs. Check and ensure good functioning of the auxiliary cooling service of the melting furnace (cooling tower).

Education

Bachelor's degree, Technology in Mechanical Manufacturing
  • at University of east
  • November 1993
High school or equivalent, Industrial Technical
  • at Industrial Technical school
  • July 1987

Specialties & Skills

Shutdown
DCS Operation
sour water stripping
tail gas treatment
Commissioning
Startup
Lead Operator
Field Operations
Pre-commissioning
amine regenerators
Refinery Operations
sulphur recovery
hydrogen manufacturing

Languages

English
Intermediate
Spanish
Native Speaker