Matthew Rose | Process Operator · Operations Technician

About

I'm a Process Operator who spent six and a half years in Oil Movements and Docks at a Houston-area refinery, managing more than 100 crude and distillate tanks, supervising the loading and discharge of about 20 ships and barges a month, and running manifold and pump operations from the board. Since then I've supervised construction crews to OSHA and building-code standards and served five years as a correctional officer and first responder in a procedure-driven, shift-based environment.

I'm looking for an Operations Technician role in the Houston / Texas City area: refinery, chemical plant, pipeline, terminal, power or utilities.

Availability

12-hour shifts preferredI understand that means nights, weekends and holidays.
OvertimeI'll take all the overtime that's offered.
Willing to relocateAnd can do it on short notice.
Start dateAvailable to start right away.

Experience

Process Operator, Oil Movements and Docks

09/2011 – 04/2018

LyondellBasell, Houston Refining · Pasadena, TX

Managed 100+ storage tanks, tracking crude and distillate inventory in real time across units, docks and tankage, and executing line-ups as conditions changed
Controlled the docks from a Distributed Control System (DCS) with SCADA as its backbone; managed alarms in SCADA and the Dock Management System
Supervised loading and discharge of about 20 ships and barges a month: hooked up vessels, operated hydraulic loading arms, pulled product samples and lined up to the proper tankage
Troubleshot malfunctioning equipment; performed maintenance or submitted work to Planning and Scheduling
Isolated equipment and lines using OSHA-compliant lockout/tagout before maintenance to prevent release of hazardous energy or materials
Applied HAZWOPER, HAZMAT and Health, Safety & Environment training to protect coworkers, contractors and the surrounding community

Contractor Supervisor

09/2018 – 04/2021

Rose Home Builders, LLC · Onalaska, TX

Managed 11 new-home projects from framing through interior finish
Hired and supervised contractors, coordinating trades to keep work on schedule
Enforced quality control to state and local building codes and OSHA requirements, ensuring safe production

Correctional Officer III

08/2021 – 08/2026

Texas Department of Criminal Justice · Huntsville, TX

Served as first responder to emergencies and incidents, following strict procedures under pressure
Conducted cell and area searches to find contraband, reducing the risk of injury and extortion
Kept the unit safe and orderly through calm, consistent communication and situational awareness

Skills

Operations

Tank farm managementTank gauging & sampling Manifold operationsPump operations Loading arm operationsDock management Product samplingMaintenance rounds Preventative maintenance

Systems & Documentation

DCSSCADAAlarm management SAPP&IDsProcess flow diagrams Wiring diagramsShift notesData recording

Safety

HAZWOPERHazmat identification & response Lockout/TagoutPPEAssured safe production First responder

Leadership

Crew supervisionTrade coordination Project estimationQuality control Problem-solving

Education & Training

Education

Lee College · Baytown, TX

Process Technology Certificate of Completion, 2011

Additional coursework toward the A.A.S. in Process Technology · 3.8 GPA · Honors Program

Barbers Hill High School · Mont Belvieu, TX

High School Diploma

Safety Training & Credentials

HAZWOPER · HAZMAT · OSHA Lockout/Tagout · Health, Safety & Environment (LyondellBasell)

TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential): prior holder, eligible for renewal

Contact

Hiring for an Operations Technician, Process Operator or Board Operator? I'd be glad to talk.

Phone936.714.9020 Email ResumeDownload PDF