Junior Rios

Senior Production Technician with 19 years of experience in chemical plant operations. A fast learner who makes sound decisions under time-sensitive conditions and consistently delivers high-quality work on schedule. Skilled DCS operator and certified permit writer with a strong safety record and proven ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Production Technician at Roehm Chemicals (2025-09 – Present)

Board operator handling LOTO, permits, and product transfers across plant, barge, and tankers. Perform sampling, troubleshooting, start-up, shutdown, and commissioning activities.

Civil Department at McDermott (2025-03 – 2025-08)

Repaired columns, performed carpentry, and finished concrete in preparation for plant commissioning.

Production Technician at BASF (ACC) (2012-07 – 2024-11)

Operated control board and wrote permits (safe work, hot work, confined space, and crane lifting). Performed sampling and sample testing, chemical transfers (barge, drum, tanker, process), equipment troubleshooting, and equipment start-up and shutdown.

Production Technician at Air Liquide (2008-07 – 2012-07)

Shift work covering plant start-up and shutdown. Ran the control board, troubleshot analyzers, and ensured compressors and pumps operated properly. Loaded trucks with medical and industrial gases.

Plant Operator at Gulf Chemical (2005 – 2008)

Operated 5-ton loader and forklift, controlled valves, and verified instrumentation. Trained new operators on the unit and handled start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting.

Utility at Ref-Chem (2005 – 2005)

Assisted operators on units (left upon being offered a Plant Operator role with Gulf Chemical).

Owner / Operator at Rios Trucking (2002 – 2005)

Owned and operated an independent trucking business.

Pipe Fitter / Boiler Maker at US Contractors (Infinity) (2001 – 2002)

Installed valves and prepared pipe for welders.

High School Diploma – Brazoswood High School

Advanced Certificate in Drafting Technology – Brazosport College