Heber Fierro
Las Vegas
Summary
Seasoned Asphalt Plant Operator with a proven track record for enhancing production efficiency and quality control. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and adept at environmental compliance, demonstrating a commitment to safety and regulatory standards. Excelled in reducing equipment downtime and streamlining operations, showcasing strong troubleshooting abilities and teamwork.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Plant Operator
Holcim
10.2007 - 02.2025
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions or failures.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Exceeded quality control standards by maintaining strict attention to detail during production processes and final product testing.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Assisted in the training of new operators to ensure smooth integration into the work environment and consistent operational excellence.
- Participated actively in emergency response drills ensuring preparedness for any potential incidents at the facility.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Supported successful completion of both internal and external audits demonstrating adherence to regulatory and company standards.
- Enhanced asphalt production efficiency by streamlining plant operations and implementing effective maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in quality control efforts by working closely with laboratory technicians to test samples regularly, ensuring adherence to established product specifications.
- Observed indicator showing material levels and regulated controls for required asphalt materials mixture.
Asphalt Plant Operator
Las Vegas Paving
07.1994 - 10.2007
- Enhanced asphalt production efficiency by streamlining plant operations and implementing effective maintenance procedures.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Supported successful completion of both internal and external audits demonstrating adherence to regulatory and company standards.
- Observed indicator showing material levels and regulated controls for required asphalt materials mixture.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality asphalt mixtures for various construction projects.
- Operated controls that admitted materials separately from storage hoppers or mixing bins.
- Assisted in quality control efforts by working closely with laboratory technicians to test samples regularly, ensuring adherence to established product specifications.
Asphalt Plant Operator
San Xavier Rock and Materials (A Kiewiett Co.)
04.1992 - 07.1994
- Enhanced asphalt production efficiency by streamlining plant operations and implementing effective maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in quality control efforts by working closely with laboratory technicians to test samples regularly, ensuring adherence to established product specifications.
- Observed indicator showing material levels and regulated controls for required asphalt materials mixture.
- Operated controls that admitted materials separately from storage hoppers or mixing bins.
- Reduced equipment downtime by conducting regular inspections and proactively addressing potential issues.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
Asphalt Plant Operator
FNF Construction Inc.
10.1988 - 07.1994
- Enhanced asphalt production efficiency by streamlining plant operations and implementing effective maintenance procedures.
- Observed indicator showing material levels and regulated controls for required asphalt materials mixture
- Responsible for setting up asphalt blend tanks, asphalt rubber blending unit with a portable generator
- Produced rubberized asphalt
- Ordering daily raw materials daily (crumb rubber, asphaltic concrete)
- Daily inventory of all products
- Calibrating all metering devices using all local, state, and federal agency formats and tolerances
Education
High School Diploma -
Deming High School
Deming05-1985
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Environmental compliance
- Basic electrical skills
- Welding Experience / Cutting torch
- Plumbing experience
- Operate heavy equipment machines
- General knowledge of crane signals and crane rigging
- Experience in combustible fuels and burner operations
- Impulse I / Impulse II training
- Dust pallative classes / MSHA training
- Aztec Control School
- Basic emergency skills
Accomplishments
- Awarded City of Tempe Hero Award for heroic life saving efforts
- Awarded Heroic Award from FNF Construction Inc.
- Saved toddler by resuscitating from unconscious state with no pulse
Timeline
Asphalt Plant Operator
Holcim
10.2007 - 02.2025
Asphalt Plant Operator
Las Vegas Paving
07.1994 - 10.2007
Asphalt Plant Operator
San Xavier Rock and Materials (A Kiewiett Co.)
04.1992 - 07.1994
Asphalt Plant Operator
FNF Construction Inc.
10.1988 - 07.1994
High School Diploma -
Deming High School
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