Hinojosa /Career · 2026
§ 02 · File · Experience

Twelve years,
five stations,
one through-line.

From the scaffold to the lab bench, the record below traces a steady path from the field to the front of the quality gate.

§ 06 · Capability Index

Core
capabilities.

Technical strengths built across multiple industries and roles. Each card is a dossier, a few lines below the headline show depth.

CAP-01 · ANALYTICAL Lab Ops

Analytical Testing & Lab Operations

Routine and non-routine analysis across a wide range of instrumentation and sample types, with strict adherence to quality standards.

  • HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, colorimetry, X-ray, melt index
  • Routine and non-routine analysis workflows
  • Instrument checks, QC standardization, upkeep
  • Sample management and 5S practices
CAP-02 · QUALITY Compliance

Product Quality & Compliance

Product grading and verification for polymers, glycols, and petroleum products, ensuring every shipment meets specification.

  • Product Quality Grader for polymers and glycols
  • Verification against product specifications
  • Third-party QA: crude, ULSD, gasoline, VGO, VLSFO, jet fuel
  • Cargo & custody-transfer compliance documentation
CAP-03 · RESPONSE Active

Safety & Emergency Response

Certified emergency responder with hazardous materials training and experience advising turnaround safety operations.

  • NREMT certified medical response
  • Emergency Response Fire & Rescue
  • HazMat awareness and operations
  • Air monitoring · T/A Safety Training Advisor
CAP-04 · FIELD FAA 107

Field Operations & Equipment

Experienced across a broad range of field equipment and specialized work environments common in industrial settings.

  • Forklift and skid steer operation
  • Man lift and scissor lift operation
  • Elevated work and confined space entry
  • Blasting, painting, fireproofing · FAA Part 107 drone
CAP-05 · LIAISON Leadership

Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

Trusted to lead shifts, write permits, and bridge communication between lab, operations, engineering, and business teams.

  • Night-shift lab point of contact
  • Step-up supervisor training
  • Permit writing and job authorization
  • Safety lead · coaching crew
§ 07 · Work Log

Stations
& stations.

Five roles, 2014 → present. Each one earned, none inherited.

  • 2023 / PRESENT CURRENT · STATION 5

    Laboratory Technician

    ExxonMobil · Gregory, TX
    • Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing using HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, colorimetry, X-ray, and melt index instrumentation.
    • Serve as Product Quality Grader for polymers and glycols, verifying results against specifications before release.
    • Act as night-shift lab point of contact, coordinating sample priorities across operations, engineering, and business.
    • Selected for step-up supervisor training to fill coverage gaps and manage workflow.
    • Support emergency response as NREMT, fire and rescue team member, and HazMat operations responder.
  • 2021 / 2023 STATION 4

    Lab Tech (Contract)

    Kelly / ExxonMobil GCGV · Gregory, TX
    • Conducted analytical testing on polymer and glycol product lines using standard lab instrumentation.
    • Maintained instrument checks, QC standardization, and equipment upkeep per site procedures.
    • Managed sample workflows and upheld 5S standards across the laboratory workspace.
  • 2020 / 2021 STATION 3

    Lab Tech / Inspector

    Bureau Veritas · Corpus Christi, TX
    • Third-party QA testing on crude oil, ULSD, gasoline, VGO, VLSFO, and jet fuel.
    • Prepared compliance documentation for cargo and custody-transfer operations.
    • Executed field inspections and sampling supporting certification and regulatory reporting.
  • 2018 / 2020 STATION 2

    Lab Tech / Production Helper

    voestalpine · Gregory, TX
    • Performed lab testing supporting production quality for iron briquette manufacturing.
    • Operated forklift and skid steer in production and material handling roles.
    • Conducted air monitoring and participated in safety & environmental compliance.
    • Bridged lab & production communication to maintain product quality across shifts.
  • 2014 / 2017 STATION 1

    Lead Painter / Blaster

    BrandSafway · Corpus Christi, TX
    • Led blasting and painting crews on process equipment, including fireproofing applications.
    • Wrote work permits, coached crew on safe work practices, and coordinated job authorization.
    • Operated man lifts, scissor lifts, and performed elevated and confined-space work.
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TENURE10+ YEARS
STATIONS5 GULF COAST
SECTORPETROCHEM
STATUS● OPEN TO NETWORKING