Gabriel Enrique Polanco

Background

About Gabriel Enrique Polanco

Professional with over 15 years of experience as a Specialized Plant Operator in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Expertise in crude oil and derivatives storage, refrigerated propane and LPG handling, and hazardous chemicals management. Experienced in the loading and unloading of tankers at maritime terminals, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Skilled in lithium battery manufacturing operations, including the processing of nickel, cobalt, and manganese for active cathode production. Experienced in wastewater treatment, lithium crystallization, metal sulfate processes, and lithium recovery via recycling. Proficient in the operation of boilers and industrial furnaces, including electric rotary kilns and petroleum refinery furnaces. Competent in control room operations, including the use of SCADA and DCS systems for monitoring and controlling industrial processes. Excellent performance in all activities assigned highly motivated and proactive to implement actions and to face the challenges in making decisions within established parameters. Good team player, prioritizing the evaluation of different points of view for better decision-making and troubleshooting. Always ready to receive more training to improve knowledge and skills in any unit of oil and gas process to ensure quality standards. Experience in Permit To Work, LOTO System, Risk assessment, Hazardous Atmosphere, Oxygenates, Management HF, Exposure to H2S, Emergency Prevention and Control, Rotating and Static Equipment, Start - Up and Shut-Down of Plants, knowledge in supporting commissioning activities, Hot Works, Welding Works, confined space. Additionally certified and experienced in the operation of forklifts and overhead cranes