Adan Alvarez
Mount Pleasant,TX
Summary
Refinery maintenance; construction; wind farm construction project; structural welding; fork lift operator.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Mid-America Pet Foods
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities include but not limited to; Over see that all machinery is up to date on fixtures, and compliant with regulation standards
- Analyze any possible hazardous areas of production and correct to ensure productivity
- Work as a team to take apart big machinery and put back together
- Assist coworkers with any mechanical issues.
Maintenance Technician
Diamond C Trailers
Mount Pleasant, TX
02.2019 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Maximized asset lifespan through diligent monitoring of wear patterns on vital components.
Iron worker Lead-man
Res America
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Responsibilities included but not limited to; Forklift operator, inspector
- Build cooler tops, main stairs for tower
- Prep Nacelle, organize from inside, ready for Top-Out Crew
- Take out Worm Gear, Jaw Motor, take off I Beam, and put coolant buckets on belly of Nacelle
- Prep bolts for Hub Set, set reference point for Hub Set crew
- Hub install and nose cone set
- Cooler top set, torque all bolts at 4800 PS
- Blade prep, run in bolts with rattle gun to a required measurement
- Collar build and install
- Install fish nets
- Separate nuts, washers ready for mid base set
- Help tear down and build cranes
- Hand signal cranes when picking/offloading
- Keep all employees under my direction on a fast pace, but with safety protocol in each and all actions
- Maintain all workers informed of safety policies, and updated
- Maintain a clean worksite, and well equipped crew of all tools needed for daily work requirements
- Explain and train all employees under my direction on each and every worksite job projects
- Maintain all necessary paperwork for all work done on daily basis, daily safety meetings, and attendance.
Rig Operator
Basic Energy Services
03.2008 - 06.2015
- Responsibilities included but not limited to; Daily rig inspections
- Tailgate safety meetings
- Maintain crew truck clean and well fueled, motor oiled, and running
- Keep diesel and motor oil for rig
- Arrive to oil well, check for pressure on tubing and casing
- When rigging up, leveling rig, using hydraulic jacks
- Guide position on derrick guide wires and prevent from hanging up
- Once rigged up, check mid-section to lock (dogs)
- Pull guide wires by hand and tie them up with clamps to ground anchors
- Run 2" tubing line to well from mud pump, mud tank
- Bleed off pressure into unhang rods, have everything ready to pull rods
- Set flags, let derrick man climb rod basket with safety harness tied to derrick crown and fall assist line
- Start pulling I would check weight of rods, once done send in pump for repair or new one
- Reading to pull tubing, 23/8, 27/8, casing 4", 41/4, 5", 51/2, and 7"
- Change to bells and tubing elevators, check for pressure after
- Get tubing slips ready
- Perform welding to necessary equipment repair and maintain rig
- Keep all people under my supervision in a safe, steady pace throughout daily worksite.
Skills
- Bilingual fluently speaking, writing, reading, and translating English and Spanish
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, data-entry
- Office equipment trained
- Pipe, Rig, Mig, and stick welding
- Working in all weather conditions
- Punctual, fast learner, self-motivated
- Experienced Leader
- Building wind turbines, Acciona towers, Cements, Vestas, B110, B117, B126
Accomplishments
- Mount Pleasant High School Graduate, Texas Scholar 2004
- Northeast Texas Community College Welding Certified
- OSHA certified forklift operator
- Certified to climb (300-500) ft. towers
References
- Fredi Rivera, Contracted reclaimed for heavy duty equipment, (903)717-1282
- Rolando Mata, Business Management Student at Texas A&M U, (903)466-5464
- Andre Parks, Ironworker for Mortenson construction, (540)310-3484
- Tatiana Cano, Banking Officer for Guaranty Bank and Trust, (903)717-2173
Certification
Trumf troubleshooting certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Diamond C Trailers
02.2019 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Mid-America Pet Foods
08.2018 - 01.2019
Iron worker Lead-man
Res America
06.2015 - 05.2018
Rig Operator
Basic Energy Services
03.2008 - 06.2015
Trumf troubleshooting certification