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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

Adan Alvarez