Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
Valero Energy Corp.
Houston, TX
11.2011 - Current
Operations Experience in Hydrocracking, Hydro Treating, Continuous Catalyst Regen and Crude Units
Multiple full unit shut downs and Turn around responsibilities
Safely and effectively clearing process piping and equipment using refinery utilities (steam and nitrogen)
Effectively air freeing equipment using nitrogen
Overseeing multiple contractor groups to ensure timely completion of scope of work.
Safe Operation of Forklift and Man Lift
Conducted regular inspections of machinery components to ensure they were functioning properly.
Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant equipment such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes.
Monitored production processes for compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
Collaborated with engineering staff to develop new processes or modify existing ones as needed.
Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operating efficiencies or reduction in waste materials.
Used equipment, techniques and tools for task completion.
Automotive Customization
AfterMath Fabrication
Magnolia, Texas
10.2018 - Current
Expert level GTAW/TIG welding
Expert level GMAW/MIG welding
AWS Certified in GTAW and GMAW welding processes
Proficient in Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum
Custom Roll Cage and Chassis fabrication
Custom Turbo piping and fabrication
Expert EFI Tuning
Proficient in Holley, FuelTech and HalTech
Leak Repair Technician/Boilermaker Supervisor
H&S Constructors/Leak Tech
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2008 - 10.2011
High Pressure steam and process Leak Repair
Carbon/Kevlar wrap installation and inspection
Bolting and Torquing Specialist in Refinery and Oil Field piping and process equipment
Cathodic Protection Specialist for Natural Gas pipeline operations and inspection
NCCER Certified in Abnormal Operating conditions
NCCER Certified Boilermaker
Provided leadership, direction and guidance to boilermaker staff in order to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all boilers.
Developed work plans for boilermaker projects, including cost estimates, timelines and resource requirements.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
Industrial Sand Blaster/Painter
Circle D Sandblasting
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2006 - 04.2008
Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations regarding personal protective equipment.
Adjusted air pressure settings for optimal results.
Identified potential hazards associated with operating sandblast equipment and took corrective action as needed.
Maintained, operated and repaired abrasive blasting equipment.
Mixed abrasives according to desired finishes.
Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Education
Process Technology Certificate
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
05-2010
High School Diploma -
Tuloso-Midway High School
Corpus Christi, TX
05-2008
Skills
Standard Operation Procedures
Safe Work Permitting
Job Hazard Analysis
Process Hazard Analysis
Emergency Response
System Optimization
Process Monitoring
Report Creation
Equipment Troubleshooting
Equipment Monitoring
Customer Relations
Strong Work Ethic
Hand and Power Tools
Relationship Building
Hand Tool Safety
Lockout and Tagout Procedures
Fabrication
MIG Welding
TIG Welding
Specification Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Customization
AfterMath Fabrication
10.2018 - Current
Process Technician
Valero Energy Corp.
11.2011 - Current
Leak Repair Technician/Boilermaker Supervisor
H&S Constructors/Leak Tech
05.2008 - 10.2011
Industrial Sand Blaster/Painter
Circle D Sandblasting
06.2006 - 04.2008
Process Technology Certificate
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
Tuloso-Midway High School
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