Alfredo Pernía
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Katy,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning with 9 years of experience in the oil & gas Industrie. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking Painter Supervisor, enforcing safety rules and policies to avoid work site mishaps and accidents. Strategic team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Bilingual individual knowledgeable in spray finishing and spot painting techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Coating Journeyman
Gulf Coast Industrial
02.2023 - Current
- Executed high quality painting work on ferrous, non-ferrous metals, aluminum, and concrete
- Ensured adherence to company’s safety guidelines and policies as well as showing high level of commitment in achieving company’s objectives
- Ensured high service quality by effectively selecting the appropriate surface preparation equipment prior to apply coating/painting, specialized in several techniques including sand blasting and grit blasting
- Flawlessly executed the painting of different type of surfaces (metallic and non-metallic) in Next Wave Traveler Project using specialized coating and lining equipment (specialized on airless spray equipment, sand blasting and plural component pumps), in order to achieve the highest results and maximize profitability by reducing the amount of waste in products.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Coatings Foreman
Excel Modular Scaffolding
Texas City, TX
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Excel Modular
- Led the operations team from organization to execution of Turn Around Operations at the Marathon Oil Company Galveston Bay Refinery
- Assures team is working safely, following safety guidelines, utilizing proper protective equipment, and monitors compliance with OSHA regulations
- Immediately reports all unsafe acts and/or equipment to Supervisor
- Verifies adequate crew is available and properly prepared for work
- Instructs painters on specific job details and any unusual requirements of the client
- Monitors adherence to break schedules
- Verifies accuracy of crew’s time records.
- Safely operated industrial powder coating ovens to cure products.
- Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
- Observed safety protocols set by company to avoid hazardous conditions.
- Verified production workflow, quality parts and delivery met required timeframes.
Coatings Foreman
Great Arrow Builders
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Led the operations team from organization to execution of assigned work packages
- Safety driven, actively ensured the team followed safety guidelines as well as use of proper PPE for the pertinent risk activity
- Quality oriented, promoted adherence to quality standards from planning to execution and successfully completed the repair/re-conditioning of more than 30.000 linear ft
- Of pipe and more than 5.000 pipe welds at the Pennsylvania Shell Petrochemicals Complex
- Periodically conducted crew competencies evaluations to ensure consistency and outstanding service delivery.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
Coating Specialist I
Apache Industrial Services
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Executed high quality painting work on ferrous, non-ferrous metals, aluminum, and concrete
- Ensured adherence to company’s safety guidelines and policies as well as showing high level of commitment in achieving company’s objectives
- Ensured high service quality by effectively selecting the appropriate surface preparation equipment prior to apply coating/painting, specialized in several techniques with power tools
- Flawlessly executed the painting of different type of surfaces (metallic and non-metallic) in Enterprise Products Partners L.P
- Fractionation Frac X and Frac XI projects using specialized coating and lining equipment to achieve the highest results and maximize profitability by reducing the amount of waste in products.
- Set up and operated powder coating and assorted power and hand tools.
- Performed powder, troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
Procurement and
Petrolera RN LTD
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Effectively evaluated and executed procurement of supplies to achieve the organization’s short and long terms goals
- Managed up to US$ 30 million in asset allocation for drilling and rig services, successfully applied savings strategy that resulted in a reduction of US$ 1 million in project expenditure
- Strategically develop sourcing procedures that expedited and facilitated acquisition of equipment that helped reducing downtime in operational execution
- Performed constantly supplier evaluations to ensure efficiency and quality of service delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
Procurement Analyst
Cardon IV
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Eni – Repsol Joint Venture)
- Coordinated tendering and contract formulation for Off-Shore facilities to support planning, supply, and operation activities
- Developed an innovative strategy to procure lead items and drilling assets such as rig equipment, well construction and completion equipment that enable the company to successfully execute drilling operations schedule and continuously improve KPOs
- Promoted supplier synergy to leverage competencies and reduce operational cost, enabling the organization to successfully coordinate a US$ 25 million project within the expected timeline and high service quality standard.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
Procurement Specialist
Halliburton
12.2011 - 10.2013
- Category strategies management implementation in accordance with policies and procedures
- Manage contracts and bids up to US$ 10 million using SAP system
- Spot purchase orders preparation in response to material requisitions established by manufacturing, field operations or project management using SAP system
- Oversee contracting strategies for categories such as transportation, IT, explosives, hard assets equipment
- Supplier Evaluations
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
Purchase & Logistics Coordinator
BOHAI Drilling Services
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Purchase orders preparation
- RFQs management
- Procurement of supplies and spare parts for drilling rigs
- Attracting new suppliers of parts and services and credit management with new domestic and international suppliers
- Service, maintenance and certification contracts preparation for specific equipment and drilling tools.
- Created optimization strategies to drive efficient and systematic decision making.
- Planned and coordinated materials, equipment and labor for [Number] projects.
Purchase
PETREVEN, C.A. Drilling Services
01.2008 - 06.2010
- General procurement procedure Development
- Inventory levels control for mud pumps and power generator spare parts in accordance with the maintenance department
- Procurement of lubricants required for operation
- National and international purchase order preparation
- Warehouse material management from domestic and international deliveries.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Education
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Engineering
Santiago Mariño University
VenezuelaSkills
- Skills and Abilities
- SAP
- Contract Administration
- Procurement Process
- Proactivity / results oriented
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Planning
- Communication
- MS Office Package
- Ability to work under pressure and within multidisciplinary teams
- Industrial Coatings
- Abrasive Blasting
- Airless/Conventional Spraying
- Construction Operations
- Electrostatic Powder Coating
- Operational Safety
- Reading Comprehension
- Quality Control
- Powder Coat Equipment Maintenance
- Safe Work Practices
- Customer Satisfaction
References
References
Available upon request
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home option401k matchPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursTimeline
Coating Journeyman
Gulf Coast Industrial
02.2023 - Current
Coatings Foreman
Excel Modular Scaffolding
08.2022 - 11.2022
Coatings Foreman
Great Arrow Builders
08.2020 - 07.2022
Coating Specialist I
Apache Industrial Services
10.2019 - 05.2020
Procurement and
Petrolera RN LTD
09.2014 - 08.2017
Procurement Analyst
Cardon IV
10.2013 - 09.2014
Procurement Specialist
Halliburton
12.2011 - 10.2013
Purchase & Logistics Coordinator
BOHAI Drilling Services
08.2010 - 04.2011
Purchase
PETREVEN, C.A. Drilling Services
01.2008 - 06.2010
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Engineering
Santiago Mariño University