Andre Solache
1292 W. 18th St., San Pedro,CA
Summary
I am a Operator seeking employment with a company where I can apply my skills and knowledge to help grow and expand the company. I am a very hard worker and will do anything to make sure the job gets done safely and correctly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Phillips 66
Wilmington, CA
01.2022 - Current
- A terminal operator in charge of loading/unloading barges to terminal tanks or refinery tanks.
- Made sure to communicate with State Lands, Fire Department, and any other agencies for a proper transfer.
- In charge of writing permits for maintenance/contractors for work to be completed.
- Had to perform proper tank gauges on all terminal tanks(HAC tanks), take samples from tanks, and check for water levels.
- In charge of operating the crane for a safe and proper hose transfer to the barge from the dock.
- Operated the boat and performed a boom deployment/retrieval if any transfer consist of heavy oil.
- Communicated with Pipeline for proper valves to be open when completing a transfer from the terminal to the refinery.
- Made sure to complete a proper shift relief with the next crew coming in.
- Participated in training sessions designed to enhance knowledge of technical procedures.
- Adjusted process parameters such as temperatures, pressures, flows, levels and compositions to ensure optimal operation.
- Inspected safety devices such as relief valves and alarms to ensure proper functioning.
- Monitored gauges, indicators and computer displays in order to verify specified operating conditions.
- Attended daily meetings with supervisors to discuss progress reports or work assignments.
Engineer
Pacific Harbor Lines
Wilmington, CA
06.2018 - 01.2022
- In charge of operating the locomotive/engine around the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports throughout terminals.
- Guided rail cars and train movements through the LA/LB Port.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Conferred with engineers to plan regular repairs and necessary maintenance stops.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
- Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
Electrician
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
Wilmington, CA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Took apart inside of vehicles to troubleshoot and repair any electrical issues.
- Used an ohm meter to find any shorts or grounds in the vehicles.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Installed components , wires and motor controls.
- Tested entire electrical assembly for performance levels and safety concerns.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Coded all projects, using drawings and manuals.
Chassis Mechanic
Pacific Crane Maintenance Company
Long Beach, CA
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Repaired and inspected landing legs, sand shoes, ear brackets, cross-members, cross-brace, front and rear bolsters, service and emergency glad hands, glad hand seals, brake hoses, air lines, couplings, fittings, air tanks, ICC bumpers, mud flap brackets, twist locks, push pins, U-bolts, equalizer hangers, leaf springs, torque arms, axles, ABS systems, and slider assemblies.
- Welded any cracks on the chassis including cross members, landing leg brackets, bolsters, hangers, ect.
- Straightened bolsters, installed wiring harness, and replaced any broken lights or reflectors.
- Inspection of wiring harness and 7-way plug to verify that all wires are safely intact, not exposed, no broken pins, and made sure all colored wires are in the correct location on the 7-way plug.
- Performed complete brake jobs and inspection and replacement of 10/20 and 11/22 tires.
- Performed BIT/FMCSA inspections.
- Became knowledgeable with the waterfront roadability operations.
- Operated a UTR to move chassis and bring in work to the shop.
- ** I was employed by PCMC but was laid off before my probation period was over. I was told it had nothing to do with my work ethic but my class was hired for a terminal they were supposed to get a contract with and ended up losing the bid and over hired.**
Chassis Mechanic
TRAC Intermodal LLC
Gardena, CA
10.2012 - 05.2016
- Repaired and inspected landing legs, sand shoes, ear brackets, cross-members, cross-brace, front and rear bolsters, service and emergency glad hands, glad hand seals, brake hoses, air lines, couplings, fittings, air tanks, ICC bumpers, mud flap brackets, twist locks, push pins, U-bolts, equalizer hangers, leaf springs, torque arms, axles, ABS systems, and slider assemblies.
- Performed BIT and FMCSA inspections.
- Adjust/replace slack adjusters, brake adjustments, landing leg timing bar, spring hangers, DOC bumpers, and make sure axles are straight and chassis is aligned properly.
- Perform daily PM's on shop tools, company forklifts, and UTR.
- Welded any cracks on the chassis including cross members, landing leg brackets, bolsters, hangers, ect.
- Straightened bolsters, installed wiring harness, and replaced any broken lights or reflectors.
- Inspection of wiring harness and 7-way plug to verify that all wires are safely intact, not exposed, no broken pins, and made sure all colored wires are in the correct location on the 7-way plug.
- Performed complete brake jobs and inspection and replacement of 10/20 and radio tires.
HVAC-R Technician
ABM - Facility Services
Manhattan Beach, CA
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Serviced and troubleshoot high pressure units such as split systems, chillers, walk in freezers equipped with R-404.
- Troubleshoot and repaired our buildings that were equipped with VAVs and pneumatic t-stats.
- Charged systems, vacuumed systems, and brazed systems that needed any repairs.
- Able to use a volt meter and determine amps, voltage, wattage, etc on any type of system.
- Determined subcool and superheat to help perform any repairs and to determine the problem with the system.
- Installed, maintained and repaired commercial refrigeration systems.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Examined and repaired variable frequency drives.
- Completed preventative maintenance on HVAC and Refrigeration units.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
HVAC Technician
Self Performance Mechanical
Corona, CA
01.2010 - 10.2012
- Examined heating and air conditioning systems and air compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.
- Repaired and replaced condensers, compressors, TXV’s and electrical equipment for residential and commercial customers.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Replaced electrical motors and HVAC systems.
- Performed daily PMs on HVAC equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repaired any necessary fixes that needed to be made.
Education
EPA-Universal (608/609) - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
WyoTech
Long Beach, CA02.2011
AWS-D1.1/D1.1M Welding Certificates - 3G/4G Welding
Daniel G. Luna Welding Inspector
San Pedro03.2012
Electrical Cert
WyoTech - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA02.2011
EEAP Forklift Cert - Forklift
Trac Intermodal
Gardena, CA02.2013
Skills
I am skilled at learning new concepts quickly, while working well under pressure
- Waterfront experience
- Standard operating procedures
- Permit-to-work system
- Turnaround planning
- Process control expertise
- Chemical handling
- Refinery safety regulations
- Shift handover procedures
- Equipment monitoring
- Temperature regulation
- Plant operations management
- Flow rate control
- Valve operation
- Pump operation
References
Nestor Huerta- Marathon
Jordan Gaskey- Marathon
Salvadore Rangel- Marathon
Brandon Gaskey- Chevron
Steve Guvara- Phillips 66
Timeline
Operator
Phillips 66
01.2022 - Current
Engineer
Pacific Harbor Lines
06.2018 - 01.2022
Electrician
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
05.2017 - 06.2018
Chassis Mechanic
Pacific Crane Maintenance Company
05.2016 - 05.2016
Chassis Mechanic
TRAC Intermodal LLC
10.2012 - 05.2016
HVAC-R Technician
ABM - Facility Services
04.2011 - 10.2012
HVAC Technician
Self Performance Mechanical
01.2010 - 10.2012
EPA-Universal (608/609) - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
WyoTech
AWS-D1.1/D1.1M Welding Certificates - 3G/4G Welding
Daniel G. Luna Welding Inspector
Electrical Cert
WyoTech - Long Beach
EEAP Forklift Cert - Forklift
Trac Intermodal