Angel Patino
Houston,TX
Summary
Astute Insulation Field Engineer with a strong industrial and commercial background. Highly skilled in AutoCAD, Navisworks, and microsoft office , project management and safety procedures. Talented individual offering 12 years of experience and training. Proven talent in piping and insulation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Engineer
Tesla
Austin, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Improved project efficiency by implementing advanced troubleshooting techniques and optimizing equipment performance.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate technical support for complex
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for challenging field problems.
- Developed comprehensive reports documenting field activities, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
- Contributed to successful bids for new contracts by presenting compelling technical demonstrations to clients.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability under pressure.
- Create and manage purchase orders, invoices BOQ's and quotations for a 275 millón usd expansion
Specialty Pipefitter
Universal Plant Services
North America
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Fabricated piping and components for heaters, boilers, and reactors during emergency shutdowns with a quick turnaron time.
- Installed/demo piping valves and equipment during unit outages per UT and other NDE readings
- Interpret P&ids and isometric drawings to fabricate piping systems in accordance to client requirements
- Installed and remove blinds, piping, fittings, valves, flanges, hot/cold taps during unit shutdown/startup
Field Project Engineer
Starcon International
Baytown, TX
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Use Navisworks ; AutoCad, And microsoft office to create Qualitiy Assurance Sheets as required by client specifications
- Create weld maps for new piping systems and follow ASME AWS API codes and specifications according to systems
- Communicated with 3rd party/Engineering team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of welds/final flange make ups
- Performed visual inspections and walk troughs to ensure quality
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and management, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems by creating Field change orders when need
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and scheduling,
- Updated quality control records and reports.
Specialty Pipefitter
Turnaround And Welding Services
Texas City, TX
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Use of hand and power tools to cut prep amdnfit pipe ranging from 1/2" to 72"
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Collaborated with other trades on-site for seamless integration of piping systems in large-scale construction projects.
- Trained junior pipefitters on job-specific skills, enhancing their knowledge and performance within the team.
- Troubleshot complex piping issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Demonstrated versatility by performing welding tasks when working with exotic metals on different types of equipment including but not limited to heaters, boilers, exchangers, catalytic crackers, pumps and all the associated piping
Specialty Pipefitter
Specialty Welding Services
Lake Charles, LA
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Collaborated effectively with supervisors to ensure that all necessary permits were obtained before commencing work on new projects.
- Developed innovative solutions for complex pipefitting challenges leading to increased customer satisfaction rates upon completion of jobs.
Education
Assosiates - Process Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TX05.2014
Skills
- Nccer plus industrial pipefitter
- Nccer plus industial boilermaker
- Bilingual
- Cost reduction and negotiations with venderors
- Field change orders and redlines
- Piping Specifications
- Proficient in Bluebeam, Revizto, Autocad and other design software
- Progress and production reports
- Draft and submit P&ids and isometric drawings according to field measurements
- Create packages for hydrostatic testing and final client sign off
Timeline
Field Engineer
Tesla
11.2023 - Current
Specialty Pipefitter
Universal Plant Services
02.2020 - 10.2023
Field Project Engineer
Starcon International
04.2016 - 01.2020
Specialty Pipefitter
Turnaround And Welding Services
01.2015 - 03.2016
Specialty Pipefitter
Specialty Welding Services
08.2013 - 01.2015
Assosiates - Process Technology
Lee College