Armando Rodriguez
Houston,Texas
Summary
Motivated and adaptable professional seeking a new opportunity to grow, contribute, and take on fresh challenges in a dynamic environment. Eager to bring strong work ethic and a positive attitude to a new adventure that encourages learning and development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Lab Technician
Freudenberg Oil and Gas
05.2023 - Current
- Set up and run tests on oilfield tools, equipment, and materials
- Collect, record, and report test data accurately
- Build and prepare prototypes and test samples
- Help troubleshoot product failures and test issues
- Follow ISO 9001/17025 and API (e.g., API 6A, 16A) procedures and documentation
- Keep lab and test areas clean, safe, and organized
- Maintain and calibrate test equipment
- Assist engineers with product development and improvement
- Support audits, inspections, and quality reviews
- Communicate test results and findings with the R&D and quality teams
Slitter Machine Operator
Nexteel Tube
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Kept equipment clean, repaired, and lubricated to maximize performance.
- Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade.
- Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
- Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
Warehouse Associate
Marmon Keystone
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Compared received packages against shipping documents.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Production Leadman/Foreman
Boomerang Tube
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported furnace operators in setup and day to day operations of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
- Evaluated material assign lots and grades marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal API audits
- Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventative maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
- Responded immediately to mechanical and technical malfunctions and developed timely repair plans to minimize downtime.
Lead Control Room Operator
Southern Tube LLC
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Followed a system of procedures and policy's to safely and efficiently heat treat pipe/material
- Over see all traceability of material in and out the department
- Regulate furnace internal and material exit temperature
- Operate heat treat control board, which controls entire heat treat production line
- Can adapt to abnormal and/or dangerous situations on the production line quickly and safely
Straightener Operator
WSP OCTG
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted a Bronx 6 roll straightener machine
- Set parameters for each job to attain maximum straightness of each outer casing drill pipe
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment.
Education
Combination Welder 2 Year Degree -
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX2017
High School Diploma -
Furr High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Safety and OSHA compliance
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Overhead crane
- Forklift
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual
- Welding
- Rigging
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse operations knowledge
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- Certified Welder
- Furnace Operator Certificate - MTI academy for Heat Treaters completed in 2017.
- OSHA 10
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
R&D Lab Technician
Freudenberg Oil and Gas
05.2023 - Current
Slitter Machine Operator
Nexteel Tube
02.2023 - 03.2023
Warehouse Associate
Marmon Keystone
11.2020 - 01.2023
Production Leadman/Foreman
Boomerang Tube
08.2018 - 06.2020
Lead Control Room Operator
Southern Tube LLC
08.2013 - 07.2018
Straightener Operator
WSP OCTG
08.2011 - 07.2013
Combination Welder 2 Year Degree -
San Jacinto College District
High School Diploma -
Furr High School