Austin Diaz
Corpus Christi
Summary
Vehicle Mechanic by trade for the majority of life. I began using hand tools and critical thinking skills at the ripe age of 7 years old, under the guidance of my grandfather (a retired war veteran and lifelong master mechanic). Throughout my career and years in the workforce I have done whatever possible to add to the ever growing list of skills and abilities. I have a strong work ethic and ability to learn on the fly. My strong suits include Critical thinking, problem solving and understanding of most industrial systems such as Electrical circuits, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Pipe routing and flow and of course almost any process that requires a mechanically inclined individual.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
De Dietrich Process Systems
04.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of maintenance technicians, providing ongoing training and support to ensure their success.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, leveraging these connections for priority service when urgent needs arose.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks completed, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of facility needs, prioritizing projects based on budget constraints and overall impact on the property.
- Succeeded in maintaining a clean, well-organized work environment that promoted efficiency and safety for both staff members and fellow employees.
- Developed and implemented a preventative maintenance program, reducing unexpected repair costs significantly.
- Improved building efficiency by upgrading outdated equipment and systems to energy-saving alternatives.
- Maintained position on the facilities safety committee and promoted workplace safety while being active in the facility.
- Continued to assist and spearhead all major repairs included in the previous maintenance position, alongside other technicians in training.
Maintenance Technician
De Dietrich Process Systems
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Technician for any and all problems that arise in our 44 year old facility
- 3phase 480v and lower electrical troubleshooting
- Ability to troubleshoot and rebuild 50 and 25 ton crane gear boxes as well as diagnose any electrical problems with systems
- Wire rope removal and install on a multitude of crane capacities 1,2,10,25,50 ton
- Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic problems with scissor lifts, manlifts, fork lifts as well as any of the hydraulic cylinders in shop
- Ability to diagnose and rebuild hydraulic cylinders as well as pressurized air system cylinders
- Repair and diagnose problems with 100hp twin screw air compressors as well as their accompanying HVAC air drying systems
- Repair and maintain large chillwater system supplying cold air to plant
- Repair and removal of DC motor brushes and armatures as well as repairing shafts and bearings of electrical motors
- Electrical circuit board repair and diagnosis of resistors, capacitors, diodes and wire traces
- Operation and use of a variety of equipment including excavators, manlifts, forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes, compressors, media blasters, lathe, plasma cnc table, horizontal band saws, as well as a majority of any and all common hand tools
- Maintain and diagnose problems with all plumbing, lighting, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, gearbox, HVAC, compressed air, LAN network and many other issues around facility.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Glass Lined Reactor Technician
De Dietrich Process Systems
10.2018 - 10.2020
- This position requires a vast amount of precision and finesse when operating around the glass silica coated parts within the reactor.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Utilized Careful tool handling when operating on glass lined vessels and their accompanying parts.
- ability and understanding of wire rope as well as synthetic rope rigging techniques.
- ability to material handle equipment utilizing a plethora of lifting devices including but not limited to; 1ton, 10ton, 25ton and 50ton cranes.
- Operate Manlifts and scissor lifts.
- Tear down and diagnose faulty parts within Gear reduction drives mounted on reactors.
- Rebuild Gear reduction drives to manufacturer spec
- Ability to operate machinist equipment including the metal working lathe, Pipe threader micrometers, dial calipers and many other precision measuring instruments.
- Use of many woodworking products when building skids and crates for finalized products ready to ship to customers.
- Knowledge and skill to tear down and rebuild different types of pneumatic and hydraulic actuated valves that were part of the reactor system.
- Hydrostatic tested vessels in accordance to ASME specs and receiving stamps from the national board after completion.
- Operate in confined spaces under pressure and with precision in tense operations.
- Fit tested and able to use 3M respirator
Mechanic/Electrician
4wheel Specialties
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Experienced in changing a wide variety of suspension components and accessories for vehicles domestic and foreign.
- Vast knowledge about both gasoline and diesel engines with the ability to both diagnose and repair them.
- Highly skilled 12 volt electrician experienced in wiring auxiliary fuel pumps, led and halogen lights, winches, horns, programmers, air compressors and many more accessories
- Daily jobs can include but are not limited to bumpers, grill guards, side steps, cab mounts, lift kits, leveling kits, ball joints, control arms, struts, springs, shocks, fenders and fender flares, rock lights, wheel alignments, mounting and balancing wheels and tires and much more
- I have also been known to have some of the cleanest and most thorough wiring in the area
- Utilized the knowledge of diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers and also the understanding of how to read electrical blueprints and diagrams to diagnose and repair electrical components within the vehicles.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Roustabout
Recon Hydroblasting
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
- Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols consistently.
- Assisted roughnecks with tasks and supplied with equipment.
- Operated various heavy machinery, including forklifts and cranes, for smooth rig operations.
- Managed waste materials responsibly, ensuring proper disposal according to environmental regulations.
- Offloaded and loaded crane load and assisted crane operator.
- Connected and disconnected pipes, pumps and other production equipment to support functionality.
- Erected derricks by bolting together various materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palacios High School
Palacios, TX05.2014
Skills
- Low Voltage (12-24Volt DC)
- High Voltage (120-480Volt AC)
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Work Order Management
- Plumbing Repairs
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- HVAC Systems
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Inventory Monitoring
- Electrical Systems
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Quality Control
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- OSHA Compliance
- Employee Safety Training
- Professional Communication
- Job Prioritizing
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Heavy Lifting
- Conflict Resolution
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Operations
- Wiring installation
- Wiring diagrams
- Voltmeter use
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Crane Operation
- Rigging Knowledge
- Crane Operations
- Load Calculation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Piping installation
- Computer savvy
- Forklift Certified
- Respirator Fit tested
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Forklift certified
- 3M full face Respirator fit tested
- drug and alcohol free
- Trained in CPR and AED usage
- Manlift certified
- Confined space
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
De Dietrich Process Systems
04.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
De Dietrich Process Systems
10.2020 - 04.2023
Glass Lined Reactor Technician
De Dietrich Process Systems
10.2018 - 10.2020
Mechanic/Electrician
4wheel Specialties
04.2015 - 10.2018
Roustabout
Recon Hydroblasting
06.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Palacios High School
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