BENJAMIN L. PADILLA JR.
Houston,TX
Summary
- Looking to join a progressive organization and build long-term career in the field of Valve industry with opportunities for career growth and apply my acquired skills and knowledge in the best possible way in achieving company goals.
- I offer more than 15 years of extensive experience in trouble shooting on instrumentation system operations and equipment.
- I have earned TWIC CARD certification as of 09/16/09.
- Hardworking, goal oriented, team player, keen attention to details, willingness to learn, flexible, and solution focused.
- Can work under pressure with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
- Can work effectively and harmoniously in any work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Valve Technician
JOHN H CARTER
04.2024 - Current
- Supported plant expansions or upgrades with expert valve installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
- Enhanced workplace safety by strictly adhering to industry guidelines and company protocols during valve installation and repairs.
- Maximized operational efficiency by systematically troubleshooting and resolving issues related to valve leakage or other malfunctions.
- Served as a valuable resource for cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise on valve-related matters during project planning and execution phases.
Valve Technician
Emerson Process Management
10.2009 - 03.2024
- Responsible for repair of all Fisher control valve
- Calibrate its positioner and their instrument
- Troubleshoot control valve concerning customer return issues
- Perform root cause analysis in every job repairs and perform possible solution using trouble shooting skills
- Responsible for teardown, new assembly, calibration, and diagnostics using Flow scanner of all brands of control valves and instruments, associated paperwork, valve diagnostics, digital control technology and the associated instrumentation such as AMS & Delta V, while working in shop environment with some field service as needed
- Implement good and safe working habit in a team work environment
- Responsible for routine maintenance for most control valves, safety valves and gate valves, and yearly routine maintenance on a highest quality
- Assemble fisher control valves according to Louisiana valves standards mostly are refurbished valves
- Obtain a specific calibration base on customer set point and standards
Field Service Technician/RMA
Bray Controls
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for repair on S70 electric actuator, resilient and high performance valves
- Provide accurate evaluation report on most warranty returns
- Responsible for all customers returns & repairs, and investigate as well as develop root cause analysis and corrective actions on S70 electric actuator and most BRAY Products
- Responsible for performing individual duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship
- Test and calibrate all pressure safety valves that have been assembled
- Responsible for testing and calibrating all control valves that has been repaired using hart communicator and field bus
- Responsible for performing process valve troubleshooting, valve repairs, improvements and preventive maintenance
- Perform testing on certified test equipment, and complete all documentation by working under a QA / QC / National Board VR program
- Troubleshoot various types of spring and Pilot Operated PSV's in a facility/field environment
Field Service Technician
Louisiana Valve Source
02.2014 - 03.2014
Valve Assembler/Test Technician
Groth Corporation
09.2010 - 01.2014
Field Service Technician
Dresser Direct
08.2009 - 06.2010
Control Valve Technician
Crane Energy Flow Solutions
03.2008 - 03.2009
Process Operator
The Dow Chemical Company
10.2007 - 02.2008
Valve Technician
Puffer Sweiven Inc.
12.2001 - 09.2007
Electrical/Mechanical Assembler
GE Power System
02.2001 - 11.2001
Education
Associate Degree - Process Technology
Houston Community College
01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Perpetual Help College of Rizal
Manila01.1987
Skills
- Regulator maintenance
- Flange installation
- Threaded connections
- Hand tool proficiency
- Gasket replacement
- Pressure testing
- Torque wrench operation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Schematic interpretation
- Valve disassembly
- Leak detection
- Valve assembly
- Actuator adjustment
- Seal replacement
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Valve pretesting
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Troubleshooting skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Materials knowledge
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Mechanical assembly
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Quality control
- Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Calibration and diagnostic techniques
- Instrument Calibration
- Parts lubrication
- Mechanical aptitude
- Testing documentation
Phone Numbers
281-760-1551, 281-917-0787
Awards
Employee Excellence Award - Employee of the Quarter, 04/01/06, Puffer Sweiven Inc., Awardee for excellence on extraordinary commitment and dedication to excellence in Puffer and considered an asset to the organization with attention to details, perseverance and great attitude exemplifying the type of employee Puffer needs.
Training And Seminars Attended
- Exelon Nuclear Plant Training, 09/13/09 - 09/19/09, Peach Bottom Nuclear Plant - Delta, PA
- Safety, Health and Environment Training, 08/20/09, Houston Safety Council - Deer Park, TX
- Reciprocal Safety Training by OSHA, Crane Valve Group, Houston, TX
- VPP/Voluntary Protection Program Safety Training by OSHA, GE Power System, San Jacinto Blvd. Houston, TX
- Safety Health and Environment, Houston Community College North East Campus, Houston, TX
- Hands-on Training on Miniature Plant System, Houston Community College North East Campus, Houston, TX
Timeline
Valve Technician
JOHN H CARTER
04.2024 - Current
Field Service Technician/RMA
Bray Controls
08.2014 - 05.2015
Field Service Technician
Louisiana Valve Source
02.2014 - 03.2014
Valve Assembler/Test Technician
Groth Corporation
09.2010 - 01.2014
Valve Technician
Emerson Process Management
10.2009 - 03.2024
Field Service Technician
Dresser Direct
08.2009 - 06.2010
Control Valve Technician
Crane Energy Flow Solutions
03.2008 - 03.2009
Process Operator
The Dow Chemical Company
10.2007 - 02.2008
Valve Technician
Puffer Sweiven Inc.
12.2001 - 09.2007
Electrical/Mechanical Assembler
GE Power System
02.2001 - 11.2001
Associate Degree - Process Technology
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Perpetual Help College of Rizal
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