Brian Gonzales
Fort Stockton,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Mechanical Technician skilled in leading maintenance operations and field crews to minimize downtime while ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards. Proven ability to implement preventive measures and optimize performance across various mechanical systems.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Enterprise Products
Coyanosa, Texas
11.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and implemented effective repair solutions.
- Executed preventive maintenance tasks, ensuring proper lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Operated hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete maintenance tasks.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves, DNFTs, dump valves/controllers.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, motors and other mechanical systems.
- Planned daily, monthly, and quarterly preventive maintenance schedules for the plant.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Maintained adherence to safety standards to protect personnel and equipment. on a daily basis. Lock out Tag out procedures, safe work permitting and walk downs of what is to be completed.
Maintenance Supervisor
Apache Corporation
Pecos, Texas
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Coordinated daily maintenance tasks across multiple facilities to ensure operational readiness.
- Resolved maintenance issues promptly to minimize downtime in operations.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Led technicians in repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturers' specifications to enhance reliability.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Ensured clear and safe workspace areas to comply with OSHA standards and promote safety culture.
Service Technician
DUG Compression LLC.
Midland, TX
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed quarterly PM’s on Waukesha 7042’s.
- Overhauled Waukesha 7042 GSI engines.
- Executed yearly top-end inspections on units to maintain operational efficiency.
- Replaced hot valves on ariel compressors. Have knowledge in locating which suction and/or discharge valves are causing the cylinder(s) to flag high temps.
- Experienced in changing out Heads, Piston & Liners, Turbos, Carburetors, etc.. Torqued bolts to the right specs to ensure they were going to be ready for startup.
- Coordinated operations to bring units back online, safely opening bypass and fuel valves, starting the unit, manually adjusting the stepper, warming up the unit before loading, and monitoring performance to ensure operational readiness.
- Monitored and recorded operational data for 15 residue units and 4 refrigeration units, assessing functionality to identify potential maintenance needs.
- Knowledge with Ariel compressors, performed Quad OOOO’s, set clearance on piston rods, installation of packing, wipers, cross heads, main and conrod bearings.
- Checked lubrications daily on compressors. Verified that DNFTs were in service and working properly.
- Performed LoTo, aware on how to blow down a unit to ensure no gas was coming into the system before starting a job. Once job was finished purged unit to get ready for startup and put BOL.
- Calibrated Altronic Governors with the Xper COM program.
- Worked on dumps valves, scrubbers, LS200N. Able to locate the problem when a scrubber is not dumping properly causing shutdowns on liquid levels.
- Set alignment on motors and compressors after an overhaul or when it reached the run time limit.
- Troubleshot mechanical and operational issues to maintain system functionality, effectively identifying problems through panel readings and physical inspections.
- Ran 'B' Operations. Filled units with liquids to keep production flowing without unnecessary shutdowns.
- Efficient communication skills to ensure the job gets done the safest and easiest way as possible.
Assistant Store Manager
Ace Hardware
Fort Stockton, TX
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily store operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Managed seasonal inventory levels to optimize sales and support profit goals.
- Analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly revenues to keep profits as a #1 priority.
- Conducted walk-throughs and guided team members in addressing issues to enhance store appearance and professionalism.
- Resolved issues and problems concerning matters with the store or team member, in person or over the phone.
- Promoted effective teamwork and mutual relationships between the employees for a better work environment.
- Inspected merchandise for accurate pricing and effective product displays.
Maintenance Worker
Pecos County Precinct #1
Fort Stockton, TX
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Oversaw general maintenance in Pecos County Jail, ensuring operational readiness for staff and inmates.
- Maintained 30+ buildings within precinct, ensuring safety and functionality.
- Operated hand tools, outdoor lawn equipment and repaired electrical wirings for the overhead lights.
- Repaired leaks in water lines using PVC pipes and fittings.
- Cleared roadside areas of debris and brush, enhancing safety and accessibility. the side of the roads clean and clear of any brush/mesquite trees that were in the roadway.
Education
High School -
Fort Stockton High School
Fort Stockton, TX05-2019
Associates of Business -
Midland College
Midland, TX05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Operational Efficiency
- Parts Inventory
- Maintenance Documentation
- Technical Reporting
- Safety compliance
- Technical Mentoring
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Effective communication
- Presentation Skills
Certification
- CAT 3600 Certifications
- Ariel Certifications
- Fork Lift/Man Lift Certified
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Enterprise Products
11.2024 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Apache Corporation
04.2024 - 11.2024
Service Technician
DUG Compression LLC.
06.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Ace Hardware
05.2020 - 06.2022
Maintenance Worker
Pecos County Precinct #1
05.2019 - 07.2019
High School -
Fort Stockton High School
Associates of Business -
Midland College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
The University of Texas at San Antonio