Carlos Gurrola
Thornton,CO
Summary
Skilled Fleet Technician with over four years of mechanical experience, including more than three years supporting fleet vehicles and mobile equipment within an active oil refinery. Experienced in diesel and gasoline engine repair, preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Knowledgeable in refinery safety procedures, work permits, lockout/tagout, and DOT compliance. Dependable, safety-focused, and capable of working independently in demanding industrial environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Technician
Turner Industries
Commerce City, Colorado
11.2023 - Current
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair mixed refinery fleet of gasoline and diesel vehicles, mobile equipment, and industrial support equipment.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, braking, and drivability issues using diagnostic tools and technical references to ensure vehicle reliability.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections, fluid services, component changes, and repairs to keep refinery equipment safe, reliable, and available for operations.
- Work independently in active refinery units while following site permits, lockout/tagout procedures, hazard controls, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Respond to equipment issues across refinery and determine whether repairs can be completed in field or require shop support.
- Operate forklifts, vehicle lifts, shop machinery, torque equipment, diagnostic tools, and standard hand and power tools.
- Assist with fleet administration, including DOT compliance, registrations, license plates, emissions requirements, insurance documents, and maintenance records.
- Coordinated with refinery staff, supervisors, operators, vendors, and technicians to schedule repairs, minimizing equipment downtime.
- Identified safety concerns and mechanical defects during inspections and executed repairs, ensuring equipment met safety standards before returning to service.
- Organized work area to maintain efficiency and safety standards. and document inspections, maintenance, parts replacement, and repair activity accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
DSST Conservatory Green
Denver, CO05-2022
Skills
Diesel and Gasoline Engine Repair
Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance and Inspections
Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting
Heavy Equipment and Fleet Maintenance
Lockout/Tagout and Refinery Safety
Field Repairs and Breakdown Response
DOT Compliance and Maintenance Documentation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Fleet Technician
Turner Industries
11.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
DSST Conservatory Green