Carlos Zavala
Mercedes,TX
Summary
Precision-driven Millwright known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in machinery installation, maintenance, and repair, along with expertise in troubleshooting complex mechanical systems and precision alignment. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
United energy services
Orange, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and machinery during operations.
- Replaced worn parts and components to maintain optimal equipment performance.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of systems.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
Boilermaker
Performance Contractors
Port Sulphur, LA
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Fabricated and installed metal structures for various construction projects.
- Conducted inspections to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe working condition.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and procedures.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated team activities and assigned tasks based on project needs.
- Trained new employees on safety practices and operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edcouch Elsa High School
Edcouch Elsa06-2014
Skills
- Motor alignment
- Repair work
- Safety compliance
- Parts replacement
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Problem identification
- Pump maintenance
- Productivity and safety improvement
- Blueprint reading
- Power tool operation
- Equipment Repair
- Torque specifications
- Rigging techniques
- Mechanical tool usage
- Safety procedures
- Issue and problem resolution
- Shaft alignment
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Millwright
United energy services
04.2025 - Current
Boilermaker
Performance Contractors
06.2024 - 04.2025
Foreman
Bay Ltd.
09.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Edcouch Elsa High School
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