Christian Yanez
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Enviromental technician at Phillips 66 Refinery performing daily air quality and vapor leak inspections as well as mechanical repairs when needed. Also have previous construction experience in and out of refineries with supporting jobsite preparation, material handling, and basic equipment upkeep on field crews. Brings hand and power tools, equipment inspection, and careful documentation habits from refinery and labor work to help keep projects safe and organized. Adds value through reliable follow-through on site tasks, issue reporting, and provides support for crews performing excavations or any construction related work in active field conditions. Has also previously done basic electrical work outside of regular job duties, consisting of adding or replacing receptacles, switches and lighting equipment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
1173/1176 Technician
HPC Industrial
Long Beach, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Completes 300 stationary source inspections per shift while documenting visible emissions findings and odor complaints.
- Inspects stationary sources for visible emissions and odor complaints in support of refinery air quality compliance.
- Monitors emission control devices to verify proper operation and adherence to state and federal regulations.
- Maintains air quality equipment, including pumps, filters, and flow meters, to support reliable field testing.
- Documents repairs, calibrations, and test results to support accurate maintenance history and regulatory reporting.
- Uses hand and power tools to perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on monitored equipment.
Construction Laborer
W.A RASIC
Long Beach, CA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported utility trenching tasks per shift while backfilling excavations and compacting soil to grade.
- Maintained construction equipment for safe, productive use, applying mechanical knowledge and hand and power tools.
- Backfilled excavations, compacted leveled earth, and finished surfaces to grade specifications on active job sites.
- Worked as a Local 1309 union laborer, supporting general field operations and material handling across the site.
Construction Laborer
Schultz Industrial
Signal Hill, CA
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted with plumbing fixture installation by fitting pipes and connections for ongoing construction work.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel across active work areas.
- Handled basic and semi-skilled labor tasks to keep multiple trade crews moving efficiently.
- Applied mechanical knowledge to support routine repairs and equipment upkeep in a refinery setting.
- Followed refinery site procedures as a union laborer at Chevron Refinery, including environmental compliance and traffic control support.
Construction Laborer
JT Thorpe
La Mirada, CA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Installed lintels, arches, and masonry structures with careful attention to alignment and fit.
- Laid bricks in varied patterns according to specifications, preserving consistent finish across masonry sections.
- Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing failed sections with matching materials.
- Used hand and power tools for masonry work, material handling, and site preparation on refinery projects.
- Followed environmental compliance and lockout/tagout procedures while supporting construction activity at Chevron Refinery.
1173 Technician
HydroChem Industrial Services
Torrance, CA
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Monitored emission control devices to confirm proper operation and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintained air quality equipment, including pumps, filters, and flow meters, using hand and power tools during routine service work.
- Operated continuous emission monitors at industrial sites and supported 1173/1176 inspection work at PBF Refinery.
Education
Associate in Electrical Technology - Electrical Technology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA12 2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Cabrillo High School
Long Beach, CA06.2014
Skills
- Environmental compliance
- Emission monitoring
- Stationary source inspections
- Regulatory reporting
- Mechanical knowledge
- Maintenance and repair
- Equipment repair
- Hand and power tools
- Material handling
- Trenching
- Traffic control
- Equipment calibration
- Lockout/tagout procedures
Timeline
1173/1176 Technician
HPC Industrial
03.2023 - Current
Construction Laborer
W.A RASIC
01.2021 - 08.2021
Construction Laborer
Schultz Industrial
06.2020 - 12.2020
Construction Laborer
JT Thorpe
01.2020 - 05.2020
1173 Technician
HydroChem Industrial Services
04.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Cabrillo High School
Associate in Electrical Technology - Electrical Technology
Long Beach City College