Christopher Salazar

Cascade Analytical

06.2022 - 04.2025

Achieved accurate diagnoses of complex machinery issues through detailed spectral analysis and examination of historical trends in collected data.
Troubleshot challenging machinery problems employing phase measurement techniques to determine precise alignment corrections needed for improved performance.
Increased overall plant efficiency by conducting regular audits of critical rotating equipment, ensuring optimal operating conditions through vibration analysis insights.
Conducted thorough machine inspections, pinpointing root causes of excessive vibrations and recommending corrective actions.
Performed in-field Balancing on heavy rotating machinery at the following plants (MOTIVA Port Arthur, Roy O Martin Louisiana, West Lake Louisiana, U.S. Minerals Galveston,Lehigh Cement McAllen tx) using vibration tools such as the Commtest VB7 unit and Bentley Nevada Commtest box.
Performed in-field alignment at the following (Evonik Pasadena,Oxychem Corpus Christi,DS services, Silver McAllen) on overhung motors and have performed a vertical alignment, using a Roto-align touch tool.
Collected and perform routine data collection and wrote reports for multiple plants such as (Valero tx city, Marathon tx city, Eastman tx city, Indorama PN and Dow/Olin Freeport.)
Worked with Vibration tools such as the Commtest VB7 and Bentley Nevada Commtest, Emerson 2140 and Axzima tablet and used the software for each tool to analyze vibration data and write reports.

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