Daniel Rivera
Deer Park,Texas
Summary
Capable Mechanical inspector of 31 years at Shell Refinery of Deer Park Texas, and 10 more years as a Contract Consultant. Professional well-versed in completing daily rounds, collecting measurements and identifying processing concerns early through diligent inspections. Conscientious, reliable and driven to make positive impact through work. Excellent organizational, observational and decision-making abilities.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Inspector/ QA Engineer
Shell P&T group
Deer Park, Texas
10.2016 - 03.2022
- Continue to do mechanical work at Deer Park site off and on, as a Mechanical Inspector working for BEI and Airswift Engineering Consultant.
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance personnel to resolve quality issues related to mechanical parts and systems.
Planning/Scheduling
Universal Plant Services
Port Arthur, Texas
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Worked at Motiva site in Port Arthur Texas.
Mechanical Specialist/ QA Engineer
Fircroft Inspector Group
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Worked for Shell P&T Group doing all aspect of mechanical inspections in vendor shops as well as working refineries and chemical plants
- Also worked on pipeline sites and final inspections on mechanical equipment for offshore rigs.
Mechanical Specialist
Intertek USA
Houston, Texas
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Worked for Shell P&T Group doing all aspects of mechanical inspections in vendor shops as well as in working refineries and chemical plants
- Also worked on pipeline sites and final inspection on mechanical equipment for offshore rigs.
Rotating Specialist
Pro-Inspect.-CEP Motiva
La Porte, Texas
11.2008 - 06.2013
- Responsible for ensuring that all requirements for the installing of all rotating equipment are properly implemented
- Worked in C.E.P
- Docks and logistic areas.
Global Solutions Consultant
Colombia
03.2007 - 11.2008
- Responsible for mechanical equipment in both refineries in Colombia
- Implemented pump repairs standards in machine shop, troubleshooting mechanical issues in the field
- Instructed classes on pump alignment and also did Vendor shop inspections for all mechanical repairs.
Vendor Shop Inspector
Pro-Inspect
Shell Refinery
01.2007 - 02.2007
- Responsible for all mechanical repairs in vendor shops.
Shop Foreman/Inspector
Shell Refinery
Deer Park, Texas
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Scheduling all work plus planning and scheduling for all shop personnel.
Mechanical Inspector
Shell-Yabucoa
Puerto Rico
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Support and leading implementation of pump standards, assisted in translation of pump standards, evaluation of mechanical personnel, and implementation of a training program for machinist.
Mechanical Inspector
Shell Refinery & Chemical Plant
Deer Park, Texas
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided technical support for all rotating equipment and all maintenance personnel.
Inspector/Coordinator QA/QC
Shell Deer Park
Texas
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Responsible for all repairs performed at vendor's shops, primary liaison with vendor services facilities.
Mechanical Site Inspector
Pemex/Shell
Tampico, Mexico
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Mechanical Inspector for new construction, installation and commissioning for mechanical work, and responsible for mechanical personnel.
Substitute Foreman
Shell Deer Park
Texas
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Worked for the Turn-around Planning Group, responsible for mechanical work.
Machinist/ Millwright
Shell Deer Park
Texas
01.1979 - 01.1995
- Worked in all areas of refinery, involved with all rotating equipment
- Special involvement in failure analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical seals, compressor valves, and pump overhauls in machine shop.
Refinery Operator
Shell Deer Park
Texas
01.1976 - 01.1979
- Responsible for refinery process unit, tank farm work (transfer products), and loading and unloading tank cars.
Education
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05-1978
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TXSkills
- Visual Inspection
- Equipment Calibration
- Mechanical Inspection
- Manufacturing Processes
- Equipment Operation
- Performance Monitoring
- Dimensional Measurement
- Specifications Conformance
- Mathematical Calculation
- Color Comparison
- Materials Testing
- Product Testing
- Safety Education
- Instrument Calibration
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Mechanical Inspector/ QA Engineer
Shell P&T group
10.2016 - 03.2022
Planning/Scheduling
Universal Plant Services
06.2016 - 11.2016
Mechanical Specialist/ QA Engineer
Fircroft Inspector Group
05.2014 - 02.2016
Mechanical Specialist
Intertek USA
06.2013 - 05.2014
Rotating Specialist
Pro-Inspect.-CEP Motiva
11.2008 - 06.2013
Global Solutions Consultant
03.2007 - 11.2008
Vendor Shop Inspector
Pro-Inspect
01.2007 - 02.2007
Shop Foreman/Inspector
Shell Refinery
01.2005 - 08.2006
Mechanical Inspector
Shell-Yabucoa
01.2004 - 01.2005
Mechanical Inspector
Shell Refinery & Chemical Plant
01.2002 - 01.2004
Inspector/Coordinator QA/QC
Shell Deer Park
01.1998 - 01.2002
Mechanical Site Inspector
Pemex/Shell
01.1997 - 01.1998
Substitute Foreman
Shell Deer Park
01.1996 - 01.1997
Machinist/ Millwright
Shell Deer Park
01.1979 - 01.1995
Refinery Operator
Shell Deer Park
01.1976 - 01.1979
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
San Jacinto College District
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
University of Houston - Clear Lake
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