Eric D Silva
Durango,Colorado
Summary
Hard working, organized technician bringing strengths in handling work to team or individual environment. Offers expertise in technical and operational ability to safely operate, optimize and learn new processes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operations Technician
Ikav Energy
Durango, CO
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Resolved network alarms, recognizing jeopardizing conditions, and notifying professionals of risk potential.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs to maintain continuous operations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or service delivery promptly.
- Installed technology deployments to meet project requirements using technical systems knowledge.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Executed safety protocols for all machines before use.
- Oversaw implementation of organizational standards governing worker efficiency, availability and safety.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for improved efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, machine status, material usage.
- Managed inventory levels of components used during operations.
- Monitored operational performance, identified issues, and took corrective action as needed.
- Created work instructions for operators based on established guidelines.
Pipeline controller
Dcp midstream
Denver, Colorado
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Monitored processes in collaboration with plant and pipeline support
- Completed required paperwork and data entry of up to 1bcf/d during every shift
- Optimize value stream daily with gas scheduling and plant operations
- Maximize weekly efficiency and profitability with plant personnel, engineering, management, and customers
- Manage and track condensate levels for each plant and customer
Operations Technician
BPX
Durango, Colorado
03.2008 - 02.2020
- Monitored process, tested, and repaired equipment in methane gas plant
- Documented daily activities with logs and completed regular reports to management and coworkers
- Schedule and perform maintenance as needed
- Assisted with development of standards and procedures for efficient plant and safe operational practice
- Certified training in PSM, respiratory, confined space, PHA, hot work, Loto, critical lift, fork lift, PSSR, operational assessments
- Proactive board operations to quickly, and responsibly respond to issues in need of immediate attention and prevent issues before escalation
Plant Operator
SCS
Durango, Colorado
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Plant responsibilities included house cleaning and read-ups
- This was an entry level operator position that turned into full time
- Showed proficiency in all plant operational skills assessments
Installation Technician
Brinks
Denver, Colorado
03.2006 - 03.2007
- Communicated clearly with customer service teams and customers to handle challenges and consistently meet work responsibilities
- Worked effectively both at heights and in confined spaces to complete efficient installations
- Installed control panel, phone, key pads, motion detectors, sensors, smoke, fire, co2, glass, camera, and back up power
- Customized and efficiently installed system to customers satisfaction
Assembly -Test Technician III
Parker Hannifin, Aerospace Group, Hydraulic Systems Division
Irvine, Ca
01.1998 - 03.2006
- Certified quality of flight controls during assembly, maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
- Maintained a good working relationship with co-workers and management.
- Troubleshot and repaired defective, worn hydraulic and pneumatic flight controls to airworthy status.
- Followed technical documentation to make accurate repairs and complete skilled modifications to update controls.
- PERFORM
Education
High School Diploma -
Ignacio, Colorado05.1996
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Preventive management
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Pipeline and Plant management
- Office workflow improvements
- Procedure development
- Regulatory compliance
- Job coordination
Timeline
Plant Operations Technician
Ikav Energy
03.2021 - 01.2025
Pipeline controller
Dcp midstream
02.2020 - 04.2020
Operations Technician
BPX
03.2008 - 02.2020
Plant Operator
SCS
03.2007 - 03.2008
Installation Technician
Brinks
03.2006 - 03.2007
Assembly -Test Technician III
Parker Hannifin, Aerospace Group, Hydraulic Systems Division
01.1998 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
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