Francisco Alvarez
Downey,CA
Summary
Highly trained Pipefitter/Maintenance mechanic offering excellent skills in managing teams and running, cutting and fabricating deferent schedule pipe. Installing valves, pumps. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing pipe systems is highly sought.
Alert Crane Operator with in-depth knowledge and practice of OSHA safety standards and precautions with 10 years of experience operating overhead and mobile cranes. Skilled reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and technical drawings. Excellent safety record.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Valero Refinery
07.2007 - Current
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as fix and swing cab cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to safely operate cranes.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Leveraged knowledge of load charts, rigging techniques, and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of crane operation.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
Pipefitter
Valero
07.2007 - Current
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Calibrated piping systems and components to optimize performance.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by working with various types of pipes such as PVC, copper, steel, cast iron among others.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and calculating required materials for each project, minimizing waste.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Turnaround Coordinator
Valero Refinery
01.2007 - Current
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining turnaround processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in turnaround management to drive ongoing process improvements and achieve optimal results.
- Contributed to increased plant uptime by effectively planning and executing shutdowns and restarts during turnarounds.
- Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
- Developed detailed schedules for effective manpower utilization during turnaround events.
- Reduced downtime in operations by carefully coordinating maintenance activities and resources.
- Ensured timely completion of turnarounds by closely monitoring progress and addressing any delays or bottlenecks.
- Minimized operational disruption through efficient coordination between various departments involved in turnaround process.
Material Coordinator
Valero Refinery
07.2007 - Current
- Optimized material flow by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Evaluated vendor performance periodically, maintaining high standards for quality control and timely deliveries.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
- Created detailed reports on material usage, assisting management in making informed decisions about resource allocation.
- Implemented best practices in warehouse organization for easy access and retrieval of materials.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Managed hazardous materials according to safety regulations, ensuring safe work environment for all employees.
Industrial Firefighter
Valero Refinery
09.2014 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive investigations causes of fires, contributing to improved prevention measures.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Developed and implemented fire safety plans to increase preparedness and rapid response.
- Optimized resource allocation during emergencies by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities among team members.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Educated facility staff on fire safety procedures, promoting culture of workplace safety awareness.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Demonstrated adaptability in various environments, including confined spaces, high angles, water, and hazardous materials situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
John C. Fremont Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA03.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Fire Fighting
Texas A&M
College Station, TXSkills
- Crane Assembly
- Rigging Knowledge
- Construction safety
- Materials Movement
- Precision Lifting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Parts inspection
- Crane Maintenance
- Equipment Repairs
- Jib cranes
- Heavy lift management
- Mobile crane operations
- Crane Operation
- Emergency Repairs
- Materials Ordering
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Pipefitting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Welding
- Pipe Measuring
- Layout planning
- Worksite safety
- Materials Selection
- OSHA Compliance
Certification
- CCO - Certified Crane Operator
- HAZWOPER 40- Certified
- CPR-Certified
- TWIC CARD
- Man lift-Certified
- Fork lift-Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Industrial Firefighter
Valero Refinery
09.2014 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Valero Refinery
07.2007 - Current
Pipefitter
Valero
07.2007 - Current
Material Coordinator
Valero Refinery
07.2007 - Current
Turnaround Coordinator
Valero Refinery
01.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
John C. Fremont Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Fire Fighting
Texas A&M
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