Francisco Silerio
Boilermaker Foreman / Mechanical Coordinator
Pharr,TX
Summary
Boilermaker / Mechanical Coordinator with Extensive Refinery Experience, specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of towers, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, valves, and heaters. Highly skilled in reading and executing complex work orders and technical drawings, with a strong commitment to adhering to and safety standards, procedures, and compliance protocols. Proven track record of leading maintenance teams during shutdowns and turnarounds, minimizing downtime while ensuring quality and safety. Bilingual and results-driven, with excellent problem-solving abilities, hands-on expertise with power and hand tools, and a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk mitigation. Known for promoting a safety-first culture while delivering reliable, high-quality work in demanding environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Coordinator
Airswift
Port Arthur, TX
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline project timelines and
resource allocation. - Facilitated communication between engineering, manufacturing, and client teams for project updates.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of all mechanical operations.
- Maintained communication with management about progress made on repair or installation projects.
- Monitored and maintained records of all mechanical equipment.
Boilermaker
NBW south
Houston
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Cut, formed and welded steel to make and repair metal components.
- Tested mechanical components for proper functioning prior to startup of equipment.
Mechanical Coordinator
PTS Advance
Port Arthur
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained communication with management about progress made on repair or installation projects.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of all mechanical operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations regarding operation of machinery.
- Supervised technicians during repair or installation activities.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency of mechanical operations.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers in developing new designs for machines or components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
- Collaborated with team members, lending mechanical expertise to meet team goals.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Mechanical Coordinator
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Beaumont
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained communication with management about progress made on repair or installation projects.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of all mechanical operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations regarding operation of machinery.
- Supervised technicians during repair or installation activities.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency of mechanical operations.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers in developing new designs for machines or components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
- Collaborated with team members, lending mechanical expertise to meet team goals.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Boilermaker Foreman
Cust-o-Fab
Tulsa
03.2013 - 10.2020
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
Boilermaker Foreman
Universal Plant Services
Deer Park
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance.
- Coordinated with other trades to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Trained apprentices in safe work practices when working with boilers.
- Assigned tasks to Boilermaker crew members and monitored their performance.
- Performed maintenance on existing boilers as needed in order to ensure optimal performance.
- Reviewed blueprints and engineering documents prior to beginning jobs.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Boilermaker
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Beaumont
06.2009 - 02.2013
- Performed routine maintenance on tower equipment such as tightening bolts, replacing parts and troubleshooting issues.
- Provided assistance with rigging operations when needed.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
McAllen
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Answered phone calls from customers placing takeout orders.
- Conducted daily cleaning duties such as mopping floors, washing dishes.
- Delivered pizza to customers in a timely manner while adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant dining area, kitchen, and delivery vehicle.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to leaving for deliveries utilizing checklist procedure.
Cook
McDonald's
Mcallen
01.2007 - 10.2007
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Maintenance
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2010
High School Diploma -
PSJA High School
San Juan, TX06-2006
Skills
- Boiler assembly
- Pressure testing
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Rigging
- Tube installation
- Carbon arc gouging
- Repair work
- Hand and power tools
- Boiler equipment
- Tank assembly
- Boiler installation
- Signal workers
- Communication skills
- Damage assessment
- Torch cutting
- Installation and inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Parts fabrication
- Metal cutting
- Material prepping
- Pipe fabrication
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Mechanical Coordinator
Airswift
08.2025 - 10.2025
Boilermaker
NBW south
03.2025 - 06.2025
Mechanical Coordinator
PTS Advance
01.2024 - 05.2024
Mechanical Coordinator
Ohmstede Industrial Services
08.2020 - 01.2021
Boilermaker Foreman
Cust-o-Fab
03.2013 - 10.2020
Boilermaker Foreman
Universal Plant Services
03.2013 - 12.2016
Pizza Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
02.2010 - 01.2011
Boilermaker
Ohmstede Industrial Services
06.2009 - 02.2013
Cook
McDonald's
01.2007 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Maintenance
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
PSJA High School
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