Frank D. Molinar
Midland,USA
Summary
Energetic and responsible technician with 8+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, as well as 10+ years as an auto and diesel mechanic. Seeking a position to enhance current skill set and provide exceptional service to the company and its clients through effective equipment repair and maintenance. Committed to meeting or exceeding production goals, optimizing production efficiency, minimizing downtime and expenses, while prioritizing safety above all else.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Mechanic
Energy Transfer Company
04.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Formerly known as West Texas Gas.
- Primary roles as field mechanic are but not limited to, performing mechanical maintenance and repair activities on plant, and field rotating equipment, before being permanently assigned field locations, four locations totaling 6 units.
- Collaborated with other maintenance personnel, and vendors to achieve efficient, and cost-effective repairs.
- Complete maintenance reports in mechanical integrity database, and work with operations to minimize equipment availability interruptions.
- Perform other maintenance activities required in compressor field stations, and gas processing plants, as directed, and as business needs require.
- Perform daily inspections of temperatures, and pressures.
- Maintain field conex inventory of all parts, and consumables.
- Coordinate with OCC, involving any shutdowns, and scheduling for routine PM services.
- Inspect and maintain air compressors on field locations.
- Repair hoses, check valves, plumbing, ball valves.
- Responsible for repairs, and parts order for company owned equipment, such as forklifts, backhoes, portable air compressors.
- Clean, and paint of all assigned units on field locations.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential enhancement in maintenance procedures or equipment performance.
- Responded rapidly to emergency repair requests, minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining high level of client satisfaction.
- Identified potential hazards during routine inspections, preventing accidents or injuries before they occurred.
Shop/Field Mechanic
Poffs Power Solutions
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Provide mechanical services for various customers in both shop, and field settings.
- Conduct preventative repairs on site as follows; R/R alternators, belts, fan motors, and pumps, power end inspections, PRV valves, and AMOT replacements.
- In shop, and/or customer shop call outs consisted of computer diagnostics, file, and send reports to upper management, and clients detailing findings, and repairs needed.
- Have assisted with major components swaps such as engines, transmissions, fluid ends, and power ends
- Assisted with top, and bottom end engine repairs.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Exhibited strong problem-solving skills while working under pressure at various worksites handling critical repair jobs.
Mechanic 3
Nextier Oilfield Services
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Conduct routine service repairs/ check lists of all units brought into shop.
- PMs, DOT inspections, repairs and, completions of any comprehensive reports on file.
- Perform hydraulic and mechanical diagnostics, remove and replace broken or malfunctioned parts such as chemical/ liquid add pumps, chem hoses, transmissions, cotta boxes, gear boxes, discharge pumps, augers and auger motors and bearing replacement.
- Minor engine repairs such as leaking rear main seals, valve cover seals, fan belts, fan hubs.
- Replacement of all sensors and assist E-Techs during electrical diagnostics of blenders, chem adds, and hydration units.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
Lead Maintenance Technician
360 Industrial Services
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Focus of maintenance technician position was work closely as temp employee with Stinger Bridge and Iron out of Arizona for border wall project.
- Optimize production time while maintaining broad scope of safety, reducing downtime and expenditure.
- Position started at El Paso Yard for border wall project providing diagnostics and full repair of all equipment on site such as company owned forklifts, saws, and welding gear.
- Minor electrical and hydraulic diagnostics and repairs.
- Some minor welding repairs.
- After 4 weeks of employment, Promoted to Lead Maintenance Technician and picked up other duties in assisting Project Manager by coordinating with vendors for repairs on rental equipment, ordering and picking up parts needed to keep location running at full capacity
- By week five of employment, production rate increased by 18%.
- Other duties and experiences were being placed as temporary Foreman to tear down El Paso Yard and prep for transport of all equipment to new location in Laredo TX.
- Communication with 3rd party logistics of trucks needed for equipment transport.
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
Shop/Field Mechanic
Pumpco Services
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Main job purpose as shop mechanic, was being responsible for performing maintenance, refurbishments and, general repairs on oilfield service equipment and diesel engine trucks.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Optimized inventory management, tracking spare parts usage, and ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted service delivery.
- Streamlined maintenance processes with implementation of preventative maintenance plans for all field equipment.
- Perform maintenance and, major repairs on truck mounted equipment, hydraulic components, fluid end and power end components.
- Responsible for full refurbishments, assembly and, disassembly and, modifications before being permanently assigned to field PM crew and, assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance services.
Mechanic 1
BJ Services LLC
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsibilities as shop and, field mechanic were maintaining assigned trucks in accordance with operating specifications; using moderately diagnostic equipment.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Review procedures for assembly and disassembly.
- Test verification accuracy on all equipment after repairs.
- Respond to emergency road calls OTR and, on customer locations.
Shop/ Lead Field Mechanic
Cudd Energy Services
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Starting duties as shop mechanic were to provide preventative maintenance and parts replacement in conjunction with set in maintenance requirements by management and manufacturer recommendations, Training and, installation of E-log and GPS systems, programming and activation totaling 127 units for Hobbs District, before being assigned to Lead Field Mechanic position.
- Lead position training and, supervising 3-man field crew during normal day to day fracking operations along with diagnostics and equipment repair with occasional emergency road calls.
- When not present on field location, assistance was given in shop with training new employees and repairs, as well as assistance to other field crews with part runs, field repairs and PM maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Led team meetings, fostering open communication and collaboration among staff members for smoother operations.
- Fostered inclusive atmosphere among employees by promoting team-building activities, resulting in increased camaraderie and employee satisfaction.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
El Paso, TX05-2008
GED -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX11.2007
Skills
- Overhead Crane
- Basic First Aid Certification
- Annual H2S Awareness
- Forklift/ Telehandler Operation
- 3B-Boom lift/ Man Lift training
- Geo Trac Certification
- Basic MIG and ARC welding
- Training in Reach lift operation
- Oil Field Service
- Lead/ Supervisor experience
- Repair experience in Fracking equipment
- Repair experience in Natural Gas Compressors
- Repair experience with Air Compressors
- Repair experience in class 7 and class 8 semis
- Repair experience in light to heavy duty gas and diesel applications
- Repair experience in industrial/construction equipment
- Experience with Cummins, CAT, and Detroit Engines
- Experience with diagnostic software
- Experience with Kenworth, Peterbilt and Western Star
- Experience with CAT 3512 and CAT 3516 engines
- Experience with Waukesha 7012 engines
- Basic experience with Ariel compressors
- Ariel certification for online basic product training
- Diesel Engine Maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection Procedures
- Parts Replacement
References
- Daniel Rodriguez, Project Manager for Cornerstone Brands, (512) 820-0783, Former Supervisor
- Andrew Garcia, Mechanic for Energy Transfer Partners, (305) 741-1589, Co-Worker and Former Supervisor at Poffs Power Solutions
- Phillip Ward, Mechanic for Rino-K&K Compression, (501) 434-0700, Former Field Lead
Skillscertificationstraining
- ETC Safe land USA-ETC677000085
- IADC Rig pass- Certificate# SXX000265370
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety & Health Certificate. Certificate ID# 307_1461819
- Overhead Crane. Issued by Crane Solutions Inc.
- Basic Plus Certification. CPR, AED and First Aid for Adults.
- H2S Awareness- Annual training in accordance with ANSI ASSE Z 390.1-2006
- 3B-Boomlift/ Man Lift training- 8+ years
- Annual Respirator Fit testing in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
- Geo Trac Certification, A Trimble Company in installation of GPS and E-Log systems.
- Oil Field Service 8+ years.
- Lead/ Supervisor experience 4+ years.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Field Mechanic
Energy Transfer Company
04.2023 - Current
Shop/Field Mechanic
Poffs Power Solutions
05.2022 - 04.2023
Mechanic 3
Nextier Oilfield Services
11.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Maintenance Technician
360 Industrial Services
07.2020 - 03.2021
Shop/Field Mechanic
Pumpco Services
08.2018 - 12.2019
Mechanic 1
BJ Services LLC
11.2017 - 06.2018
Shop/ Lead Field Mechanic
Cudd Energy Services
07.2014 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
GED -
El Paso Community College
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