Freddie E. Avila
24002 Colonial Pkwy,TX
Summary
Bilingual: English/Spanish Heat Treatment Technician/Radiographer with working knowledge of preparing, operating and tending Heat treating equipment. Focused on closely following work plans and upholding optimal safety, quality and productivity standards by performing maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment. Desire to offer superior work ethic, team-oriented nature and skills gained over 18-years in Oil & Gas industry: Refinery, Chemical & Gas Plant sector.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heat Treatment Technician
TIC Industrial
03.2024 - Current
- Reduced waste material by implementing process improvements and reusing resources when possible.
- Enhanced safety protocols by implementing strict adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Communicated effectively with team members and management regarding project status updates and potential challenges that may impact deadlines or quality expectations.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures throughout the heat treatment process to ensure consistently superior results.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Heat Treatment Technician/Radiographer Assistant
Phoenix Services
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Manage and monitor Heat Treatment projects at various sites to ensure Heat Treatments of Furnace are performed in accordance to Safety regulations (State, Federal, Plant site and Company).
- Work closely with Plant Operations to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing non-destructive testing on critical components.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and reporting defects in materials and structures.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Heat Treat Technician
ITS
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Maintained accurate records of all heat treatments performed, ensuring traceability and compliance with industry standards.
- Streamlined workflow by implementing process improvements and organizing workspaces efficiently.
- Managed inventory of consumables required for daily operations while minimizing waste.
Heat Treatment Technician
Superheat FGH
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Reviewed and adjusted equipment controls to achieve necessary temperatures and heating times in order to improve plant operations.
- Created a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth training for new hires.
Heat Treatment Technician
HTSAmeritek
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with Operations team to review work orders and identify desired processing plans, temperatures and cycle requirements to enable plant site in producing optimal products.
Heat Treatment Technician
Bechtel Corporation
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Evaluated materials prior to heat treating to assess supply quality and regulate furnace temperatures.
- Documented and reported defects to Lead Supervisor for escalation to site Operations.
Heat Treatment Technician/ Quality Control
Team Industrial Services
09.2011 - 09.2016
- Led a team of “25” Heat Treat Technicians to perform treatment of Plant Equipment in a safe manner.
- Communicated roadblocks to unit Operation personnel.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing standardized inspection processes and procedures.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Heat Treatment Technician
Analytic Stress Relieving Inc.
07.2011 - 09.2011
- Worked with site Maintenance team to evaluate and asses material prior to heat treating during Start-up operations.
Heat Treatment Technician
Furmanite America Inc.
02.2006 - 03.2011
- Completed basic & skilled maintenance and repair on piping at various client sites.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marque Learning Center
Houston, TX08.2006
Skills
- Manual/ Wireless System Monitoring
- Calibrating instruments
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Documentation skills
- Coding - ASME
- Task planning
Certification
- CDL A
- Osha 10 issued 2/26/2016
- Twic Expires 11/21/24
- 40 Hour Radiation Safety
Timeline
Heat Treatment Technician
TIC Industrial
03.2024 - Current
Heat Treat Technician
ITS
01.2021 - 02.2021
Heat Treatment Technician/Radiographer Assistant
Phoenix Services
01.2020 - 02.2024
Heat Treatment Technician
Superheat FGH
04.2018 - 01.2020
Heat Treatment Technician
HTSAmeritek
03.2018 - 04.2018
Heat Treatment Technician
Bechtel Corporation
09.2016 - 02.2017
Heat Treatment Technician/ Quality Control
Team Industrial Services
09.2011 - 09.2016
Heat Treatment Technician
Analytic Stress Relieving Inc.
07.2011 - 09.2011
Heat Treatment Technician
Furmanite America Inc.
02.2006 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Marque Learning Center