Gabriel Pena
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Looking to advance my career by leveraging my vast mechanical experience. Over the course of my career I have shown the ability to learn new skills quickly and perform in a way that maximizes productivity while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality. Self-motivated professional that brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. History retaining clients and talented staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Manager
Setpoint Integrated Solutions Inc
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2020 - Current
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, driving increased efficiency throughout the organization.
- Managed risk by conducting thorough due diligence and regular safety reviews.
- Collaborated with reliability/ HSSE teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices and procedures.
- Maximo knowlege.
- Knowledge of DOT, PHMSA, FERC, USCG rules and regulations
- Cost savings initiatives
- Mentored team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
Instrumentation and Control
TEAM, INC
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervise and delegate work to other employees while teaching and leading work flow
- Insure that all work is performed to the highest quality and safety standards while adhering to all applicable codes and regulations
- Ensure all documentation is filled out correctly for valve identification and historical data
- Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as, gas regulators, safety and flow valves, safety valves, PRV’s and other mechanical governors
- Strong knowledge pneumatic control valves and instrumentation
- Assemble and calibrate new Masoneilan, Fisher, Bettis, S&K, Rotork, Limitorque, Edwards, Bray, and Valtek control valves and instrumentation
- Disassemble, inspect and repair all manufactures pneumatic, manual, hydraulic, electric, and spring control valves
- Perform on site field service diagnostic testing throughout Texas and the United States
- Complete all proper paperwork for job packet including pre-job, JHA, JSA, work orders, and customer evaluations
- Engage with customers explaining all aspects of the job and other jobs we can offer to assist in their needs
- Configure, calibrate and troubleshoot analog and digital process control instrumentation
- Ability to read and interpret Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Knowledge of HART and Fieldbus digital communication protocol, motor operated valves (MOVs), hydraulic actuators, API, ASME, ISA, and FCI standards related to control valves.
Valve Technician
SETPOINT INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, safety valves, PRV’s and other mechanical governors
- Consolidated Green Tag Level II certified mechanic
- Masoneilan MARC I & II certified mechanic
- Limitorque Blue Ribbon training
- Strong knowledge pneumatic control valves and instrumentation
- Assemble and calibrate new Masoneilan, Fisher, Bettis, Rotork, Limitorque, Edwards, Bray, and Valtek control valves and instrumentation
- Disassemble, inspect and repair all manufactures pneumatic, manual, hydraulic, electric, and spring control valves
- Perform field service and diagnostic testing throughout Texas and the United States
- Configure, calibrate and troubleshoot analog and digital process control instrumentation
- Measure and machine parts to original equipment manufacturers specifications
- Work in industrial environments at elevated temperatures and heights
- Strong knowledge of pneumatic control valves and instrumentation
- Ability to read and interpret Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Knowledge of HART and Fieldbus digital communication protocol, motor operated valves (MOVs), hydraulic actuators, API, ASME, ISA, and FCI standards related to control valves.
Aircraft Mechanic
L-3 Communications
04.2008 - 05.2014
- Disassemble, clean, rework, overhaul, and assemble a wide variety of aircraft mechanical components, assemblies, accessories, and parts
- Perform prescribed rework or overhaul in accordance with technical reference material
- Replace unserviceable parts or rework by hand lapping, honing, and shimming
- Assemble items, checking condition of parts to be used and making adjustments to obtain proper fits, alignment, and operation
- Use balancing machines, fixtures, and test equipment to complete rework or assembly
- Attach tags, decals, complete safety wiring, documentation, and install caps, seals, and covers as required
- Knowledge of shop mathematics
- Basic knowledge of and skill in operating bonding and metal equipment and tools
- Disassemble and examine parts for defects or damage
- Rework and overhaul mechanical components, assemblies, accessories, and parts using proper disassembly and assembly practices
- Knowledgeable in determining serviceability of parts and end items and in completing adjustments during or after assembly to achieve proper operation of the component.
Valve Technician
Dresser Direct
09.2007 - 04.2008
- Perform call outs to refineries and oilfield gas pipelines, where I would maintain, examine, test, and repair pressure relief valves
- Ability to use a plasma torch, bench grinder, drill press, large selection of hand and air impact tools and other industrial equipment
- Have received training on man lifts and scissor lifts
- Interpret and examine blue prints and schematics for direction in disassembling and assembling valves.
Mechanic
Carltech, Inc.
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Assigned to a team of valve mechanics assisting them in cleaning and refurbishing pressure relief and safety relief valves
- Prepared valves for paint by utilizing sand blasting and abrasion blast equipment
- Practiced precision measuring of critical dimensions of seats and nozzles and prepared them for the Journeyman to lap
- Operate a 10,000 lb
- Forklift to transfer parts from the field to the machine shop.
Plant Maintenance
Huisache Energy Service Inc
03.2007 - 04.2007
- Managed a team of mechanics and assisted with various tasks to complete Plant Maintenance
- Utilize basic hand tools, specialty equipment, and tools used for refinery work
- Perform general maintenance to the plant such as clean turbine engine skids, examine for any leaks in engines, and some janitorial work.
Education
Skills
- Experienced and knowledgeable with hand tools, shop machines, pallet jacks, forklifts, man lifts, grinders, buffers, polishers, binding and sealing machines, gauges, depth gauges, micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring equipment I am used to doing strenuous work, standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, and working in closed quarters
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
Timeline
Asset Manager
Setpoint Integrated Solutions Inc
06.2020 - Current
Instrumentation and Control
TEAM, INC
02.2018 - 06.2020
Valve Technician
SETPOINT INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
05.2014 - 02.2018
Aircraft Mechanic
L-3 Communications
04.2008 - 05.2014
Valve Technician
Dresser Direct
09.2007 - 04.2008
Mechanic
Carltech, Inc.
04.2007 - 09.2007
Plant Maintenance
Huisache Energy Service Inc
03.2007 - 04.2007