Gabriel F. Zuniga
Corpus Christi
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Occidental Chemical Corporation
07.2015 - Current
- Monitored sampling and custodial ownership of plant equipment. Assisted in procuring chemical samples and adjusting pH and conductivity levels as needed. Interpreted P&ID drawings to identify proper valve line-ups and isolate equipment and systems. Supported de-commissioning and commissioning of various pumps and exchangers throughout the plant. Communicated with DCS board personnel to verify column levels and control valve positions. Operated complex control loops to manipulate control valves daily using the Delta V control system. Read and communicated chemical SDS information sheets. Issued on-site contractors' safe work permits to identify hazards and ensure proper PPE usage during operations. Qualified in all three ethylene front-end process equipment areas. Qualified in November 2017 on front-end DCS control board. Performed furnace start-up, decoke, and feed procedures according to company-approved written procedures. Executed controlled emergency shut down procedures during plant upsets. Conducted equipment start-up per company written procedures in the field and on the DCS. Followed upper management guidelines to achieve process production goals throughout shifts.
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repair, WG-8840-10
Corpus Christi Army Depot
06.2003 - 07.2015
- -Responsible for transmissions, gearboxes, and power train assemblies
- -Repair, modify, overhaul, reassemble, test, and troubleshoot aircraft transmissions, gear boxes, etc.
- -Reviews historical records, physical condition, and appearance of units inducted for overhaul and determines if item is a possible candidate for RCM or minor repair program
- Disassembles items designated for minor repair, determines repair needed and reworks or replaces parts required to restore item to serviceability
- -Performs examination and evaluation (E & E) of aircraft parts
- -Certifies and records completion of work requirements on historical documents
- -Conducts performance and endurance tests and lubrication runs of transmissions/gear boxes
- -Installs item and hook up electrical relays and pickups, oil and other attaching couplings, temperature and pressure gauges, and slave components
- -Sets up and operates control panel in accordance with prescribed procedures
- -Monitors panel instrument during operation
- -Logs results of test and compares to prescribed specifications
- -Records determination and indicates probable rework needed if item fails test
- -Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical principles to perform work involving disassembly, examination, repair, modification, overhaul, assembly, and test aircraft transmissions, gear boxes, and related power train components
- -Demonstrates knowledge of shop and trade practices to include a practical knowledge of principles governing the behavior of fluids as they pertain to hydraulic components reworked or overhauled
- -Diagnoses the cause of routine operational failures, determining the extent of repairs, and whether to repair or replace worn or damaged parts
- -Skilled at establishing and maintaining sequential and interdependent adjustments and critical tolerances based on alignment, concentricity, and parallelism
- -Demonstrates knowledge of the procedures necessary to perform final operational tests of aircraft transmissions and gear boxes modified or overhauled
- -Interprets and applies technical data and specifications that include complex multi-view drawings and schematics contained in shop travelers and technical information sources
- Supervisor: Alex Ramirez, (361) 961-0556, or DSN 861-4728
Aircraft Line Service Technician
Mercury Air Center
03.2003 - 06.2003
- Assisted with the coordination of incoming and outgoing aircraft. Supported maintenance of piston turbine and rotary wing aircraft. Refilled essential aircraft fluids. Aided line service teams during chemical incident responses.
Aircraft Parts Manager
Advantage Aircraft Services Inc.
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Assisted in managing inventory and inspecting incoming aircraft parts for quality assurance. Organized and maintained shop MSDS material safety data sheets for easy access. Supervisor: David Holzschuh (361) 289-1884.
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Airforce
06.1999 - 09.2001
- -Advised on problems, maintaining and inspecting aircraft
- -Evaluated technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems
- -Interpreted blueprints and diagrams to correct problems with aircraft components
- -Inspected and repaired various aircraft systems such as pneumatic/hydraulic, fuel systems, and landing gear
- -Performed minor aerial rigging, such as replacing stops on aircraft flight controls and adjusted tension on landing gear down lock indicators
- -Troubleshot and maintained aircraft structures, systems, components, and support equipment
- -Adjusted, aligned, rigged, and calibrated aircraft systems
- -Performed engine run-up
- -Performed weight and balance functions
- -Supervised and inspected aircraft structures, systems, components, and support equipment
- -Inspected and checked components for clearance, tolerances, proper installation and operation
- -Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records, and reports to ensure complete documentation
- -Performed aircraft maintenance with a variety of calibrated and non-calibrated tools
- -Gained proficiency with the use of torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, die grinders, wrenches, rivet guns, and maintenance tools used in standard day to day operations
- McGuire AFB
Aerospace Munitions Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force
10.1995 - 06.1999
- -Tested, assembled, and issued non-nuclear munitions
- -Inspected ammunition, components, and containers for defects, and tagged for quantity, identification, and issue
- -Disposed of non-hazardous ammunition
- -Assembled aircraft rockets and guided munitions
- -Installed warheads, guidance units, fuses, explosive bolts, squibs, fairings, fins, and tracking flares
- -Complied with explosive, missile and ground safety, as well as security directives and procedures
- Dyess AFB
Education
Certificate - Diesel Engine Specialist
Del Mar College
High School Diploma - undefined
Banquete High School
Skills
- Assisted in safe handling of hazardous chemicals Supported batch processing techniques to enhance efficiency Monitored chemical reactions to ensure safety Recorded data accurately to maintain compliance Fostered a mindset of continuous improvement
Awards
Nominee for the National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, USAF Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award
Training
- USAF Aircraft Maintenance Systems Apprentice Course
- USAF Aircraft Maintenance Systems Journeyman Qualifications Course
- USAF Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications Program Course
- USAF Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Certificate of Training
- USAF Aerospace Munitions Journeyman Course
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Occidental Chemical Corporation
07.2015 - Current
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repair, WG-8840-10
Corpus Christi Army Depot
06.2003 - 07.2015
Aircraft Line Service Technician
Mercury Air Center
03.2003 - 06.2003
Aircraft Parts Manager
Advantage Aircraft Services Inc.
09.2001 - 06.2003
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Airforce
06.1999 - 09.2001
Aerospace Munitions Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force
10.1995 - 06.1999
Certificate - Diesel Engine Specialist
Del Mar College
High School Diploma - undefined
Banquete High School