Henry Gallegos
Coppell,TX
Summary
20 years of professional experience in the Oil & Gas Industry. Working knowledge and experience in refinery processes and equipment operation. Development of procedures for industrial services applications and systems like water stream, air, nitrogen and other services and facilities. Prioritizes and plans work activities managing time efficiently. Understand and implement technical procedures. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills. Customer success focused and able to effectively interact with customers, Strong computer skills. Available for extensive travel. Talented and experienced Commissioning skilled in systems. Works with project team throughout commissioning process, adapting plans to meet budget constraints, design factors, and client demands. Extensive knowledge within facilities with onsite field experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Boiler Commissioning
PC& Prime
Newburg, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Provided support during installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair, modification of system components.
- Developed new procedures for operating boilers more efficiently while maintaining safety standards.
- Supervised technicians during assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, or calibration activities associated with a given project.
- Provided technical support for customers during product installation and commissioning.
- Performed pre-commissioning activities, such as loop checks, instrument calibration and function tests.
- HVAC System Commissioning.
- Calibrated pressure gauges on boilers to ensure proper functioning of the system.
- Inspected completed jobs for accuracy before commissioning them into service.
- Tested newly installed equipment prior to commissioning it into service.
- Assisted in the development of test procedures and commissioning activities.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Professional Commissioner
Wood Group
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Identified technical problems and issues, determining solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications.
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and conform to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the duration of projects.
- Generated standard operating procedures and method of procedures commissioning documentation.
- Monitored all stages of system performance to ensure proper functioning upon completion of projects.
- Developed pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing as part of commissioning process.
- Provided technical support during start-up, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
Commissioner
Bechtel
Pensylvania, PA
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Held regular meetings with constituents to discuss local issues and concerns.
- Coordinated failure investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects for installations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, P&ID, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and related documents as part of the commissioning process.
- Generated standard operating procedures and method of procedures commissioning documentation.
Refractor QC
TURN2 Specialty Companies
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Ensured that all work was completed in compliance with applicable codes, regulations and safety standards.
- Worked with other tradespeople such as pipefitters and welders during installation projects.
- Provided technical advice regarding selection, design, installation and maintenance of refractory materials used in industrial furnaces or boilers.
- Measured temperatures with pyrometers in order to monitor curing process of newly installed linings.
QC Inspector
JT THORPE
Ohio, OH
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Participated in internal meetings with other departments to discuss ways to improve overall product quality assurance practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
QC AND Tracker
APACHE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Houston, TX
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Performed quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy throughout the tracking process.
- Maintained accurate records of all project-related activities, tasks and deadlines.
- Worked closely with management to ensure that projects stayed on track and met their goals within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate cross-functional activities related to tracking initiatives.
Process Operator
PETROZUATA C.A.
, Venezuela
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: a Conoco-Phillips Company
- Responsible as operator of crude oil distillation equipment, delayed petroleum coke (DCU), Gas Recovery Plants, Blowing and Slop treatment, Oil Fractionation, Plants with MEROX technology, among the activities carried out in the area are backwashing desalters of crude oil to remove sludge, water and salts, also backwash of the fans to avoid the formation of gums and blockage of tubes by incrustations
- Exchangers, furnace de-scaling processes, record check, flame and temperature
- Operation of rotating and static equipment, preparing them for preventive maintenance or to put them into operation, complying with the established procedures and within the best safety conditions, supervising maintenance works, always in communication with the personnel of the control room, reporting any deviation in the process so that it is corrected on time
- Verification of chemicals injected into the different field equipment, taking samples, making periodic rounds for the verification of process variables, verifying possible leaks in equipment and taking the necessary measures to maintain the operations according to planning
- A Conoco-Phillips Company
Crude Oil Unit Analyst
NALCO DE VENEZUELA
Venezuela, Venezuela
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for implementing best business practices techniques to optimize the chemical treatment of current crude processed plants Nalco contracted services
- This was achieved through the injection of chemicals (demulsifier) to obtain the separation of water (and salts dissolved in the water) from the crude oil and avoid problems downstream of the process
- As technical support personnel and representative of NALCO, part of my work was to issue technical recommendations, verification of process variables to guarantee the efficiency of oil desalters by making adjustments to the mixing valves, dosage adjustments, analysis of samples at the entrance and exit of the desalters to evaluate the efficiency of the same, analysis to the washing water, verifying the emulsion present in the equipment and making the necessary adjustments, as well as analysis to water samples taken from the buffer accumulators of the fractionator and other equipment associated to the process
- Constantly monitoring the chemical levels, tragically and making the necessary adjustments to meet the customer's objectives
Education
Hydrocarbon Gas Technician -
IUTA – University Institute of Industrial Administration
VenezuelaSkills
- Boiler commissioning
- High pressure boilers
- Commissioning plans
- HVAC commissioning
- management of P&ID, PFDs
- Problem resolution
- Installation supervision
- Safety compliance
- Technical support
Training
- Technical Trainer / Gas Plant Operator, 09/01/03 to 12/31/03, C.E.T.E.C.
- Basic Desalter, 11/01/05, NALCO
- Corrosion Control in Header Systems, 11/01/05, NALCO
- Industrial Water treatment, 08/01/05, NALCO
- Plant Operator, 07/01/06, PETROZUATA
- COSME Observer Workshop, 07/01/06, PETROZUATA
- Lubrication Systems / Mechanical Seals Cooling / API plans, 07/01/06, John Crane Venezuela
- Industrial Instrumentation, 08/01/06, FUNDELAC
- Spill Recovery System and RBS-Triton-15 Portable Racking Systems, 05/01/07, AQUA GUARD
- TDC 3000 LCN Operation, 07/01/12, ACS Global Learning
- EHS Training Courses, H2S, Defensive Driving, Fire Control Practices, Work Permit, PDVSA
- Basic Plus, Confined Space, Silica, 2020, safety council Texas
Processunitexperience
- Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)
- Delayed Coking Unit (DCU)
- Gas Recovery Plants
- Amine Regeneration
- Wet Gas Compressor systems
- LPG Treatment with UOP MEROX
- Industrial Service Units
Personal Information
Available: Restricted hours due to company policies, call between 3pm and 6pm or leave a message or email and I will call you back.
Timeline
Boiler Commissioning
PC& Prime
08.2024 - Current
Professional Commissioner
Wood Group
03.2024 - 08.2024
Commissioner
Bechtel
05.2021 - 06.2023
Refractor QC
TURN2 Specialty Companies
03.2020 - 10.2020
QC Inspector
JT THORPE
07.2019 - 11.2019
QC AND Tracker
APACHE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
03.2017 - 05.2019
Process Operator
PETROZUATA C.A.
01.2006 - 01.2016
Crude Oil Unit Analyst
NALCO DE VENEZUELA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Hydrocarbon Gas Technician -
IUTA – University Institute of Industrial Administration