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Joshua Porras

Odessa,TX

Summary

I have many skills that i learned over the years and will keep learning to benefit the job at hand. i do not like to cut corners, i do take pride in my work and what i do. i believe that every job i do has my name on it. Im not looking for a job im looking for a career.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic/Sales Representative

Permian tire
Odessa, TX
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
  • Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
  • Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.

Electrician Helper/Programmer/Automotive Technician

Horizon Technologies & Concepts
Odessa, TX
06.2020 - 11.2022
  • Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Installed new electrical components, fixtures
  • Inspected electrical systems for any safety hazards or damages.
  • Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
  • Collaborated with business analysts to understand project requirements, customer expectations and timelines.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify system issues.
  • Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
  • Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
  • Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Operations Manager/Sandblaster

Permian basin powder coating
Odessa, TX
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Monitored resource use to achieve set goals within budget constraints.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Tracked and replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Loaded sandblasting equipment with abrasives and attached nozzles to hoses to admit compressed air and activate jets.
  • Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
  • Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.

Supervisor/Lead Coater/Industrial Sand Blaster

CLS
Midland, TX
04.2014 - 11.2017
  • Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
  • Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.

Lead Powder Coater/Operations Manager

cobra coating
Odessa, TX
06.2011 - 03.2013
  • Inspected completed parts for surface defects or inconsistencies prior to shipment from the facility.
  • Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
  • Analyzed test results from periodic tests conducted by Quality Control department for adherence to established standards.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of manual, automated and robotic equipment used in the production process.
  • Met expected project timeframes by supervising production workflow, parts quality and delivery.
  • Safely operated bake oven to accurately cure powder coats on fittings and products.

Project Safety Manager

GIS
Odessa, TX
02.2009 - 01.2011
  • Completed permit and safety inspections for workplaces on strict timelines.
  • Maintained records of incident reports, safety meetings, employee certifications.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment/materials.

Pipe Insulator/Equipment Maintenance Technician

Western Industrial Insulators
Odessa, TX
  • Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
  • Assembled and installed equipment such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings.
  • Maintained accurate records of job progress including measurements taken, materials used.
  • Inspected existing insulation on piping systems and equipment.
  • Measured and cut insulation to fit installation specifications and provide adequate covering for surfaces
  • Identified and measured pipes for insulation installation.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed when working with hazardous chemicals used in the insulating process.
  • Determined appropriate amounts and types of insulation needed and installation methods required to satisfy project demands.
  • Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
  • Monitored inventory levels for spare parts used in repair work and placed orders for additional items when required.
  • Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
  • Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.

Plumbing Apprentice/

Carrasco's plumbing
Odessa, TX
  • Completed basic and semi-skilled plumbing work by following instruction from [Job Title].
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
  • Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
  • Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
  • Installed gas piping for stoves, furnaces, water heaters and other appliances.
  • Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.

Education

High School Diploma -

Odessa High School
Odessa, TX
05-2007

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Inventory Management
  • Workplace Safety
  • Component Repairs
  • Maintenance and Repairs
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Timeline

Mechanic/Sales Representative

Permian tire
03.2022 - 10.2023

Electrician Helper/Programmer/Automotive Technician

Horizon Technologies & Concepts
06.2020 - 11.2022

Operations Manager/Sandblaster

Permian basin powder coating
11.2017 - 05.2019

Supervisor/Lead Coater/Industrial Sand Blaster

CLS
04.2014 - 11.2017

Lead Powder Coater/Operations Manager

cobra coating
06.2011 - 03.2013

Project Safety Manager

GIS
02.2009 - 01.2011

Pipe Insulator/Equipment Maintenance Technician

Western Industrial Insulators

Plumbing Apprentice/

Carrasco's plumbing

High School Diploma -

Odessa High School

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