JUAN RODRIGUEZ
Port Lavaca,TX
Summary
Hands-on Maintenance and Mechanical Professional with 9+ years of experience in refinery and heavy industrial plant environments. Skilled in pipefitting, bolt-up, boilermaking, equipment installation, and mechanical maintenance during shutdowns and turnarounds. Experienced working on pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and piping systems while maintaining strict adherence to refinery safety standards and procedures. Proven leader who advanced from helper to Foreman and Mechanical PIC by leading crews in high-pressure environments, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe, efficient job execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bolt-Up / Pipe Fitter / Foreman / Mechanical PIC
Wood Group USA
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Point Comfort
01.2020 - Current
- Started as Boilermaker Bolt-Up and advanced to Foreman and Mechanical PIC through demonstrated technical skill and leadership.
- Supervised crews performing mechanical maintenance, turnaround in refinery units.
- Coordinated daily job activities, manpower, and materials to ensure work was completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Oversaw installation, repair, and maintenance of piping systems, mechanical equipment, and pressure relief valves (PRVs) in OL1, OL2, and OL3 units.
- Led and supported removal, inspection, and reinstallation of PRVs, ensuring proper torque procedures, gasket installation, and flange integrity.
- Played a key role in execution of the OL3 Flare Project, overseeing piping modifications, valve installations, and system tie-ins.
- Ensured compliance with refinery safety standards including LOTO, confined space entry, hot work permits, and permit-to-work procedures.
Pipe Fitter
Dynametric Design Inc.
Lolita, TX
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Began as Pipe Fitter Helper and promoted to Step-Up Foreman.
- Installed and maintained piping systems in industrial settings.
- Assisted with layout, fabrication, and assembly of pipe systems.
- Supervised crew members and ensured quality workmanship.
- Followed safety procedures and maintained clean job sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Puerto RicoSkills
- Industrial Maintenance
- PipeFitting
- Bolt-Up / Boilermaker
- Mechanical PIC
- Foreman / Crew Supervision
- Blueprint Reading
- Preventive Maintenance
- Job Planning & Coordination
- Safety Compliance (Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work Procedures, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)
- Team Leadership (Turnaround & Shutdown Execution, Material & Tool Coordination
Certification
NCCER - PipeFitter,
TWIC Card
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bolt-Up / Pipe Fitter / Foreman / Mechanical PIC
Wood Group USA
01.2020 - Current
Pipe Fitter
Dynametric Design Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2020