Lizandro Galvan Jr
Interlube Corporation
Los Fresnos,TX
20
years of professional experience
Accomplished welding and fabrication specialist with extensive experience leading teams in fast-paced environments. Expertise in process improvement, safety compliance, and training new welders. Strong background in integrating avionics subsystems and executing high-quality welding techniques to meet project specifications. bringing over 2yrs of leadership in production.
- 10 years of gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding experience and fabrication
- 15 yrs experience in carbon steel welding
- 5 yrs integration subsystems
- 2 yrs avionics subsystems
Work History
Terminal Operator
8 Months- Transferred liquid products from storage tanks to line up movements, trucks, and vessels safely.
- Tracked measurement readings with physical gauges and side gauges.
- Unload barges, vessels, rail cars, and 18-wheelers into the tank farm.
- Open close vales to transfer lube oil
- Operate pumps to transfer lube oil
- Facility lines range from 4''6''8''
- Gauge tank farm at 40', using oil gauging tape
- position rail cars/ 18-wheelers/ barges in designated spot to safety unload
- support operation manager with keeping the team safe by making sure the required PPE was being used for all facility work scope
lead Combo tech
4 Months- lead a team of 8 welders and 8 integration tech.
- at times lead 2 areas of production with 18+ welders/Tech
- Lead daily support efforts for production team, ensuring smooth operations.
- Work closely with engineering daily to develop production schedules
- Collaborated with EHS daily to enforce safety protocols in the workplace.
- keeping work areas clean to eliminate accidents
- make sure all tags on barricades are updated in scaffold and in areas that had a clear.
- Made critical decisions to maintain production flow during unexpected challenges.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors to align resources for scheduled projects.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- ensuring proper torque values and alignment
- Assembled and secured various fasteners
- Integrated avionics subsystems for rocket assemblies including electrical harnessing, connector installation, telemetry components, and cable routing
- vehicle FOD control.
- Practice cleanliness thru out vehicle
Lead Welder/Integration Technician
1 Year 7 Months- lead a team of 8 welders & 8 integration technicians
- continuous safety improvements working closely with EHS daily to implement corrective actions in none safe work areas.
- make sure team is using the proper PPE will working.
- make sure to send each person home the way they came in.
- at times 2 areas of production with 18+ welders and tech
- Performed inspections to verify proper installation of hardware, wiring, and components.
- Fabricated structural components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop efficient production schedules, enhancing workflow.
- SSV verification to inspect integration standards and welds to expectations.
- route harness
- add secure points to harness
- utilize hand and power tools
- Utilized torque wrenches
- Integrated avionics subsystems for rocket assemblies including electrical harnessing, connector installation, telemetry components, and cable routing
- Performed integration and assembly including structural components and avionics installations, following detail procedures.
- Create and implement process improvements for production
- Lead and provide daily support to the production team
- Make critical decisions on the fly while working in a fast-paced environment
- Performed electrical continuity testing, troubleshooting, and functional verification on flight hardware and avionics systems to ensure operational reliability
- Delegated work responsibilities to team members, ensuring timely completion of production deadlines.
- Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
- Performed heavy rigging operations for large assemblies during installation.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols.
- Installed and applied safety wire and safety cable to critical fasteners to ensure structural compliance.
welder/ integration
2 Years 5 Months- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- be a brothers kipper making sure team members always using the propr PPE.
- cleaning a work area before starting, to eliminate all hazards.
- compiling with all EHS standards
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project execution.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all welding operations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance design efficiency and improve fabrication processes.
- Maintained clean working environment by systematically removing scrap metal and organizing work areas.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Conducted visual inspections of welds to ensure compliance with code requirements, utilizing radiography testing methods.
- Assembled and secured various fasteners, ensuring proper torque values and alignment.
- Integrated avionics subsystems for rocket assemblies including electrical harnessing, connector installation, telemetry components, and cable routing
Support Technician
1 Year 4 Months- learn presagers of spacecraft from engineers to procced on built.
- fabricate/ cut, trim to fit stainless still metals.
- filet/grove weld.
- support in hole watch while team working in confined space.
- overseeing work orders to complete tasks
- brother keeper, keeping every one safe.
- compiling with all EHS standards.
- making sure proper PPE is being used.
Maintenance Technician
1 Year 10 Months- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- replace/install fire hydrants
- install sleeves on for pin hole leaks on 2''4''6''8'' PVc lines
- monthly fire hydrants (deadends) chlorine reding for state records
- replace water matters
- operate Vac-Tron to spot water leaks
- spotter for back-hole operator while digging a trench
Boilermaker
8 Months- Fabricated and assembled metal structures and components for diverse projects, ensuring quality and precision.
- Maintained tools and machinery to uphold performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete complex tasks, enhancing project outcomes.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Replace bolts & gaskets on 2''-24'' valves.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
Terminal Operator
5 Years 1 Month- Operated terminal equipment for loading and unloading petroleum products from rail cars, barges, and vessels, ensuring safe and efficient transfer.
- Performed routine maintenance on terminal machinery and equipment to maintain operational integrity and safety standards.
- Monitored pipeline locations to oversee excavations and line crossings.
- Executed stick welding techniques on petroleum lines, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations.
- Constructed and welded ladders and bridges to support operational needs.
- Executed gasket replacement and flange installation to prevent leaks.
- walk facility before shift began to make sure it was in excellent condition for operation.
- keep all hoses used for operation clean inside and out, couldn't afford to contaminate product
Maintenance Technician
3 Years 11 Months- Conducted routine inspections of railway infrastructure and equipment to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Operated hand and power tools to perform timely repairs, minimizing downtime.
- Operated heavy machinery for construction projects, enhancing project efficiency and safety.
- Performed stick welding to join metal components.
- Lubricate railroad track components so trains can shift tracks without any issues.
- manually hammer nails into rail road ties
- manually remove rail road nails
welder
1 Year 2 Months- Applied MIG and stick welding techniques to join metal components effectively.
- Utilized 1F/2F/3F/4F welding positions to achieve precise welds on various projects.
- Implemented 1G/2G/3G/4G welding positions for high-quality metal joining.
Education
High School Diploma
- Completed OSHA 30 (Construction)
- TWIC Card
Skills
Stick/MIG/Flux core welding
Fabrication
Train new welders
Process improvement
Power & Manual tools
Torque wrenches
Welding techniques
Heavy Equipment operator
Manlift/Forklift/backhoe/front-end loader/Ride on Roller/Vac-Tron
Problem solving
Employee training
Safety compliance
Effective communication
Adaptability
Team player
Communication skills
Timeline
Terminal Operator
Interlube Corporation
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
lead Combo tech
Space Exploration Technologies
08.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Lead Welder/Integration Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
01.2024 - 08.2025Read More
welder/ integration
Space Exploration Technologies
07.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Support Technician
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
03.2020 - 07.2021Read More
Maintenance Technician
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
04.2018 - 02.2020Read More
Boilermaker
alterstrickland
08.2016 - 04.2017Read More
Terminal Operator
Interlube Corporation
07.2011 - 08.2016Read More
Maintenance Technician
Brownsville Rio Grande Rail
06.2007 - 05.2011Read More
welder
Amfels
04.2006 - 06.2007Read More
Los Fresnos High School
High School Diploma
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