Luis Padron
Baytown,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in refineries and fabrication shops, specializing in the design, installation, and safe operation of equipment to meet client expectations and comply with regulatory codes. Committed to continuous learning and skill enhancement, aiming to broaden expertise across various fields to contribute effectively as a valuable asset to any organization. Proven ability to ensure that all projects adhere to safety standards while delivering quality results. Passionate about leveraging knowledge and experience to drive operational excellence and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/QC Tech (Mechanical/Welding/Paint/Insulation)
Zachry Maintenance
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Ensure both the client’s and company’s quality standards and procedures are followed in all crafts.
- Work closely with each unit inspector and their equipment to ensure all proper documentation is completed.
- Inspect paint on various pieces of equipment from surface prep’s, primer’s and final coats.
- Inspect insulation on various pieces of equipment from pearlite to the metal jacketing.
- Read and understand repair plans on what form of NDE required to hydro test pressure, certain pipe specs.
- Ability to use the SAP program for work orders, change orders, and shop papers
- Ability to follow and understand code repairs.
- Proficient in flange mapping/weld mapping drawings, ISO’S and P&IDS.
- Preform dye penetrant testing on all welds required per code/spec.
- Read and understand repair plans to ensure all work is performed in a timely and quality manner.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet code requirements.
- knowledgeable in different types of relief devices, psv's and their applicable codes. Ensure set pressures and leak test have been preformed prior to valve installation.
- Build store and organize job packages insuring all the proper and relevant information/documents are where they need to be.
QC Lead (Mechanical/Welding)
JV Industrial Companies
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Read and understand WPS to ensure proper filler metal and proper steps are taken before any welding is performed.
- Ensure the welder is qualified for what the repair scope calls for, prior to cutting insure NDE requirements per code are in place, and cutline tape to be layed out and signed by foreman, craftsman and QC.
- All connections to be inspected and 100% torque verification, line breaks to be verified both in field and on the correct isometric drawing (P&ID).
- Stay in compliance with ASME codes and regulations per piping material and or vessel requirements.
- Identify client specifications for bolts & gaskets to the proper line spec.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- participate in daily safety meetings.
- keep track of material test reports, for piping, fittings, welding consumables.
- track and update package RTO'S insuring all documentation is signed off and all punch list items resolved
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
QC Tech (Mechanical/Welding)
JV Industrial Companies
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Interpret and read ISO drawings and plans to ensure proper placement of many different weld fittings, spools, weld Olets and weld neck flanges.
- Understand and able to read repair scopes on coded vessels and other piping systems.
- Work steadily and closely with our client provided NDE personnel and or unit inspector API.
- Assure that bolted connections are installed to both company and client quality standards.
- All paperwork to be turned in a professional and timely manner to the client.
- Verify and knowledgeable in various types of metals and or weld fillers/rods.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
QC Tech (Mechanical)
JV Industrial Companies
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Assist Zachary in completing work both efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Ensure all completed mechanical connections are within both our and INEOS quality standards.
- Read and properly map all flanges worked on receive bolt up tags and place them in the corresponding work packages.
- Ensure said packages are in order and filled out by the proper parties before they are turned in as completed.
- Ensure welding packages have all NDE reports and or hydro forms prior to any final bolt ups.
- All work prior to be completed and or finished to be done and inspected in a professional and safely manner to comply to both Zachary/INEOS safety and quality standards.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
QC Tech (Mechanical)
JV Industrial Companies
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Work closely with any third-party QA/QC to insure both facility and Jv quality standards.
- Assure all final packages have been walked down and signed off by client are legible, any changes noted down, and turned in a timely manner.
- Maintain good communication with foreman to assure all correct info has been given prior to final makeup of process equipment and or before any welding procedures are started.
- Confirm and give correct hydro test pressures for Hydrostatic Testing of Equipment that has been Repaired or Altered per NBIC or ASME Codes.
- Walkdown final packages to be signed off by the Client once the work has been completed & it met or surpassed Client & Coded Standards.
QC Tech (Mechanical)
JV Industrial Companies
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Read and understand ISO drawings and both piping and mechanical packages.
- Assure all final packages have been walked down and thoroughly inspected.
- Maintain good communication with foreman to assure all correct info has been given prior to final makeup of process equipment and or before any welding procedures are started.
- Confirm and give correct hydro test pressures for Hydrostatic Testing of Equipment that has been Repaired or Altered per NBIC or ASME Codes.
- Walkdown final packages to be signed off by the Client once the work has been completed & it met or surpassed Client & Coded Standards.
- Before any welding has been completed assure all NDE’S have been performed UT, PT, PMI’S and all copies of reports are in both the work package and master.
QC Tech (Mechanical)
JV Industrial Companies
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Read and understand ISO drawings and both piping and mechanical packages.
- Assure all final packages have been walked down and signed off by client are legible, any changes noted down, and turned in a timely manner.
- Maintain good communication with foreman to assure all correct info has been given prior to final makeup of process equipment and or before any welding procedures are started.
- Confirm and give correct hydro test pressures for Hydrostatic Testing of Equipment that has been Repaired or Altered per NBIC or ASME Codes.
- Walkdown final packages to be signed off by the Client once the work has been completed & it met or surpassed Client & Coded Standards.
- Before any welding has been completed assure all NDE’S have been performed UT’S, PT’S.
Boilermaker
JV Industrial Companies (JVIC)
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Disassembly & Assembly of Boiler, Tanks, Vessels, Exchanger & associating piping.
- Removal & installation of Valves, Piping, Sensors while using the adequate tools to complete the job the first time.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
Boilermaker
Universal Plant Services (UPS)
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Disassembly & Assembly of Boiler, Tanks, Vessels, Exchanger & associating piping.
- Removal & installation of Valves, Piping, Sensors while using the adequate tools to complete the job the first time.
- Walk down Work packages to set up the jobsite with the adequate labor & tools needed for each specific job.
- Setting up for Hydrostatic Testing of Equipment or Components that has been Repaired or Altered per NBIC or ASME Codes.
Boilermaker
JV Industrial Companies (JVIC)
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Disassembly & Assembly of Boiler, Tanks, Vessels, Exchanger & associating piping.
- Removal & installation of Valves, Piping, Sensors while using the adequate tools to complete the job the first time.
- Walk down Work packages to set up the jobsite with the adequate labor & tools needed for each specific job.
- Setting up for Hydrostatic Testing of Equipment that has been Repaired or Altered per NBIC or ASME Codes.
- Helped QC on Jobsite to walkdown final packages to be signed off by the Client once the work was complete & it met or surpassed Client & Coded Standards.
Shop Operator
Seah Steel USA
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Used shop tools to perform specific duties that required extreme delicacy.
- Embossed Heat numbers to the existing piping that was being completed in the forging process of the shop.
- Matched MTR paperwork to corresponding Items that was being shipped out in trailers.
Welder Helper
A&S Fence and Fabrication
04.2018 - 08.2017
- Helped clean & prepped the metal surfaces to ensure they are ready for fabrication to be fused or welded properly.
- Use the proper tools to align & level the fencing so the finished product is in a perfect quality to satisfaction of all customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
06.2019
Skills
- Knowledgeable and skillful in welding with little over 3 Years of Experience
- NCCER SMAW 2G Certified
- VT level 2
- Knowledgeable in various metals and filler wires
- PT certified
- Intermediate in SAP program
- SMAW, GMAW, GTAW Welder
- Proficient in job walking and knowledgeable in identifying equipment
- Proficient in interpretation of Engineering documents and drawings
- Computer proficient
- Reliable and dependable
- Mechanical aptitude
- Data interpretation
- Continuous improvement
- Workplace safety
- Documentation skills
- Visual inspection
- Quality control coordination
Certification
- NCCER Boilermaker Industrial Maintenance v4
- VT Level 2 (visual)
- PT (Liquid penetrant)
- 1308 Introduction to Planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
QA/QC Tech (Mechanical/Welding/Paint/Insulation)
Zachry Maintenance
08.2023 - 08.2025
QC Lead (Mechanical/Welding)
JV Industrial Companies
05.2023 - 07.2023
QC Tech (Mechanical/Welding)
JV Industrial Companies
02.2023 - 04.2023
QC Tech (Mechanical)
JV Industrial Companies
01.2023 - 02.2023
QC Tech (Mechanical)
JV Industrial Companies
11.2022 - 12.2022
QC Tech (Mechanical)
JV Industrial Companies
09.2022 - 11.2022
QC Tech (Mechanical)
JV Industrial Companies
04.2022 - 07.2022
Boilermaker
JV Industrial Companies (JVIC)
02.2022 - 03.2022
Boilermaker
Universal Plant Services (UPS)
09.2021 - 11.2021
Boilermaker
JV Industrial Companies (JVIC)
09.2020 - 08.2021
Shop Operator
Seah Steel USA
02.2019 - 04.2020
Welder Helper
A&S Fence and Fabrication
04.2018 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
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