Marcus Gonzales
La Porte
Summary
Detail-oriented Refractory Specialist with expertise in material evaluation and installation procedures. Committed to ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving efficiency and safety in all projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Refractory Specialist
Precision refractory
Baytown
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Evaluated refractory material performance to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Performed routine inspections of materials to identify potential issues before installation.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues during installation and repair processes.
- Applied cement-based products including castables, gunning mixes, mortars and ramming mixes according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed repairs and replacements of refractory materials in a timely manner while adhering to industry standards.
- Worked with other tradespeople such as pipefitters and welders during installation projects.
- Utilized specialized tools such as welding torches, grinders, saws and hammers for installation and maintenance of refractories.
- Assisted with inspections of existing refractory installations in order to determine necessary repairs or replacements.
- Maintained an inventory of all required tools, supplies and equipment for successful completion of each job assignment.
- Installed ceramic fiber insulation materials as needed per project requirements.
- Monitored refractory installations for proper curing times before allowing furnace operations to resume.
- Inspected tools and equipment for damage before and after use to identify and repair faults.
- Used scaffolding to reach high spaces inside and around furnaces, kilns and cupolas.
- Replaced refractory linings after making correct mixtures and removing used linings, maintaining consistent quality levels across all types of production.
Refractory Specialist
Diamond Refractory Services
Houston
04.2019 - 04.2025
- Evaluated refractory material performance to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed installation procedures that improved efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to select appropriate refractory materials for diverse applications.
- Monitored inventory levels of refractory materials to ensure timely project completion.
- Provided technical support during high-stakes projects requiring immediate resolutions.
- Recommended improvements based on feedback from completed projects to enhance future installations.
- Applied cement-based products including castables, gunning mixes, mortars and ramming mixes according to manufacturer specifications.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality assurance purposes prior to final sign off from client or supervisor.
- Performed repairs and replacements of refractory materials in a timely manner while adhering to industry standards.
Refractory Specialist
Hi tech
La Porte
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Evaluated refractory material performance to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed installation procedures that improved efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to select appropriate refractory materials for diverse applications.
Education
Deer Park High School
Deer Park , TxSkills
- Refractory material evaluation
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Refractory installation
- Material selection
- Equipment operation
- Machinery use
- Refractory mixture application
- Organizational skills
- Refractory Removal
- Power grinder expertise
- Forklift trained
- Physical endurance
- Health and safety
- Effective communication
Affiliations
Someone that loves to work out at different gyms across the country.
Traveling the country and exploring different city’s and cultures
Timeline
Refractory Specialist
Precision refractory
01.2024 - 11.2025
Refractory Specialist
Diamond Refractory Services
04.2019 - 04.2025
Refractory Specialist
Hi tech
02.2019 - 04.2023
Deer Park High School