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Maria Colon Rodriguez

Texas City,TX

Summary

Hardworking and dependable skilled trades professional with hands-on experience in industrial painting, crew leadership, and pipefitting support within the oil and gas industry. TWIC certified, proficient in ISO drawing interpretation, surface prep, and maintaining strict safety compliance. Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and consistently delivering quality results on time.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Class Painter/Blaster

AXIS
Deer Park, TX
08.2022 - Current

Experienced industrial painter with a strong background in surface preparation and application of protective coatings for pipelines, tanks, rigs, and structural components in high-risk oil and gas environments. Proficient in using airless sprayers, brushes, and rollers to apply industrial-grade coatings designed to withstand corrosion, abrasion, and harsh weather conditions. Skilled in reading and interpreting ISO drawings and work specifications to ensure precise execution. Holds a valid TWIC certification and adheres strictly to OSHA regulations, site safety protocols, and environmental standards. Experienced in confined space entry, elevated work, and hazardous material handling.

Paint Lead

Brand Safeway
Deer Park, TX
06.2017 - 07.2022

Experienced and dependable Paint Lead with a proven ability to run crews and manage project paperwork in high-risk oil and gas environments including refineries, pipelines, and offshore platforms. Skilled in leading daily operations—assigning tasks, supervising surface preparation and coating applications, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Proficient in reading ISO drawings, maintaining detailed job documentation, completing safety reports, time sheets, and material logs. Hands-on leader who ensures team compliance with OSHA standards, project specs, and environmental regulations. Holds a valid TWIC certification, with strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with superintendents, safety teams, and QA/QC personnel.

Pipe Helper

Zachry Industrial
Deer Park, TX
04.2014 - 04.2017

Dependable and safety-conscious Pipe Helper with hands-on experience supporting pipefitting crews in industrial and oilfield settings. Assists with pipe layout, cutting, threading, and fitting assembly while ensuring tools and materials are ready for each phase of the job. Experienced in reading ISO drawings and following detailed instructions to help maintain project accuracy and workflow. Performs grinding, rigging support, alignment checks, and general labor duties to keep the site running efficiently. Known for staying alert, working well under pressure, and contributing to a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marquez Learning Center
Houston, TX
06.2000

Skills

  • Crew Leadership
  • ISO Blueprint Reading
  • Job Site Safety
  • Confined Space Safety
  • Worksite Documentation
  • Industrial Painting
  • Scaffold
  • Insulation
  • Hole watch
  • Fire watch

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

1st Class Painter/Blaster

AXIS
08.2022 - Current

Paint Lead

Brand Safeway
06.2017 - 07.2022

Pipe Helper

Zachry Industrial
04.2014 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Marquez Learning Center
Maria Colon Rodriguez