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Matthew Oliva

Bacliff,TX

Summary

Cooling Tower Technician with experience in inspecting and maintaining cooling tower components, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. Conducted routine inspections to identify wear, leaks, and unsafe conditions, performing necessary repairs and replacements to maintain system integrity. Demonstrated proficiency in preventive maintenance tasks, including cleaning tower basins and servicing pumps and motors, while adhering to lockout/tagout procedures. Effectively communicated equipment issues to supervisors and collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery.

Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.

Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.

Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cooling Tower Technician

International cooling towers
Houston, Texas
03.2026 - Current
  • Inspected cooling tower components for wear, leaks, and unsafe conditions at International Cooling Towers.
  • Maintained pumps, fans, belts, and motors during routine cooling tower service tasks.
  • Followed lockout/tagout rules and site safety standards on International Cooling Towers projects.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies involving cooling tower malfunctions to minimize downtime. to emergency situations involving malfunctioning cooling towers.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks on the cooling towers to ensure optimal performance.
  • Replaced damaged parts and tightened fittings during scheduled maintenance work.
  • Troubleshot cooling tower system issues using diagnostic tools to restore functionality.
  • Installed new components or upgraded existing components in the cooling towers.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Recommended modifications based on customer feedback to enhance system performance.

Cooling Tower Technician

Cooling towers llc
Houston
11.2023 - 03.2026
  • Inspected cooling tower components for wear, leaks, and unsafe conditions at International Cooling Towers.
  • Inspected and maintained cooling tower components, such as fans, motors, pumps, and heat exchangers.
  • Maintained pumps, fans, belts, and motors during routine cooling tower service tasks.
  • Replaced faulty parts in the cooling towers as needed.
  • Cleaned tower basins, fill media, and drift eliminators using company safety procedures.
  • Maintained records of all inspections, repairs, and maintenance performed on each cooling tower system.
  • Maintained plant cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.

Education

Dickinson High School
Dickinson, TX

Skills

  • Cooling tower inspection
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Lockout tagout
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Parts replacement
  • Facility inspection
  • Attention to detail
  • Team communication
  • Gearbox maintenance
  • Motor alignment
  • Cooling tower maintenance
  • Scaffold erection
  • Fan balancing
  • Equipment installation
  • Confined space entry
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Excellent communication
  • Professionalism
  • Inspection skills
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Cooling Tower Technician

International cooling towers
03.2026 - Current

Cooling Tower Technician

Cooling towers llc
11.2023 - 03.2026

Dickinson High School
Matthew Oliva