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Mauricio Lopez

Mission

Summary

Results-driven Environmental, Health & Safety / Turnaround Operations professional with 5+ years of experience in petrochemical, refinery, and industrial shutdown environments. Proven expertise in OSHA compliance, site safety compliance , confined space operations, and high-risk industrial work. Known for strong leadership, attention to detail, and maintaining zero-incident work environments under pressure.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Turnaround/Shutdown Lead-Boilermaker

Universal Plant Services, Elite Turnaround Specialist, Able Ind., Cust-O-Fab Specialty Services, Pbi International,Turner Industries, Electus Ind.
10.2020 - Current
  • Participated in all aspects of turnaround and shutdown contract operations, guaranteeing adherence to client specifications and timely project delivery.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations to verify compliance with established safety protocols.
  • Facilitated collaboration with refinery teams to determine and implement necessary health and safety training initiatives.
  • Achieved compliance with safety standards through thorough inspections focused on work permits, lockout/tagout procedures, fall protection, and confined space protocols.
  • Collaborated efforts among onsite teams to identify and resolve safety concerns, refining safety protocols.
  • Monitored and maintained gas testing equipment and H2S monitors through routine inspections to uphold safety and performance standards.
  • Facilitated collaborative team meetings and detailed incident investigations to achieve effective resolution.
  • Analyzed work sites through systematic inspections to identify safety risks and enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Participated in short-term health and safety project strategies to ensure compliance and promote employee well-being.
  • Managed complex mechanical and maintenance procedures, focusing on risk mitigation during shutdown periods.
  • Managed blinding and de-blinding tasks during hydrotesting to facilitate thorough inspections and compliance.
  • Implemented rigorous safety measures to guarantee adherence to established procedures at all times.
  • Performed high-risk mechanical and maintenance operations during shutdowns
  • Installed and removed heat exchangers, valves, PRVs, demister pads, and trays
  • Conducted hydrotesting, blinding/de-blinding, tower and vessel work.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety procedures at all times
  • Operated power tools, torque equipment, and precision alignment tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Boilermaker

Universal Plant Services Custo-Fab ETS- Elite Turnaround Specialist AltairStrickland Ohmstede Industrial Services
03.2020 - Current

Worked across major refinery and petrochemical sites including:

•Shell Polymers - Monaca, PA

•LyondellBasell – Channelview, TX

•HollyFrontier – Cheyenne, WY & El Dorado, KS

•Flint Hills – Longview & Corpus Christi, TX

•Braskem – La Porte, TX

• Koch fertilizer- Enid, OK

• Phillips 66- Odessa,TX

• Enterprise- Baytown, TX

• Shell, Norco, LA

• Suncor Energy USA - Commerce city,CO

•INEOS Chocolate Bayou- Alvin, TX

• Marathon Petroleum - St. Paul MN

Teacher Assistant

Valley View High School
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated efforts with colleagues to improve educational methodologies and exchange best practices.
  • Developed and maintained classroom conduct standards by clearly communicating expectations and consistently applying rules and consequences.

Graduate Nurse

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health system , Edinburg Tx.
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment to ensure timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on monitoring processes and self-care strategies post-discharge.

Nurse Tech

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health system , Edinburg Tx.
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient progress and documenting observations accurately.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, alerting nursing staff of any significant changes or concerns for immediate intervention.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Utilized strong observational skills to identify potential safety hazards and intervene promptly to prevent injury or harm to patients.

Temporary Teacher

Region One Education Services Center, Edinburg Tx.
08.2017 - 2018
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students in various grade levels.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas Pan-American
Edinburg, TX
05.2015

Bachelor of Science -

Hidalgo Early College High School
Hidalgo, TX
05.2010

Skills

    Fast learner with a wide range of practical skills

    Effective team work skills

    Work well with little to no supervision

    Produce results in a high-volume work area while working safely

    Proven experience within Petro chemical industry

    Assisted the operations group with unit maintenance needs

    Strictly adhered to work place health and safety standards to ensure safe working conditions

    Always performed tasks while strictly adhering to workplace health and safety standards

    English/Spanish: conversational (reading, writing, speaking)

    Working knowledge of -Microsoft PowerPoint/Word/Mac/Windows 2010

Certification

NCCER # 22474463


NCCER Industrial Boilermaker

NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)

NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician(CSSS)

NCCER Construction Site Safety Orientation (CSSO)

NCCER Field Safety

NCCER Construction Site Safety Supervisor

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

CPR Certification

Timeline

Turnaround/Shutdown Lead-Boilermaker

Universal Plant Services, Elite Turnaround Specialist, Able Ind., Cust-O-Fab Specialty Services, Pbi International,Turner Industries, Electus Ind.
10.2020 - Current

Boilermaker

Universal Plant Services Custo-Fab ETS- Elite Turnaround Specialist AltairStrickland Ohmstede Industrial Services
03.2020 - Current

Temporary Teacher

Region One Education Services Center, Edinburg Tx.
08.2017 - 2018

Teacher Assistant

Valley View High School
08.2016 - 01.2017

Graduate Nurse

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health system , Edinburg Tx.
06.2015 - 12.2015

Nurse Tech

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health system , Edinburg Tx.
05.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas Pan-American

Bachelor of Science -

Hidalgo Early College High School