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Mauricio Lopez

Mission,TX

Summary

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional with 5+ years of experience in refinery and petrochemical operations. Brings 8+ years of field experience with a proven ability to maintain zero-incident environments while enforcing OSHA and EM 385-1-1 standards in high-risk settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Turnaround/Shutdown Lead-Boilermaker/Pipefitter

Universal Plant Services, Elite Turnaround Specialist, Able Ind., Cust-O-Fab Specialty Services, Pbi International,Turner Industries, Electus Ind.
10.2020 - Current
  • Led turnaround and shutdown contract operations, ensuring compliance with client specifications and timely project completion.
  • Oversaw complex mechanical and maintenance procedures, prioritizing risk mitigation during shutdown periods.
  • Performed high-risk mechanical and maintenance operations during shutdowns.
  • Managed blinding and de-blinding tasks during hydrotesting to facilitate thorough inspections and compliance.
  • Conducted hydrotesting, blinding/de-blinding, tower and vessel work.
  • Achieved compliance with safety standards through thorough inspections focused on work permits, lockout/tagout procedures, fall protection, and confined space protocols.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations to verify compliance with established safety protocols.
  • Monitored and maintained gas testing equipment and H2S monitors through routine inspections to uphold safety and performance standards.
  • Analyzed work sites through systematic inspections to identify safety risks and enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Collaborated efforts among onsite teams to identify and resolve safety concerns, refining safety protocols.
  • 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
  • Installed and removed heat exchangers, valves, PRVs, demister pads, and trays.

Boilermaker/Pipefitter

Universal Plant Services Custo-Fab ETS- Elite Turnaround Specialist AltairStrickland Ohmstede Industrial Services
01.2018 - Current

Collaborated on projects at major refinery and petrochemical sites, enhancing operational workflows.

•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

Safety Technician

universal plant services
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2026 - 02.2026

Executed daily monitoring of refinery operations to align with OSHA and company safety regulations.
Performed regular inspections and audits in high-risk work areas to ensure safety compliance.
Implemented strict enforcement of safety procedures such as lockout/tagout and fall protection.
Corrected unsafe practices immediately to mitigate risks and prevent incidents.
Facilitated permit control for high-risk activities while ensuring thorough verification processes.
Contributed to incident investigations through data collection and detailed documentation.
Presented toolbox talks and safety briefings to reinforce adherence to safety protocols among crews.
Kept comprehensive logs of safety documentation and compliance reports.

  • Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Implemented safety training programs for employees to promote a safe work environment.
  • Monitored safety equipment and maintained inventory for operational readiness.

Graduate Nurse

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health system , Edinburg Tx.
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and execute individualized care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
  • Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment, enabling timely interventions to enhance patient safety.
  • Educated patients and families on monitoring processes and self-care strategies post-discharge, fostering independence and better health management.

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

Confined space entry

LOTO procedures

H2S testing

OSHA compliance

Safety audits

  • Incident analysis

Hazard identification

Emergency response planning

Safety adherence

First aid administration

Team leadership

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
40-hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness for Contractors

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Safety Technician

universal plant services
01.2026 - 02.2026

Turnaround/Shutdown Lead-Boilermaker/Pipefitter

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

Boilermaker/Pipefitter

Universal Plant Services Custo-Fab ETS- Elite Turnaround Specialist AltairStrickland Ohmstede Industrial Services
01.2018 - Current

Graduate Nurse

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health system , Edinburg Tx.
06.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas Pan-American

Bachelor of Science -

Hidalgo Early College High School
Mauricio Lopez