Michael Pedraza
Dilley
Summary
Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Tech
Targa Resources
03.2024 - Current
- Troubleshoot units when they go down and make repairs as needed to get them running
- Do routine PM to units changing out spark plugs, oil filters and air filters
- Keep my paperwork in order from workorders to JSA
- I also do oil sample to get them tested so we could know if the oil needs to be change or something might be wrong within the Unit
- Changed out water pumps, starters, manifolds, turbos, sensors, cylinder head and piston on engine/compressor
- Calibrate AFR to engine specifications
- Clean out suction strainers when plugged
- Check cylinder temperatures to change out cylinder valves
- Keep inventory and order parts to keep stock well maintain
- Assist in Top ends, Overhauls and Hot Temps check
- Finding short on wire and Installing new wire
- Order oil and coolant to tanks
- Maintain the units and locations clean
- Work on units 3516, 3512, 3606 and 3616
- Compressors Ariel and Gemini
Mechanic
Merit Energy
05.2017 - 03.2024
- Troubleshoot units when they go down and make repairs as needed to get them running
- Do routine PM to units changing out spark plugs, oil filters and air filters
- I also do oil sample to get them tested so we could know if the oil needs to be change
- Changed out water pumps, starters, manifolds, turbos, sensors, cylinder head and piston on engine/compressor
- Calibrate AFR to engine specifications
- Clean out suction strainers when plugged
- Check cylinder temperatures to change out cylinder valves
- Keep inventory and order parts to keep stock well maintain
- Assist in Top ends, Overhauls and Hot Temps check
- Finding short on wire and Installing new wire
- Order oil and coolant to tanks
- Change filter on coalescer and pressure washer coalescer before installing new ones
- Maintain the units and locations clean
- Work on units 3516, 3512, 3406, 3306 and 3304
- Compressors Ariel and Gemini
Production Tech./ Contractor
Danos & Curole
07.2013 - 05.2017
- Check and maintain level on water and oil tanks and if needed call in for a load
- Get readings from Barton chart meter and write down readings
- Inspect location for any leaks and any equipment that might need any troubleshooting or cleaning
- Clean and change out low pressure regulators, high pressure regulators, snaps and throttle
- Bring Compressor back online when it went down and maintain lubes like oil and antifreeze
- Maintain Dyhi running temp., pump, and glycol level
- Change out orifice plates when needed
- At the end of the day turn in reports
Production Tech.
Ram Productions
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Check and maintain level on water and oil tanks and if needed call in for a load
- Get readings from Barton chart meter and write down readings
- Inspect location for any leaks and any equipment that might need any troubleshooting or cleaning
- Bring Compressor back online when it went down and maintain lubes like oil and antifreeze
- Maintain Dyhi running temp., pump, and glycol level
- Change out orifice plates when needed
- At the end of the day turn in reports
Plumber Helper
Espinoza Plumbing
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Cut openings in structures in preparation for pipes
- Select all materials needed for installation, including type and size of pipe
- Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment
- Assemble and install valves and fittings
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
- Install other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim
- Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle
- Observe pressure gauges to fix leaks
- Test pipe systems and fix leaks
Temp./forklift driver
Aerotek
02.2011 - 04.2011
- I operated the forklift and get materials to a pallet as it says on list
- Scan materials getting pulled and take them out of the system
- Load trucks as it is on the shipping order and check if everything was in order
- Always kept my area clean and help others with whatever they needed
Machine Operator
Hoya Optical
07.2009 - 11.2010
- I operate the fining, polishing, and DST machines throughout the day
- I keep my area clean, and I have to work to a certain amount of work to every hour
- I maintain the quality of the job to make sure every comes out right
Material Handler/ Machine operator/ FL Driver
Staff Right
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Drive the forklift, get raw material to production, get finished good to shipping area, clean the area, pallet jack, operate a info print 4000 IBM, warp pallets when finish, muliti-tasking
Material Handler/ Forklift Driver
LSI Greenlee Lighting
10.2006 - 11.2008
- Skill: certified forklift and cherry picker operator, data entry skills, verbal communication skills, organization skills, inventory control skills, able to work under pressure, reliable, able to handle complicated situations, able to work on a timed scheduling, people skills, lifting ability, able to stand and walk for long periods of time, able to take and follow verbal and written instructions
- Duties: pull parts according to sales order, delivering parts to assigned and proper locations and work areas, maintain inventory, report any discrepancies in inventory to proper personal for adjustments, data entry; enter finished goods into inventory, assign proper locations for parts, maintain a clean and safe work area, maintain and properly use a forklift, pallet jacks and cherry picker, daily maintenance on forklift and equipment, make sure production has material in proper locations, keep production stock with material and or supplies that is needed, stage finished goods in proper staging locations or on pallets, make sure pallets are secure and ready to ship out, make sure all products is ready to be shipped out in a timely manner, make sure all orders being shipped out, know the schedule of product coming in the warehouse that is needed immediately
Temp.
Manpower
11.2005 - 09.2006
- Worked for a company that produced corrugated boxes
- Help operate EG-8 machine to transfer ink to the boxes
- Performed general warehouse duties including material handling, stocking and pulling, and general clean-up/maintenance
- Sort and stack boxes
Temp.
Staff Mark
08.2005 - 11.2005
- General clean-up and warehouse maintenance
- Pack boxes and put together boxes
- Glue foam
Team Member
Whataburger
02.2005 - 06.2005
- Assembly duties
- Food handling/material handling
- Maintained stock room and general clean-up
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School
Laredo, TX05-2005
Skills
- Certified forklift and cherry picker operator
- Data entry skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Organization skills
- Inventory control skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Reliable
- Able to handle complicated situations
- Able to work on a timed scheduling
- People skills
- Lifting ability
- Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Able to take and follow verbal and written instructions
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Tech
Targa Resources
03.2024 - Current
Mechanic
Merit Energy
05.2017 - 03.2024
Production Tech./ Contractor
Danos & Curole
07.2013 - 05.2017
Production Tech.
Ram Productions
10.2012 - 07.2013
Plumber Helper
Espinoza Plumbing
03.2011 - 10.2012
Temp./forklift driver
Aerotek
02.2011 - 04.2011
Machine Operator
Hoya Optical
07.2009 - 11.2010
Material Handler/ Machine operator/ FL Driver
Staff Right
12.2008 - 06.2009
Material Handler/ Forklift Driver
LSI Greenlee Lighting
10.2006 - 11.2008
Temp.
Manpower
11.2005 - 09.2006
Temp.
Staff Mark
08.2005 - 11.2005
Team Member
Whataburger
02.2005 - 06.2005
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
High School Diploma -
Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School
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