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Michael Rivera

Adjuntas,Puerto Rico

Summary

Results-driven Industrial Technician with sound knowledge of equipment lubrication, hand tools, power tools, drilling, taps, bearings, belts, seals, pumps, motors, valves, cryogenic equipment, inspection and proactive maintenance activities for industrial mechanical systems and cryogenic systems. Maintained cost-effective standards with accountability, integrity, and knowledge. History of success in demanding environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Maintenance Technician

Messer Gas
Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
07.2022 - Current

  • Performed maintenance, repair and installation of cryogenic systems and components.
  • Developed preventative maintenance plans for all cryogenic equipment.
  • Repaired damaged parts on engines, pumps and other machinery using hand tools.
  • Monitored levels of fuel, lube oils and hydraulic fluids to ensure proper operation of machinery.
  • Performed routine maintenance, repair and installation of pumps and pump systems.
  • Repaired hydraulic systems, valves, fittings and seals.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using technical manuals, schematics and other diagnostic techniques.

Power Plant Operator

Sampol Puerto Rico LLC
Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
  • Inspected generation equipment on daily basis and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
  • Monitored operating power plant equipment and readouts to identify problems and pursue corrective action.
  • Updated computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
  • Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.

Technical Coordinator

Bayer Crop Science
Juna Diaz, Puerto Rico
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
  • Operated variety of instruments, equipment and power tools to reduce accidents and malfunctions.
  • Scheduled maintenance and directed repairs on plant machinery and tools.
  • Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.

Junior Engineer

Seafarers International Union
09.2014 - 02.2021
  • Performed daily maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery, equipment, and systems.
  • Troubleshot problems with mechanical components such as motors, pumps, valves.
  • Sourced spare parts for industrial machinery from suppliers at competitive prices.
  • Developed preventive maintenance plans for machines in order to reduce downtime.
  • Installed and repaired mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and process control systems.
  • Performed lubrication on all equipment, including pumps, valves and bearings.
  • Conducted routine maintenance tasks such as changing hoses, seals and gaskets.
  • Repaired damaged parts on engines, pumps and other machinery using hand tools.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
Ponce
2025

RFPEW - Marine Engineering

Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
Piney Point MD.
09.2014

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Office
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Local and State Regulations
  • Heat exchanger repair
  • Pump repair and maintenance
  • Valves repair and maintenance
  • hydraulic pumps,rams and overall systems repair and maintenance
  • Cryogenic safety
  • Cryogenic valves and pumps repair and maintenance
  • High oxygen purity machinery maintenance
  • Basic stick welding
  • Overall industrial machinery maintenance
  • Basic diesel maintenance

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • Basic fire fighting training.
  • John Deere power units.
  • LOTO
  • Manned aerial platforms.
  • Forklift operation.
  • CPR

Timeline

Plant Maintenance Technician

Messer Gas
07.2022 - Current

Power Plant Operator

Sampol Puerto Rico LLC
03.2022 - 05.2022

Technical Coordinator

Bayer Crop Science
05.2021 - 02.2022

Junior Engineer

Seafarers International Union
09.2014 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico

RFPEW - Marine Engineering

Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship

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