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Miguel Lopez

Orange Grove,TX

Summary

Adept Rotating Equipment Specialist with a proven track record at Valero Refinery, enhancing equipment efficiency and reliability through meticulous data analysis and predictive maintenance. Skilled in motor testing and mechanical troubleshooting, I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Successfully led cross-functional teams in major equipment overhauls, significantly reducing downtime.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in maintaining and troubleshooting rotating equipment. Proven track record in optimizing equipment performance and ensuring operational reliability. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and preventive maintenance.

Experienced with diagnosing and repairing rotating machinery. Utilizes mechanical knowledge to ensure equipment reliability and safety. Track record of effective preventive maintenance and problem-solving.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Rotating Equipment Specialist

Valero Refinery
02.2012 - 01.2025
  • Improved overall equipment efficiency with consistent monitoring, data analysis, and performance optimization initiatives.
  • Developed detailed technical specifications for procurement of spare parts, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to design, install, and commission new rotating equipment systems.
  • Conducted regular audits of maintenance procedures and practices to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing predictive maintenance strategies and routine inspections.
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify the underlying causes of failures in rotating equipment and recommend corrective actions.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes by developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation on rotating equipment.
  • Reduced downtime for rotating equipment by identifying potential issues and executing proactive maintenance plans.
  • Led cross-functional teams to complete major overhauls, repairs, or upgrades on critical rotating equipment assets.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved diagnostics capabilities that resulted in early detection of potential failures.
  • Developed technical reports outlining the performance of rotating equipment systems, providing valuable insights to management for decision-making purposes.
  • Supported plant operations during emergency shutdowns or startups by rapidly assessing mechanical issues in the field and recommending solutions.
  • Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
  • Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
  • Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
  • Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
  • Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of [Type] equipment.
  • Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
  • Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
  • Work on all rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, steam turbines, blowers, fin fans, preform laser alignments on all rotating equipment, run balance machine to balance pump impellers, preformed compressor analysis, I am familiar with all pump seals and reading seal drawings
  • As a Sr Tech I was capable of stepping up for the superintendent as needed

Rotating Equipment Specialist

Power Repair Services
03.2001 - 02.2012

Worked on all rotating equipment compressors, pumps, steam turbine, blower, fin fans also I experienced with laser alignment on all rotating equipment also run balance machine to balance impellers and also preformed compressor analysis

Education

High School Diploma -

Orange Grove High School
Orange Grove, TX
05-1996

Skills

  • Motor testing
  • Lubrication management
  • Bearing installation
  • Shaft alignment
  • Gearbox maintenance
  • Fan maintenance
  • Compressor overhaul
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Condition monitoring
  • Asset management
  • Turbine inspection
  • Coupling selection
  • Pump alignment
  • Machinery diagnostics
  • Dynamic balancing
  • Cooling tower inspection
  • Seal selection
  • Equipment commissioning
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Data analysis
  • Equipment installation

Languages

English

Timeline

Rotating Equipment Specialist

Valero Refinery
02.2012 - 01.2025

Rotating Equipment Specialist

Power Repair Services
03.2001 - 02.2012

High School Diploma -

Orange Grove High School
Miguel Lopez