Nikko Contreras

Capitol Projects: Putting in new pipelines, concrete and forms, asphalt patching, and running equipment such as loaders, excavators, bobcats, backhoes, dozers, scrapers, water trucks, and dump trucks. Building and repairing pump stations. Repairing old mainlines. Tree falling and limbing. Grade checking, triage, and ditch riding. Putting in the Rubicons, gates for flow level. Vac truck, as well.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

• Executed precise pipe welding techniques to ensure structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding requirements and specifications.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, enhancing overall project efficiency.
• Maintained welding equipment and tools, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Inspected welds for quality assurance, addressing defects promptly to uphold industry standards.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Demo and new installation of old ammonia systems, condensers, evaporators, and oil pots.
• Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
• Structure builds as well

Fixed train cars such as cryo, tankers, and box cars.

Welded and fabricated parts that were broken.

Did UTT, PVT, VT, and BLT inspection on valves and tanker cars.

I ran the boom truck to take the tops off the tank cars and put them back, as well as the fuel tanks and refrigerated systems for the cryo.

Charged the yoke systems with nitro and filled the tank cars with nitro to eliminate the oxygen when required.

Fixed valves according to the IOM.

• Monitored oil levels and quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Replace gears, box bearings, belts, and small 3-phase motors.
• Transfer oil tanks and diesel.
• Took care of shakers, screen, and scalping screens.
• Clean and painted asphalt plant and silos.
• Hot work and confined space training.
• Ran the water truck.
• Sweepers and sweeper attachments for skid steers.
• I washed the plant and paved the roads down.
• Fabricated on the asphalt and belt assembly.
• Cracked sealed.
• Chipped-out asphalt drum.
• Replace the tachometer, and photos of the eyes. Thermocouplers.
• Pneumatic airlines.
• Greased bearings, chains, and shafts.
• Reduced downtime by promptly addressing any machinery issues and coordinating repairs.
• Inspected fuel, water, oil, and slop oil tank levels.