Osvaldo Ramirez

-Reviewed GDP submissions for errors and returned incorrect documentation to subcontractors for correction, ensuring compliance with project standards.

-Directed QA/QC activities on refinery projects, ensuring adherence to ASME, API, AWS, and client-specific quality standards.

-Oversaw inspection crews performing weld examinations, pressure tests, NDE scheduling, and flange/bolt-up validation.

-Maintained and organized quality records including ITPs, NCRs, RFIs, and weld logs; prepared and delivered final turnover documentation.

-Led system walkdowns, closed punch list items, and provided QC support during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.

-Assigned QC inspectors to field crews, ensuring real-time torque checks and flange mapping through mobile data entry systems.

-Verified piping, weld integrity, and flange connections against P&IDs, isometric drawings, and customer specifications.

-Developed comprehensive inspection packages for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and structural steel installations.

-Mentored and trained junior inspectors in code compliance, inspection practices, and reporting requirements.

-Worked closely with construction teams, engineering staff, and client representatives to resolve quality issues promptly and keep projects on track.

-Reported daily progress to QC leadership, tracked shift performance, and monitored equipment inspection compliance.

-Maintained consistent attendance and work output, averaging 50+ hours weekly with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

-Directed field crews of boilermakers and fitters on both construction and maintenance scopes, working extended shifts and covering both day and night rotations.

-Allocated manpower and equipment to meet daily priorities, adjusting resources to keep tasks progressing without delays.

-Coordinated schedules and distributed job assignments, ensuring work was completed to specification while meeting safety and quality expectations.

-Provided leadership and hands-on guidance to groups of 20+ craft workers throughout installation, repair, and shutdown activities.

-Managed mechanical system upkeep, including preventative measures and troubleshooting, to improve system performance and reliability.

-Led fast-response efforts for unplanned equipment issues, organizing safe and effective solutions under strict time demands.

-Reviewed technical drawings, P&IDs, and layouts to plan material requirements and sequence work effectively.

-Promoted safe work practices by holding pre-job meetings, monitoring PPE usage, and reinforcing LOTO and confined-space protocols.

-Supported workforce development by coaching team members, giving performance feedback, and maintaining accountability standards.

-Coordinated directly with planners, engineers, and other contractors to keep schedules aligned and avoid work conflicts.

-Installed, serviced, and repaired exchangers, towers, and reactors within refinery settings, interpreting blueprints, isometric drawings, and project specifications.

-Assembled and dismantled boilers, pressure vessels, vats, and heaters in accordance with job plans and QA/QC standards.

-Conducted hydrostatic testing to ensure the integrity of vessels and piping systems, adhering to ASME codes.

-Fabricated and installed mechanical systems, including threaded and flanged piping, utilizing both hand and power tools.

-Measured, cut, threaded, and aligned pipes of various sizes to customize system installations.

-Performed rigging and forklift operations to safely position and install heavy components.

-Checked field measurements and dimensions to ensure proper fit-up and compliance with piping plans.

-Carried out modifications and preventive maintenance on existing systems using grinders, beveling machines, and torque tools.

-Followed strict safety procedures, including fall protection, PPE compliance, and confined space protocols.