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Oswaldo Caldera Melendez

Fairfield,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional bringing eighteen years of excellent performance in piping supervision and equipment inspection roles in oil and petrochemical in Venezuela, Aruba, and Colombia. With extensive knowledge in manufacturing and assembly pipes, reading and interpretation of civil and mechanical plans in pipes, accessories, preparation of weld map. Piping supervision and equipment inspection. Preparation of list of materials and selection of supports and pipes. Preparation of weld map. Calculations of permissible pressures and temperatures to execute tests required by the client (hydrostatic tests). Administrative support. Preparation of mechanical and civil dossier. Manufacturing and assembly of pipes. Reading and interpretation of civil and mechanical plans in pipes and accessories. Management of Inventory stock. Non-destructive testing (NDT). Development of destructive tests on refractories for application in pipes and equipment (reactors, regenerator, gasifier, ovens, and boilers). Excellent teamwork and humor. Bilingual – English and Spanish. Prudent sense of order and efficiency.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinating and overseeing the work of hourly production, service, or labor employees

Westlake Royal Stone
American Canyon, USA
06.2023 - Current
  • Ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and operational procedures
  • Providing training and support to help hourly workers develop their skills
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvements and collaborating with teams to implement changes
  • Tracking and reporting on key performance metrics for the hourly workforce.

Maintenance Mechanic

AMCOR Rigid Plastic
Fairfield, USA
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on a fleet of plastic bottle extrusion machines, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime
  • Conducted thorough inspections, identified potential issues, and implemented proactive maintenance strategies to prevent equipment failures
  • Collaborated with production teams to coordinate maintenance schedules and minimize disruptions to the manufacturing process
  • Documented all maintenance activities, parts replacements, and machine performance data to maintain accurate records
  • Provided training and guidance to junior mechanics on proper maintenance procedures and safety protocols.

Piping and welding supervision and equipment inspection

Colombian Refinery
Cartagena, Colombia, Colombia
02.2016 - 10.2021
  • Pipeline supervision and equipment inspection since preparation of list of materials and selection of supports and pipes, equipment manufacturing and assembly
  • Direct staff supervision (50 welders and piper).

Qa Qc Coordinator

Amuay and Cardon Refinery
Paraguaná, Venezuela, Venezuela
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Preparation of inspection plan
  • Development of destructive tests on refractories for application in pipes and equipment (reactors, regenerator, gasifier, ovens and boilers)
  • Direct staff supervision (5 inspectors).

Qa Qc Inspector

Amuay and Cardon Refinery
Paraguaná, Venezuela, Venezuela
03.2009 - 04.2010
  • Weld map elaboration
  • Carrying out Non-destructive testing of pipes and hydrostatic tests (PT/ HP).

Piping and Welder Foreman

Amuay
04.2000 - 12.2008
  • Inspected worksites and adjusted installation plans
  • Coordinated teams based on work orders and technical documentation
  • Enforced safety policies
  • Maintained quality control standards.

Education

ESL -

Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
02.2022

Height Course CBI (8 hrs) -

UVAE
03.2014

Development Course CBI (8 hrs) -

UVAE
09.2013

H2S -

CIED
10.2010

Confined spaces -

CIED
10.2009

Cost Estimate (20 hrs) -

Engineering College
04.2008

PT, Ut II, (32 hr) -

Tesica
04.2007

AutoCAD 2 y 3 dimension (30 hrs) -

ART-TODAY
08.2005

Mechanical Engineering -

Francisco de Miranda University
07.2004

Conversational English Level I (30 hrs) -

Francisco de Miranda University
02.2003

II Corrosion Engineering Workshop (8 hrs) -

Francisco de Miranda University
08.2002

I Workshop of Machines and Industrial Equipment (8 hrs) -

Francisco de Miranda University
02.2002

Piping of Weldable Structures and Elements (426 hrs) -

I.N.C.E- Industrial
11.1999

Reading and Interpretation of Plans (176 hrs) -

I.N.C.E- Industrial
10.1997

Timeline

Coordinating and overseeing the work of hourly production, service, or labor employees

Westlake Royal Stone
06.2023 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic

AMCOR Rigid Plastic
12.2022 - 03.2023

Piping and welding supervision and equipment inspection

Colombian Refinery
02.2016 - 10.2021

Qa Qc Coordinator

Amuay and Cardon Refinery
08.2015 - 12.2015

Qa Qc Inspector

Amuay and Cardon Refinery
03.2009 - 04.2010

Piping and Welder Foreman

Amuay
04.2000 - 12.2008

ESL -

Fairfield-Suisun Adult School

Height Course CBI (8 hrs) -

UVAE

Development Course CBI (8 hrs) -

UVAE

H2S -

CIED

Confined spaces -

CIED

Cost Estimate (20 hrs) -

Engineering College

PT, Ut II, (32 hr) -

Tesica

AutoCAD 2 y 3 dimension (30 hrs) -

ART-TODAY

Mechanical Engineering -

Francisco de Miranda University

Conversational English Level I (30 hrs) -

Francisco de Miranda University

II Corrosion Engineering Workshop (8 hrs) -

Francisco de Miranda University

I Workshop of Machines and Industrial Equipment (8 hrs) -

Francisco de Miranda University

Piping of Weldable Structures and Elements (426 hrs) -

I.N.C.E- Industrial

Reading and Interpretation of Plans (176 hrs) -

I.N.C.E- Industrial
Oswaldo Caldera Melendez