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Paul Ochoa

Hydro Technician
Houston,TX

Summary

At Emerson Automation Solutions, a skilled Hydro Technician enhanced team efficiency and safety through innovative calibration techniques and effective training, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and teamwork. Achieved significant material waste reduction, maintaining productivity. Expert in flow control and adept at fostering collaboration, significantly improved operational processes and compliance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Hydro Technician

Emerson Automation Solutions
07.2007 - Current
  • Performed high-pressure object testing and verified compliance with product safety parameters.
  • Maximized energy output by calibrating equipment settings according to environmental conditions such as water flow rates, temperature fluctuations, and seasonal changes.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of pressures, pumps and to safely perform calibrations and adjustments.
  • Ensured high-quality workmanship during repairs or installations by providing training resources for junior technicians or newly hired staff members to develop their skills quickly in hands-on environment.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through innovative techniques or technologies that reduced material waste while maintaining overall productivity levels at worksite.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by implementing regular meetings to discuss project updates, challenges, and improvements.
  • Streamlined operational processes by monitoring performance data and adjusting procedures as necessary for optimal efficiency.
  • Followed applicable calibration, testing and procedures to improve accuracy of results.
  • Prepared system for testing and calibrated required equipment and tools.
  • Identified air leaks via application of soap solution to object's surface.
  • Reported unsafe conditions, incidents and accidents to management.
  • Adhered to applicable security and safety procedures to promote injury-free testing outcomes.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance by adhering to industry standards and ensuring accurate documentation of all work performed on site.
  • Interacted with internal partners and external inspectors to deliver uniformity in testing results.
  • Documented known, presumed, or possible hazardous waste sites in contamination reports.
  • Educated others by explaining complex terminology in easily understood language.
  • Troubleshot hydrologic study tools and equipment, determining causes for failure.
  • Adhered to applicable security and safety procedures to promote injury-free testing outcomes
  • Maintained regulatory compliance by adhering to industry standards and ensuring accurate documentation of all work performed on site
  • Collaborated with engineers to design and implement upgrades to hydroelectric facilities for increased energy production
  • Performed high-pressure object testing and verified compliance with product safety parameters
  • Reported unsafe conditions, incidents and accidents to management
  • Interacted with internal partners and external inspectors to deliver uniformity in testing results
  • Prepared system for testing and calibrated required equipment and tools

Education

Associate of Arts - Welding

Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Milby High School
Houston, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

Flow control

Pressure testing

Valve maintenance

Crane Operation

Pipefitting Abilities

Teamwork and Collaboration

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Multitasking

Multitasking Abilities

Decision-Making

Self Motivation

Reliability

Professionalism

Timeline

Hydro Technician

Emerson Automation Solutions
07.2007 - Current

Associate of Arts - Welding

Tulsa Welding School
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Milby High School
05.2001 -
Paul OchoaHydro Technician