Rafael Felix
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Rio Grande City
19
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Boilermaker and Rigging Professional with expertise in welding, blueprint interpretation, and equipment maintenance. Delivered high-quality repairs and maintained safety standards in demanding industrial settings through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Focused on precision in fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of pressure vessels, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to safety regulations.
Work History
Boilermaker
6 Years 6 Months- Assisted with installation and maintenance of industrial piping and support structures
- Repaired worn components and replaced damaged parts to restore equipment functionality
- Collaborated with maintenance crews to complete shutdown work and minimize production delays
- Performed tightening and replacement of bolts and gaskets to effectively repair leaks.
- Utilized hand signals to communicate with crane operator for precise lifting of components.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
Lead Floorhand
3 Years 1 Month- Coordinated rig floor operations, supporting driller with pipe handling, slips, tongs, and elevators.
- Inspected drilling tools and equipment, reporting defects to maintain safe, continuous operations.
- Enforced HSE procedures, promoting safe work practices during rig up, rig down, and drilling activities.
- Supervised floorhand tasks, ensuring proper housekeeping and organized rig floor conditions.
- Supported efficient pipe connections, ensuring accurate teamwork and consistent rig floor execution.
- Contributed to project success by operating mud pumps, shale shakers, and other essential equipment during drilling operations.
Scaffold Builder
1 Year 8 Months- Interpreted blueprints and job plans to build scaffold layouts for confined work areas.
- Inspected scaffold components for damage, wear, and proper fit before installation.
- Secured planks, braces, and ties to maintain stable access for maintenance crews.
- Assembled scaffolding systems following refinery safety standards and work permits.
- Verified fall protection, tagging, and barricading requirements before releasing work areas.
- Displayed strong physical stamina, consistently fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays onsite.
Boilermaker
2 Years 2 Months- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate and repair boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels
- Inspected boiler systems for leaks, wear, and structural defects to support safe operation
- Performed layout, cutting, fitting, and alignment tasks to meet fabrication specifications
- Assembled steel components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and rigging gear
Boiler Operator
1 Year 11 Months- Inspected burners, valves, pumps, and gauges to identify issues before equipment failures occurred.
- Adjusted fuel, airflow, and water treatment settings to sustain efficient boiler performance.
- Monitored boiler controls, steam pressure, and water levels to maintain safe, continuous plant operations.
- Recorded operational readings and maintenance logs to support compliance and troubleshooting.
- Trained new operators on boiler checks, lockout procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Maintained boiler room log by recording meter and gauge data readings, water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
- Observed boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions, change burners and tighten pipes and fittings.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Welding expertise
Gas tungsten arc welding
Flux-cored arc welding
Oxy-fuel cutting
Pipefitting
Grinding operations
Parts and components fabrication
Material preparation
Welding techniques
Maintenance services
Heavy material handling
Material prepping
Maintenance work
Hand and power tools
Parts fabrication
Pipe fitting
Structural fitting
Timeline
Boilermaker
Brown & Root Industrial Services
04.2020 - CurrentRead More
Lead Floorhand
H&P Drilling
03.2017 - 04.2020Read More
Scaffold Builder
Flint Hills Resources
08.2014 - 04.2016Read More
Boilermaker
Cantex
11.2011 - 01.2014Read More
Boiler Operator
Bay Ltd.
02.2008 - 01.2010Read More
Rio Grande High Shool
High School Diploma
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