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RAY RIVAS

Somerset,TX

Summary

Experienced Welder and Maintenance Technician skilled in structural and precision welding, mechanical installation, and laser alignment in high-risk environments. Background includes service as U.S. Army 91E Welder/Machinist, emphasizing safety and detail-oriented performance. NCCER certified and bilingual (English/Spanish), bringing over 15 years of expertise to support critical operations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Maintenance Technician/ Welder

Atlas Energy Solutions
Kermit, Texas
10.2024 - Current
  • Install 900 HP Motors
  • Maintain 42 Mile Long Conveyor
  • Maintain Voith System
  • Maintenance Fluid Coupler System
  • Maintenance SEW GearBox Reducer / Bevel Helical Gear Unit
  • Executed bearing installations on various equipment to optimize performance.
  • Executed pulley installations to facilitate equipment operation.
  • Executed laser alignment procedures to improve equipment precision.
  • Repair and install Voith pumps
  • Repair and maintain air compressors Conveyor
  • Repaired and maintained vortex systems to ensure reliable operation.

Senior Maintenance Technician/ Welder

High Roller Sand
Kermit, Texas
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Installed kiln dryer sprocket and chain, ensuring optimal operation of drying equipment
  • Replaced Rotex cartridges to maintain system functionality and efficiency
  • Scrubber Replacements
  • Conveyor Splicing
  • Installed new spherical roller bearings for improved performance
  • Replaced solid house pillow block bearings to enhance stability
  • Replaced flange block bearings in operational machinery
  • Installed hanger bearings to support conveyor systems
  • Installing Scherco Slurry Pumps
  • Replaced combustion fans to enhance airflow and system performance
  • Repaired screws to ensure proper machine operation
  • Conducted repairs on Deister equipment to maintain performance
  • Dewatering Screen Rebuilds

Maintenance Technician / Welder

Signal Peak Silica
Poteet, Texas
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Installed gearboxes on machinery to ensure proper operation.

Installed motors ranging from 10HP to 900HP to support operational requirements

Installing Dodge Bearings and Skf Bearings

Installing Drive Pulleys

Installing Split Casing pumps and Slurry pumps

  • Installed motors ranging from 10HP to 900HP for various applications.

Fabricating Dewatering Screens

  • Welding and Fabrication on Kilns
  • Installed drive pulleys to facilitate machinery operation.
  • Installed split casing pumps and slurry pumps to ensure fluid management.
  • Replaced and spliced belt conveyors using Flexco clips and Super Screws for reliability.
  • 2. The Tigears-2
  • Performed welding and fabrication tasks on kilns to ensure structural integrity.
  • Trunnions and Thrust Roller Installations

1. 10HP – 900 HP

Welder

United Alloy
Seguin, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Executed tank welding to create secure and durable joints for industrial applications.
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding specifications.
  • Inspected welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.

Contract Welder

Self Employed Services
San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Constructed metal buildings for various projects
  • Installed pipe fencing for property boundaries
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise project execution.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance.

Welder

PFI
San Antonio, Texas
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Executed stainless steel welding with precision and care
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Assembled parts according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.

Welder

Riley Power Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Welder at Huntington Ingalls
  • Executed welding on USS George Washington CVN-73 and USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78, contributing to structural integrity and performance readiness.
  • Fabricated and assembled components for Navy carrier catapult structure, ensuring operational reliability and safety.
  • Assembled hull and tank structures on naval vessels.
  • Installed and maintained elevators on naval ships.
  • Provided various structural support for shipbuilding projects.

Welder

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Welded components for submarines using precise techniques
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment for optimal performance.

Welder

Newport News Industrial
Newport News, Virginia
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Executed welding tasks on AP1000 project for shield building of nuclear reactor, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate weld placement and specifications.
  • Operated welding machinery and tools for various projects and tasks.

91E- WELDER / MACHINIST

U.S ARMY
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Executed welding and machining tasks using precision tools.
  • Managed maintenance operations for Motorpool supporting 2ID in Camp Casey South Korea
  • Fabricated metal components using various welding techniques and equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placements.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools and machinery to ensure safety.

Education

AWS WELDING CERTIFICATION -

U.S ARMY

60 ACCREDITED COLLEGE COURSE HOURS -

NCCER CERTIFICATION -

Skills

  • NCCER Certification
  • 15 Years Welder by Trade
  • SMAW
  • FCAW
  • GMAW
  • GTAW
  • Slurry Pump, Split Casing pumps, fluid coupler pumps
  • Motors 20hp-900hp
  • Air compressor systems
  • Belt driven components
  • Kiln maintenance
  • Welding symbols And Blueprints
  • Fabrication
  • Laser Alignments
  • Specialize in Bearings of all types
  • Bilingual
  • Preventive & corrective maintenance (PM/CM)
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Permit-to-Work (PTW)
  • Confined space
  • Critical rotating equipment
  • Safety-critical equipment
  • Hydraulic & pneumatic systems
  • Vibration / alignment
  • 12-hr shift / rotational work environments

Timeline

Senior Maintenance Technician/ Welder

Atlas Energy Solutions
10.2024 - Current

Senior Maintenance Technician/ Welder

High Roller Sand
10.2023 - 08.2024

Maintenance Technician / Welder

Signal Peak Silica
01.2022 - 01.2023

Welder

United Alloy
01.2021 - 01.2022

Contract Welder

Self Employed Services
01.2020 - 01.2021

Welder

PFI
01.2019 - 01.2020

Welder

Riley Power Group
01.2018 - 01.2019

Welder

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
01.2016 - 01.2017

Welder

Newport News Industrial
01.2016 - 01.2017

91E- WELDER / MACHINIST

U.S ARMY
01.2010 - 01.2015

AWS WELDING CERTIFICATION -

U.S ARMY

60 ACCREDITED COLLEGE COURSE HOURS -

NCCER CERTIFICATION -

RAY RIVAS