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Ricardo Montalvo
South Houston,TX
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Summary
- Industrial maintenance and construction professional with 20+ years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, turnaround, and maintenance environments. Proven leadership experience as a General Foreman and Supervisor, directing field crews, coordinating manpower and work schedules, and maintaining strong safety and quality standards. Skilled in mechanical and piping work, planning and execution, productivity tracking, cost control, and resolving field issues to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Austin Industries
La Porte, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Supervise daily field operations ensuring compliance with safety and HSSE standards
- Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment to meet project schedules
- Serve as liaison between project management and field crews
- Track progress, resolve field issues, and report labor and production status
Execution Coordinator
Turn2 Specialty Companies
Baytown , TX
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Coordinated execution activities for refinery and petrochemical turnaround projects
- Tracked manpower, schedules, and progress to meet milestones
- Supported planning and sequencing of mechanical and piping scopes
- Collaborated with clients, supervisors, and project teams to resolve issues
Execution Coordinator
UPS Industrial
Deerpark , TX
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Coordinated multi-discipline execution efforts across projects
- Tracked productivity, schedules, and manpower for on-time delivery
- Maintained project documentation including reports, schedules, and budgets
- Supported safety compliance and addressed field challenges
Supervisor
Repcon Industrial
La Porte, TX
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Led crews of 40+ personnel in turnaround operations
- Maintained zero recordable incidents through strong safety leadership
- Managed materials and inventory for projects exceeding $5M
- Coordinated daily operations to meet project goals
Supervisor
S&B engineering
Deer Park, TX
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and construction teams
- Reviewed drawings and specifications to ensure proper execution
- Planned and scheduled mechanical and piping activities
- Resolved constructability issues to minimize delays and rework
Supervisor
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Laporte, TX
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Supervised mechanical and piping crews performing maintenance, repair, and installation work in refinery environments
- Coordinated daily manpower, work fronts, and schedules to support project milestones and turnaround activities
- Enforced OSHA, site-specific, and client HSSE requirements, promoting a strong safety culture
- Reviewed drawings, work packages, and permits to ensure accurate field execution
- Coordinated work activities with other trades to prevent conflicts and delays
Supervisor
RCS Industrial
Pasadena , TX
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Supervised fabrication and installation of piping systems
- Coordinated fabrication, assembly, and testing of pipe spools
- Ensured compliance with QA/QC standards and specifications
Supervisor
Able Industrial
Houston , TX
09.2009 - 11.2011
- Supervised daily field operations and multiple work fronts
- Planned manpower, materials, and work sequencing
- Coordinated with management and contractors to resolve field issues
Boilermaker
Timec Industrial
Vallejo, CA
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Installed, repaired, and maintained boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and heavy industrial equipment
- Performed exchanger maintenance including bundle pulls, cleaning, and repairs
- Installed blinds for vessel entry and supported confined space work
- Executed rigging and signaling operations to safely position heavy components
- Inspected welds and equipment for defects, ensuring compliance with specifications
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and related mechanical components
- Followed strict safety procedures while working in high-pressure and hazardous environments
Boilermaker
Petrochem Field Services Inc.
Humble, TX
02.2004 - 11.2006
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Replaced outdated trays on towers and drums.
- Oversaw equipping processes for both entry points and hydro systems.
Education
Plant City High School
Plant City, FLSkills
- Turnaround Execution Coordination
- Mechanical & Piping Construction
- Field Supervision & Crew Leadership
- Manpower Planning & Productivity Tracking
- Schedule Monitoring & Milestone Control
- Work Package Execute
- Field Issue Resolution
- Client & Project Team Coordination
- Daily Reporting & Progress Tracking
- Quality Control & Inspection Support
- Material & Tool Readiness Coordination
Timeline
General Foreman
Austin Industries
09.2025 - Current
Execution Coordinator
Turn2 Specialty Companies
02.2024 - 09.2025
Execution Coordinator
UPS Industrial
01.2021 - 02.2024
Supervisor
Repcon Industrial
03.2018 - 12.2020
Supervisor
S&B engineering
02.2016 - 03.2018
Supervisor
Brown & Root Industrial Services
01.2013 - 02.2016
Supervisor
RCS Industrial
11.2011 - 01.2013
Supervisor
Able Industrial
09.2009 - 11.2011
Boilermaker
Timec Industrial
01.2007 - 09.2009
Boilermaker
Petrochem Field Services Inc.
02.2004 - 11.2006
Plant City High School
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional