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Ricardo Quintanilla III

Houston,Texas

Summary

Seasoned Engineer Equipment Mechanic and R&M Technician with a proven track record in the United States Marine Corps and Sanmina Oil & Gas. Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude and effective team coordination, leading to significant process improvements and cost reductions. Skilled in computer applications and collaborative projects, consistently ensuring safety and quality standards are surpassed.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Repair Technician/Supervisor

Sanmina Oil & Gas
Houston, TX
12.2022 - Current
  • I was promoted to Lead Repair Technician/Supervisor upon the departure of the previous manager.
  • While in this position, I worked with Weatherford's engineering and operational managers to forecast needed repairs so that they may be delegated to technicians under me for completion.
  • In an effort to reduce lost production time and money, I implemented a new process for quoting tools that have been sent in for repair. Under the new system, I had all components that required some form of inspection sent out to be reviewed. If a component failed to pass QC or NDE inspections, I would work with various vendors to either have the part repaired or replaced.
  • I also implemented a better color code system to help with the tracking of the tools that were in for repairs. Color-coded bins and folders followed each tool through the stages of disassembly until the tool was quoted. Once the tool was quoted, the color-coded bins and folders would be staged on a designated shelf until the required parts had been replaced or issued from stock.
  • To further reduce costs and lead times, I worked with my customer's engineering department to find new ways to repair parts that were found to no longer be within spec. With the new guidelines, I was able to have subs and collars repaired in new ways that prolonged their service life and reduced the need for new components.

R&M Technician

Sanmina Oil & Gas
Houston, Texas
10.2018 - 12.2022
  • Upon hiring, I was assigned to work in the RFID department for Weatherford RFID tools.
  • In the RFID department, I used prior knowledge and experience to build all sizes of the RFID tools used by Weatherford International.
  • Once the tools are assembled, they are put through a series of factory acceptance tests, from a standalone functionality test to a high-pressure hydraulic test, to verify the integrity of the internal seal.
  • Using Weatherford's company procedures, as well as Sanmina's internal safety procedures, we make sure that all work is done in the safest manner possible.

Preventive Maintenance Journeyman

Zachry Group
Beaumont, Texas
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Promoted to journeyman level 3 upon hiring at the Exxon Polyethylene project.
  • As a journeyman in the PM department, I worked closely with Exxon's engineering team to ensure that all manufacturer maintenance requirements were followed.
  • I would make a weekly list of equipment that needed to be worked on for this week, and then task the work to the journeymen and helpers under my charge. I would move from group to group daily to make sure work was being done to spec, and all safety protocols were being followed.
  • As is industry standard, we adhered to all safety standards and policies to ensure all work was conducted in the safest way possible.

Preventive Maintenance Helper

Zachry Group
Sweeny, Texas
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • At Chevron Phillips' polyethylene expansion plant, I was assigned to the preventative maintenance department.
  • As a member of the PM department, I was expected to work with the journeyman I was assigned to, and help facilitate all preventative maintenance that was required.
  • As a department, we were charged with taking care of most of the heat exchangers, vessels, pumps, motors, and catalyst reactors on site from environmental elements
  • For heat exchangers, vessels, and the catalyst reactors, we were required to conduct weekly nitrogen purging, which was used to displace any moisture inside the piping to prevent rust and corrosion from building up inside each component.
  • Motors and pumps required us to do monthly rotational checks
  • While doing the rational check, we used various chemicals and abrasives to clean any surface rust that had accumulated
  • As is industry standard, we adhered to all safety standards and policies to ensure all work was conducted in the safest way possible
  • I was hired in April of 2016 as a level 3 helper and left that particular site in July of 2017 as a level 1 helper.

R & M Technician

Primary Sourcing
Houston, Texas
03.2014 - 04.2016
  • Contracted to Weatherford International, Performance Drilling Division, at Primary Sourcing.
  • The Performance Drilling Division at that time consisted of two types of tools of varying sizes: Weatherford’s Riptide under reamer and Weatherford’s Jetstream circulation sub.
  • While working in this department, I was trained and tasked with following the specified procedure to ensure all tools were built to their specifications.
  • Using hand tools and a hydraulic torque machine, I would assemble all sizes of tools from the 6” up to the 16.5” reamers.
  • Once the tools were fully assembled, I would move the tools to the hydraulic testing area and, using Weatherford’s procedure, test the functionality of the tools using a hydraulic test pump.
  • While working there, I ensured all procedures and policies were followed to make sure we had a safe working environment, given that we were working with very heavy components and high pressure.

Engineer Equipment Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
09.2008 - 09.2012
  • Trained as Basic Engineering Equipment Mechanic to repair heavy equipment used in the Marine Corps.
  • Received additional on-the-job training at Camp Lejeune for advanced repair tasks.
  • My unit was responsible for major component swaps, repairs, and hydraulic cylinder rebuilds for most of the smaller units on or near my base.
  • After becoming a Corporal, I ran a small group tasked with most hydraulic system repairs that were sent to my unit.
  • After six months of leading the small group, I was sent to the supply company within my battalion to be a subject matter expert for all heavy equipment components being sent back to the manufacturer for warranty work.
  • I spent just over a year in that role before I rejoined my parent company to exit the military
  • While in service, I was trained to operate all three forklifts used by the Marine Corps at that time, as well as all models of the Humvee.
  • I exited the Marines at the rank of Corporal, with four years of honorable service.

Education

High School -

Pearland High School
Pearland, Texas
06.2008

Skills

  • Strong Mechanical Aptitude
  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient in Hand Tool Operation
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Effective Team Coordination
  • Proven Leadership Experience
  • Skilled in Task Management

References

  • Dafnis Moreno, Friend, Weatherford, 713-614-9944, Dafnis.Moreno@weatherford.com
  • Christina Lafour, Friend, Houston Police Department, 832-236-1713

Languages

Native

Lifeaccomplishments

  • Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout
  • Achieved the rank of Corporal of Marines
  • Good Conduct Medal from United States Marine Corps
  • Honorable Discharge from United States Marine Corps

Personal Information

Hobbies: Camping, Working on cars and motorcycles

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family
  • Riding motorcycles
  • Working on cars and motorcycles
  • BBQing at home for my wife and kids

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout - Sept 2008
  • Rank of Corporal in the United States Marine Corps - Dec 2010
  • Good Conduct Medal - Sept 2011
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal - May 2010
  • Honorable Discharge - Sept 2012

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Repair Technician/Supervisor

Sanmina Oil & Gas
12.2022 - Current

R&M Technician

Sanmina Oil & Gas
10.2018 - 12.2022

Preventive Maintenance Journeyman

Zachry Group
08.2017 - 09.2018

Preventive Maintenance Helper

Zachry Group
04.2016 - 07.2017

R & M Technician

Primary Sourcing
03.2014 - 04.2016

Engineer Equipment Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
09.2008 - 09.2012

High School -

Pearland High School

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