Ricardo Sifuentes

• Supervise and direct an 8-man boilermaker crew performing process equipment maintenance and refinery turnaround work.
• Perform maintenance on tube heat exchanger bundles, including component removal, installation, and inspection.
• Complete blinding/de-blinding, equipment torqueing, and hydrostatic testing of heat exchangers.
• Coordinate daily work activities to ensure projects were completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Work at major Pacific Northwest refinery facilities, including BP Cherry Point, ConocoPhillips Ferndale, and HollyFrontier Anacortes.

Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and crew coordination.

• Supervised and directed a 15-man boilermaker crew during a major expansion project at Formosa Plastics in Point Comfort, Texas.
• Led crews performing installation and maintenance of tower internals and process equipment.
• Coordinated and performed hydrostatic testing of process equipment.
• Performed precision torqueing and tensioning of equipment and structural components.
• Directed daily work activities, ensuring work was completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications and schedules.
• Maintained strong communication with supervision and crew members to ensure productivity, quality, and job-site safety.

• Performed process equipment maintenance, including blinding and de-blinding equipment, hydrostatic testing, and precision equipment torqueing.
• Executed maintenance and turnaround work safely, efficiently, and within established project schedules.
• Followed company and refinery safety procedures, work permits, and quality standards while completing assigned tasks.
• Worked closely with foremen and crew members to ensure work was completed according to job specifications, safety requirements, and schedule expectations.

• Responsible for preparing and completing test packages for process equipment and piping systems.
• Performed and documented hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing in accordance with project specifications and safety requirements.
• Verified test package documentation, equipment, and required procedures prior to testing.
• Coordinated testing activities to ensure packages were completed safely, accurately, and within established project schedules.
• Maintained accurate documentation of test results and ensured all testing requirements were satisfied.

• Managed the Test Yard at Cameron LNG, supporting field crews in completing hydrostatic and pneumatic test packages.
• Coordinated and supplied required testing materials, including end blinds, slip blinds, bolts, and gaskets, ensuring crews had the correct materials available to complete testing activities.
• Maintained accurate inventory control of test materials issued to field crews and verified all materials were returned to the yard upon completion.
• Coordinated the preparation and fulfillment of hydrostatic and pneumatic test packages in accordance with project requirements.
• Worked closely with field crews to ensure testing materials were available on time and in the proper quantities, minimizing delays to field operations.
• Maintained an organized test yard and ensured materials were properly accounted for throughout the project.

• Performed high-torque bolting operations on critical process equipment within the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit.
• Executed torqueing procedures according to specified equipment requirements and established job specifications.
• Ensured proper equipment preparation and completion of torqueing activities while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
• Worked efficiently in a demanding refinery environment while adhering to site procedures and project schedules.

• Supervised a dedicated tower crew responsible for the installation of new tower internals across four process towers.
• Directed installation activities on towers with varying dimensions, configurations, and installation requirements.
• Coordinated crew activities to ensure tower internals were installed accurately and according to engineering specifications and project requirements.
• Managed daily work assignments, productivity, and safety while maintaining project schedules.
• Adapted installation methods to accommodate the unique dimensions and field variances of each tower.
• Maintained a strong focus on safety, quality, and proper installation procedures throughout the project.

• Supervised tower crews performing maintenance and repair of tower internals, including in-kind replacement, removal, cleaning, and reinstallation of components.
• Directed maintenance activities to ensure tower internals were properly installed and completed according to project specifications and safety requirements.
• Oversaw installation and completion of internal decking and access equipment within process towers.
• Ensured all bolted components were torqued to specified requirements prior to completion.
• Coordinated final inspections and completion of tower maintenance activities before turning equipment over to Operations for startup.
• Managed crew productivity, safety, and quality throughout the maintenance process while meeting project schedules.

• Performed industrial maintenance on conveyor systems and material-handling equipment throughout the steel mill.
• Replaced and serviced conveyor rollers, idlers, belt components, and related mechanical equipment.
• Assisted with the removal, installation, and repair of various steel mill process equipment and components.
• Performed equipment maintenance and repairs while working around heavy industrial machinery and demanding production environments.
• Followed established safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and site-specific work practices.
• Completed maintenance activities safely and efficiently while minimizing equipment downtime and supporting continuous mill operations.

• Fabricated and installed sheet metal jacketing and protective coverings over insulated piping and equipment.
• Fabricated 90-degree elbows, saddles, T-fittings, and other custom sheet-metal components to fit various piping configurations.
• Measured, cut, formed, and fitted sheet metal to provide a professional-grade finish while protecting thermal insulation from weather and job-site damage.
• Performed precision fabrication and installation while maintaining high standards of workmanship, fit, finish, and quality.
• Worked from field measurements and job requirements to ensure fabricated components were properly fitted and securely installed.