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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Ricardo Torres

Liberty

Summary

Motivated, reliable individual with a diverse background in industrial maintenance and technical training. A proven history of high performance and attention to detail while conducting safe, and compliant operations. I am seeking to expand my knowledge, further my career, and I am certain I can add value to your organization.

Focused on maintaining safe and highly productive manufacturing operations. Efficiency-driven and analytical with full knowledge of commissioning and pre-commissioning processes. Trained in HSE requirements, PPE gear and emergency response.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Piping Supervisor

Ups
01.2025 - Current
  • Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
  • Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
  • Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
  • Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.

QC Inspector

Becht Industrial Group
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Utilize isometrics and process P&IDs to locate valves, pumps, transmitters, vessels, etc
  • Proposed and implemented improvements to reduce errors and rejected items.
  • Operated, calibrated, and maintained testing equipment.
  • Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices.
  • Inspected products, components, and materials for defects and compliance with tolerance standards.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
  • Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA), to identify hazards appropriate PPE, and improve overall work processes
  • Review area permits with local operations when required and obtain authorization before entering confined spaces
  • Documented findings and generated reports with data and recommendations.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.

PIPEFITTER

Specialty Welding & Turnarounds (SWAT)
11.2021 - 10.2024
  • Responsible for material layouts, fabrication, and assembly of equipment, piping, and vessels
  • Collaborate with operations to review energy isolation, LOTO, and verify proper permitting is in place before beginning all work
  • Perform JSA/LPO to identify area hazards, exposure points, mitigation steps, and improve overall standard procedures
  • Perform first breaks to install blind flanges, orifice plates, valves, piping, etc
  • Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.

BOILERMAKER

T&L Lease Service
03.2015 - 05.2018
  • Read blueprints, IFC, master materials list, and project scopes in order to successfully place and fabricate various structures, vessels, exchangers, etc
  • Maintain knowledge of project schedules, PM schedules, and manage any break in work to support equipment reliability and continuous operations
  • Collaborate with Operations to review energy isolation, LOTO, and identify potential hazards in the work area
  • Inspect fabrication, equipment integrity, and structural integrity to ensure specifications
  • Hold team members accountable for work tasks and attention to detail

Education

Visual Testing -

Morris Marine Consulting LLC
Mobile, AL
10-2024

High School Diploma -

North Star Christian Academy
Houston, TX
02-2020

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Employee management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Willingness to learn
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety oversight
  • Employee motivation
  • Stress tolerance
  • Work planning and scheduling
  • Material inspection
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • TWIC
  • Basic Plus
  • VT CERT,level 2
  • High Level PPE & SCBA
  • Confined Space Entry
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Card - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • NCCER Pipefitter Certification - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Piping Supervisor

Ups
01.2025 - Current

QC Inspector

Becht Industrial Group
02.2024 - 12.2024

PIPEFITTER

Specialty Welding & Turnarounds (SWAT)
11.2021 - 10.2024

BOILERMAKER

T&L Lease Service
03.2015 - 05.2018

Visual Testing -

Morris Marine Consulting LLC

High School Diploma -

North Star Christian Academy

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