Ruben Medina III
Robstown,TX
Summary
Results-oriented with forward-thinking and resourceful approach to managing complex projects in the [Oil & GAS ] industry. Quality-driven and deadline-focused with a remarkable talent for overcoming challenging issues while maintaining cost and schedule demands with 13 plus years of experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Owner
Medina’s Automotive Tx LLC
Robstown, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Directed daily shop operations, ensuring efficient workflow across repairs, customer intake, and vehicle delivery.
- Managed customer estimates, invoices, and service approvals to maintain accurate repair records.
- Oversaw diagnostics, repair scheduling, and parts procurement to keep service bays productive.
- Supervised technicians, assigning work orders and reinforcing quality standards for automotive repairs.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, building trust through clear communication and service follow-up.
- Maintained compliance with safety practices, equipment upkeep, and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate financial records, including sales reports, expense tracking, and budget management.
- Developed loyal customer base by consistently delivering high-quality products and personalized service.
- Addressed customer complaints effectively, resolving issues quickly to maintain overall satisfaction levels among clientele.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, leveraging these connections for exclusive access to new products or preferential buying terms.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development when needed.
- Coached, counseled and disciplined employees.
Instrumentation Safety System Checks
Polk Production Technologies
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Troubleshot instrumentation and electrical faults to restore equipment reliability and process continuity.
- Calibrated transmitters, controllers, and analyzers to maintain accurate process measurements.
- Performed preventive maintenance on field instruments, control valves, and electrical panels.
- Interpreted P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics to support repairs and installations.
- Inspected hazardous-area equipment for compliance with safety and plant standards.
- Coordinated shutdown work, prioritizing repairs and minimizing operational interruptions.
- Mentored junior technicians on troubleshooting methods, calibration procedures, and safe work practices.
- Maximized asset life cycle through rigorous adherence to maintenance schedules while minimizing downtime.
- Supported new equipment commissioning and start-up processes, ensuring seamless integration into existing I&E infrastructure.
- Reduced equipment downtime through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting hazard assessments and implementing corrective measures for identified issues.
- Conducted regular training sessions to enhance the skills of junior technicians on the team.
- Supervised technicians through motivation, training and development to achieve safe and cost-effective operation.
- Documented all maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory requirements to ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
Instrument Technician Foreman
MMR Constructors
Ingleside, Texas
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Results-oriented with forward-thinking and resourceful approach to managing complex projects in the Oil & GAS industry.
- Quality-driven and deadline-focused with a remarkable talent for overcoming challenging issues while maintaining cost and schedule demands with 13 plus years of experience.
- Resolved equipment issues by diagnosing and addressing malfunctions.
- Industry safety equipment
- Employee performance reviews
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Hand/power tools
- Demonstrated proactive approach by identifying and addressing potential challenges.
- Pneumatic activity expert
- Applied safety knowledge to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Power and hand tools
- Exercised good judgment in making decisions to mitigate risks on site.
- Troubleshoot/repair of compression equipment
- Utilized strong mechanical skills to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
- Works well independently
- Subcontractor oversight
- Utilized basic computer skills to perform administrative tasks and maintain records.
- Project foreman
- Possesses a reliable vehicle
- Strong team player
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Exhibited self-motivation by taking responsibility for task completion without supervision.
- Applied wire knowledge to ensure proper electrical connections in installations.
- Wiring diagrams
- Provided personal tools to ensure readiness for various tasks and repairs.
- Troubleshooting expert
- Conducted testing procedures to verify equipment functionality and safety.
- Executed assigned tasks to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Serviced pneumatic and electronic safety switches
- Used hand tools to mount, install, and secure tools.
- Collaborated with staff engineers to optimize product testing processes.
- Ran tubing to safety equipment and different types of control valves as well as fire loop safety for all of ESD equipment
- Regularly communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Maintained cost-effective levels of spare parts inventory, supporting achievement of production goals.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Performed in the control room to maintain production flow of multiple wells as well as maintaining a 4 man crew to meet production criteria
- Serviced safety system's by calibrating pneumatic panels and electronic panels along with different types of pneumatic valves
- Set up work schedules and job duties to meet job punch list for the day as well as getting tickets signed by customers
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Oversaw proper packaging of products.
- Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
- Fitted and assembled instrument parts.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Informed supervisors when machines needed major service.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both the client and the employer.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Supervised 8 apprentices, answering questions and providing feedback on work.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW), including lifting and rigging requirements.
- Coordinated with proper personnel to obtain permits and clearances for multiple projects.
- Built and repaired air pollution equipment, including blast furnaces, process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with the job foreman.
- Repaired different leaks by tightening or replacing bolts and gaskets, utilizing hand tools and battery operated tools.
- Used hand signals to notify the crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Operated several types of heavy machinery, including forklifts, manlifts.
- Supervised junior technicians during repair work or installations of new systems.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Conducted diagnostics and testing to identify root causes, effectively resolving issues for optimal equipment performance.
- Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Installed field instruments, tubing, and cabling according to project drawings and specifications.
Boilermaker
Bay Ltd.
Port O'Connor, TX
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Coordinated with welders, riggers, and supervisors to complete complex maintenance assignments efficiently.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Assembled heavy metal parts with rigging tools, clamps, and precision measuring devices.
- Tightened bolts and replaced gaskets in machinery to fix leaks.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
Production Operator Foreman
Sundance Energy
Tilden, TX
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Set up workstations, materials, and tools for efficient production runs.
- Operated production equipment to maintain steady workflow and meet quality standards.
- Monitored machine performance and reported abnormalities to reduce downtime.
- Coordinated with maintenance and quality teams to resolve production issues quickly.
- Inspected finished products for defects and verified compliance with specifications.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation, safety practices, and process requirements.
- Followed safety procedures and maintained clean, organized production areas.
Instrumentation Technician Fitter
Polk Production Technologies
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Calibrated pressure, temperature, and flow instruments to maintain reliable system performance.
- Tested instrumentation loops, verifying signal integrity and operational readiness.
- Troubleshot faulty instrumentation, identifying root causes and restoring safe operation.
- Installed mechanical instrumentation components, ensuring accurate alignment with engineering specifications.
- Optimized system functionality with precise calibration of instruments to meet operational requirements.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs to complete precise fittings.
- Assembled tubing, fittings, and brackets for control and measurement systems.
Education
GED -
Mary Carroll High School
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Pneumatic systems
- Equipment problem resolution
- Troubleshooting expert
- Multitasking capabilities
- Safety knowledge
- Proactive approach
- Wire knowledge
- Power and hand tools
- Hand tools expertise
- Sound judgment
- Wire knowledge
- Project management
- Project foreman
- Subcontractor oversight
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Good judgment
- Problem solving
- Strong mechanical skills
- Good multitasker
- Time management
- Self-motivated
- Reliable transportation
- Reliable transportation
- Have own tools
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Own tools
- Troubleshooting
- Testing procedures
Accomplishments
I started Medina’s Automotive Tx LLC from my home and, through hard work and dedication, grew it into a full mechanic shop. For over five years, I’ve built my business by earning customers’ trust, taking pride in my work, and continuing to improve my skills. Moving from working at home to running my own shop is one of my proudest accomplishments.
Timeline
Shop Owner
Medina’s Automotive Tx LLC
08.2021 - Current
Instrumentation Safety System Checks
Polk Production Technologies
08.2021 - Current
Instrument Technician Foreman
MMR Constructors
09.2020 - 07.2021
Boilermaker
Bay Ltd.
07.2017 - 09.2020
Production Operator Foreman
Sundance Energy
08.2016 - 07.2017
Instrumentation Technician Fitter
Polk Production Technologies
06.2011 - 08.2016
GED -
Mary Carroll High School