Rubén Rodriguez
Gardendale,TX
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Compressor Technician
Encore
Odessa, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced safety protocols for the gas compressor station, resulting in a decrease of workplace accidents.
- Optimized equipment performance by troubleshooting and repairing gas compressor units as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for parts procurement when necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in various types of compressors such as reciprocating, centrifugal, rotary vane, and screw compressors – adapting seamlessly between different systems as required.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and colleagues regarding project updates and potential issues related to gas compressor operations.
- Collaborated with team members on complex repairs, leading to faster resolution of issues.
- Ensured accurate pressure readings by calibrating instruments and gauges on a regular basis.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work performed, ensuring proper documentation for future reference.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical failures through meticulous attention to detail during routine checks.
- Improved gas compressor system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and inspections.
- Directed maintenance and repair activities during facility down times.
- Used hand-held tools for work requirements to reduce spark hazard in gaseous environments.
- Secured hoses to equipment and machinery for correct torque resistance.
- Turned knobs or switches to regulate pressures.
- Controlled pumps or pumping equipment to deliver proper pressure.
Frac Sand Hauler
Pollo Trucking
Odessa , TX
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Pen Rider
Bar G Feedyard
Hereford, TX
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Updated weekly exercise prescription to progress patient at appropriate pace.
- Provided individual instruction and education on strength equipment to minimize injury.
- Monitored patients' vitals signs and symptoms and reported findings to physician.
- Reviewed patient health history and adjusted exercise prescription plan resulting in improved diagnostics.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using Type tools for optimal health of Type animals.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Observed animals and notified Job title of signs of illness.
- Conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases and injuries, as well as monitor and document physical changes.
- Took care of stock needs.
- Used tractors, trucks, trailers, forklifts and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
- Followed safety-based and successful protocols to build trust and break animals in for farm or performance requirements.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Inspected machinery, building, pens, yards, and fences for optimal efficiency and integrity.
- Inspected Type animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of Type stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends and identifying areas of concern.
- Kept detailed service records for farm machinery.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts, and supplies.
Welder
Reset Energy
Midland , TX
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Operated robotic cells machinery.
Operator
WTG
Midland, TX
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Assembled Type products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Implemented updated operating procedures for Type machine and adjusted use to increase productivity and longevity.
Education
Permian
Odessa, TX07.1994
Skills
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Daily Logs
- Customer Relationships
- Mechanical Repair
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Equipment Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Work Logging
- Document Verification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Gas Compressor Technician
Encore
10.2022 - Current
Frac Sand Hauler
Pollo Trucking
08.2020 - 10.2022
Pen Rider
Bar G Feedyard
09.2018 - 08.2020
Welder
Reset Energy
10.2016 - 08.2018
Operator
WTG
01.2013 - 09.2016
Permian