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Victor Alaniz

Katy,TX

Summary

Versatile CAD Operator specializing in mechanical drafting and design within the Oil and Gas industry. Adept at creating precise renderings in fast-paced, high-volume settings, ensuring compliance with client standards and industry regulations. Technical proficiency in AutoCAD, CadWORX, and ArcGIS, with a keen eye for detail in producing 3D models, and piping designs. Beyond CAD operations, actively engaged in project management tasks, from project setup to quality assurance, underscoring a commitment to excellence. Rapidly achieved proficiency in the field, embodying a creative and adaptive approach to surpassing expectations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Piping Designer

Arion Blue
03.2024 - Current

Resolved complex technical issues through detailed analysis and creative problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal system performance.

  • Developed isometric drawings for field repairs and pipeline routings.
  • Walk down P&ID's and redline discrepancies in the field
  • Sketch P&ID's
  • Sketch PSV isometric drawings
  • Model piping utilizing 3D modeling software
  • Compiled relevant documentation packages such as plot plans, piping plans and general arrangement drawings.
  • Resolved design conflicts by effectively communicating with project engineers, leading to smoother project execution.

CAD Operator

3S Engineering & Design
08.2022 - 03.2024

CAD Operator for Mechanical Design:

  • Collaborated with project management to produce accurate and high-quality design drawings based on client as-built sketches and industry standards.
  • Specialized in piping designs using AutoCAD and CadWORX, ensuring precision and adherence to project specifications.
  • Transformed drawings from client compliance engineer teams to meet client's drafting standards.
  • Worked on P&ID corrections under project management guidance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Project Management Tasks:

  • Set up projects by navigating client drawing databases, downloading necessary files, and obtaining sub-project numbers.
  • Created redlines for CAD Operators, identifying and marking corrections ranging from drafting errors to design discrepancies.
  • Utilized aerial imagery and ArcGIS software for site location verification and pipeline routing confirmation.
  • Conducted backchecking as part of the QA/QC process, ensuring accuracy of corrections made by other CAD Operators.
  • Closed projects by compiling final files, compressing them into zip folders, and uploading them into the client's database.
  • Developed proposed GISFM descriptions for each drawing, reflecting changes made during design process.

Commercial Sales Associate

Cavender Carquest Auto Parts
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Aggressively generated new business by prospecting, making follow-up calls to customers and contacting referrals
  • Maintained relationships with existing customers to optimize service quality, business growth and customer satisfaction
  • Identified customer needs and achieved service levels that met and exceeded expectations
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
  • Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management

Research Assistant

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Program
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.
  • Conducted meticulous research to identify information and answer multifaceted questions.
  • Summarized search results by preparing written reports, graphs, fact sheets, and tables.
  • Collaborated with members of faculty on interpreting results and planning follow-up work.
  • Performed research using Linux, and Chandra Interactive Analysis of Observations (CIAO)
  • Used observational data to survey for X-ray sources in a nearby galaxy using NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12.2018

Associate of Science - Natural Sciences

Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
05.2015

Skills

  • Research and Analysis
  • Data mining
  • Advanced critical thinking
  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Effective multi-tasking
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Java knowledge
  • Linux experience
  • Excellent teamwork
  • Data Entry
  • Inventory Management
  • MS Office
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • CADWorx
  • ArcGIS

Timeline

Piping Designer

Arion Blue
03.2024 - Current

CAD Operator

3S Engineering & Design
08.2022 - 03.2024

Commercial Sales Associate

Cavender Carquest Auto Parts
09.2020 - 08.2022

Research Assistant

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Program
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Physics

The University of Texas At San Antonio

Associate of Science - Natural Sciences

Northwest Vista College
Victor Alaniz