WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ
Katy,TX
Summary
Motivated, detail-oriented individual seeking a position to further enhance my extensive background in turbine repair/operations for the benefit of the company. I am looking for a position that challenges me and promotes growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Console Operator/Process Operator FCC
Valero Houston Refinery
01.2017 - Current
- Job duties include - Montioring unit conditions and making adjustments as needed. Identifying and troubleshooting abnormal unit conditions and process upsets. Coordinating with other refinery units/workers. Performing visual rounds for assigned area, assessing equipment operation, taking instrument readings, communicating with console operator, supervision, and other refinery personnel, preparing equipment for scheduled maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, performing basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting to determine if technician support is required, making equipment adjustments to optimize performance, maintaining housekeeping for common and assigned areas, and complying with all environmental and safety procedures.
Sales Representative
Gas Turbine Controls/Turbologistics
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Manages day to day operations of the shop from receiving or shipping inventory, inventory control, parts acquisition, customer/client relations, product presentations, bid preparation, and proposals pertaining to turbine components/controls and accessories.
Thermal Spray Operator
Valvtechnologies
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Set up and perform complex thermal spray coating operations
- Prep and coat Frame 6 & 7 buckets, shroud blocks tiles using Sulzer Metco units
- Additional duties include bond coat, thermal barrier coating, heat treating using vacuum furnaces, shot peening, routine sanding, filing, masking, etching, and polishing.
Production Technician
Praxair
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Set up and perform complex thermal spray coating operations
- Prep and coat Frame 6 & 7 buckets, shroud blocks tiles using Sulzer Metco units
- Additional duties include bond coat, thermal barrier coating, heat treating using vacuum furnaces, shot peening, routine sanding, filing, masking, etching, and polishing.
Quality Control Inspector
Stewart Tubular
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Performed various inspection requirements on Hydril pipe threads
- Duties included reading and interpreting prints and drawings, preparing gauges such as MRP and lead gauges for thread inspection
- Preformed first and last article inspections up to company standards.
Thermal Spray Operator/Workleader
General Electric
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Set up and perform complex thermal spray coating operations
- Prep and coat Frame 6 & 7 buckets, shroud blocks tiles using Sulzer Metco units
- Additional duties include bond coat, thermal barrier coating, heat treating using vacuum furnaces, shot peening, routine sanding, filing, masking, etching, and polishing
- Distribute work assignments according to production needs, assist with any issues during production
- Conduct daily production meetings before and after shift.
Turbine Repair Technician
General Electric
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Performed various repair operations on Frame 6, 7, 9 turbine components - buckets, nozzles, liners, transition pieces and shroud blocks
- Additional duties also include grinding, inspecting, blasting, assembly/disassembly, basic NDT throughout the repair process.
Quality Control Inspector/Workleader
Hydril L.P.
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Performed various inspection requirements on Hydril pipe threads
- Duties included reading and interpreting prints and drawings, preparing gauges such as MRP and lead gauges for thread inspection
- Preformed first and last article inspections up to company standards
- Distribute work assignments according to production needs, assist with any issues during production.
Balance Technician/Inspector
Sulzer/Hickham Ind.
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Review of master job files, reading blueprints, use of measuring tools such as OD/ID micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges to perform Phase 1 inspections on steam turbine, screw rotors, compressors including incoming axial locations, visual inspections unstacking and reassembling of rotating equipment.
Field Service
Sulzer/Hickham Ind.
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Maintained shop tools, ordering equipment for job locations, cleaned and stocked tool units, organized job files
- Occasional travel to job sites to assist in disassembly/reassembly of rotating equipment.
Education
CLASS OF 2017 -
VALERO BASIC OPERATOR TRAINING
GED -
CHANNELVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
CHANNELVIEW, TEXAS01.1997
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software Knowledge and Experience of Lean Processes and Techniques Recent background in FCC Refinery Operations Ability to identify malfunctions on mechanical equipment Working knowledge and experience in all thermal spray processes Understanding of metallurgical and mechanical characteristics of thermal spray coatings Ability to successfully read/interpret drawings, specifications and complex technical data
Expertise
Metco 9MC/GE High Energy Mod (Plasma), Metco Unicoat (Plasma), Metco DJC (HVOF), Centerline Cold Spray, 8MB, Plazjet, DJ 2600/3600, Fanuc M710i, Fanuc ArcMate, Gaspro, Steelman, Seco, Progressive Rotary Shot Peener, Progressive Rotary Grit Blaster, Progressive Dovetail Shot Peener, Empire Pressure hand blaster, 7FA+e, 7EA, 6B Buckets, 7FA+e Shroud Block Tiles
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
Console Operator/Process Operator FCC
Valero Houston Refinery
01.2017 - Current
Sales Representative
Gas Turbine Controls/Turbologistics
01.2015 - 01.2017
Thermal Spray Operator
Valvtechnologies
01.2014 - 01.2014
Production Technician
Praxair
01.2014 - 01.2014
Quality Control Inspector
Stewart Tubular
01.2014 - 01.2014
Thermal Spray Operator/Workleader
General Electric
01.2010 - 01.2014
Turbine Repair Technician
General Electric
01.2005 - 01.2010
Quality Control Inspector/Workleader
Hydril L.P.
01.2000 - 01.2005
Balance Technician/Inspector
Sulzer/Hickham Ind.
01.1999 - 01.2000
Field Service
Sulzer/Hickham Ind.
01.1997 - 01.1999
CLASS OF 2017 -
VALERO BASIC OPERATOR TRAINING
GED -
CHANNELVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
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