Controls Maintenance Tech (227584) Refinery, Oil-Gas, Steel, Manufacturing, Pipeline, Food, Automotive / PLCs, Robots, HMIs, DCS, SCADA, VLANs, Valves, VFDs, Servos, CNC / North Houston, TX
TX-based Controls / Maintenance Professional with over 17 years of diverse leadership and technical experience in maintenance, reliability, and automation across multiple industries, including manufacturing, oil & gas, and steel production. He brings a unique blend of hands-on expertise in controls systems, electrical maintenance, and process automation, coupled with a strong leadership background. His proven ability to adapt across diverse industries, coupled with his hands-on knowledge of equipment integrity and safety systems, suggests he can excel in a role focused on ensuring asset reliability and compliance. This Swiss Army knife talent has acted as a solo act, as well as leading maintenance teams and managing projects. He is currently employed but is open to exploring new opportunities. He brings a unique blend of mechanical systems maintenance, PSM experience, troubleshooting, and reliability-focused leadership skills to the table. He would be a great addition to any manufacturing, metals or oil/gas operation looking to raise the bar! His notable experience includes:
• 17 years of diverse leadership and technical experience in the maintenance, reliability, and service delivery industries
• Key player in getting successful maintenance operations started in the opening of 5 districts nationwide, managing the technical aspect of operations, maintenance, and electronics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical, controls, mechanical and maintenance systems
• Quick to learn new skills and master new techniques and technologies in the industrial space.
• Highly dependable and result-driven with a strong work ethic and project management background.
• Extensive Experience: Proven success in maintenance operations, troubleshooting, and automation integration, having played a critical role in launching maintenance operations in 5 districts nationwide.
• Industry Versatility: Hands-on expertise across manufacturing, oil & gas, food & beverage, and metals industries, with specific exposure to automated press/stamping, CNC/machining, steel mills, and pipeline automation.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Rockwell, Beckhoff, DirectLogic, Texas Instruments), robotics (Kuka, FlexPicker, welding, palletizing), HMI, SCADA, and industrial network architecture.
Mechanical Integrity & Equipment Inspections:
o He has extensive experience performing preventative and predictive maintenance on plant systems, including pressure equipment, motors, valves, and piping across multiple industries (Tesla, Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, Vallourec Steel).
o His work at Tesla and Coca-Cola required him to oversee critical equipment performance and reliability, which aligns with the MI inspection and repair duties.
o Experience with SAP CMMS and other maintenance tracking systems demonstrates his familiarity with equipment lifecycles and documentation, crucial for MI programs.
Process Safety & Regulatory Knowledge:
o He has a background in PSM-regulated environments, including refinery, oil/gas, and chemical processing (BJ Services, CUDD Energy, Vallourec).
o His Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) certification and nuclear safety knowledge demonstrate his understanding of high-risk environments and regulatory compliance.
o Hands-on involvement with pressure systems, instrumentation, and fluid control systems aligns with PSM MI focus areas.
Corrosion, Piping, and Vessel Systems:
o Worked with piping systems, valves, and vessels in oil & gas, steel mills, and manufacturing facilities.
o Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid control systems, as well as performing inspections, equipment validation, and system commissioning.
o Familiarity with material handling, piping layouts, and process systems complements the corrosion analysis and piping/vessel assessment requirements.
Root Cause Failure Analysis & Reliability Improvements:
o Led troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts in Tesla and Anheuser-Busch for production line issues and system failures.
o Project management experience with CUDD Energy and FTS International involved driving equipment reliability and reducing non-productive time (NPT) related to equipment failures.
o Expertise in implementing corrective actions and optimizing preventative maintenance programs aligns with the reliability-centered responsibilities.
Codes, Standards, and Technical Knowledge:
o Skilled in interpreting P&IDs, working with ASME codes, and understanding pressure vessels, piping systems, and heat exchangers.
o Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems showcases his technical versatility.
o Working knowledge of safety, inspection protocols, and certifications like API, along with exposure to industrial standards in oil, gas, and manufacturing sectors.
• Refinery Operations Automation
• Oil / Gas Production Automation
• Pipeline Operations Automation
• Automated Press / Stamping Applications
• Automation Project Management
• Tube / Pipe Mills Automation Vallourec
• Casting / Metals Manufacturing Automation
• Steel Mill Automation
• Steel Mill Threading Lines
• General Manufacturing Automation
• CNC / Machining Operations Automation
• Food Manufacturing Automation
• Inspection / Test Automation
• Electronics Manufacturing Automation
• Turbomachinery Controls
• Instrumentation
• Warehouse / DC Automation
• PLC Programming
• Allen Bradley PLCs
• ABB PLCs
• Rockwell PLCs
• Siemens PLCs
• Beckhoff PLCs
• DirectLogic PLCs
• Texas Instruments PLCs
• Kuka Robots
• Robotic Equipment Setup
• Troubleshooting Robotics
• FlexPicker Robots
• Material Handling Robots
• Assembly Robots
• Packaging Robots
• Palletizing Robots
• Warehouse Robots
• Automated Conveyor Systems
• Fixed Automation
• Programmable Automation
• Flexible Automation
• Rolling Mill Automation
• Automatic Assembly Machines
• Programming / Repairing CNC Machines
• HMI – Human Machine Interface
• SCADA
• Upgrading Analog to Digital Systems
• Upgrading Digital Control / Monitoring Systems
• VLANs
• High Performance Data Acquisition Systems
• Industrial Process Automation Integration
• Configures/Tests/Debugs System Network and Data Acquisition Equipment Designs
• Performing Network Layout from Design to Configuration
• Designing Interface Cabling and Custom Adapter Designs
• Performing Data Acquisition Designs
• Mapping Signal Inputs for Cards
• Analog & Digital Cards
• I/O Hardware
• DCS
• Process Controls Integration
• Data Acquisition
• PAC – Programmable automation controller
• Variable frequency drives VFDs
• X-Ray Equipment
• Spray Systems
• Touch Screen
• RTUs
• HART Convertors
• Stepper Systems
• Servo Systems
• Embedded Controllers
• Fluid Dispensing Controls
• Process Safety Management PSM
• Analog / Digital circuits
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Optical Inspection
• Control System Design
• Dismantling Equipment
• 12/24/50 VDC Motors/Equip
• 120/240/480 VAC Motors/Equip
• SAP CMMS
• VSAT
Education
• Texas State Technical College – Harlingen January 2001 to December 2003
• Studied in Computer Science, Network and System Administration/Administrator – Florida Technical College / January 1999 to December 2000
• Certified, Controllogix\Rockwell 5000 PLC Programming / Programming and setup of PLC’s modules for automation – ABinBEV
• Process Measurement Instrumentation Professional, Mass, Mag, PH, Flow, Level, Guided Wave, Temp – Endress & Hauser
• CCENT, Cisco switching and routing – Globalnet.
• IADC WellCAP® & API Supervisor – Workover/Well Completion, Wireline, Snubbing, Coil Tubing – Well Control School
• Twin Disc Electronic Control Systems Professional – Twin Disc
• RSO – Radiation Safety Officer, Nuclear Physics – Englehart & Associates / Studied nuclear theory, physics, and safety for nuclear device applications to manage companywide nuclear sources at CUDD Energy
• Computer Science, Network and System Administration/Administrator – Texas State Technical College Harlingen
• Managing in a Matrix Organization, Management – American Management Association (AMA)
• Improving Managerial Effectiveness – American Management Association (AMA)
• PeopleCert – ITIL V3 Foundation, Project, Problem and Change Management
• Microsoft Server 2008 R2 – Global Knowledge
• C- C-Com iNetVu Professional, Satellite Systems troubleshooting and maintenance – Com Satellite Systems
• VSAT System Professional / SkyCasters
• Radiation Safety Officer Certification – Englehardt
• C-Com iNetVu VSAT Professional – C-Com Satellite Systems
• Nuclear Gauge Professional – RadCon
• US Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
• Naval Nuclear Machinist Mate