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Maintenance Construction

Location:
Torrance, CA
Posted:
May 09, 2013

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Resume:

Alberto Hernandez

***** **** ***., #* ********, CA 90505

424-***-**** or 424-***-****

************@*****.***

Summary: I have extensive knowledge as a boilermaker and proven experience

in plant maintenance and plant construction. I am certified by the National

Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) in industrial boiler

making. I also have 6 years of experience in Hydro blasting. I am

currently seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my boiler maker

skills.

Work Experience

Machine Tech II

2/1/13 to

Present

Cat-Spec, Ltd.

1536 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90810

I perform refinery maintenance by removal and reloading of catalyst

using high volume vacuum equipment; unload catalyst from many various

reactors and processes; operate forklift and vacuum truck; perform

equipment maintenance checks; examine material checklist for accuracy;

perform job analysis prior to job performance; I am aware of all safety

aspects that are required to complete the job; also perform other duties as

assigned.

Catalyst Handler

7/27/12

to 2/1/13

North American Services Group

3350 West Directors Row, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4585

Duty Station: El Segundo, CA

I performed top safety supervisor on the vessel ensuring tool readiness

perform refinery maintenance, removal and reloading of catalyst using high

volume vacuum equipment; unload catalyst from many various reactors and

processes; run temporary piping from top of unit to ground machine; setup

fresh air bottles and hoses; ensure that the job is done in a safe and

timely manner; also perform other duties as assigned.

Catalyst Handler

2/29/12 to

Present

Hydro Processing Associates, LLC

6520 McGowan St., Moss Point, MS

Duty Station: El Segundo, CA

Top Safety for emergency preparedness for any mishaps that may happen

inside the vessel; ensure walkways are clear of debris/hoses; operate

vacuum truck and other machinery. Quench Tray Panels and Beams; perform

refinery maintenance, removal and reloading of catalyst using high volume

vacuum equipment; unload catalyst from many various reactors and processes;

also perform other duties as assigned.

Boilermaker

10/13/06 to 5/23/10

Turner Industries

Baton Rouge, LA

I performed maintenance turnaround services at various units including the

Dow Chemical Plant in Hahnville, Louisiana Responsibilities included

cutting and changing out pipes, lines, working on coke units, checking for

leaks on fin fans; additional duties included: working inside vessels

removing trays and replacing clips; removing relief control and blocked

valves using the proper rigging techniques required; opened man ways on

towers, boilers and heat exchangers for inspection and repair. I performed

general maintenance duties the last four months of my employment at the

Occidental Plant in Hahnville, Louisiana.

Carpenter

1/2008 - 6/2009

Drywall Specialty Inc. (DSI)

Metairie, LA

Performed carpenter duties by applying metal studs and sheetrock for a

commercial construction project to erect a twenty-two (22) story building,

set-up scaffold; performed crane rigging and signaling for crane operator;

managed supply inventory, as needed.

Alberto Hernandez Resume (continued)

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Iron Worker

12/5/2007 -

12/10/2008

Outlaw Industrial

392 Hwy 37 Clinton, LA

Framed beams for various large commercial building projects to secure steel

bars in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Coped beams for

welders; cut and fit wire mesh; positioned fabric or mesh to reinforce

concrete; installed stairways; maintained a safety first work ethic;

Hydro blaster Supervisor

Gulf South Hydro blasting

Harvey, LA

2/1991 to 5/1996

Ensured proper site preparation for safety; transported equipment to job

site; performed routine maintenance and safety checks prior to startup;

performed both low pressured and high pressured hydro blasting in storage

pumps located at Chevron Chemical company; lanced exchangers and storm

drains at other industrial facilities; pressurized and flushed out process

lines; also changed packing on hydro blaster pumps.

Boilermaker

Brown & Root Inc.

Houston, TX 2/1989

to 5/1991

Performed boilermaker duties at the Indian Refinery in Lawrenceville, IL;

performed maintenance mechanic duties to retrofit units that were out of

service and restored for reproduction. I worked on catalytic cracker

reactor unit piping, flange connections, opened manholes, installed blinds,

removed burners, changed out valves using proper rigging techniques; cut

and changed out pipes, and lines; worked on coke drums, fin fans,

discharged pressure pumps and processed lines.

Additional Comments: I have the skills and abilities that will be an asset

in diverse industries; willing to be trained as required; Prepared to make

long term job commitments.

Education/Certifications

Forklift Operator Certification March 2011

Los Angeles Refinery Safety Overview Exp3-9-2013

National Center for Construction Education and Research

ABC Core Curricula Boilermaker Training Certificate September 1996

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

High School Diploma - Walter L. Cohen Sr. High 1978



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