Amador Chapa Jr

Pettus, TX

Amador Chapa, Jr

Maintenance Supervisor/Turnaround Coordinator ad1yx0@r.postjobfree.com • 361-***-**** LinkedIn

• Pettus,

TX

Dynamic and versatile professional with substantial experience in servicing equipment and overseeing maintenance and installation. Known for improving operational efficiency by finding and resolving complex issues. Possess strong analytical skills and a well-developed ability to oversee equipment repair and maintenance activities. Dynamic professional with excellent track record of maximizing quality, safety, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Success in implementing health and safety protection processes that ensured project compliance with regulatory requirements. Areas of Expertise

• Repair & Maintenance

• Issue Resolution & Troubleshooting

• Health & Safety

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Inspection & Testing

• Team Building & Training

• Technical Support

• Tailored Communication

• Attention to Detail Professional Experience

Valero Energy Corporation, Three Rivers, TX 1996 – 2017 Material Technician / Relief Planner, Senior Maint. Tech, Relief Superintendent, Interim Superintendent, Turnaround Coordinator- Piping, Fix Equipment, Towers and Vessels

• Material Tech/Relief Planner 2011-2017

Managed material requisition and repairs for refinery through SAP system. Collaborated with engineering and inspection departments to maintain all items and processes in compliance with company's procedures. Relief planner for planning department during regular and emergency situations.

• Managed contractor on roofing upgrades and renovations on all buildings in refinery. Coordinated teams with cost effective planning.

• Ensured material, parts were line with set specs and standards, including ASME, NACE, and ANSI.

• Coordinated and monitored millions of dollars of equipment and materials delivery and setup for the TA department on major turnarounds and shut downs.

• 2000 - 2011

• Senior Maint. Tech Relief Superintendent. Interim Superintendent

• Worked as Senior Maint. Tech daily routine maintenance plant wide (Boilermaker/Pipe Fitter)

• Stepped up as Relief Superintendent as required.

• Managed repairs and maintenance of Tank Farm while serving as an Interim Supervisor on Tank Farm Complex 3.

• Managed inspection, repairs, and construction projects with different contractors. Ensured safe and timely completion of maintenance processes in close collaboration with T/A Planning Department, operations, and HSE. Managed Valero tank farm crew members to streamline daily operations.

• Maintenance Turnaround Coordinator supervising and managing contractors in Corpus Christi Bill Greehey refinery T/A 2004,2006, 2008. To include all Valero Three Rivers Refinery turnarounds 2000 - 2017

• Managed personal on prevention pipeline shutdown and managed contractors heaters repairs on emergency shutdown project.

• Coordinated and managed towers crews FCC and Alky crews to ensure timely completion of assigned operations within budget on several FCC/ALKY Turnarounds.

• Coordinated maintenance and operations for an expedited and safe repair of lines and equipment to prevent revenue loss of $50,000 a day emergency shutdown at CCR unit Valero Three Rivers Refinery.

• Coordinated repairs and maintenance of refinery flare systems managing contractors crews during FCC/Alky Turnaround

• Managed Valero and contractor crews making repairs, replacement piping on night shift in Naptha section during major shutdown CCR from shutdown to startup within parameters with savings of

$100,000 per day.

• 1996-2000 Additional Experience Operator - Hydrocracker/Main Fractionator Unit Valero Energy Corporation, Three Rivers, TX

• SGT of Corrections Criminal Justice Division. McConnell Unit Maximum security prison Department of Criminal Justice Division, Beeville, TX

• Supervisor Oil and Gas Construction/Maintenance, Johnson Construction Co., Pettus, Tx

• Sergeant, United States Air Force Barksdale AFB La. Computer Tech

• Education & Credentials

• Partial associate basic courses - Coastal Bend College, Beeville, TX

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Coastal Bend College, Beeville, TX

• Computers/Electronics in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Keesler AFB, Computers/Electronics School, Biloxi, MS

• Boilermaker/Pipefitter certified Journeyman. Allen Taylor Construction Co. Beeville Tx. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Material Technician / Relief Planner

Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers, TX

January 2011 to January 2017

Responsibilities

I am currently working as Material Technician/Relief Planner in which I am accountable for requisitioning material for construction and/or repairs for our refinery through our SAP system, which includes that the material is in compliance with our specs and requirements (ie- ASME,NACE,ANSI) . I regularly work with the engineering and inspection departments on assuring that all items are in compliance with our company's procedures. I also assist in relief planning for our Planning department for regular and emergency work order and to include turnarounds.

Skills Used

Computer proficiency in SAP (ie - work order system, requisition (procurement),Planning) Proficient in Schematics and P&ID'S (Blueprint Reading) Senior Maintenance Technician/Relief Superintendent/Interim Superintendent Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers, TX

January 2000 to January 2011

Responsibilities

While I was in the Maintenance Department for over 10 years, I worked 1 year as Interim Supervisor on the Tank Farm Complex directing routine maintenance and overseeing repairs on our tanks for our API Tank

(10 year) inspection and repair program.I also worked on several Turnarounds/shutdowns at our refinery as a Valero Coodinator which oversee the repairs/construction projects with different contractors (ie -JV industries,Wyatt Constr.) of which I coordinated the work with T/A Planning Department, Operations and HSE for a safe and timely completion. I worked as a boiler maker/pipefitter in areas of the refinery with and along other departments (I&E and Rotating Equipment). Skills Used

Supervisory Skills overseeing construction and repairs Computer proficiency in SAP (ie - work order system, requisition (procurement),Planning) Proficient in Schematics and P&ID'S (Blueprint Reading) Boilermaker Journeyman

Pipefitter Journeyman

Operator

Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers, TX

December 1996 to January 2000

Responsibilities

Certified operator for Hydrocracker/Main Fractionator Unit Responsible for ensuring the safe and productive operation of the HCU, documented readings and collected samples for proper specs of our products. Prepared equipment for maintenance for repairs/ emergencies and turnarounds.

SGT of Corrections Criminal Justice Division

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Division - Beeville, TX February 1993 to December 1996

Responsibilities

Worked 1 year as correctional officer at the McConnel Unit in General Population. Worked 1 year as yard squad officer overseeing 10 plus inmates at the Garza transfer facility. Worked 1 year as Sgt of Corrections at the McConnel Unit managing 30 plus officers in the Segregation and Close Custody sections.

Supervisor Oil and Gas Construction/Maintenance

Johnson Construction Co. - Pettus, TX

January 1989 to February 1993

Responsibilities

Planned and executed several projects from water injection systems, compressor installations(civil work to start up), well head hookups/well header installations via pipeline construction. Installed pumping units(artificial lifts) on concrete and/or base material foundations. Worked with several companies (ie- Amoco, Shell) and local companies (ie- Pennzoil,Dan A. Hughes) with close contact with company Supervisor and/or Engineers on several projects and routine maintenance. Skills Used

Supervisory Skills overseeing construction and repairs Proficient in Schematics and P&ID'S (Blueprint Reading) Planned projects with cost analyses and projected time completions Education

Computers/Electronic in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Keesler AFB, Computers/Electronics School - Biloxi, MS Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Coastal Bend College - Beeville, TX

Journeyman in Pipefitter Boilermaker

Allen Taylor Construction Co. - Beeville, TX

Skills

• Oil & gas

• Construction management

• Equipment Repair

• Blueprint Reading

• Fabrication

Military Service

Branch: USAF

Service Country: United States

Rank: Sgt.

Computer Tech in the USAF at Barksdale AFB for the Second Air Force Command in Bossier City, LA. Repair and maintain computer systems.

Commendations:

USAF Good Conduct medal

Certifications and Licenses

NFPA 472 Hazmat Officer & Incident Commander

Present

Cert for Incident Commander and Hazmat Officer over incidents involving oil and gas hazmat issues. Pro Board Certified

NFPA 472 Officer Incident Commander

Present

Cert for Incident Commander over all issues involving oil & gas incidents Pro Board Certified

Additional Information

Additional firefighting and safety training;

Expanding Interm. Systems: Industrial Fire Brigade Leader NIMS: 100, 300

NIMS ICS: 300

NIMS: 700a

Speak fluent Spanish

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