Plant Operations & Safety Leader

Samuel Lopez

Power Plant Maintenance Manager

361-***-**** • Edroy, 78352, United States • ********@*****.*** SUMMARY

Highly motivated Operations & Safety leader with over 15 years of experience in industrial maintenance and project management, including extensive work in power plant environments. Proven ability to supervise teams, enhance safety programs, and ensure operational efficiency. Expertise in equipment repair, compliance reporting, and coordinating with various departments to maintain high standards. Eager to leverage strong leadership and technical skills to drive success at Calpine Corporation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Contractor, SELF EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR, Sinton

04/2021 – Present

Provide oversight for mechanical work, including weld repairs and design support for piping and mechanical systems.

Collaborate daily with clients on equipment repairs, job estimates, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and procurement of supplies, materials, and rental equipment for various projects, including fabrication and installation.

Manage heavy equipment repair operations.

Execute pipe fabrication and installation projects. Develop pipe designs and isometric drawings.

Oversee crane and rigging operations.

Perform specialty welding on various alloys.

Support the rotating equipment group with expertise and services. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CAPITAL PROJECTS, LyondellBasell, La Porte 04/2020 – 09/2021

Spearheaded safe execution of Capital Projects as Construction Coordinator. Orchestrated collaboration with various departments to ensure successful and safe project completion.

Reviewed Issued For Approval (IFA) and Issued For Construction (IFC) packages, providing constructability and schedule critiques.

Managed contracts for multiple vendors and support groups, including hosting and onboarding processes.

Conducted comprehensive reviews of Safety Execution Plans prior to construction commencement and performed safety audits, cost, and schedule evaluations during project execution. MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, LyondellBasell, La Porte

04/2017 – 04/2020

Monitored employee tasks during the installation, alignment, and balancing of new equipment for projects.

Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to foster top performance. Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to optimize performance and extend equipment longevity.

Rolled out enhanced training programs for maintenance employees. Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, reducing equipment issues and minimizing downtime.

Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment for prompt repair or replacement of defective components to restore functionality.

Adhered strictly to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to maintain compliance with operational and maintenance regulations.

Analyzed and identified root causes of equipment failures, initiating corrective actions. Supervised a team of 30 employees, managing shift scheduling. Monitored equipment, tools, and system upgrades, compiling data into detailed reports for upper management.

Recruited and trained 4 LYB craftsmen, improving departmental efficiency and cultivating a productive work atmosphere.

MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR, LyondellBasell, La Porte

04/2015 – 04/2017

Evaluated the maintenance program for efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness, providing feedback for improvement to company leadership.

Delivered safety education and technical training to the maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.

Administered onboarding processes and SAP maintenance requests, managing orders through to completion.

Oversaw equipment and parts inventory, tracking shipments to prevent stock shortages. Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements. Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance activities. Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance schedules, and safety compliance. Reviewed technical documentation to effectively complete equipment maintenance and repair tasks. Frequently engaged with mechanical and plumbing systems to conduct knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.

COMBINATION PIPE WELDER, LyondellBasell, Corpus Christi 04/2008 – 04/2015

Operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment for fabrication and repair. Fabricated shop components directly from blueprints with high precision. Maintained optimal arc length and movement speed to achieve specified fusion depth and bead quality.

Executed welding projects utilizing gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.

Performed welding in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Restored manufactured products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts. Identified and resolved faulty equipment operation and defective materials promptly. Executed specialized welds with extremely low tolerances for critical industrial operations. Utilized hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment for the identification and removal of defective parts.

Removed and repaired unacceptable welds using air arc and grinder techniques to meet stringent quality guidelines.

Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and precise positions.

Assembled structural forms, including boiler parts and pressure vessels. Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to verify weld quality and adherence to specifications.

Beveled and cut carbon steel and alloy piping using saws, threading machines, and cutting torches. Performed specialized welding repairs on furnaces, including radiant and convection re-tubes. EDUCATION

High School Diploma, Odem High School, Odem

1998 – 04/2002

Completed professional development in Trade School/Vocational Education. SKILLS

Equipment Safety Verification Multi-Project Coordination Specialty Welding SAP proficiency

Isometric creation Hand and Power Tool Operation

Job planning Safe Operating Procedures

Materials coordination Isometric, Blueprint, P&ID, and Mechanical Drawing Reading

Schedule Review and Prioritization Mechanical Aptitude Team Leadership Willingness to Learn

Dependable and Hardworking Time Management

Problem Solving Self-Control and Integrity

Attention to Detail Decision Making

Multi-tasking Operations Management

Supervision Environmental Standards

Safety Program Development Training Oversight

Compliance Reporting Utility Coordination

LANGUAGES

Spanish

Professional Working

CERTIFICATES

Welding Certificate, Del Mar College

04/2002

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