Welding supervisor, PWHT technician,heat treat technician
    	
    	
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            Added: 1/15/2011
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    	        Education
    	    
    	    
    			03/1989- 12/1994. National school of technical education 
engineer Ed Latzina,
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Degree of automotive technology.
            
        
    	    
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    			Bechtel Corporation-San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, 
SGRP Unit 3
Superheat FGH, San Onofre, CA, USA.
Heat treat supervisor.
09/2010-12/2010
Performance of preheats and PWHT on steam blow piping and 
steam generators main steam tie ins, cold legs and hot legs 
tie ins, snubbler arms, etc.
Set up and monitoring of the whole thermal process from 
ambient temperature up to soak temperature and down, 
troubleshooting deficiencies affecting the thermal cycle.
Equipment maintenance.
CalEnergy operating corporation- Elmore power plant 
clarifiers project.
EW Corporation, Calipatria, CA, USA.
Welding supervisor.
04/2010-05/2010
Direct a group of 12 welders, assign different tasks for 
each one, qualification of welders, review of WQR, PQR, MTR, 
NDT results such as PT, UT, VT. Welding material control, 
lay out –fit up inspection  of panels, pipe radial launders, 
periphery launder, radial launder supports at reaction well 
and clean out nozzles- guide rods according to fabrication 
drawings and project specifications. Revise welding and 
fabrication defects, ensure all welding shall conform to the 
latest standard of the ASME code section IX. Generate daily 
welding reports, weld maps, ndt request reports, punch list 
reports, etc.
Conduct safety meetings. 
Bechtel Corporation-San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, 
SGRP Unit 2
Superheat FGH, San Onofre, CA, USA.
Heat treat technician.
09/2009-01/2010
Performance of preheats and PWHT on steam blow piping and 
steam generators main steam tie ins, cold legs and hot legs 
tie ins, snubbler arms, etc.
Set up and monitoring of the whole thermal process from 
ambient temperature up to soak temperature and down, 
troubleshooting deficiencies affecting the thermal cycle.
Equipment maintenance.
Imperial Valley Resource Recovery (IVRR) power plant.
EW Corporation, Imperial, CA, USA.
Maintenance supervisor.
06/2008-03/2009
Modify fuel transportation system such as install automatic 
diverter system, replace feeders, modify fuel chutes and 
install new belt conveyor at metering bin; install new 
magnets on main and auxiliary fuel conveyors, modify 
reclaimer system and its hydraulic components. Install 
hydraulic cylinders at stuck conveyor and truck dumper ramp, 
install proximity switches, zero speed and e-stop switches; 
replace electric motors and transmissions at self unloader, 
auxiliary bin and truck dumper.
Install new rotary ash valves and its piping, replace 
secondary ash conveyor and repair bottom ash conveyor.
Modify water columns at high pressure drum and replace 
condensate pumps.
Install chemical piping for cooling towers and boiler feed 
water systems such as bleach, phosphate, caustic acid, etc. 
CalEnergy operating corporation- Vulcan power plant 
clarifiers project.
EW Corporation, Calipatria, CA, USA.
Welding supervisor.
04/2008-06/2008
Direct a group of 12 welders, assign different tasks for 
each one, qualification of welders, review of WQR, PQR, MTR, 
NDT results such as PT, UT, VT. Welding material control, 
lay out –fit up inspection  of panels, pipe radial launders, 
periphery launder, radial launder supports at reaction well 
and clean out nozzles- guide rods according to fabrication 
drawings and project specifications. Revise welding and 
fabrication defects, ensure all welding shall conform to the 
latest standard of the ASME code section IX. Generate daily 
welding reports, weld maps, ndt request reports, punch list 
reports, etc.
Conduct safety meetings. 
NAES Corporation- Centralia steam plant, secondary main 
steam system.
Superheat FGH, Centralia, WA, USA.
Heat treat technician.
01/2008-04/2008
Ensure to pre-heat and maintain temperature during the 
welding process on all heavy wall carbon and alloyed steel 
piping with intermediate bake out required. Post weld heat 
treatment for stress relieving in P1, P4, P5A and P5B small 
and large bore heavy wall piping systems. Hardness test with 
telebrinell and UCI equipment .
Bechtel Corporation- Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, 
SGRP Unit 3.
Superheat FGH, Tonopah. AZ, USA.
Heat treat technician.
07/2007-12/2007
Performance of preheats and PWHT on steam blow piping and 
steam generators main steam tie ins, cold legs and hot legs 
tie ins, snubbler arms, etc.
Set up and monitoring of the whole thermal process from 
ambient temperature up to soak temperature and down, 
troubleshooting deficiencies affecting the thermal cycle.
Equipment maintenance.
Siemens Power Generation- Lakeside Power Plant Project 
Teton Industrial Construction Inc. , Lindon, UT, USA.
Heat treat supervisor-QC technician.
05/2006-06/2007. 
Direct a group of 10 subordinates to achieve assignments 
implementing best safe practices. Performance of preheats, 
post weld heat treat and hardness test (Vickers, Brinell, 
Rockwell B and C) on P1, P4, P5A and P5B piping material 
with thicknesses up to 155 mm. Performance of alloy 
verification (PMI) on P4, P5 and P8 welding joints. 
Execution of daily preheats, PWHT, hardness test and alloy 
verification reports for leak test and turn over packages. 
Visual inspection of welds. Work with Field Supervisors to 
conduct QC checks to ensure compliance with Client 
requirements. Recommend to the Team Leader modifications to 
improve the system. Record all job data and participate in 
the Post-Job Reports preparation. 
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental 
(HSE) standards, practices and guidelines.
Chevron Corporation Salt Lake City
Westcon Industries, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Quality assistant.
04/2006-05/2006. 
Responsible in performing daily inspection reports, daily 
welding reports and piping progress reports. Perform final 
visual inspection of pipe spools as per clients approved 
fabrication drawings. In process inspection such as 
material, lay out fit up, visual and dimensional control of 
piping, review of qualification records as (WPQR, PQR, WPS, 
MTR, etc), review NDT procedures with respect to the project 
specification and standards. 
ConocoPhillips- Clean Fuels Project.
Teton Industrial Construction, Sweeny, TX, USA.
Heat treat supervisor-QC technician. 
11/2005- 03/2006. 
Performance of hardness test using the UCI principle 
(Brinell scale only), PMI or alloy verification and ferrite 
test on piping materials such as 304, 308, 309, 316, 321, 
347, 2205 and inconel. Execute preheats and post weld heat 
treat on P1, P4 piping material according to the ASME code 
B31.3 and client specifications. Visual inspection of weld 
joints. Log in inspection reports in the database and 
isometrics for future references and turn over.
Shaw/Stone & Webster Inc.- Currant Creek Power Project.
Teton Industrial Construction, Mona, UT, USA.
Heat treat supervisor-QC technician.
12/2004- 08/05/2005. 
Select, develop and train personnel to ensure the efficient 
production. Coordinates with the Superintendents to plan 
construction schedules. Prepares weekly work list, informs 
assigned employees of production and material problems 
affecting schedules. Supervise that preheats and post weld 
heat treat were performed between specified parameters 
according to the applicable code. Execution of hardness test 
using ultrasonic equipment. Performance of positive material 
identification on alloy base and filler metals to assure 
homogeneity of welded area. Interpreting isometrics and 
P&ID’s drawings for lines punch list. Preparation of 
preheats, post weld heat treat, hardness test and P.M.I. 
reports for turnover packages.
Chevron refinery-Air Liquide. Box Reformer Hydrogen Unit 
Project.
Teton Industrial Construction, El Segundo, CA, USA.
Field assistant.
11/2003-01/2004. .
Witness of dirt compaction test, slump test and impaction 
test for 7 and 28 days.
Inspection of rebar for foundations and piers and anchor 
bolts. Coordinate with site manager and field supervisor for 
concrete truck delivery to job site. Calculate amount of 
concrete needed according to size of foundations and piers. 
Update foundations drawing books for field supervisors. 
Preparation of tests reports and log them in to the 
database.
Georgia Pacicfic-OCC Recycled Fiber Plant Project.
Teton Industrial Construction, Big Island, VA, USA.
Quality assistant.
09/2003-11/2003. 
Execute reader sheets for NDT examinations, visual 
inspections of welds and welding material control. 
Interpreting drawings, isometrics and P & ID’s ,walk down 
lines for hydro and pneumatic tests. Preparation of red line 
drawings , field modifications, punch lists, etc. Weld map 
piping drawings. 
Coastal Aruba Refining Co.-Swar-Amine project.
Teton Industrial Group Inc., Aruba, Dutch Caribbean.
Heat treat supervisor-QC technician.
02/2003- 07/2003. 
Planning and scheduling work activities. Actively work 
together with construction manager, superintendents and 
supervisors in daily activities. Implementation of 
activities in the production area to meet production goals, 
quality and cost objectives. Directs a group of 20 
subordinates to achieve assignments. Performance of 
preheats, post weld heat treatments and hardness tests on 
carbon steel piping systems. Preparation of post weld heat 
treat and hardness test documentation for turnover packages. 
Walk down lines for punch list, hydro test and restoration. 
Duke-Fluor Daniel, Luna energy Facility
Teton Industrial Group Inc., Deming, NM, USA.
Heat treat technician.
04/2002- 01/2003. 
Ensure to pre-heat and maintain temperature during the 
welding process on all heavy wall carbon and alloyed steel 
piping with intermediate bake out required. Post weld heat 
treatment for stress relieving in P1, P4, P5A and P5B small 
and large bore heavy wall piping systems. Hardness test with 
telebrinell and UCI equipment . Maintain standards of safety 
and comply with Company’s Health, Safety & Environment 
Management System requirements. Take reasonable care of own 
health and safety and that of others in the workplace. 
Follow and maintain Company standards of Quality in 
accordance with Company Quality System requirements.
Duke-Fluor Daniel, Arlington Power Project.
Teton Industrial Group Inc., Arlington, AZ, USA.
Heat treat technician.
11/2001- 04/2002. 
Preheating of welds up to 450 degrees to drive out moisture 
and minimize temperature differentials in the weld joint 
area. Post weld stress relief up to 1400 degrees on high 
yield materials for minimizing cracking after welding. 
Preheating of pipe joints before application of protective 
coatings to aid in adhesion and curing of the coating.
Interpret instructions and related information into 
meaningful and accurate work directives, drawings and 
guidelines. Plan & schedule labor, material and equipment 
efficiently and within set time frames. Maintain effective 
lines of communication between the implementation and 
execution functions. Maintain and enforce a safe working 
environment. Help maintain client satisfaction. 
Profertil S.A.- Profertil Fertilizer Complex.
Techint Engineering & Construction, Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
Quality assistant.
09/1998-05/2000. Techint Engineering & Construction, Buenos 
Aires, Argentina.
Report spool erection on daily basis to lead engineer.
Follow up pre-fabricated spool from NDT yard/Painting yard 
up to erection area.
Participate in punch listing. Conversant with P & ID's, 
isometrics drawings, hydro testing. 
Responsible for the implementation of activities in the 
production area to meet production goals, quality and cost 
objectives. Interpreting fabrication standards ASME-ANSI , 
AWS standards and other documents. Verifying that base 
material, consumable welding materials, filler metals, 
welding equipment, edge preparation, were performed in 
conformance to applicable procedures and standards, drawings 
or other documents. Spools dimensional control.
Bollinger Shipyards Inc., New Orleans, LA, USA
Ship fitter.
06/1996-04/1997. Bollinger Shipyards Inc., New Orleans, LA, 
USA.
Machinist help as installing and removal of transmissions 
shafts and propulsion wheels.
Ship fitting as welding tacks oxy fuel gas cutting and sheet 
metal measurements.
Set up of welding equipment, sand blast equipment, etc.