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Heat treat technician

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State: CA California
Country: United States
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Certifications
Introductory skills for crew leader in the NCCER’s standardized training curriculum,
Lindon UT, June 2006.
NITON LLC spectrum analyzers (PMI), monitoring and machine maintenance technology, Mona, UT, February 2005.
ANSI standards training course, September 2005.
American welding society membership, October 2005.
I.S.O. 9000/1 standards training, Bollinger Shipyards Inc, New Orleans, LA,
February 1997.
Shell-bardhall lubricants seminary, July 1993
Education
03/1989- 12/1994. National school of technical education engineer Ed Latzina,
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Degree of automotive technology.
Experience
Siemens Power Generation- Lakeside Power Plant Project
Teton Industrial Construction Inc. , Lindon, UT, USA.
Heat treat supervisor.
05/2006-06/2007.

Directs 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.
Quality assistant, PWHT supervisor.
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.
12/2004- 08/05/2005.

Selects, develops and trains 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. Coordinates 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 inspector
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 in order to 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.
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.
11/2000- 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.

Other skills
Microsoft works, word, excel, database, outlook, power point, autocad, etc.



References
Mr. Mike Dollins, mechanical superintendent at Teton Industrial, (252) 560-2835
Mr. John Robles, piping superintendent at Teton Industrial, (361) 549-8163
Mr. Jeff Perry, head QA/QC supervisor at Teton Industrial, (801) 465-3814
Mr. Sal Gallo, piping supervisor at Teton Industrial, (912) 604-0713
Comments
Hiring Managers:

My name is Maximiliano Volonté . I am an experienced industrial construction supervisor. I have extensive experience in piping and I am actively seeking a position that fits my skills and experience.

I have been working in the construction profession for 9 years. My areas of experience include: oil refineries, pipelines- oil, gas, water, and power –cogeneration.

The job titles I am qualified to fill include Heat treat technician/ engineering (civil, mechanical,…), and quality technician.

I express my interest to participate in the selection process that required someone with my qualifications and experience.

I appreciate your attention in advance and I would be delighted to have an interview when suitable position arises.

Thank you for your time,

Max Volonté
Telephone: (801) 473-6506
Argentina: 54 11 4671-8472/ 54 11 5129-6662
Mistras Group