Armando Cerna
Bakersfield
Summary
Operational technician with extensive experience in maintenance and repair, focused on minimizing downtime and enhancing production efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members to optimize workflow and ensure quality standards are met.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Tech 3 S & R
CRC
08.2024 - Current
- My current responsibilities consist of any maintenance needed from working on and repairing waukesha engines in particular 1197 and 1905.
- Working on and repairing any J-series pump from J-175 and J-200 from fluid to power end.
- Maintain and repair Wheatley pumps from fluid end to power end.
- Repair and replace stack pumps and seals working and watch dog cameras and cables perform laser alignments of pumps and motors as well as replace mechanical seals on 2196 centrifugal pumps.
- In the time I have been part of the S & R team I have always tried to take on new challenges and learn the most possible.
- I tried to always maintain and repair any equipment I've worked on to the best of my ability and try to have the minimal amount of down time.
- In the short amount of time I have learned a lot and feel very comfortable given any time of work order that is assigned to me.
- Operated machinery to assemble components according to specifications.
- Inspected products for quality and identified defects during production.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow on the production line.
Production Technician II
CRC
11.2021 - 08.2024
- My responsibilities are but not limited to well operation, well testing surveillance monitor and maintaining equipment and facilities.
- Make sure FWKO's vapor recovery systems Lact units and meters are all running accurately and correct any issues that arise.
- Including indirectly overseen contractors including instrument techs, mechanics, electricians and other contract personnel.
- I have become proficient in scada eVIN XSPOC webpst ignition and used these resources to help me perform my duties more efficiently.
- I've had the opportunity to speak and present safety topics at our weekly safety meeting.
- I work with minimum supervision and always try to hold and raise our production numbers up to the best of my ability.
- Continue to use my operational experience and knowledge to grow within a company and promote within.
- I want to grow personally and help grow the company.
- I look forward to applying my operational experience and knowledge to the Measurement side of the company.
Area Gauger
Phillips 66
Taft
07.2016 - 11.2021
- My gauging duties were to reconcile system segments, make sure line balance was accurate, strapping lease tanks and verifying that oil is within acceptable below BSW shipping percentage.
- Tested all crude oil samples from hand strapped lease tanks and all samples from tanker trucks unloaded at Mckittrick truck rack.
- Tested and ran all crude samples to API and company policies and procedures.
- I input Ticketing information for the end of the month purchasing of all Taft Area crude oil.
- Performed quarterly seal audits on 3rd party Lact units and updated information in the seal log to help with our administrative compliance.
- I input Ticketing information into TRAC 66 and RDE for end of the month.
Construction Field Rep CFR
Phillips 66
Taft
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Oversee and Supervise our contractors during critical operations for Major Maintenance and Operations.
- As a CFR I perform hydro test, ILI tool run, station modifications, upgrades, Anomaly evaluations and ROW maintenance.
- I'm responsible for the safety on my job site at all times.
- I ensure that all work is done in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- I financially track all work being done on a daily basis.
- Manage projects daily and keep them accountable financially and on schedule.
OQ Evaluator
Phillips 66
Taft
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Evaluate and qualify company personnel to perform DOT qualification work.
- Evaluate and make sure company employees have the knowledge and understanding of how to perform DOT work on our assets.
- Make sure they follow all MPRs and company procedures.
Utility Person
Phillips 66
Taft
01.2009 - 07.2019
- Examined PM work orders and discussed with operations supervisor and assisted in building work schedule.
- As a lead utility I worked towards completion of all scheduled work in SAP and associated paperwork.
- Assist in preventive maintenance and strive for operational excellence.
- I assisted with all LOTO for Major Maintenance work and shut down repairs.
- Mentored new hire employees and helped them during their transition into Phillips 66.
- I also help them with work orders and teach them how to be a part of the team.
- I obtained my gauging qualifications during my time as a Utility person and built proficiency in SAP.
Truck Rack Operator
Phillips 66
Taft
01.2009 - 06.2013
- My responsibilities included unloading tanker trucks into the facility.
- Ensured all drivers and personnel follow policies and procedures.
- I was accountable for keeping track of our daily unloading throughputs at the unloading facility.
- I ran the facility with safety and housekeeping as my top priority to keep the unloading facility up and running.
- Key accomplishments were training new contract operators that were working at the unloading facility.
- Also maintained a spill free and incident free facility and promoted ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 safety culture.
- Also trained contract operators on how to maintain and operate the facility safely.
Roustabout
PCL
Taft
05.2007 - 01.2009
- Assist with any activities, turnarounds, and all maintenance for Gaining employment with ConocoPhillips.
- Completion of maintenance ConocoPhillips.
- Backfill at Mckittrick Truck Rack for Operators as needed.
- Performed maintenance activities and assisted with projects in the line 100 Area.
- Oil, Gas and Chemical
Automotive Technician
3 Way Chevrolet
Bakersfield
03.2005 - 04.2007
- Examined work orders and planned work with the shop manager.
- Received all my ASE Automotive Service Excellence certifications.
- Performed regular vehicle maintenance according to those work orders.
- Tested parts and identified mechanical problems of cars manually or by means of computerized diagnostic tools.
- Repaired and replaced damaged parts of vehicle and repaired different parts of the automotive systems.
- Automotive
Automotive Technician
Jim Burke Ford
Bakersfield
05.2002 - 03.2005
- Responsible for vehicle maintenance and light care of vehicles.
- I achieved lead top Tire and Lube Technician within two years' time.
- Installed new tires, brakes and any other light maintenance.
- During my lead tech role I achieved the best customer service rep.
- I paid careful attention to detail and adapted to new technologies.
- Communicate with customers to answer all questions and concerns they had and respond effectively to customers' questions.
- Automotive
Education
Technical Diploma/Trade - Technology - Mechanic
Sequoia Institute
Skills
- Engine repair
- Pump maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- SCADA systems
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
Job Level
Production Tech 3
Certification
ASE Automotive Service Excellence certifications
Department
Prod Op-SJV
Languages
Spanish, Fluent, Fluent, Fluent, Yes
Memberships And Involvement
Community Service with Youth Sports Program, Volunteer, Planned and promoted fundraising events, Coordinated and trained volunteers
Current Role
Production Tech 3 S & R, Maintenance and repair of Waukesha engines (1197 and 1905), Repair of J-series pumps (J-175 and J-200), Maintain and repair Wheatley pumps, Repair and replace stack pumps and seals, Perform laser alignments of pumps and motors, Replace mechanical seals on 2196 centrifugal pumps, Continue to use my operational experience and knowledge to grow within a company and promote within.
Timeline
Production Tech 3 S & R
CRC
08.2024 - Current
Production Technician II
CRC
11.2021 - 08.2024
OQ Evaluator
Phillips 66
02.2018 - 01.2021
Area Gauger
Phillips 66
07.2016 - 11.2021
Construction Field Rep CFR
Phillips 66
07.2016 - 11.2021
Utility Person
Phillips 66
01.2009 - 07.2019
Truck Rack Operator
Phillips 66
01.2009 - 06.2013
Roustabout
PCL
05.2007 - 01.2009
Automotive Technician
3 Way Chevrolet
03.2005 - 04.2007
Automotive Technician
Jim Burke Ford
05.2002 - 03.2005
Technical Diploma/Trade - Technology - Mechanic
Sequoia Institute