John Miranda
Schererville
Summary
Pipefitter & Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience in operating and maintaining various types of heavy equipment, including fork trucks, carry deck cranes, front end loaders, backhoe, skid steer loader and man lifts. Demonstrated ability to perform preventative maintenance on refinery process equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. Collaborated effectively with team members to streamline workflows, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime. Skilled in inspecting equipment for defects and implementing corrective measures to maintain safe operations in a heavy industrial environment. I have completed a pipefitter apprenticeship, working at an oil refinery for twenty years and also as a contractor at the same location for six years. Duties as an pipefitter included preventative maintenance on furnaces, heat exchangers, and pumps. Fabrication and replacement of existing and new piping systems. Duties as a contractor encompassed general industrial maintenance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pipefitter
BP Products North America
Whiting
11.2005 - 03.2026
- Operated fork truck, carry deck crane, various types of man lifts while performing preventative maintenance on refinery systems while ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Inspected heavy equipment before each use to identify defects and implementing corrective measures for safe operations.
- Collaborated with team members prior to each job to streamline work processes, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring reliable operation and preventing costly breakdowns in the refining process.
- Assembled structural frameworks from fabricated parts such as channels angles bars.
- Operated welding machines to fabricate steel structures and piping systems according to blueprints and specifications.
- Worked closely with other tradesmen such as crane operators, machinists, carpenters, electricians, and laborers.
- Maintained a clean work area by disposing of scrap materials properly and organizing tools when not in use.
Auto Worker
Lear Corporation
Hammond
05.2002 - 11.2005
- Operator at all assembly line stations including repair, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and enhancing operational efficiency on the assembly line.
- Conducted quality checks on manufactured components, identifying defects, and made repairs contributing to improved product standards and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials and supplies, facilitating timely replenishment and minimizing downtime during production activities.
- Prepared workstations by organizing tools and materials, ensuring a clean and efficient environment that supports seamless production operations.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Organized work area at end of shift to ensure it is ready for the next day's production.
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Navarro Construction
East Chicago
03.1996 - 05.2002
- Operated heavy equipment including front end loader, backhoe, fork truck, and skid steer loader ensuring precise execution of industrial maintenance tasks and overall project efficiency.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy equipment prior to use.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment, minimizing downtime and maintaining optimal operational readiness on-site.
Education
United States Department Of Labor Certification - Pipefitter Apprenticeship
BP Products North America
Whiting, IN 11.2005 - 11.2008
Lake Central High School
St. John, INSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Communication skills
- Reliability
- Safety compliance
- Preventative maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Precision measuring
- Blueprint interpretation
- Stick Welding
- Industrial safety standards
- Decision-making
Timeline
United States Department Of Labor Certification - Pipefitter Apprenticeship
BP Products North America
11.2005 - 11.2008
Pipefitter
BP Products North America
11.2005 - 03.2026
Auto Worker
Lear Corporation
05.2002 - 11.2005
Heavy Equipment Operator
Navarro Construction
03.1996 - 05.2002
Lake Central High School