1. Walter R. Rivera
11009 Collingswood La Porte, TX. 77571
(281) 435-9114
walter7rivera@hotmail.com
Objective
Electrical Engineer with Maintenance and Reliability experience in the Oil and Gas Industry seeking a Power
Distribution Engineering role to further develop my management, team work and communication skills.
Education
University of Houston, Bauer School of Business Aug 2012 – Present
Master’s in Business Administration
University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering Dec 2008
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Work Experience
LyondellBasell Houston Refinery Houston, TX Oct 2013 – Present
Instrument & Electrical Engineering Team Lead
• Set priorities and managed team resources to meet refinery demands
• Ensured Long Range Plans for instrumentation and electrical systems were maintained
• Assisted PCA Manager in developing engineering goals
• Provided technical leadership and expertise for complex issues
• Worked with multi-disciplinary teams and interacted with all levels of the organization
• Managed resources and participated in Turnarounds, PSM activities (Risk Assessments, PHAs, MOCs)
LyondellBasell Houston Refinery Houston, TX Jan 2009 – Oct 2013
Maintenance/Reliability Electrical Engineer
• Responsible for electrical infrastructure of several units and substations at the refinery.
• Responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance of motors, cranes, transformers, high
voltage cables, motor control centers, and switchgear.
• Commissioned several motors, transformers, uninterruptable power supplies (UPSs), Variable
Frequency Drives (VFDs), Battery Systems, Relays and MOV’s.
• Experience in the demolition of out of service units as well as re-start-up of old decommissioned units
• Completed several large scale Turnarounds and Shutdowns as the lead electrical engineer; most recent
includes the 2013 Coker.
• Completed NCCR electrical qualification test for potential union strikes.
LyondellBasell Industries Channelview, TX Summer 2008
Instrument and Electrical Engineer Co-op
• Replaced level flow switch with a custom vane operated flow switch to meet specs.
• Upgraded two obsolete lighting panels and initiated solution to shared neutral problem.
• Addressed analyzer building safety issue and conveyed possible solutions to corresponding individuals.
• Conducted gas monitoring survey and provided a list of recommended replacements.
Additional
• Fluent Spanish speaker, reader and writer
• Co-lead of Global Care Day 2009
