Jaime D. Mercado Jr
Al Khobar
Summary
Aftermarket Machinist with over 8 years of experience in machining, quality control, and safety compliance within the oil and gas sector. Specialized in reconditioning turbo expanders, pumps, reactor valves, and pressurized relief valves. Proven ability to optimize machining processes while maintaining strict adherence to specifications. Strong attention to detail and collaborative approach drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aftermarket Machinist
Air Products Industrial Gases
Dhahran
05.2021 - Current
- Strictly adhered to company safety policies to maintain a secure work environment.
- Reconditioning of Turbo expanders(OEM repairs), and non OEM equipment like various types of PUMP and Several Types of valves.
- Responsible for the precision machining of parts, components and tooling used in a variety of expansion, compression, and fluid handling equipment used in air separation, hydrocarbon, and petrochemical applications.
- Fabricated specialized tools, jigs, and fixtures from engineering drawings for turbo expander assembly support.
- Performed all duties necessary to operate a wide range of manual machining operations. Lathe, milling machines, radial drill presses, surface grinders and maintain tight tolerance within 0.0001".
- Performed all operations necessary to rework and refurbish parts and components used in precision rotating machinery. Machining complex geometries including threading, boring, and burnishing.
- Aligned components and measured critical dimensions using precision instruments during assembly.
- Conduct routine maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning and calibration of machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed quality control inspections to verify that parts adhered to specifications prior to final assembly.
- Operated OH crane and forklift for transporting finished equipment to customer-ready skids.
- Managed tool storage and monitored raw material inventory to ensure timely availability.
- Calibrated in-house measuring tools to maintain equipment accuracy.
- Served as safety personnel and responsible for issuing and receiving a safety work permit within the workshop.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics (GD&T)(Trigonometric calculations)
Machinist and Valve Technician
Kubota Saudi Arabia Co.LLC
Dammam 2nd Industrial
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Operated several conventional and CNC machines, including lathes and milling machines.
- Team Leader
- Read detailed drawings to machine Kubota Reactor valve seat rings with ceramic inserts for leak prevention.
- Monitored and adjusted machining speeds and feeds to optimize quality and efficiency.
- Executed routine maintenance on machinery, ensuring lubrication, cleaning, and adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted dry runs and made minimal adjustments in CNC machining centers using basic G-code and M-code.
- Performed PSV assembly in accordance with established procedures.
- Performed leak testing on pressure relief valves in Ventil test equipment according to standard procedures.
- Lapped PSV seat surfaces using various pastes to achieve high-quality finishes.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse teams to resolve issues and meet production goals.
- Monitoring machining consumables and tools.
Machinist ( Conventional)
Denise Private Island
Denis Island
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed arc-welding, machining and fitting of bearings and pillow blocks.
- Ensured bicycles remained in good condition for safe guest usage.
- Monitored swimming pool maintenance, Including water pH level and pumps.
- Repaired damaged equipment to minimize down time.
Machinist
F & L fishing venture
Zamboanga City
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Documented daily maintenance activities in detailed logs.
- Fabricated replacement parts using machining techniques, including turning and milling.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances with precision using micrometers and vernier calipers.
- Executed pump shaft alignments while fabricating new shafts as needed.
- Shaped keyways with a shaper machine to ensure accuracy.
- Manufactured spur and helical gears via conventional mill with direct indexing techniques and calculations.
- Performed mathematical calculations for precise dimensions and tolerances on components.
- Conducted maintenance on ship engines to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College
Philippines10-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Metals And Engineering
Kabasalan Institute of Technology
PhilippinesSkills
- Safety compliance"In my role, safety is my top priority I ensure compliance with safety protocols, not only for myself but also for my teammates and company assets even in high-pressure situations"
- Precision Machining"With 8 years of experience in conventional machining, I excel in working with various materials and selecting the right cutting tools My attention to detail and focus on repeatability ensure high-quality results and minimize errors"
- Quality control "I've worked with various quality control processes, including incoming inspection, in process and final inspection My attention to detail, analytical skills, and communication abilities enable me to effectively identify and address quality issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement"
- Conventional Gear cutting"I've developed skills in conventional gear cutting, utilizing direct indexing calculations and techniques My experience has equipped me with the skills to cut gears using these methods"
- Team Collaboration & Problem solving"I excel in collaborative environments, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive projects forward My communication skills, active listening, and adaptability enable me to build effective relationships with colleagues and teammates By fostering open dialogue and embracing diverse perspectives, I contribute to innovative solutions and collective success"
Certification
- Safety Work permit Issuer and Energy Isolation LOTO certification (with IRR)- Air Products
- Job Safety Analysis( JSA) -Air Products
- Dangerous Properties /Classification of Gases Advanced (AF/EU)
- Cyber Security trainings
- Hazard Communication training
- OH crane And Forklift Operation training
- Certificate of competency as a qualified General Machinist 1
- National Certificate 2 In Machining
- Maintenance Training Certificate of Motoyama Safety Relief valves
- Certified Teson Technician from Kubota saudi Arabia Company LLC
- EFCO Mobile workshop for Valve repair And test certificate of completion
- Certificate of completion Of maritime training
Languages
Filipino(Tagalog)
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Physical fitness, Going to Gym, Jogging and connect with nature.
- Meditating, listening to music, sleeping
- Playing basketball
- watching good movies
Accomplishments
- 4S Recognition Award: Excellence in Basic Safety Practices (BSP L1)
- Being promoted from the position of market machinist to customer engineering at current job.
- Appointed as Team leader in my previous job
- Received certification as Outstanding Order Processing and Quality Control (OPQC) in past job
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aftermarket Machinist
Air Products Industrial Gases
05.2021 - Current
Machinist and Valve Technician
Kubota Saudi Arabia Co.LLC
03.2016 - 04.2021
Machinist ( Conventional)
Denise Private Island
12.2013 - 03.2015
Machinist
F & L fishing venture
06.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College
Some College (No Degree) - Metals And Engineering
Kabasalan Institute of Technology
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