DANIEL CRUZ
Ponchatoula
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Planner with 8+ years in refinery maintenance, turnaround, and capital project support. Skilled in planning, scheduling, estimating, and execution for API 570/510 mechanical work, scaffolding, insulation, coatings, and CUI programs. Proficient in SAP, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel to create detailed work packages, manage budgets, and track KPIs. Recognized for safe work planning, cross-discipline coordination, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Planner / Scheduler
Acuren
Baton Rouge
01.2021 - Current
- Scope, plan, estimate, and schedule mechanical support work packages for API 570/510 CUI programs at a major refinery.
- Generate monthly and quarterly KPI reports to track cost performance and productivity against targets.
- Create purchase orders for contractors, ensuring compliance with budget and scope requirements.
- Utilize SAP for work order management and Primavera P6 for schedule development and updates.
- Coordinate with field supervisors to align job plans with safe and efficient execution.
Scaffold Foreman
BrandSafway
Norco
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed a crew of six scaffold builders for maintenance and project work at Valero St. Charles Refinery.
- Planned scaffold erection/dismantle activities with safety compliance, weight limits, and fall protection in mind.
- Inspected completed scaffolds for OSHA and company standard compliance.
Planner / Estimator
BrandSafway
Baton Rouge
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Planned and estimated scaffold, asbestos, insulation, and rope access work for API 570/510 inspection programs.
- Coordinated multi-discipline activities to support refinery maintenance schedules.
Planner/Estimator
BrandSafway
Meraux
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Responsible for planning, estimating and schedule updates for all maintenance and turnaround work pertaining to scaffolding, insulation and coatings.
- Create monthly and quarterly KPI reports.
- Assist with timekeeping and budgetary estimates.
- Tracking all daily activity and tracking foreman's productivity.
Scaffold Builder
BrandSafway
Belle Chasse
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Helped erect scaffold platforms for contractors.
- Trained to evaluate and remove all safety hazards pertaining to every job I've ever attended.
- Worked on elevated, internal and congested structures.
Education
High School Diploma - Carpentry
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Kenner, LAcertificate of completion - Primavera P6
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Software: SAP, Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite
- Specialties: Mechanical planning, cost control, KPI tracking, safety compliance, job package creation
- Industry Knowledge: Refinery maintenance, turnaround execution, API 570/510 programs, scaffolding, CUI mitigation
Timeline
Planner / Scheduler
Acuren
01.2021 - Current
Scaffold Foreman
BrandSafway
03.2020 - 01.2021
Planner / Estimator
BrandSafway
09.2018 - 03.2020
Planner/Estimator
BrandSafway
08.2016 - 09.2018
Scaffold Builder
BrandSafway
11.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma - Carpentry
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
certificate of completion - Primavera P6
Baton Rouge Community College
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