Daniel Martinez

Senior Mechanical Commissioning and Preservation Specialist with extensive experience supporting LNG and petrochemical projects. Proven expertise in rotating and static equipment installation, preservation, pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, commissioning mechanical walkdowns for completions, vendor coordination, spare parts and warehouse support, and system turnover. Strong field leadership skills coordinating construction, QA/QC, vendors, warehouse personnel, and operations to support safe startup and turnover of major industrial facilities.

Mechanical Commissioning Specialist / Preservation Supervisor - KBR - Port Sulphur, LA

(2023-08)

Executed commissioning mechanical walkdowns, preservation audits, vendor coordination, spare parts support, and MC turnover documentation for LNG systems. Led weekly meeting and daily field walks with Venture Global teams to resolve preservation issues. Supported CSU Mechanical team with equipment troubleshooting and partnered with KZJV to track and close MC task in Co-Console in timely system turnover to client

Mechanical Commissioning / Preservation Specialist - KBR - Channelview, TX

(2020-10 - 2023-03)

Conducted QA/QC inspections of mechanical equipment alongside QC, ensuring construction teams adhered to all ITP requirements and signing off hold points for CSU readiness. Tracked preservation activities and spare parts inventory within the warehouse and provided daily progress updates to LyondellBasell management. Supported site mechanical teams during commissioning of rotating and static equipment.

Witnessed final equipment alignments and piping stress checks, lube oil skid cleanliness inspections, and verification of correct oil types. Executed cleaning, drying, and closure of tanks, drums, pumps, and dry gas blowdown panels; performed flushing and filling of seal pots, setup of nitrogen panels, and testing of grouted pump bases for voids.

Mechanical Pre-Commissioning / Preservation Supervisor - CB&I / McDermott - Lake Charles, LA / Port Arthur, TX

(2018-01 - 2020-10)

Supervised a team of six preservation technicians and craft personnel executing mechanical preservation programs for rotating and static equipment in accordance with project specifications, OEM requirements, and industry best practices. Assigned daily work activities, monitored performance, and verified proper execution of preservation tasks including lubrication, shaft rotation, desiccant control, nitrogen purging, fogging, and environmental protection to ensure equipment integrity and commissioning readiness.

• Planned, implemented, and tracked preservation activities throughout construction, pre-commissioning, and CSU phases. Conducted routine field audits and preservation walkdowns to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.

Utilized Lucy

Co-Console for data entry, tracking preservation status, documenting deficiencies, and closing preservation tasks supporting mechanical completion and system turnover.

• Coordinated closely with commissioning, construction, QA/QC, warehouse, and operations teams to resolve preservation issues. Maintained preservation logs, records, and turnover documentation; monitored spare parts storage and long-term layup conditions in the warehouse. Led weekly preservation coordination meetings and provided progress updates to project management to support safe, efficient commissioning and startup.

Millwright Supervisor - S&B Engineers and Constructors

(2014-10 - 2017-12)

Supervised millwright crews performing installation, alignment, and troubleshooting of rotating and static equipment on industrial projects. Oversaw baseplate setting, grouting, coupling installation, and precision alignment in accordance with OEM and engineering requirements. Coordinated materials, spare parts, and work planning with construction, QA/QC, and warehouse teams.

Enforced safety and quality standards, led daily toolbox talks, and supported mechanical completion and commissioning readiness.