Benjamin Castillo
Hobbs ,NM
Summary
Seasoned Foreman with background in leading diverse construction and manufacturing teams. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at managing projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, enforcing safety protocols, and optimizing procedures for efficiency. Previous work has resulted in improved team productivity and project execution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Klein Automation & Electric
Hobbs, NM
03.2024 - Current
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
Lineman
Bird Electric
Midland, TX
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Conducted routine maintenance on transformers, insulators, and switches to ensure optimal performance.
- Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
Roustabout Pusher
Diversified Field Services & C&M Services
Hobbs, NM
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around floor.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on oilfield equipment including lubrication of moving parts, replacing seals and gaskets, tightening bolts and nuts.
- Conducted visual inspections of oilfield sites to ensure safety compliance with applicable regulations.
- Inspected and maintained oilfield equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, separators and other production related machinery.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating power tools or lifting heavy objects.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in oilfield equipment to identify causes and solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Capital High School
Santa Fe, NM05-2012
Skills
- Project estimation and bidding
- Materials estimating
- Job site management
- Residential construction
- Construction deadlines
- Worksite safety
- Three-phase experience
- Grounding procedures
- Power distribution systems
- Reconducting
- Written and verbal communication
- Underground and overhead distribution
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- NM EL-1
Timeline
Foreman
Klein Automation & Electric
03.2024 - Current
Lineman
Bird Electric
01.2018 - 01.2024
Roustabout Pusher
Diversified Field Services & C&M Services
01.2012 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Capital High School
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