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Benjamin Romero

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

PNA Construction Technologies
Bakersfield, CA
08.2015 - 12.2024
  • Supervised daily operations and coordinated team activities during shifts.
  • Assisted staff with customer inquiries and ensured excellent service delivery.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
  • Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
  • Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
  • Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
  • Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.

Senior craftsman

Total western inc
Bakersfield, CA
04.2006 - 06.2015

General maintenance across multiple refineries, start ups and shut downs

  • Collaborated with engineers to ensure design accuracy and compliance.
  • Assisted in preparing project proposals by providing draft layouts and plans.
  • Worked closely with project managers throughout the entire design process from conception through completion.
  • Prepared shop drawings for fabrication with appropriate annotations, notes and details as required by applicable codes.

Lead Welder

Bryant Fuel and Power Systems
Bakersfield, CA
11.2001 - 03.2006
  • Supervised welding processes for fuel and power system components.
  • Trained junior welders on safety protocols and techniques.
  • Inspected completed welds for structural integrity and quality standards.
  • Maintained welding equipment and ensured proper functionality.
  • Implemented best practices to enhance workflow and minimize errors.
  • Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
  • Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.

Education

Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA

Skills

  • Team management
  • Task delegation
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Process improvement
  • Operations oversight
  • Compliance standards
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Performance evaluation
  • Project management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Workplace safety
  • Schedule management
  • Inventory management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Operations management
  • Employee training
  • Attendance oversight
  • Safety
  • Fabrication processes
  • Welding techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety protocols
  • Visual inspection
  • Team leadership
  • Quality assurance
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Brake press operation
  • MIG welding professional
  • Layout and fitting
  • Welding machine setup
  • Critical thinking
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Welding inspection
  • OSHA compliance
  • Welding safety
  • Torch cutting
  • Structural welding
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Worksite organization

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

PNA Construction Technologies
08.2015 - 12.2024

Senior craftsman

Total western inc
04.2006 - 06.2015

Lead Welder

Bryant Fuel and Power Systems
11.2001 - 03.2006

Foothill High School
Benjamin Romero