Erick Retta
Alamo,TX
Summary
Diligently advancing from an Oilfield Floorhand at Ensign Drilling to a skilled Solar Panel Installer, I've honed expertise in drilling equipment handling and exceptional teamwork. My background includes enhancing rig efficiency, leading to improved operational success, and completing large-scale projects on time, showcasing my strong work ethic and communication skills.
Experienced with heavy machinery and safety protocols in oilfield settings. Utilizes hands-on skills to manage physically demanding tasks efficiently. Knowledge of team collaboration and problem-solving under high-pressure conditions.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Oilfield Floorhand
Ensign Drilling
- Assisted in rigging up and rigging down procedures, ensuring a smooth transition between drilling sites.
- Promoted a positive work environment by effectively collaborating with team members and supervisors for smooth operations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to improve overall rig efficiency and safety performance.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by maintaining and operating rig equipment in a safe and timely manner.
- Improved operational success with diligent maintenance, inspection, and repair of rig components as needed.
- Facilitated quick decision-making during high-pressure situations by accurately relaying information between rig personnel on the floor and the driller in the control room.
- Loaded, unloaded and stored supplies and materials in secure, orderly systems.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
Overnight Stocker
HEB Grocery Store
Donna, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Implemented precise shelf arrangement techniques to enhance store aesthetics.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Consistently met or exceeded established stocking goals while maintaining accuracy in product placement throughout the store.
Solar Panel Installer
Primoris Services Corp
Covington, LA
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems.
- Maintained high-quality installations by performing routine inspections, identifying defects, and correcting any issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale solar panel projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Verified completion of inspections prior to installation processes to reduce delays.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Education
Bachelor Of Kinesiology - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2026
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX05.2018
Skills
- Oilfield safety protocols
- Threaded connections
- Reliability and punctuality
- Hand tool proficiency
- Physical strength and stamina
- Communication and listening
- Drilling equipment handling
- Pipe handling proficiency
- Crane and hoist operation
- Basic mechanical skills
- Safety protocol adherence
- Strong work ethic
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Overnight Stocker
HEB Grocery Store
01.2022 - Current
Solar Panel Installer
Primoris Services Corp
02.2020 - 11.2021
Oilfield Floorhand
Ensign Drilling
Bachelor Of Kinesiology - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School