Christian Rivas Castro
Forest Hill,Texas
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman/Operator
Superior Pipeline services
Grand Prairie, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Managed and operate an excavator while leading a 3-member team
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Ordered ahead of time materials such as sand, gravel, pipes, fittings, schedule bore rig, hydro-vac, welder haul off dump trucks and street plates needed for projects
- Conducted inspections on finished products and excavations to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifically in fabrication fusions/tie ins, bell-holes excavation, and trench line ditches. Emphasized the importance of creating a safe working environment in accordance with Atmos Energy Procedures.
- Performed hot tapping and plugging on 2-4 inch steel mainline.
- Served as a conduit for effective communication between employees, ensuring compliance with high standards during tailgate safety meetings while setting clear goals for the day
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Fill out JSA, Daily logs, Daily Timesheets, Locusview (Survey) Every Asset that was installed the day of installation
- Maintaining open lines of communication with FCC and Company supervisor regarding daily targets and on-site achievements
- Ensured work areas were returned to their original or improved condition after project completion
Tie in Laborer
MG Dyess Pipeline Construction
Midkiff, TX
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently as in assisting foreman with spacing pipe during tie ins, moved spacing clamps, skids needed and equipment to next tie in location,
- Detected and repaired holidays with epoxy found by holiday detector during inspection before the lower-in and tie-in process
Tie In Laborer
MG Dyess Pipeline Construction
Midkiff, TX
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently as in assisting foreman with spacing during Tie-in process, Moved Tie-in Clamps, Skids and equipment needed for next Tie-in
- Conducted inspections on the next tie in drag section utilizing a holiday detector, addressing any identified holidays on the pipeline through epoxy repairs before commencing the Lower-in and Tie-in procedure
Foreman/Operator
Driver Pipeline
Kennedale, TX
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed and operated an excavator while leading a 4-person crew
- Completed JSA forms, filled out daily timesheets, and updated locate tickets as required
- Locusview (survey) every asset installed the day of installation as required by Atmos Energy
- Facilitated discussions during tailgate safety meetings to determine objectives for the day.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs making sure we met every goal for the day/week
- Ordered ahead of time materials such as sand, gravel, pipes, fittings, schedule bore rig, hydro-vac, welder haul off dump trucks and street plates needed for projects
- Conducted thorough pigging and pretesting after mainline was pulled by bore to ensure readiness for tie-in and chart testing.
- performed hot tapping and plugging 2-4 inch steel mainline
- Ensured work areas were returned to their original or improved condition after project completion
- Maintaining open lines of communication with FCC and company supervisor regarding daily targets and on-site achievments
Foreman C
Manhattan Pipeline
Tulsa , OK
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Repair anomaly on steel Pipeline
- Conducted daily safety meetings and established daily goals.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Reassigned operators and labor hands as directed by superintendent to complete excavations and manual digging tasks in assigned locations.
- Moved tool trailer and sandblasting rig to designated bell-holes for sand blasting and X-ray purposes.
- Coordinated welders and steel sleeve installations based on anomaly sizes provided by Excell (X-Ray), resulting in efficient pipe repairs.
- Performed backfill and cleanup of Bell-holes upon receiving approval from coating crews
Strawboss
Sunland Construction
Gonzales, LA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed crew operations and assisted as a strawboss on Mainline/Tie-ins coating crew
- Operated and maintained company crew truck, ensuring availability of necessary materials for daily tasks through regular morning discussion with foreman.
- Conducted daily tailgate meetings with team to review safety hazards and objectives for the day.
- Performed maintenance on pipe and welds, including repairing damaged coating identified through holiday detector.
Skilled Labor
Driver Pipeline
Kennedale, Texas
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Fabricated and fused mainline and tie ins
- Moved materials, supplies and equipment around the worksite as needed.
- Anticipated tasks and supported foreman in their execution.
- Assisted in prepping for bore pulling and conducting pre-testing of mainline after it was pulled in by bore.
Spotter
WHC Energy Services
Big Springs, TX
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed routine maintenance checks on heavy equipment including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators.
- Effectively communicated with track-hoe operator using hand signaling and radio communication while lowering mainline into ditch. Demonstrated proficiency in digging out hot lines and efficiently loading/unloading stringing pipe in ROW.
- Assisted co-workers by offering help and assistance with any required tasks.
Laborer
WHC Energy Services
Cleburne, TX
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked in the Frontend/fireline with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Completed various physical labor tasks and provided assistance to co-workers in any way possible
Equipment Operator
MG Dyess Pipeline Construction
Tishomingo, OK
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Operated machinery equipped with PCS Heating Generators, coating powder rings, and PCS Heating Coals efficiently while ensuring the safety of equipment and timely completion of work on ROW.
Education
OD Wyatt
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Project Leadership
- Worksite safety
- Employee Training
- Site Inspection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Spanish fluent
- Materials Management
- Company safety policies
- Valid [State] license
- Permits understanding
Timeline
Foreman/Operator
Superior Pipeline services
02.2024 - Current
Foreman/Operator
Driver Pipeline
01.2022 - 02.2024
Foreman C
Manhattan Pipeline
07.2021 - 12.2021
Strawboss
Sunland Construction
12.2020 - 05.2021
Skilled Labor
Driver Pipeline
01.2020 - 11.2020
Spotter
WHC Energy Services
09.2019 - 12.2019
Laborer
WHC Energy Services
07.2019 - 09.2019
Equipment Operator
MG Dyess Pipeline Construction
05.2019 - 07.2019
Tie in Laborer
MG Dyess Pipeline Construction
01.2019 - 05.2024
Tie In Laborer
MG Dyess Pipeline Construction
01.2019 - 05.2024
OD Wyatt
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