Cruz Billy Joe
Janesville,WI
Summary
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Trustworthy professional offering several years as foreman. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems. Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects.
Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
Orange, TX
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
Delta, UT
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications and expectations.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
Structural Welder
The Industrial Company, TIC
Sparks, NV
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum, and steel.
Pipefitter
Mountain West Ind.
Salt Lake, UT
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Identify problems with existing installations by inspecting pipes visually or through use of x-ray machines.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
- Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Structural Welder
Abengoa Bioenergy
Sparks, NV
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Calibrated gauges to measure the correct amount of heat during welding operations.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Tested different types of welding equipment to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Read technical documents such as blueprints and schematics accurately when necessary.
- Utilized specialized tools such as clamps, vises, tongs, when required during a project.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Performed welding on steel components for bridge construction projects.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum, and steel.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
Pipefitter
APTIM
Lemoore, CA
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Clean up work areas upon completion of tasks ensuring all tools are put away properly.
- Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
- Assist in the design process for new pipe system installations.
- Provide detailed reports outlining any repairs made during service calls.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of piping systems including steam, air, water, gas, oil and hydraulic lines.
- Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
- Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
- Inspect completed installations for accuracy and compliance with applicable codes or regulations.
- Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
- Follow safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as acids or caustics.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Pipefitter
Brinderson Construction Inc
Benicia, CA
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Calculate estimates for labor costs based on project size and complexity.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
Pipefitter Helper
APTIM
Lemoore, CA
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
- Set alignment and grade using laser.
- Assisted team by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Recognized various materials used in piping systems and displayed working knowledge of material handling techniques.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes and fittings according to specifications and welded, soldered and threaded joints.
Pipefitter Helper
Brahmagroupinc
Ridgecrest, CA
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted Pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes for installation.
- Installed piping systems including valves, flanges, pressure gauges and thermometers.
- Tested installed piping systems for leaks using air pressure gauges.
- Removed corroded sections of pipe from existing systems.
- Fabricated pipeline components using cutting torches or grinders when necessary.
- Identified areas needing repair or replacement by inspecting pipelines regularly.
- Replaced worn parts such as gaskets, valves, seals and other components.
- Grinded welds to ensure a smooth finish on the surface of the pipes.
- Connected pipes with couplings and fittings according to specifications.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine layout of pipelines.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Assisted team by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during each job task.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mesquite High School
Ridgecrest, CA03-2026
Skills
- Safety protocols
- Planning and scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
- Team supervision
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Dimensions and measurements
- Project leadership
- Project reporting
- Equipment oversight
- Tool maintenance
- Dedicated work ethic
- Hand and power tools
- Physical stamina
- Worksite safety
- Decision-making
- Heavy lifting
- Structural repairs
- Fall protection
- Construction deadlines
Timeline
Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
11.2023 - 05.2025
Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
06.2022 - 10.2023
Structural Welder
The Industrial Company, TIC
04.2021 - 11.2022
Pipefitter
Mountain West Ind.
04.2021 - 03.2022
Structural Welder
Abengoa Bioenergy
01.2020 - 03.2021
Pipefitter
APTIM
02.2019 - 12.2019
Pipefitter
Brinderson Construction Inc
01.2018 - 10.2018
Pipefitter Helper
APTIM
05.2017 - 11.2017
Pipefitter Helper
Brahmagroupinc
03.2016 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Mesquite High School
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