David Garcia
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Insulator Helper
Brand Safway
Channelview, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Removed old insulation from structures before installing new material.
- Reported any problems related to the installation process to supervisors.
- Assisted in measuring and cutting insulation materials for installation.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills and screwdrivers when needed.
- Sealed seams of insulating materials using caulk guns or spray foam sealants.
- Cleaned surfaces with solvents to prepare them for insulation application.
- Helped to move, lift and position insulating material into place.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Measure out and cut sheet metal as needed for pipes
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
Private First Class
Texas Army National Guard
Fort Sill, OK
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness through regular exercise regimens.
- Trained to become proficient with basic rifle functions including clearing malfunctions , engaging enemy targets and shooting in various positions.
- Engaged in perimeter patrolling exercises with platoon during all hours of the night and day.
- Engaged in field exercises under supervision of Drill Sargent's including live fire , indirect fire , and calling for air medical evacuation.
- Marching for miles with 50 pound ruck sacks in order to promote mental toughness and discipline.
- Becoming familiar with using grenades as well as grenade safety.
- Using and shooting M777 Howitzer cannon.
Lightning Protection and Grounding Installer
Bonded Lightning Protection
Jersey Village, TX
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Installed lightning protection systems on residential, commercial and industrial structures.
- Inspected existing lightning protection systems to ensure code compliance.
- Installed conduit, wire and ground rods.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Embraced ongoing education and learning opportunities to develop new skills.
- Installed lightning rods on roofs as required .
- Directed and controlled traffic flow around diverse construction areas, resulting in peak safety and productivity.
- Connected wire from lightning protection system to ground rounds via cad welding .
- Operated pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers and performed complex and advanced construction tasks.
Roofing Laborer
Beacon Roofing Supply
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Cleaned up debris from job sites after completion of each project.
- Followed all OSHA safety regulations related to roofing activities.
- Used ladders properly when accessing rooftops for work .
- Unloaded materials to roof by repetitive lifting or through conveyor operations.
- Collected and removed debris and roofing materials to disposal areas at end of every shift to maintain clean work area.
- Loaded roofing materials onto the truck and unloaded them at the job site.
- Climbed onto rooftops using appropriate safety equipment like harnesses and ropes.
- Loaded trucks with roofing materials to be used at various jobsites and secured them properly for transportation.
Paint Helper
BrandSafway
Channelview, TX
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Mixed paint to ensure desired color and texture was achieved.
- Cleaned brushes and rollers after each day's work was finished.
- Applied primer and sealer coats before applying the final layer of paint.
- Assisted painters with prepping surfaces by sanding, taping, and covering areas to be painted.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as needed.
- Lifted and arranged sand blasting hoses as needed on scaffold.
- Connected sand blasting hoses to blast pots.
- Used hand tools to build containment surrounding towers , pipes and exchangers to be sand blasted as well as using wrapping and sheet metal to protect sensitive equipment.
- Served as bottle watch and hole watch for sand blasters in confined space.
- Occasionally sand blasted surfaces to be painted in confined space.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Rayburn High School
Pasadena, TX05-2018
Skills
- Hand Tools Proficiency
- Insulation Installation
- Detail Orientation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Safety Procedures
- Bilingual
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Service member
Timeline
Insulator Helper
Brand Safway
04.2023 - Current
Private First Class
Texas Army National Guard
11.2022 - Current
Lightning Protection and Grounding Installer
Bonded Lightning Protection
04.2022 - 11.2022
Roofing Laborer
Beacon Roofing Supply
01.2022 - 04.2022
Paint Helper
BrandSafway
06.2019 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Sam Rayburn High School
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