David Guzman
Superior,AZ
Summary
Experienced mining professional with over 15 years of experience in health and safety, heavy equipment operation and emergency response. Possess strong interpersonal and team building skills. Adaptable with a proven ability to improvise and solve problems in high stress situations. Strong communication and leadership skills with a variety of experience in managing diverse groups of employees. Detail oriented. Successful EMT capable of providing life saving measures in emergency situations. Well versed in MSHA and OSHA regulations. Certified EMT-B with strong background in emergency services. Skilled at assessing, monitoring, and treating patients in high-stress situations while maintaining calm demeanor. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of team and communicate with other healthcare professionals. Successfully improved response times and patient satisfaction levels in previous roles.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-B Wildland Firefighter
Rough Country Response
Waddell, AZ
01.2022 - Current
- Provided pre-hospital care services such as administering oxygen therapy or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Provided medical aid to injured personnel at the scene of a wildfire incident.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies during large-scale fire suppression operations.
- Responded rapidly to emerging wildfires to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
- Assisted with patient assessments, such as measuring vital signs and assessing conditions.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
Firefighter
Superior Fire Department
Superior, AZ
11.2011 - Current
- Control, suppress and safely extinguish fires
- Assist in building inspections required by regulatory building codes
- Rapidly make decisions in high-stress and dangerous conditions to ensure the safest possible outcome for both firefighters and victims of fire
- Provide on-call and quick response to emergency calls and perform necessary tasks to rescue people in emergency situations
- Observe fire scenes for safety hazards and direct emergency response actions to minimize risk
- Monitor, maintain and operate fire suppression tools and equipment
- Responsible for ensuring that equipment is ready for emergency situations
- Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
- Arizona Fire Services Institute certified Incident Safety Officer (National Fire Association)
- Review and authorize actions to be taken by the scene Incident Commander and firefighting crews during emergency situations
- Observe fire scenes for safety hazards and direct response actions to minimize risk
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (Nationally Registered)
- Perform emergency response team training involving first-aid and heavy equipment scenarios to Resolution Copper Underground Mine Rescue Team
- Administer first-aid and provide artificial respiration for victims affected by fire, smoke or trauma before medical emergency services arrive on scene
- Perform initial patient assessment and treatment for patients in emergency situations
- Transport stabilized patients to medical facilities
- Responsible for completing patient care reports to provide to doctors and other hospital staff
Tower Modification Foreman/Construction Manager (in Training)
Vinco INC
Grand Prairie, TX
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Conduct health and safety inspections of vehicles, towers, equipment and other workplace facilities
- Document non-compliance and ensure corrections and repairs are made before allowing work to commence
- OSHA certified ComTrain Instructor responsible for teaching high angle tower safety and rescue tactics (both basic and advanced courses) and sign-off on all employee training
- Inspect fall protection/prevention equipment to ensure proper working condition
- Responsible for removing deployed fall arrest or defective equipment from use
- Safely perform maintenance and repair work as well as tower system upgrades on towers in excess of 2000 feet
- Serviced more than 50 towers with 0 safety incidents incurred
- Serve as the crew foreman and foreman trainer for a crew of 16 individuals in high safety risk field
- Responsible for ensuring all employees perform work related tasks in accordance with OSHA regulations
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/CDL Class A Licensed Driver
Albo Guzman Trucking
Superior, AZ
01.2003 - 04.2017
- Conducted routine maintenance and completed repairs on all heavy equipment owned by the company
- Operated ten-wheel dump trucks and other various heavy equipment including frontend loaders, forklifts, screening plants and water trucks
- Trained personnel on the safe operation of heavy machinery.
- Tested repaired machines for proper operation before returning them to service.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Welded broken parts and fabricated new components as needed for equipment repair.
Heavy Diesel Electric Mechanic
ASARCO Ray LLC
Ray, AZ
11.2008 - 06.2015
- Repaired and performed routine maintenance on heavy mining equipment (PT&H shovels, drill rigs, Caterpillar equipment, trucks, loaders, dozers, etc.)
- Troubleshot and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems and components
- Trained in the isolation of equipment to ensure that troubleshooting, repair and testing of equipment could be done safely without injury
- Ensured all work activities complied with ASARCO's health and safety program and policies and MSHA regulations
- Performed job specific hazard assessments and participated in shift change toolbox meetings
- Disposed of or recycled used and waste materials in accordance with federal and state regulations
- Complied with and assisted in the development of equipment specific safe work procedures
- Participated in MSHA inspections and trained new employees on MSHA and ASARCO requirements
- Mine Rescue Team Officer
- Successfully performed all firefighter, ISO and EMT duties to prevent health and safety incidents and in the event that they occurred, respond to emergencies diligently and professionally
- Assisted in technical rescues that involved various mining equipment
- Participated in incident investigations and developed and implemented actions to prevent incidents from recurring
- Developed risk registers and assisted in risk assessments, particularly risks that could potentially result in one or more fatalities
- Completed incident reports and patient care reports to clearly communicate incidents that occurred and lessons learned as a result of the incident
Field Service Heavy Equipment Mechanic
R.E. Monks Construction
Superior, AZ
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Performed engine rebuilds and replacements on a variety of heavy equipment.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Provided on-site emergency repair services to minimize downtime during operations.
- Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
- Troubleshot electrical systems in construction machinery to identify faults and implement repairs.
Heavy Diesel Electric Equipment Mechanic
ASARCO Silverbell
Tucson, AZ
03.2006 - 07.2007
- Repaired and performed routine maintenance on heavy mining equipment (PT&H shovels, drill rigs, Caterpillar equipment, trucks, loaders, dozers, etc.)
- Troubleshot and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems and components
- Trained in the isolation of equipment to ensure that troubleshooting, repair and testing of equipment could be done safely without injury
- Ensured all work activities complied with ASARCO's health and safety program and policies and MSHA regulations
- Performed job specific hazard assessments and participated in shift change toolbox meetings
- Disposed of or recycled used and waste materials in accordance with federal and state regulations
- Complied with and assisted in the development of equipment specific safe work procedures
- Participated in MSHA inspections and trained new employees on MSHA and ASARCO requirements
Classic Car Specialist and Restoration
Muscle Car Garage
Chandler, AZ
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Restored classic vehicles according to customer specifications, resulting in a significant increase in monetary value of the car
- Performed custom fabrication, welding, troubleshooting and repair, reworked mechanical and electrical systems, rebuilt engines, suspensions and drivetrains
- Served as a service writer providing cost and timing estimates and provided suggestions to reduce cost and increase value of the vehicle
- Responsible for completing financial transactions on behalf of the business
- Trained in the disposal of hazardous wastes, particularly paints, oils and solvents
- Disposed of or recycled hazardous wastes according to RCRA and state regulations
Motorcycle and Watercraft Technician
Town and Country Motorsports
Chandler, AZ
06.2003 - 03.2004
- Performed routine maintenance and repaired all-terrain vehicles, watercrafts and motorcycles
- Completed pre-delivery inspections for all vehicles
- Provided customers with operational use and training on all vehicles
Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration Technician Apprentice
Desert Aire
Tucson, AZ
06.2000 - 03.2004
- Responsible for the troubleshooting, repair and installation of air condition units for residential and commercial properties
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and safety standards.
- Cleaned condenser coils regularly to improve energy efficiency of the system.
- Fabricated components from sheet metal when needed for repair projects.
- Performed routine checks on the functioning of cooling systems at regular intervals.
- Operated large truck and hauling equipment to transport heavy work equipment or project materials to job site.
- Communicated with management and customers at project completion and verified customer satisfaction with finished work.
- Engaged in customer service activities to understand client needs and expectations.
- Embraced ongoing education and learning opportunities to develop new skills.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
Education
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Refresher Course -
Arizona Fire Services Institute
09.2014
Certificate -
Central Community College
12.2012
Arizona State University College of Technology & Innovation
07.2012
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Basic
Central Arizona College
Skills
- Customer Service
- Patient assessment techniques
- Spinal immobilization techniques
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Trauma care expertise
- Seizure management techniques
- Bleeding control methods
Certification
CDL Class A
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Phoenix, AZ
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
EMT-B Wildland Firefighter
Rough Country Response
01.2022 - Current
Tower Modification Foreman/Construction Manager (in Training)
Vinco INC
06.2015 - 01.2019
Firefighter
Superior Fire Department
11.2011 - Current
Heavy Diesel Electric Mechanic
ASARCO Ray LLC
11.2008 - 06.2015
Field Service Heavy Equipment Mechanic
R.E. Monks Construction
07.2007 - 10.2008
Heavy Diesel Electric Equipment Mechanic
ASARCO Silverbell
03.2006 - 07.2007
Classic Car Specialist and Restoration
Muscle Car Garage
03.2004 - 12.2006
Motorcycle and Watercraft Technician
Town and Country Motorsports
06.2003 - 03.2004
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/CDL Class A Licensed Driver
Albo Guzman Trucking
01.2003 - 04.2017
Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration Technician Apprentice
Desert Aire
06.2000 - 03.2004
CDL Class A
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Refresher Course -
Arizona Fire Services Institute
Certificate -
Central Community College
Arizona State University College of Technology & Innovation
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Basic
Central Arizona College
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