David Mercado
Mission
Summary
A reliable equipment operator/pipefitter/supervisor with a variety of skills, seeking a full-time position within a growing company that will help me build my skills and knowledge, as well as be a successful individual and team player.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe , Labor, Earth Works Senior General Foreman
Bechtel
06.2025 - Current
- Read iso / blueprint to get pipe details and information
- receive procurement trailers, check in pipe, send pipe to rack to its designated area.
- give orders and assign every labor to different work areas for house keeping and installing hard barricades around foundations.
- assist with a stages of the piping process, this includes layouts, planning, fitting / installing pipe.
- keep track of equipment and budget of train one
- back fill and excavate train one foundations, piping and electrical cables/ duct banks.
- make sure all pipe and material for pipe that is ordered in checked in and not missing
- keeping track of materials for piping
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, fostering trust, open communication, and repeat business opportunities.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure constructability of plans, reducing costly rework during the construction phase.
- Oversaw daily operations on job sites with attention to detail, ensuring all tasks were completed safely and efficiently.
General Foreman Pipe / Earthworks / Labors
Bechtel
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- assign labors to different work locations for house-keeping, placing hard barricades.
- receiving trailers from procurement, safely check in pipe orders.
- send pipe to designated location
- feed pipe into rack
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- read isos/ blueprints and safely mark out existing utilities and piping near by
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bechtel
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
Heavy Equipment Operator
R360 Environmental Solutions
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
General Foreman
MAX ELITE PIPELINE
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
General Foreman
CCI
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Developed and implemented job plans for construction projects.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to plan layout of projects.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project before beginning work.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
Pipefitter
Zachry Group
02.2013 - 11.2016
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional service on all projects undertaken.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Consistently met client expectations through timely completion of projects while maintaining high levels of quality control checks throughout the process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Premier High School
PALMVIEW, TEXAS06.2013
Skills
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Maintenance procedures
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making
- Valid Driver's License
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Safety Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Class A CDL
- Ground disturbance oversight
- Backhoe Operation
- Team Leadership
- Bulldozer Operation
- Loader Operation
- Material Handling Equipment
- Effective communication skills
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Following Directions
- Blueprints and specifications
- Pipe measuring
- Safety procedures
- Material cutting
- Piping specifications
- Pressure testing
- Pipe threading
- Hand and power tools
- Materials ordering
- Valve installation
- Maintenance and repair
- Piping layout
- Cutting and threading
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Problem-solving
- Piping installation
- Blueprint reading
Certification
- CDL A
- TWIC
- CPR
- NCCER
LANGUAGES
English: Professional
Spanish: Professional
Timeline
Pipe , Labor, Earth Works Senior General Foreman
Bechtel
06.2025 - Current
General Foreman Pipe / Earthworks / Labors
Bechtel
08.2024 - 06.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bechtel
10.2023 - 08.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
R360 Environmental Solutions
01.2023 - 08.2023
General Foreman
MAX ELITE PIPELINE
05.2019 - 12.2021
General Foreman
CCI
09.2016 - 04.2019
Pipefitter
Zachry Group
02.2013 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Premier High School
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