Diego Gonzalez
Laredo
Summary
Dynamic Pipeline Foreman with extensive experience at Loenbro Pipeline, excelling in safety compliance and quality assurance. Proven track record in project coordination and effective communication, leading teams to achieve optimal performance. Skilled in equipment operation and corrosion control, ensuring successful pipeline construction and maintenance while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline Foreman
Loenbro Pipeline
Andrews
05.2022 - Current
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Supervised pipeline construction and maintenance activities for safety compliance.
- Monitored project progress and reported any issues to management promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections of pipelines to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools to support project needs effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections of worksites to ensure quality assurance standards were being met.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, test results and reports to verify accuracy and completeness of work performed.
- Provided feedback on job performance reviews for all direct-report employees.
- Maintained records related to pipeline operations, including data on materials used, labor hours and equipment utilized.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Operated spray equipment for even coating application on various surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning and sanding to ensure proper adhesion of coatings.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Documented coating processes and material usage for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Mixed and blended coating materials according to manufacturer specifications.
- Monitored temperature and humidity levels within the paint booth to ensure optimal curing conditions were achieved.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as runs, sags, holidays and drips.
- Prepared surfaces for coating application by cleaning, sanding and removing corrosion.
- Operated spray equipment to apply primers, sealants, enamels and other finishes.
- Followed written instructions carefully when preparing surfaces for coating applications.
- Used airless spray guns to apply epoxy, urethane and polyurethane coatings.
- Calibrated paint mixing systems to produce consistent results from batch to batch.
- Performed touch-up work on coated products to ensure uniformity in appearance.
- Monitored environmental conditions affecting corrosion rates and material integrity.
- Collaborated with engineers to assess materials used in projects.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections and maintenance activities.
- Recommended protective coatings and treatments for various surfaces.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Participated in safety meetings to promote workplace safety culture.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint, epoxy or galvanizing compounds onto metal surfaces according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Reviewed design specifications for new pipeline installations to ensure compliance with industry standards regarding corrosion control measures.
- Monitored electrical current flow through cathodic protection systems using specialized meters.
- Installed cathodic protection systems designed to reduce the rate at which metals corrode.
Pipeline Laborer/Foreman Painter
Strike Construction
San Antonio
09.2011 - 03.2022
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in construction projects and tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to complete pipeline construction projects efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Transported materials and supplies to support ongoing pipeline construction activities.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in pipeline labor and safety practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area throughout the project lifecycle.
- Cleaned work areas after completion of jobs to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Utilized pressure gauges and leak detectors to inspect pipelines for leaks.
- Helped in laying out the line of a new pipeline route according to project plans.
- Provided support services such as digging holes, mixing concrete, and compacting soil around pipes.
- Attended training sessions related to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Assisted with the installation of pipelines by using various tools and equipment such as shovels, backhoes, and augers.
- Removed soil or debris from trenches around pipes before installing them.
- Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, tractors, excavators, loaders, and backhoes.
- Maintained records of materials used for pipeline construction projects.
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with tape measures and paint.
- Preserved integrity of pipelines by digging trenches for new installation or repairing existing lines.
- Installed valves on pipelines to regulate flow of material through them.
- Completed ongoing regulation training and participated in site expectation meetings before new projects.
- Utilized chainsaws and axes to remove trees and brush from pipeline right-of-way.
- Cleaned feeder pipes with scrapers and steel brushes.
- Replaced corroded pipes with new ones as part of regular maintenance activities.
- Checked pressure levels within pipelines regularly using specialized gauges or meters.
- Inspected pipelines for structural integrity prior to installation or repair.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Supervised painting teams to ensure quality and consistency on construction projects.
- Trained junior painters on safety protocols and proper application techniques.
- Coordinated daily schedules and workflows for efficient project completion.
- Managed inventory of paint supplies and equipment for optimal usage.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Identified potential problems that could affect the timeline or completion of projects.
- Applied paint using spray guns, brushes, rollers and sponges.
- Evaluated quality of paints, managed mixes and checked coverage for compliance with job specifications.
- Inspected coatings for compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Conducted surface preparation assessments before application of coatings.
- Monitored application processes to ensure proper techniques were utilized.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records of findings.
- Collaborated with contractors to resolve coating issues during projects.
- Recommended improvements to enhance coating application methods and efficiency.
- Reviewed documents such as project drawings, material safety data sheets, and manufacturer's instructions prior to beginning any work activities.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were met when working in hazardous environments.
- Monitored surface preparation for proper cleaning prior to applying coatings.
- Utilized a variety of specialized tools such as wet and dry film thickness gauges, dewpoint meters, Elcometers during inspections.
- Used tools and gauges to conduct physical and visual inspections.
- Measured dry film thickness before and after curing of the applied coating materials.
- Trained personnel on the use of protective clothing, respirators and other PPE when working in potentially hazardous environments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on inspection equipment.
- Verified coating thickness using ultrasonic gauges and holiday detectors.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
Education
High School Diploma -
UANL
Monterey, NL Mexico07-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Chiropractic
UANL
Monterey, NL MexicoSkills
- Pipeline construction
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Project coordination
- Heavy machinery operation
- Documentation management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Permit acquisition
- Coating inspection
- Corrosion control
- Hazard identification
- Environmental monitoring
- Tool operation
- Teamwork
- Job site cleanup
- Materials estimation
- Lockout and tagout
- Hand and power tool operation
Certification
- TWIC
- Safe Land
- H2S Awareness
- Respirator Fit Test
- Basic Plus
- ISN Network
- Drivers License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipeline Foreman
Loenbro Pipeline
05.2022 - Current
Pipeline Laborer/Foreman Painter
Strike Construction
09.2011 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
UANL
Some College (No Degree) - Chiropractic
UANL
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