Ethan Baltazar
Brazoria,TX
Summary
Results driven Industrial professional with over 7 years of experience in plant and refinery operations and currently pursuing Process Technology and Safety certifications at Brazosport College. Demonstrated ability to lead by example, uphold strict safety standards, and support team efficiency in high demand environments. Recognized for strong work ethic, accountability, and the ability to guide and collaborate with others to meet operational goals. Quick to adapt, eager to take on responsibility, and committed to continuous improvement and long-term growth within a safety focused organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician
Intertek PSI
05.2026 - Current
- Construction Materials Testing Technician I with experience performing field and laboratory testing of concrete in accordance with ASTM standards and project specifications. Skilled in conducting slump, air content, and temperature testing, casting and curing concrete cylinders, and performing compressive strength testing in lab to verify material quality and compliance. Experienced in accurately documenting test results, maintaining detailed records through data entry and reporting systems, and communicating findings with contractors, engineers, and project managers. Committed to safety, quality assurance, and maintaining testing equipment while working efficiently in both laboratory and active construction site environments.
Technician / Safety Tech
USA Debusk
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Experienced Hydroblasting Technician with hands on expertise in high-pressure cleaning of industrial equipment including heat exchangers, tanks, flanges, towers, and vessels using 3L systems, shotgun, and 3D automated equipment. Skilled in installing and securing equipment with hand and power tools, setting up hoses, and connecting to water and pneumatic systems using camlock fittings. Proven ability to obtain work permits, complete Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), conduct hazard assessments, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety procedures. Experienced performing confined space entry into tanks and towers, monitoring safe work practices, enforcing PPE requirements, and identifying potential hazards in high-risk industrial environments.
- Experienced in supporting vacuum truck and air machine operations, performing hydroexcavation tasks, and working at heights while maintaining efficiency, situational awareness, and strict adherence to safety standards. Strong understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, hot work permitting, and emergency response procedures. Recognized for promoting a strong safety culture, maintaining clear communication between crews and supervision, and ensuring all work is performed safely and efficiently in refinery and industrial plant environments.
General Laborer/Forklift Operator
Vernor Material & Equipment
04.2023 - 03.2026
- Metal Recycling Technician with experience in warehouse and yard operations, including the safe operation of forklifts and material handling equipment. Responsible for processing inbound and outbound metal materials, creating customer purchase and sales tickets using computerized inventory and point-of-sale systems, and maintaining accurate transaction records. Experienced in loading and unloading flatbed trucks, pickups, and other commercial vehicles, as well as sorting, measuring, cutting, and preparing recyclable materials for shipment and storage. Maintained organized work areas, ensured compliance with safety procedures, provided customer service, handled cash transactions, and monitored ATM operations to ensure accuracy and functionality
Technician/Crew Leader
USA Debusk
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Hydro blast equipment such as heat exchangers, tanks, flanges, towers, vessels and other various equipment, using 3L system, shotgun and 3D systems. Use of hand tools to bolt onto equipment & flanges. Duties included: obtaining permits, filling out JSA’s, climbing ladders, running hoses, hooking up to water supply & pneumatic supply and hooking up work equipment. Help run vacuum trucks & air machines, hook up hoses using camlock connections, also have some experience with hydro excavations as well, & confined space entry’s into tanks & towers.
Technician
HydrochemPSC
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked more on the vacuum truck side of things and Hydroblast side, Duties include: Assisting drivers with hooking up vacuum hoses to truck, running hoses & vacuuming up product, I would assist with rig up on Hydroblast side and would help run the pump, Bolt onto flanges, pre check material & take care of the mechanical side of the pump, oil, lube, etc.. Pull pumps using pickup truck as well as maneuvering through units & parking the pumps, would help rig down & washing out the machines and vacuum trucks.
Groundskeeper and Maintenance
Lincoln Property Company
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Daily duties included: Cleaning the pool in the mornings, checking and maintaining good chemical levels. Walk the property and pick up trash as well as empty pet waste cans. I would then assist maintenance with any work orders I could do, change light bulbs, fix garbage disposals and sometimes help work on AC units with the techs, fix washing and drying machines. Gained knowledge in using hand tools and multimeter tools.
Electrical Apprentice
Wood group
09.2020 - 05.2021
- I would assist with wire terminations & wire pulls, help run and cut conduit using a bandsaw and other power tools, thread pipe as needed using a pipe threader, Fabricated supports and clean work area as well as flag JLG’s in the unit and spot equipment. I would assist the journeyman the best I could, grabbing tools, load trucks with needed equipment for the job, climb structures and help carry materials to the job site.
Home Depot Associate
Home Depot and Shoppers
04.2020 - 09.2020
- I would take care of mobile orders as well as stack lumber and get the orders ready for customers, run the orders out to customers and assist in loading lumber, or concrete bags into their vehicles, Flag forklift drivers, assist customers in any way I could, help measure and cut lumber and wood trim.
Sandwich Artist/Cashier
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Run the cashier as well as make sandwiches and assist customers, clean restaurant & help organize process & keep a clean work environment, sanitize work place.
Cashier/Busser
Fuddruckers
03.2018 - 02.2019
- I was a cashier and also would go around bussing and cleaning the tables would make sure everything is stocked up and clean. Washed dishes, disinfect materials.
Education
Enrolled - Field Safety / Process Technology
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TXHigh School Diploma -
Brazosport High School
Freeport, TXSkills
- Respiratory protection
- Busser (1 year)
- OSHA
- Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
- Quality inspection
- Productivity software
- Safety (5 years)
- Plant services (4 years)
- Expo (1 year)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint (3 years)
- Time management
- Driving (6 years)
- Oil & gas (4 years)
- Forklift (3 years)
- Mechanical Knowledge (2 years)
- Quality control
- Sales Support (1 year)
- Industrial construction
- Word processing
- Management (3 years)
- Order Picking (1 year)
- Regulatory compliance
- Math
- Field service
- Refining plant experience
- Inventory control
- Equipment Repair (Less than 1 year)
- Welding (Less than 1 year)
- Industrial maintenance (3 years)
- Mobile devices
- Workday
- Training & development
- Shipping & receiving
- Mowing (2 years)
- Hydro blasting (3 years)
- HVAC (Less than 1 year)
- Load & unload
- Hand tools (3 years)
- Cashier (Less than 1 year)
- Industrial cleaning (4 years)
- Service technician experience
- Warehouse management
- Heavy lifting
- Loader operation
- Environmental compliance (2 years)
- Electrical Experience (1 year)
- Leadership
- Warehouse experience
- Construction (2 years)
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Technical Proficiency
- Presentation skills
- Microsoft Outlook (3 years)
- Climbing
- Construction workplace safety regulations
- Order Picker (1 year)
- Pallet Jack (1 year)
- Computer literacy
- Groundkeeping (1 year)
- Microsoft Word (3 years)
- Computer operation
- Working safe (4 years)
- Power tools (2 years)
- Picking & packing
- Fabrication (Less than 1 year)
- Industrial equipment (3 years)
- Supervising experience
- Handyman (2 years)
- Outdoor work
- Plant Experience (4 years)
- Computer skills
- Materials handling (3 years)
- Equipment management
- Worksite organization
Certification
- NCCER: Core Certification.
- NCCER: Construction Site Saftey Technician (CSST).
- NCCER: Field Saftey.
- NCCER: Construction Site Safety Orientation (CSSO).
- TWIC Card Present.
- Forklift Certified.
- Driver's License.
- Texas Electrical Apprentice
Awards
Brazoria County Petrochemical Council
August 2020
I was one of BCPC's "signing day" Career Opportunity winners.
Additional Information
I am prepared to take any necessary tests to acquire any credentials needed for the position. I appreciate the time you have invested in reviewing my application. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 979-379-5660 or via email at baltazarethan@gmail.com.
Languages
English - Expert
Spanish - Beginner
Timeline
Field Technician
Intertek PSI
05.2026 - Current
Technician / Safety Tech
USA Debusk
03.2026 - 05.2026
General Laborer/Forklift Operator
Vernor Material & Equipment
04.2023 - 03.2026
Technician/Crew Leader
USA Debusk
10.2021 - 04.2023
Technician
HydrochemPSC
06.2021 - 10.2021
Groundskeeper and Maintenance
Lincoln Property Company
05.2021 - 06.2021
Electrical Apprentice
Wood group
09.2020 - 05.2021
Home Depot Associate
Home Depot and Shoppers
04.2020 - 09.2020
Sandwich Artist/Cashier
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
02.2019 - 04.2020
Cashier/Busser
Fuddruckers
03.2018 - 02.2019
Enrolled - Field Safety / Process Technology
Brazosport College
High School Diploma -
Brazosport High School