Francisco Garza
San Benito
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented general foreman with over 10 years of experience in project oversight, team management, and blueprint interpretation. Proven expertise in leading diverse crews, complemented by hands-on skills acquired as a boilermaker and tower machine operator since 2014. Strong commitment to safety protocols, equipment operation, and meticulous documentation ensures successful project execution and compliance. Adept at fostering a collaborative work environment that drives productivity and enhances team performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Koch Specialty Plant Services
12.2014 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated project schedules and resources, optimizing workflow efficiency across teams.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess site conditions and plan logistics effectively.
- Led safety meetings, reinforcing protocols to maintain a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
General Foreman
Repcon
01.2022 - Current
- Audits equipment reports daily, and inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure compliance.
- Works with team to develop operation plan and ensure all departure times are met.
- Monitors safety, quality and production performance in fab shops
- Ensures compliance with ns rr and equal employment policies, safety and operating rules, schedule agreements, attendance guidelines, and government regulations.
- Orders materials as well as put together assessments for materials and manpower for upcoming projects and repairs.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
General Foreman
Integrated Service Co LLC
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Working Turnaround/ Shut down contracts and assist with working on the maintenance crew after the shutdown was completed.
- Responsible for wide variety of duties in the oil refinery field including installing and pulling heat exchangers, valves/ PRV'S piping details, blinding flange and de blending, working on tower opening man ways, hydro test pressure, torque, and Tensioning.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, impacts, torque pumps, torque wrench, forklift, and basic hand tools.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
Education
Diploma -
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX06.2014
Skills
- TWIC Card
- NCCER-certified boilermaker
- Fluent in written and spoken Spanish
- Detailed blueprint analysis
- Proficient in Word
- Excel data management
- Managing team dynamics
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Foreman
Repcon
01.2022 - Current
General Foreman
Integrated Service Co LLC
08.2020 - 01.2022
General Foreman
Koch Specialty Plant Services
12.2014 - Current
Diploma -
San Benito High School