Geo E. Acosta
Odessa,TX
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager/ Sr Electrician
HiCrush Mining Sand Plant LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regular audits.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Evaluated and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the facility''s maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Conducted comprehensive testing on complex control panels, ensuring proper functionality before commissioning projects.
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems to comply with modern safety standards, preventing potential hazards.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors that led to favorable pricing and timely availability of essential components.
- Reduced downtime in production facilities through prompt identification and resolution of electrical issues.
- Performed accurate load calculations, ensuring safe distribution of power across various circuits in commercial environments.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs, prolonging the lifespan of critical electrical components in industrial settings.
- Improved electrical system reliability by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment.
- Managed inventory control processes, guaranteeing that necessary materials were always available when needed for project execution.
- Proactively identified potential electrical problems by diligently observing systems and keeping abreast of industry developments, minimizing the risk of costly failures.
- Maintained detailed documentation for each project, facilitating streamlined communication among team members and clients regarding progress updates and changes.
- Coordinated with utility providers to ensure seamless integration of newly installed electrical systems into existing infrastructures.
- Mentored junior electricians, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development within the team.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
I&E Project Manager
Apple Electric LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Industrial, Oilfield & Commercial Electrical
- Project Manager for all West Texas projects
- Responsible for multi-million-dollar projects
- Promote positive employee relations with all employees, management and clients
- Assist Engineering groups in the field for changes or recommendations
- Bid Walks and estimating projects
- Purchased materials, equipment and equipment rentals
- Responsible for coordinating, planning, manpower and man hours
- Responsible for daily and weekly report, timesheets, disciplinary and 2 weeks look ahead
- Conduct daily safety meetings and implement safety procedures
- Attend weekly meetings with general contractor and engineers for problem solving and corrective action
- Manage all financial aspects of projects through ongoing job forecasting
- Oversee pre-con meetings to ensure successful handoff from estimating to field
- Collaborate with prefabrication and design departments
- Set clear goals and expectations to foreman
- Negotiate and resolve all customer concerns
- When necessary, estimate change orders for assigned projects
- Manage all jobs closeout procedures
- Conduct post project reviews to determine areas for future improvement
- Provide coaching/counseling to foreman
- Develop/maintain network of professional relationships within our industry
- Industrial, Oilfield & Commercial Electrical
Vice President Of Operations
IEC Solutions, LLC
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Oilfield
- VP of Operations all projects
- Responsible for multi-million-dollar projects
- Promote positive employee relations with all employees, management and clients
- Assist Engineering groups in the field for changes or recommendations
- Bid Walks and estimating projects
- Purchased materials, equipment and equipment rentals
- Responsible for coordinating, planning, manpower and man hours
- Responsible for daily and weekly report, timesheets, disciplinary and 2 weeks look ahead
- Conduct daily safety meetings and implement safety procedures
- Attend weekly meetings with general contractor and engineers for problem solving and corrective action
- Oilfield
Project Manager/ I&E Superintendent
Premier IEC, LLC
07.2014 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Oilfield / Industrial
- Project Manager over multiple locations
- Responsible for multi-million-dollar projects
- Promote positive employee relations with all employees, management and clients
- Assist Engineering groups in the field for changes or recommendations
- Bid Walks and estimating projects
- Purchased materials, equipment and equipment rentals
- Responsible for coordinating, planning, manpower and man hours
- Responsible for daily and weekly report, timesheets, disciplinary and 2 weeks look ahead
- Conduct daily safety meetings and implement safety procedures
- Attend weekly meetings with general contractor and engineers for problem solving and corrective action
- Oilfield / Industrial
I&E Superintendent
Brazos Rock Energy Services
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Oilfield Industrial
- Conduct daily safety meetings addressing specific work areas and conditions with regulatory safety procedures
- Oversee drawings and specifications for various work tasked
- Responsible for controlling costs and maintaining profitability
- Schedule crews for the project and all required equipment and materials necessary to complete the task
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality and that job is per specifications and assist foremen in maintaining safe workplace
- Responsible for weekly reports, logs, time sheets and scheduling
- Track project schedule and cost reports
- Coordinate with engineers, client/owner, inspectors, etc
- To isolate problems and assist in developing solutions to problems
- Ensure training and development of foremen and employees
- Develop and maintain customer base for Brazos Rock industrial operations
- Collaborate with project manager on projects and manpower
- Responsible for controlling costs and maintaining profitability
- Oilfield Industrial
I & E Superintendent
Kilgore Electrical
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Commercial, Industrial
- Lead Superintendent with a staff of 10-20 employees
- Responsible for multi-million-dollar projects
- Promote positive employee relations with all employees and management
- Resolve/diffuse issues using open communication with employees and management
- Administer discipline as needed in a fair and consistent manner
- Responsible for coordinating, planning, manpower and man hours
- Responsible for daily and weekly report, timesheets, disciplinary and 2 weeks look ahead
- Conduct daily safety meetings and implement safety procedures
- Attend weekly meetings with general contractor and engineers for problem solving and corrective action
- Low voltage service, distribution, switchgear, transformers
- Commercial, Industrial
I&E Superintendent
M&I Electric
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Missouri City Surface Water Treatment Plant
- Supervise the electrical installation and construction of a surface water treatment plant
- Lead Superintendent with a staff of 2 foremen and 21 electricians
- Responsible for electrical layout of duct banks, switching yard and conduit stub-ups for (8) building foundations
- Installation of cable tray, conduit, wire pulling, and terminations
- Installation elastimold loadbreak elbow for medium voltage stress cone
- Medium voltage 500kVA through 2500kVA transformers, medium voltage 500A to 5000A switch gear, medium voltage MCC
- Plan, schedule, and supervise installation of cable tray, conduit and cable pulling
- Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines for job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed
- Participate in the project safety program and monitor job safely
- Develop and manage a three-week schedule and 90-day schedule
- Coordinate LOTO to ensure that the equipment/system safety protective measures are in place and adhered to
- Maintain a high level of coordination with the general contractor, project management and engineering personnel
- Missouri City Surface Water Treatment Plant
Electrical Superintendent
KBR
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Coordinate with the military for the rewiring and inspection of all military infrastructures in Iraq B1 Alasad Base and Kandahar Afghanistan
- Electrical installations for wastewater plant on base included transmitters, switches, actuators, fans, motors, control valves, pumps and all system instrumentation
- Received certification for 16 & 17 Edition of the British Standard (British Electrical Code)
- Oversee the O&M division and the grounding and bonding division
- Medium voltage 500kVA through 34 MVA transformers, medium voltage switch gear, medium voltage MCC
- Point to point test all wires and cables pulled and terminated
- Coordinate and schedule unit start-ups
- Monitor processes for tracking and closure of deficiencies and corrective actions
- Loop test instrumentation and control devices 4-20ma signal, digital and analog input/output
- Installation of cable tray, conduit, wire pulling, and termination
- Order wire and material for jobs
- Work closely with quality control for the duration of the job
- Installation of cable tray systems and cable pulling in conduit and tray
Electrical General Foreman
JV Industrial
02.2005 - 08.2007
- Submitted daily progress of electrical installations (10-15 employees)
- Medium voltage 500kva through 34mVA transformers, medium voltage 500A to 5000A switch gear, medium voltage MCC
- Installation of panels, motors, motor control terminations and equipment installations, electrical installations, terminations and wire testing
- Performed visual inspection of components and assemblies in accordance with contract documents and specifications
- Worked directly with electrical superintendent for daily coordination of installations per customer specifications
- Installation of elastimold load break elbow for medium voltage stress cones
- Installation of transformer banks, field routing conduit
- Participate in the project quality program, monitor and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are met
- Installation of cable tray
- Installation of tubing Instrument and valves
- Installation of 4160V stress cones
Electrical Supervisor
DeJean Contractors
10.2004 - 06.2005
- Lead Foreman with a crew of 5 electricians working maintenance and new construction
- Supervise and monitor the installation and terminations of starters, motors, transformers, panels, lighting, power and control circuits
- Troubleshoot motor and control devices
- Medium voltage transformers, medium voltage switch gear, medium voltage MCC
- Other installations included transmitters, tubing, pumps, and motors
- Installation of conduit and cable tray
- Wiring of transformers and switchgear
- Installation of stress cones
- Wiring of motors and pumps
Electrician
Forbis Systems
04.2004 - 10.2004
- Submitted daily progress of completed inspections of all electrical installations
- Quality control Installation of instrumentation and control devices for plant process
- Installation and testing of MCC’s, switchgear, transformers, VFD’s, motors (480V) and instruments
- Coordinated unit start up with plant operators
- Installation of conduit and cable tray
- Wiring of motors and pumps
- Installation of tubing transmitters and valves
Education
IEC trade school - Electrical theory and apprenticeship program
Skills
- Bi-Lingual - Fluent in Spanish and English
- Electrical theory
- Knowledgeable in NEC
- Knowledgeable in IEC
- Knowledgeable in IEE
- Knowledgeable in NFPA
- Knowledgeable in ANSI/NETA MTS codes
- Knowledgeable in British Standard
- Skilled interpretation of contract specifications
- Skilled interpretation of drawings
- Skilled interpretation of schematics
Safetycredentials
- Basic Orientation Plus
- Safe-land Training
- H2s Awareness
- First Aid & CPR
- Fit Tested
Operatorqualification
- CT 35 Backfilling a Trench Following Maintenance
- CT 39 Operations of a Pipeline System
- CT 50 Testing an Emergency Shutdown Device
Tdlrlicense
Journeyman Electrician, 112742
Credentials
current, 12/31/25, current, 12/31/18, 12/21/19, 2014
Timeline
Maintenance Manager/ Sr Electrician
HiCrush Mining Sand Plant LLC
01.2020 - Current
I&E Project Manager
Apple Electric LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Vice President Of Operations
IEC Solutions, LLC
12.2017 - 06.2019
Project Manager/ I&E Superintendent
Premier IEC, LLC
07.2014 - 08.2017
I&E Superintendent
Brazos Rock Energy Services
09.2012 - 07.2014
I & E Superintendent
Kilgore Electrical
01.2011 - 01.2012
I&E Superintendent
M&I Electric
01.2009 - 01.2011
Electrical Superintendent
KBR
08.2007 - 06.2009
Electrical General Foreman
JV Industrial
02.2005 - 08.2007
Electrical Supervisor
DeJean Contractors
10.2004 - 06.2005
Electrician
Forbis Systems
04.2004 - 10.2004
IEC trade school - Electrical theory and apprenticeship program
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