Gustavo Lara
Rio Grande City
Summary
Skilled production worker with background in Solar and BESS construction. Strong understanding of pile installation, remediation, and elevation control using Trimble & Carlson Computer Systems. Committed to safety, efficiency, and maintaining high-quality work standards in demanding environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PD-10 Operator / Pile Remediation
Signal Energy
Mexia, TX
04.2026 - Current
- Remediation on production piles using tap-down/flush method
- Calibrating piles using measurements and visual (eyeball) methods
- Installing leave-outs, CAB, and LBD piles to correct elevation
PD-10 Operator
Bechtel
Tivoli, TX
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Operate PD-10 using Trimble system
- Ensure placement accuracy through Trimble Computer System
- Verify piles meet alignment and elevation requirements
Laborer (Civil Crew)
Gridworks (BESS Site)
San Antonio, TX
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Grading and compacting ground for inverter and battery placement using Roller Compacter machine
- Assisted with site preparation for installation crews
PD-10 Operator
NCW (BESS Site)
Harlingen, TX
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Installed inverter and battery piles using pin and string line method
- Ensured piles were aligned, leveled, and at correct elevation
PD-10 Operator / Rigger
Bechtel
Victoria, TX
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Operate PD-10 using Trimble System
- Ensure placement accuracy through Trimble Computer System
- Verify piles meet alignment and elevation requirements
- Rig piles safely and efficiently for installation
PD-10 Operator
Blattner Energy
Beeville, TX
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Operate PD-10 using Carlson System shooting rows with rotating laser fast and efficient
- Using the map of the block currently in, find the elevation of piles and correctly shoot the rows showing compatible elevation on both the piles and laser
PD-10 Operator
Blattner Energy
Mexico, MO
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Operate PD-10 using Carlson System shooting rows with rotating laser fast and efficient
- Using the map of the block currently in, find the elevation of piles and correctly shoot the rows showing compatible elevations on both the piles and laser
PD-10 Operator / Pile Remediation
Blattner Energy
Odessa, TX
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Remediate LBD & CAB piles using twist and bump method
- Remediate Inverter piles using string line, levels, and twist & bump method for correct alignment
- Operate PD-10 using Carlson System shooting rows with rotating laser fast & efficient
- Using the map of block currently in, find the elevation of piles and correctly shoot the rows showing compatible elevations on both the piles and laser
Rigger / PD-10 Operator
Blattner Energy
Sulphur Springs, TX
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Operate PD-10 using Carlson System shooting rows with rotating laser fast and efficient
- Using the map of the block currently in, find the elevation of piles and correctly shoot the rows showing compatible elevations on both the piles and laser
- Rig piles quick and efficient while making sure rigging strap is tightly secured onto said staged piles
Module Installer
Renewable Energy Systems Ltd.
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Installed 9–10 module boxes per day safely and efficiently
Shake Out
SOLV Energy
Twin Falls, ID
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Installed pile caps and components across multiple blocks
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Rio Grande City High School
Skills
- PD-10 Operator
- Skidsteer Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Roller Compacter Operator
- Pile Crew remediation
- Trimble & Carlson Systems
- Laser shooting
- QC
- Civil Work (Grading & Compaction)
- Adaptable to all work/weather environments
Languages
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent)
Timeline
PD-10 Operator / Pile Remediation
Signal Energy
04.2026 - Current
PD-10 Operator
Bechtel
10.2025 - 01.2026
Laborer (Civil Crew)
Gridworks (BESS Site)
08.2025 - 09.2025
PD-10 Operator
NCW (BESS Site)
01.2025 - 04.2025
PD-10 Operator / Rigger
Bechtel
12.2024 - 01.2025
PD-10 Operator
Blattner Energy
04.2024 - 07.2024
PD-10 Operator
Blattner Energy
01.2024 - 02.2024
PD-10 Operator / Pile Remediation
Blattner Energy
10.2023 - 12.2023
Rigger / PD-10 Operator
Blattner Energy
04.2023 - 09.2023
Module Installer
Renewable Energy Systems Ltd.
08.2022 - 12.2022
Shake Out
SOLV Energy
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Rio Grande City High School