Hector Arguello Jr
Pearland,TX
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Trustworthy professional offering over [Number] years as Foreman. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems.
Reliable Foreman with more than [Number] years of construction site experience. Superb project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills. Bilingual and successful in meeting tight job deadlines.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Direct Integrety services
Baytown, TX
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
Rig Hand
Padderson uti
Baytown, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed daily rig inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the operation of the drilling equipment and machinery, including pumps, motors, derricks, and hoists.
- Provided support during well completions by running casing strings, cementing operations, and other activities.
- Lubricated moving parts on rigs as needed to prevent breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Carried out maintenance tasks such as replacing worn-out components and repairing damaged equipment.
- Coordinated with crane operators to move heavy objects around the rig site safely and efficiently.
- Monitored pressure gauges to ensure that they remain within safe operating limits at all times.
- Worked closely with other crew members in order to complete assigned tasks quickly and accurately.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving fires, blowouts, spills.
- Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
- Cleaned and inspected rig and drilling equipment and implemented practices to prevent equipment rust or corrosion.
- Participated in company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
- Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around floor.
CNC Machine Operator
Texas underground
Pearland, TX
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
- Programmed CNC machines using G&M codes in accordance with established procedures.
- Checked accuracy of programs prior to running production runs utilizing simulation software packages.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Collaborated with engineers in order to create new processes for improved efficiency.
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
- Repaired damaged parts according to company standards before returning them back into service.
Laborer
Knd pipeline
Alvin, TX
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory setting.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Joined, wrapped, sealed and bedded sections of underground pipe and pipe penetrations.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Manager,Mechanic
Jiffy Lube
Pearland, TX
02.2012 - 07.2017
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Organized special events such as conferences or training sessions for employees.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new [Type] oil.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
Damage Prevention Technician
Direct integrity 3rd party DP for Exxon
Baytown, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted site inspections to identify potential damage risks and hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols and procedures.
- Utilized mapping tools to assess underground utility locations accurately.
- Reported findings to management for further analysis and action planning.
- Engaged with contractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations during operations.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of inspections conducted.
- Reported all findings from inspections to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with local businesses, municipalities, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in underground utility line construction projects.
- Advised customers on best practices for avoiding accidental damage during construction projects involving underground utilities.
- Participated in meetings with relevant stakeholders concerning issues related to damage prevention efforts.
- Inspected utility lines and marked them with paint, flags, or stakes to ensure public safety.
- Monitored developments at job sites throughout the duration of construction projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Beginnings Christian Academy
Houston, TX08.2010
Skills
- Project Leadership
- OSHA Compliance
- Crew Scheduling
- Crew Leadership
- Site Inspection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Workplace Safety
- Worksite Safety
- Job Planning
- [Language] Fluency
- Hand and Power Tools
Timeline
Damage Prevention Technician
Direct integrity 3rd party DP for Exxon
03.2025 - Current
Foreman
Direct Integrety services
05.2023 - 02.2025
Rig Hand
Padderson uti
01.2023 - 05.2023
CNC Machine Operator
Texas underground
08.2021 - 09.2022
Laborer
Knd pipeline
07.2017 - 08.2021
Manager,Mechanic
Jiffy Lube
02.2012 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
New Beginnings Christian Academy