James Speir
San Angelo
Summary
Hardworking construction laborer with background in various construction projects including residential and commercial developments. Possess strong skills in manual labor, project coordination, and site preparation. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing environments. Contributed to improving job site safety and completing projects on time by effectively collaborating with team members and following precise instructions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Laborer
JH Strain & Sons
Tye
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted team with site preparation and material handling tasks.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for construction activities.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas for safety compliance.
- Participated in daily briefings to understand project objectives and tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and storage areas.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools, and machinery.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met.
Water Transfer Technician
New Wave Energy Services
Midland
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated and maintained water transfer equipment for efficient fluid movement.
- Monitored water quality to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute water transfer operations.
- Trained new technicians on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of hoses and pumps to prevent leaks and failures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues during operations to minimize downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment at all times.
- Documented daily operations and maintenance activities for reporting purposes.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot any issues with the system or its components.
- Monitored water flow rates to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of pumping stations and valves for proper functioning.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues and supervisors about progress made on projects or assignments.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and regulations concerning safe working practices while on the job site.
- Maintained accurate documentation of work performed on computerized systems or paper logs.
- Participated in training sessions designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of current industry standards.
- Repaired broken pipes or valves using hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, pipe cutters.
- Performed water transfer operations, including setting up and operating pumps and related equipment.
- Transported materials from one location to another in accordance with specific instructions given by management.
- Followed written guidelines for determining appropriate chemicals needed for treating drinking water supplies.
- Inspected water distribution systems for leaks or other malfunctions.
- Assisted in the installation of new pipelines and fittings, as well as maintenance of existing systems.
- Performed grounds and equipment maintenance to keep facility running smoothly.
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
Education
Winters High School
Winters, TXSkills
- Equipment operation
- Material handling
- Site safety compliance
- Inspections and quality control
- Pipeline installation
- Water quality monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Documentation management
- Routine inspections
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Yard maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Power tool operation
- Team lifting
- Asphalt paving
- Worksite organization
- Traffic control
- Ditch digging
- Heavy equipment operation
- Multitasking and organization
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Heavy lifting
- Traffic routing
- Tool management
Certification
- H2S Certified
- Basic First Aid Training
- Flagger Training
Timeline
Construction Laborer
JH Strain & Sons
06.2025 - Current
Water Transfer Technician
New Wave Energy Services
01.2024 - 04.2025
Winters High School