James Valdez
Hernandez
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience operating various types of heavy equipment in both commercial and residential settings. Proven track record of managing machinery in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to all safety guidelines. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service. Attentive to detail of all job specifications, roles and responsibilities and procedures.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Time Radiography
VJ Technologies
Los Alamos, NM
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Review Batch Data Reports
- Learn how to view and X-ray material
VISUAL EXAMINATION OPERATOR
LANL
Los Alamos, NM
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Followed all safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensured timely completion of all production tasks.
- Collaborated with operators as part of team, keeping projects on task.
- Conducted quality control checks throughout the production process to verify product specifications were met.
- Maintained accurate records of all production activities, such as quantity produced, downtime and scrap data.
- Maintained accurate records of all production activities.
- Enter precise data into computer programs such as Microsoft Excel.
- Visual inspect TRU Waste categorize WMP list and record weights and info from 55 gallon drums
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ENGINEER (FOREMAN/PIC)
LANL
Los Alamos, NM
10.2017 - 03.2024
- Assisted in site excavation and preparation for construction projects
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and staged for use in construction projects
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations for traceability
- Operated excavators, dozers, front-end loaders, and backhoes with precision
- Safeguarded crew members and pedestrians while operating equipment
- Inspected and tested machines before use to identify and address any potential problems
- Operated equipment to demolish and remove debris and to remove snow from streets, roads, and parking lots
- Operating wildland equipment such as masticator, feller buncher, forwarder, wood processor and small masticator
- Experience in wildland firefighting with the Cerro Pelado forest fire
PHLEBOTOMIST
Tricore Reference Laboratories
Espanola, New Mexico
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Successfully drew blood from patients of all ages and skill levels in a timely manner
- Attention to extreme and careful detail by preparing labels, forms, reports, and other paperwork related to specimen collection processes accurately and efficiently
- Providing great customer service by communicating with patients for a good experience
- Helped me develop my communicating skills by being one on one with patients
JAMES VALDEZS U P E R I N T E N D E N T
LANL
Los Alamos, NM
11.2011 - 10.2017
- US
SECURITY GUARD
Pros-Sec Security
Espanola, NM
12.2008 - 08.2011
- Interacted with visitors and employees in a professional manner
- Protected property and staff by maintaining safe and secure environment
- Monitored entry-exit activity, allowing only authorized personnel to enter facility
- Protected and aided students on campus
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines
LABORER/CARPENTER
CLP Construction
Albuquerque, NM
05.2007 - 10.2008
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers in an efficient manner
- Cut wood pieces to specified dimensions using power saws, routers, jointers and other carpentry equipment
- Assisted carpenters in framing walls, roofs, decks and floors according to plans
- Built formwork for concrete pours using lumber of various sizes
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
- First job promoted to foreman experiencing leadership value and goals
CAR SALESMAN
Santa Fe Chevrolet
Santa Fe, NM
06.2006 - 10.2006
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees
- Excelled at building relationships with customers and successfully closing deals
- Created detailed reports on sales performance and potential opportunities for improvement
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of the inventory and its features in order to effectively assist customers with their needs
- Developed strong customer service skills by responding to inquiries, providing product knowledge and demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication
- Participated actively during team meetings by contributing ideas on how to improve processes or increase efficiency
- Developed high communication skills by interacting with customers and coworkers
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Santa Fe Community College
NM11.2008
Skills
- Communication skills
- People skills
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Active listening
- Team player
- Dependable
- Determination
- Attention to detail
- Precision
- Computer skills
- Training and teaching
Certification
- 80 Hour Hazmat training
- S.C.B.A. (secure control breathing apparatus) training
- Large team distinguished performance award
- Spot Award
- 40 Hr hazwopper training
- Hazardous Material Packaging Transporting 3
- Tree cutting and thinning training
- Manager level winter maintenance training
- List Of Qualified Individuals (LOQI)
Timeline
Real Time Radiography
VJ Technologies
03.2025 - 05.2026
VISUAL EXAMINATION OPERATOR
LANL
03.2024 - 01.2025
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ENGINEER (FOREMAN/PIC)
LANL
10.2017 - 03.2024
PHLEBOTOMIST
Tricore Reference Laboratories
12.2015 - 10.2017
JAMES VALDEZS U P E R I N T E N D E N T
LANL
11.2011 - 10.2017
SECURITY GUARD
Pros-Sec Security
12.2008 - 08.2011
LABORER/CARPENTER
CLP Construction
05.2007 - 10.2008
CAR SALESMAN
Santa Fe Chevrolet
06.2006 - 10.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Santa Fe Community College