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Jose Cervantes

Brownsville, Texas ,Texas

Summary

Adept Paint Blaster with a proven track record at Mistras and Nuwave, enhancing team productivity and offshore operations efficiency through innovative strategies and safety protocol adherence. Bilingual with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, I have significantly improved project accuracy and equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and safety in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paint Blaster

Mistras
02.2022 - Current
  • Sandblasted heavy equipment using spray guns and sandblasting equipment to clean grease, dried concrete, oil paint and rust from equipment.
  • Prevented misfires by conducting thorough pre-blast inspections of all equipment, connections, and detonators before initiating each blast sequence.
  • Improved team productivity with consistent communication and coordination during blasting operations.
  • Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Ensured timely project completion, effectively managing daily tasks and coordinating with other crew members.
  • Enhanced blasting efficiency by implementing precise drilling techniques and following established safety protocols.
  • Assisted in training new blasters, sharing knowledge of best practices and safety procedures while providing hands-on guidance during live operations.
  • Minimized risks associated with working at heights, implementing appropriate safety protocols and procedures.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by providing training and guidance on rope access techniques.
  • Delivered consistent results under pressure while working in challenging environments such as confined spaces or extreme weather conditions.
  • Increased project accuracy by carefully planning and executing rigging setups for various operations.
  • Boosted overall productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment, enabling efficient task completion.
  • Enhanced offshore operations efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.

Paint Blaster

Nuwave
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Sandblasted heavy equipment using spray guns and sandblasting equipment to clean grease, dried concrete, oil paint and rust from equipment.
  • Prevented misfires by conducting thorough pre-blast inspections of all equipment, connections, and detonators before initiating each blast sequence.
  • Assisted in training new blasters, sharing knowledge of best practices and safety procedures while providing hands-on guidance during live operations.
  • Monitored equipment performance, performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality throughout the project duration.
  • Improved overall rig performance by identifying areas for optimization, developing strategies to address weaknesses, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement solutions.
  • Enhanced offshore operations efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gladys Porter Early College High School
Brownsville, Texas.
05-2018

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Communication
  • Hazard identification
  • Heavy lifting
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Offshore operations
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety awareness
  • Sandblasting equipment disassembly
  • Small parts assembly
  • Surface preparation
  • Tactical planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management

Certification

  • Level 2 Rope Access Certification
  • Water Survival Certification
  • Certificate of Web Based Training, 2023 OSHA Confined Spaces



Timeline

Paint Blaster

Mistras
02.2022 - Current

Paint Blaster

Nuwave
02.2021 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Gladys Porter Early College High School
Jose Cervantes