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
Youngsville, Louisiana, United States.
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
Youngsville, Louisiana, United States.
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