Jose Cruz
Cleburne,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and experienced pipeline construction professional with 10 years of hands-on experience 5 year CDL Holder , recently certified as an AMPP CIP 1 Coating Inspector and API 1169 Pipeline Inspector. Leveraging strong work ethic, leadership skills, and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. Also 5 years with a Class A CDL having to transport materials and equipment all over the United States , Which I've also managed to be a hands on employee every where I work. Assisting Crews with pipeline operations or anything that is needed in the field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coating Lead Hand/Truck Driver
Integrity Assessment Group/
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Helped with all coating operations
- Coated and sandblasted took DFTS surface profile readings.
- - Operate trucks to haul heavy equipment for pipeline projects.
- - Lead coating and blasting operations, ensuring daily tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
- - Maintain high safety standards and contribute to team productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
Truck Driver (Water Truck)
Tindol Construction
01.2022 - 01.2023
- - Operated water trucks to support pipeline and construction site operations.
- - Ensured timely delivery and adherence to safety protocols.
Truck Driver (Flatbed & Lowboy)
Loenbro
07.2021 - 01.2022
- - Transported heavy equipment and materials using flatbed and lowboy trucks.
- - Conducted pre-trip inspections and maintained compliance with DOT regulations.
Coating Lead Hand/CDL Truck Driver/Skilled Laborer
Clifty Group
01.2020 - 2022
- - Led bolt-up and coating operations, overseeing task completion and crew safety.
- - Drove trucks to transport materials and equipment, maintaining project timelines.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Fuel Truck Driver / Water Truck Driver
BCR Companies
01.2020 - 01.2021
- - Fueled over 50 pieces of equipment daily for a solar farm project.
- - Operated water trucks to support site operations, ensuring dust control and site safety.
Coating Foreman / Lead Hand
Jones Contractors
01.2018 - 01.2019
- - Managed coating operations, leading crews to complete daily tasks safely and efficiently.
- - Completed JSAs daily, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- - Demonstrated versatility by taking on additional tasks as needed to support project goals.
Foreman (Painting Battery Tanks)
BHI
01.2017
- - Supervised painting operations for battery tanks, ensuring quality and timely completion.
- - Completed JSAs and tracked crew hours to maintain project schedules.
Pipe Gang Strawboss
Pumpco Inc.
01.2017
- - Oversaw daily pipe gang operations, ensuring tasks were completed on schedule.
- - Tracked crew hours and coordinated with supervisors to meet project deadlines.
Blaster & Painter
WCE
01.2016
- - Performed blasting and painting tasks for pipeline infrastructure.
- - Adhered to safety protocols and quality standards.
General Laborer
Willbros
01.2014 - 01.2015
- - Assisted in stringing pipe and loading skid trucks for pipeline construction.
- - Supported crew operations, contributing to efficient project execution.
Education
High School -
Cleburne High School
Skills
- Pipeline Construction & Coating Expertise
- Equipment Hauling & Truck Driving
- Fast Learner
- Strong Leadership & Team Management
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Hardworking with a Strong Work Ethic
- Safety-Conscious & JSA Completion
- Equipment Hauling & Truck Driving
- Workplace ethics
- Problem-solving
- Willing to learn
- Decision-making
Certification
- AMPP CIP1 COATING INSPECTOR
- API 1169 Pipeline Inspector
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- PEC SafeLand/SafeGulf
- Twic Card
Languages
English
Spanish
Additional Information
- Willing to travel and relocate for work.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development in pipeline inspection.
- My Profile for LinkedIn
- LinkedIn Profile
Timeline
Coating Lead Hand/Truck Driver
Integrity Assessment Group/
01.2023 - 08.2025
Truck Driver (Water Truck)
Tindol Construction
01.2022 - 01.2023
Truck Driver (Flatbed & Lowboy)
Loenbro
07.2021 - 01.2022
Coating Lead Hand/CDL Truck Driver/Skilled Laborer
Clifty Group
01.2020 - 2022
Fuel Truck Driver / Water Truck Driver
BCR Companies
01.2020 - 01.2021
Coating Foreman / Lead Hand
Jones Contractors
01.2018 - 01.2019
Foreman (Painting Battery Tanks)
BHI
01.2017
Pipe Gang Strawboss
Pumpco Inc.
01.2017
Blaster & Painter
WCE
01.2016
General Laborer
Willbros
01.2014 - 01.2015
High School -
Cleburne High School
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