Joshua Barboza
Giddings,TX
Summary
Technician motivated to learn new trades and skills. Interested in growing a career and fostering leadership capabilities.
Machine Operator with 10+ years experience in a fast-paced environment. Great attention to detail and organizational skills, with a wide variety of trade experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead/Finisher
National Oilwell Varco, NOV
2023.12 - Current
- Achieved precise alignment of fiberglass components using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment effectively, ensuring precision in all aspects of the finishing process.
- Utilized power tool angle grinders, skill saws, jig saws, reciprocating saws, sanders, dremels and trimming knives to trim excess materials from molds.
- Assisted in reducing waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting fiberglass materials for each project.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in fiberglass parts.
- Released air bubbles and smoothed seams using rollers.
- Operated overhead cranes in a safe and timely manner in the production of fiberglass tank systems.
- Operated forklift and scissor lifts in the production of fiberglass tank systems.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and repairing equipment used in the fiberglass manufacturing process.
- Increased workplace safety with proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, including resin and catalysts.
- Maintained a clean working environment for a safe workspace during the entire fiberglass manufacturing process.
Drainage Operations and Maintenance Assistant
City Of Austin
2021.07 - 2023.01
- Obtained and Maintained a Class A Commercial Drivers License.
- Maintained, cleaned and inspected heavy equipment after each job.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards to keep materials moving.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained a clean driving record.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Operated 18yrd, 12yrd and 6yrd dump trucks in the dumping of pond debris at Texas Disposal Systems.
- Operated Skid Steer and Bob Cat loading dump trucks with pond debris and creek debris removal.
- Operated boats in the removal of trash and pond debris at the Inlet Facility and with the Lake Crew.
- Operated water pumps, air compressors, generators, diesel equipment, propane equipment.
- Operated chainsaws, pole saws, weed eaters, mowers in the removal of trash through out Downtown Waller Creek.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports on equipment.
- Held and conducted safety meetings before performing work activities.
- Held and led Job Hazard Analysis meetings.
- Has taken lead in the training of others and has participated in making leadership decisions on daily tasks.
- Performed traffic control at job sites placing cones, warning signs, barricades, flags and directing traffic when needed.
- Changed drainage nets on 8th street and 4th street in the removal of trash and debris in underground inlets.
- Maintained Waller Creek from 12 street - Ceasar Chavez and parts of Bouldin Creek and Shoal Creek.
- Participated in KB Clean ups with the Lake Crew in the removal of trash and debris at Lady Bird Lake on days that were available.
- Worked at the Inlet Facility to help run Boskers in the removal of trash and debris during storm events.
- Operated Forklift dumping trash bins into dumpsters.
- Participated in pond clean ups at the Inlet Facility in removal of debris and settlement with skid loaders, front loaders and dump trucks.
- Confined space trained, CPR certified, Forklift Certified, Completed Basic Skills Training for Skid Steer, Obtained a Class A CDL. Completed tie down training for heavy equipment. Completed harness training in addition to confined space training.
- Have filled in open positions when On Call was available.
- Bump test gas monitors for confined space work as part of their monthly maintenance.
Service Equipment Technician
National Oilwell Varco, NOV
2019.05 - 2020.05
- Built and serviced hydraulic Torquemaster machines used in the assembly of drilling tools for drilling rigs.
- Disassembled used Torquemaster machines for servicing and used the salvageable parts for the rebuild process.
- Mechanically inclined; used tools such as power drills, air tools, wrench sets, table drills, manual table press, hammers, grinders, sanders, torch cutters, hole taps/threaders, grease guns etc.
- Certified in operating Overhead Cranes and Jib Cranes in the shop area.
- Helped with Inventory, sorted and organized parts on pallets for scheduled pick ups to paint for the rebuild process.
- Attended weekly safety meetings.
- Mechanically assembled parts used for the Torquemaster Machine such as jacks, operator consoles, and tailstocks.
- Measured, cut and crimped hydraulic hoses used for the operation of the Torquemaster machine.
- Operated Industrial Reach Forklifts and Industrial Counterbalance Forklifts around shop area for heavy loads.
Utility Labor Worker
Dig Tech Inc.
2018.02 - 2019.05
- Collaborated with electrical contractors to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
- Installed underground conduit piping for electrical systems for residential housing.
- Practiced shoring prior to entering the excavation ditch.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction with a skid steer.
- Operated equipment such as company vehicle, back hoes, track hoes, mini excavators, skid steers, front loaders and ditchers.
- Chained and strapped down heavy equipment properly for transportation.
- Practiced flagging on busy road ways for the moving of equipment.
- Experience in patching roadways with temporary cold mix and fencing off areas for caution.
- Mowed and used weed eater and chainsaws for maintenance around the yard.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure work place safety.
- Completed finishing work such as smoothing out and leveling poured concrete for residential and commercial construction sites.
Bag Machine Operator
Cargill
2016.12 - 2018.02
- Completed final assembly of livestock feed
- Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
- Operated feed bagging machine that prepares the final completion of the feed production.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
- Operated forklift, forklift certified.
- Worked in a face paced warehouse environment loading and unloading pallets of feed on to long haul trucks.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Operated shrink wrap machines that shrink wrapped pallets of feed before loading them.
- Moved pallets of merchandise using propane fueled forklifts and electric pallets.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
Hydro Test Technician
Brown Integrity LLC
2012.07 - 2016.12
- Hydro Static Test Technician.
- Run Test Technician.
- Provides hydrostatic testing and related services to the pipeline industry.
- Hydro Tested fabrication lines.
- Gauging and cleaning of pipelines.
- Drying services.
- Provided pigging support and tool run support.
- Operated company vehicles in and out of state, to and from job sites safely.
- Pulled loaded trailers with company vehicles in and out of state safely.
- Operated drying machines, pipeline air flow compressors and pressure pumps.
- Ran swab pigs, poly pigs, smart pigs in addition to pipeline services.
- Performed nitrogen testing services.
- Operated telehandler forklifts, back hoes, skid steers and related pipeline services heavy equipment.
- Loaded and chained down heavy equipment, water pumps, high pressure pumps, high pressure test heads and fill pipe on long haul trucks for the preparation of jobs.
- Rig up and rig down of test trailer, pressure pumps and testing equipment used to complete the job.
- Worked with Labor crews and tools for preparation work.
- Worked night shifts in the filling of the pipeline with water for the testing process.
Roustabout Hand
Richards Hot Oil and Lease Service
2009.06 - 2012.07
- Worked with labor crews and other oil field services in the building and completion of oil field location tank batteries.
- Operated company vehicles, back hoes, skid steers, and front loaders.
- Sandblasted, primed and painted the insides of tank battery heaters, oil tanks and water tanks.
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, building repair.
- Threaded pipes using pipe threading machines.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Dug ditches with Ditch Witch and set oil tanks for tank batteries.
- Tied down machinery on gooseneck trailers for transport to the jobs sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Giddings High School
Giddings, TX05.2008
Skills
- Class A CDL
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
- CPR Certified
- Computer proficient
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Trained in tie down of heavy equipment
- Forklift Certified
- Certified Flagger and Traffic Control trained
- Confined Space trained
- OSHA safety regulated
- Mechanically inclined
- Power Hand tool Skills
- Oil and Gas practices
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Construction practices
- Landscape maintenance
Timeline
Lead/Finisher
National Oilwell Varco, NOV
2023.12 - Current
Drainage Operations and Maintenance Assistant
City Of Austin
2021.07 - 2023.01
Service Equipment Technician
National Oilwell Varco, NOV
2019.05 - 2020.05
Utility Labor Worker
Dig Tech Inc.
2018.02 - 2019.05
Bag Machine Operator
Cargill
2016.12 - 2018.02
Hydro Test Technician
Brown Integrity LLC
2012.07 - 2016.12
Roustabout Hand
Richards Hot Oil and Lease Service
2009.06 - 2012.07
High School Diploma -
Giddings High School
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