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Work History
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Josue Camacho

Rochester,PA

Summary

Versatile Pipeline Professional experienced in leading major energy projects as Foreman, Operator, and Coating/Sandblasting Supervisor. Achieved operational efficiency through expertise in corrosion control, utility line installation, and heavy equipment operation, while ensuring safety and quality during multi-mile pipeline installations. Focused on training and mentoring team members, delivering high-quality surface preparation and controlled demolition outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Blaster/Coater/ pipe fuser

M. O'Herron Company
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
02.2025 - 10.2026
  • Managed sandblasting, coating, and jeeping of pipeline sections prior to installation, ensuring quality control and adherence to safety standards, resulting in a [%] improvement in safety compliance rates.
  • Configured blast pots and compressors to optimize operational effectiveness, demonstrating expertise in industry-standard equipment.
  • Prepared blasting sites for M. O'Herron Company quarry operations
  • Conducted thorough inspections of equipment and hoses before starting blasting work, reinforcing commitment to safety and operational integrity.
  • Implemented quality control measures that enhanced the overall performance of pipeline preparation processes.
  • Trained team members on best practices for sandblasting and coating, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
  • Inspected surfaces for rust, paint, and residue before blasting
  • Adjusted blast pressure and nozzle settings for material types
  • Cleaned equipment, hoses, and cabinets after each job
  • Supported crew with setup, staging, and workspace cleanup
  • Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
  • Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.

Fuser/operator

W.A. Petrakis Contracting
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Performed gas distribution work for Peoples's Gas by locating, exposing, and installing existing utility lines with precision and safety compliance.
  • Fused and lowered main lines, backfilled with select materials, and ran residential services from main lines to ensure reliable gas delivery.
  • Operated excavation equipment for W.A. Petrakis Contracting's site work.
  • Facilitated the movement of construction materials to ensure efficient operations. construction materials during contracting operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials during contracting operations.

Coating Foreman

Bluestar usa
Cuddy, PA
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supervised corrosion control crew, managing sandblasting, jeeping, and coating of mainline to ensure pipeline integrity and minimize risk of failures.
  • Supervised Bluestar USA coating crew during daily production shifts.
  • Scheduled coating workflows and coordinated tasks with production teams.
  • Coordinated daily coating workflows to optimize production efficiency. and coordinated tasks with production teams.
  • Evaluated surface preparation quality to guarantee optimal conditions for coating processes. before coating application.

Fuser / Operator

TITAN ENERGY SERVICES
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led fusing operations for poly pipe installations in residential and commercial projects, ensuring strong, leak-free connections.
  • Operated heavy equipment and performed labor tasks, contributing to adherence to project timelines and maintaining site safety standards.
  • Followed permit procedures and site safety rules, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks during daily operations.

Truck Driver

JMP Logistics INC
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Executed package deliveries for Amazon Prime, ensuring accurate and timely shipments to customers.
  • Operated freight trucks for JMP Logistics INC, delivering cargo across regional routes with a focus on safety and compliance.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer components to ensure safe operation.
  • Fastened cargo using straps and locks for safe transport. using straps, chains, and load locks for safe transport.

Laborer/Operator/Sandblasting /Coater

Bluestar usa
Washington, PA
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Supported all phases of 3.5-mile pipeline project from inception to completion, ensuring timely construction and operational readiness.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for Bluestar USA material handling tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments in Bluestar USA warehouse areas.
  • Inspected equipment before use and reported safety issues promptly.

Laborer/Operator

Traymark llc
Roanoke, VA
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Executed environmental maintenance, slip repair, excavation, and construction tasks to ensure site safety and compliance.
  • Inspected equipment prior to use, identifying and reporting maintenance issues to prevent operational disruptions.

Laborer/Operator

Holloman Corporation
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Operated forklift to transport materials, supporting timely completion of construction activities.
  • Transported tools and equipment between Holloman Corporation job sites to facilitate operations.

Laborer/Boom Hand

Holloman Corporation
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Facilitated material transportation across construction sites, supporting project progress.
  • Coordinated equipment loading and unloading for site crews to optimize daily operations.
  • Operated a forklift to transport materials, supporting construction activities and maintaining safety on site.
  • Executed grading and demolition work using hand tools to maintain project timelines.

Strawboss pipe game

Capstone Energy Services
Cranberry, Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 11.2017

Connected pipe sections with internal clamp mechanism, ensuring proper heating to an optimal temperature for effective assembly.

  • Executed daily tasks with precision and efficiency, contributing to overall operational reliability.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Foreman, Boom Hand, Laborer, Sandblasting/coating

Pipeline Systems Inc
Meadville, Pennsylvania
01.2014 - 01.2017

Directed pipeline construction crews for Pipeline Systems Inc. job sites.

  • Coordinated trenching, welding, and installation work with field teams.
  • Enforced safety procedures and compliance standards across daily field operations.
  • Led coating crew, ensuring adherence to safety rules and procedures per OSHA regulations.

Laborer / Pipefitter

Strike Pipeline
The Woodlands, Texas
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Supported pipeline crews with trenching, backfilling, and site cleanup.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials for pipeline construction and maintenance work.
  • Handled material staging for pipe, tools, and construction supplies.
  • Assisted equipment operators with spotting, signaling, and safe work zones.
  • Set up barricades, cones, and signage for traffic and work control.
  • Followed safety procedures and used protective gear on field job sites.
  • Worked with supervisors and crews to complete daily labor assignments.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Lifted heavy objects up to 50 pounds to support construction activities.
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.

Roustabout Pusher

Midway Energy Services
02.2013 - 09.2014
  • Supervised roustabout crews on Midway Energy Services well sites.
  • Coordinated daily field work, safety checks, and equipment staging.
  • Directed rig-up, rig-down, and site cleanup operations.
  • Trained crew members on tools, procedures, and safe work practices.
  • Monitored worksite conditions and enforced company safety standards.
  • Set up containment systems to contain spills or leaks that occurred during production activities.
  • Operated heavy machinery for the purpose of loading and unloading materials from trucks or trailers.

Coater /Sandblaster

Benton Georiga Construction Llc
Douglasville, Georgia
05.2011 - 12.2013
  • Prepared construction surfaces in Benton, Georgia for optimal coating applications
  • Operated spraying equipment and hand tools for even coverage
  • Mixed coating materials according to job specifications and instructions
  • Mixed coating materials per job specifications to ensure adherence to quality standards
  • Masked surrounding areas to protect finished construction surfaces
  • Masked surrounding areas to prevent overspray on finished surfaces. to protect finished construction surfaces
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas by removing debris and organizing tools, and maintaining coating equipment daily
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during coating processes.
  • Prepared Benton Georgia Construction surfaces for coating applications

Education

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Sandblasting
  • Coating
  • Pipeline coating
  • Corrosion control
  • Surface preparation
  • Blast equipment setup
  • Blast equipment maintenance
  • Pipeline inspection
  • Utility line installation
  • Poly pipe installations
  • Poly pipe fusion
  • Fusion operations
  • Residential installation
  • Backfilling
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Heavy Equipment operator
  • Crew supervision
  • Crew coordination
  • Utility line locator
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Material handling
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Quality assurance
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Negotiation skills
  • Physical endurance
  • Flagger certification
  • SafeLand certification
  • Peoples gas fuse OQ certified
  • Negotiation skills
  • Physical endurance
  • Blast equipment maintenance

Personal Information

  • Availability: Anywhere
  • Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Flagger
  • Safe Land
  • OSHA 10
  • Peoples OQ’s
  • Denso

Additional Information - Source Notes

  • Some entries at the end of the resume appear truncated/garbled; dates and responsibilities for those items could not be fully extracted.
  • For year-only ranges, start_date/end_date were normalized to YYYY-01-01 and YYYY-12-01 respectively.

Timeline

Blaster/Coater/ pipe fuser

M. O'Herron Company
02.2025 - 10.2026

Fuser/operator

W.A. Petrakis Contracting
10.2023 - 03.2025

Coating Foreman

Bluestar usa
03.2022 - 02.2023

Fuser / Operator

TITAN ENERGY SERVICES
04.2021 - 01.2022

Truck Driver

JMP Logistics INC
12.2020 - 02.2021

Laborer/Operator/Sandblasting /Coater

Bluestar usa
01.2020 - 09.2020

Laborer/Operator

Traymark llc
06.2019 - 12.2019

Laborer/Operator

Holloman Corporation
01.2018 - 11.2019

Laborer/Boom Hand

Holloman Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2018

Strawboss pipe game

Capstone Energy Services
01.2017 - 11.2017

Laborer / Pipefitter

Strike Pipeline
01.2016 - 12.2016

Foreman, Boom Hand, Laborer, Sandblasting/coating

Pipeline Systems Inc
01.2014 - 01.2017

Roustabout Pusher

Midway Energy Services
02.2013 - 09.2014

Coater /Sandblaster

Benton Georiga Construction Llc
05.2011 - 12.2013

Miami Dade College
Josue Camacho