Juan Garza
Robstown,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with a versatile background in welding and drilling. Known for strong collaboration and punctuality, while effectively supporting team objectives and maintaining high safety standards. Ready to leverage expertise in field operations to drive project success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mapper/Line Locator
RM-Onsite
Carlsbad, NM
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with team to gather and analyze spatial data for various mapping projects.
- Assisted in the development of accurate KMZ files for cross referencing when mapping using pointman system
- Conducted field surveys to collect data and validate mapping information for accuracy.
- Utilized mapping software to create detailed maps, enhancing project visualizations.
- Supported project managers by preparing reports summarizing mapping findings and recommendations.
Directional Driller
Hardrock Infrastructure
Monahans, TX
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Operated and maintained directional drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Trained junior drillers on equipment operation and safety procedures, enhancing team competency.
- help install pipes of various sizes under different obstructions including dirt, rock, roads, railways, rivers and other impediments
- maneuvering the drill to avoid existing pipes, particularly those containing natural gas, electricity and water
- Monitored drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on drilling tools and machinery for optimal performance.
Welder's Helper/All Round General Laborer
Strike Construction
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Assisted in welding operations by preparing materials and ensuring workspace safety.
- Supported lead welders by maintaining tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Followed technical drawings and specifications to assist in accurate assembly processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity on projects.
- Trained new employees on safe handling of tools and proper welding techniques.
- Increased welder productivity with diligent preparation of materials, including cutting, grinding, and preheating as needed.
- Reduced workplace accidents by consistently following safety guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
- Supported welders in completing complex assemblies by accurately reading blueprints and specifications.
- assisted in boilermaking projects as needed
Flowback Operator
Polk Production Technologies
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Operated flowback equipment to ensure efficient recovery of hydrocarbons from well sites.
- Monitored pressure and temperature gauges, adjusting parameters to optimize production rates.
- Conducted routine maintenance on flowback systems, enhancing operational reliability and safety.
- Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry regulations and best practices for flowback operations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
Education
Southern Careers Institute
Corpus Christi, TX05-2016
Skills
- Surveying techniques
- punctuality
- structural welding
- torch cutting
- power tools
- pipe fabrication blueprints
- Coordinate systems
- Field data collection
Accomplishments
- Achieved properties of metal award by completing welding test with accuracy and efficiency.
- achieved honors list by punctuality, perfect attendance, strong focus and maintaining good grades
- certified structural welder
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mapper/Line Locator
RM-Onsite
05.2025 - 04.2026
Directional Driller
Hardrock Infrastructure
04.2022 - 05.2025
Welder's Helper/All Round General Laborer
Strike Construction
08.2018 - 02.2022
Flowback Operator
Polk Production Technologies
12.2017 - 02.2018
Southern Careers Institute