Louis Hernandez
Port Arthur,TX
Summary
Dependable Multi-Craft Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience in construction supervision and truck driving. Improved employee productivity and retention through strategic planning and effective workforce training program development. Demonstrated adaptability and strong interpersonal skills in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting project deadlines and exceeding expectations.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Workforce Development Specialist
Bectel Construction Inc
Port Arthur, TX
07.2026 - Current
- Facilitated training sessions for site employees to enhance skill development and job readiness.
- Mentored new and existing employees to support their growth and integration into projects.
- Trained and instructed on heavy equipment and hand tools for effective field operation.
- Ensured accurate completion of paperwork for employee records and compliance.
- Carrying out all safety rules and regulations that are required throughout the job site.
Earthworks field supervisor
Bectel Construction Inc
Port Arthur, TX
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Overseeing all infrastructure underground excavation work working close with safety
- Gathered excavation permits for all projects, ensured Foremans were informed on excavation operations while prioritizing safety.
- Interpreted ISO blueprints for effective construction execution. preparing the daily and weekly look ahead.
- Working closely with leads and superintendents or other crafts to organize and plan day-to-day work activities correctly
- Collaborated with subcontractors and attended supervision meetings.
- Conducted safety training sessions for construction employees using diverse instructional techniques.
- Delivered onboarding support for new hires and subcontractor crews.
- Maintained training records and compliance files for Bectel Construction.
- Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in a variety of instructional techniques and formats.
Earthworks General Foreman
Bectel Construction Inc
Port Arthur, TX
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed daily planning for infrastructure operations, focusing on safety protocols.
- Coordinated excavations and permits, attending POD meetings to update superintendent on ongoing work.
- Facilitated planning discussions with subcontractors to streamline workflow and improve coordination. with all subcontractors working in area.
- Led morning crew meetings to ensure adherence to safety regulations throughout the week.
- Reading of ISO. blueprints organizing planning for the daily and weekly work look ahead. Schedule crew for recertification classes . Handle all end of work reports needed.
Industrial Paint Foreman
McDermott
Sabine Pass, TX
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised and led craft workers in task execution, fostering teamwork and skill development.
- Coordinated crew activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and efficient task completion.
- Inspected completed paint jobs and materials to ensure adherence to quality standards through detailed examinations.
- Managed various administrative tasks including document organization and communication with team members., including maintaining timesheets for crew-members, interpreting ISO blueprints, and preparing production reports.
Lead Foreman
Bechtel Construction
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised and instructed crew members on craft tasks, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and techniques.
- Managed work schedules and coordinated water trucks and dirt equipment crews, dispatching them efficiently.
- Implement job procedures and work rules, while inspecting completed work for quality and completeness. Identify potential problems promptly and coordinate with other foremen and supervisors.
- Managed the procurement process for materials and services.
Truck Driver
Zachary Construction
Sabine Pass, TX
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated tractor truck with attached trailer to deliver materials and equipment efficiently across job site.
- Operated water truck. Conducted safety checks, performed equipment inspections, and assisted with repairs.
- Provided assistance to multiple crafts during projects during downtime with support tasks and maintenance activities.
Owner Operator - All States
A&J Circle Transport
Austin, TX
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Transported general freight across the country to meet delivery schedules. across the country across country OTR driver
- Loaded and tested tanker crude oil trailers to meet DOT standards
- Mapped out delivery routes to optimize travel keeping communication with dispatch
- Maintained accurate log book records in compliance with DOT guidelines according to DOT guidelines
Fuel Truck Operator
S&B Construction
Mont Belvieu, TX
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, adhered to safety regulations, and communicated effectively with dispatchers and supervisors during fuel loading and unloading.
- Loaded and delivered fuel on schedule, maintaining fuel quality throughout transport.
- Transported fuel safely between designated locations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Foreman Operator
S&B CONSTRUCTION
Mont Belvieu, TX
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Contributed to team success by managing tasks during night shift.
- Supervised and instructed crew on craft tasks, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and techniques.
- Coordinated operators, labor crew, trucks, dispatch, and time sheets, proactively identifying potential problems.
- Implemented job procedures and work rules, inspecting work for quality and completeness to ensure standards were met.
- Submitted daily reports detailing operational activities and outcomes. making sure they are submitted daily and on time
Industrial Painter
BECHTEL CONSTRUCTION
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Applied industrial coatings on structural steel for Bechtel Construction projects.
- Applied industrial coatings to enhance durability of structural steel. on structural steel for Bechtel Construction projects.
- Prepared surfaces through cleaning, sanding, and masking before painting.
- Mixed paints, primers, and sealants to job specifications.
Sr. General Foreman
FLUOR CONSTRUCTION
Baytown, TX
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Oversaw a team of over 30 crew members, including heavy equipment and labor, to ensure safety and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised craft crews on FLUOR CONSTRUCTION projects, ensuring execution of daily work plans to meet project schedules.
- Coordinated field activities with superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors at FLUOR sites to streamline communication and workflow.
- Monitored safety practices and implemented corrections to hazards across FLUOR CONSTRUCTION work areas, promoting a safe working environment.
Dispatch Supervisor
ACE RAM TRUCKING
Austin, TX
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Ensured adherence to safety standards, delegated work assignments to drivers, and managed databases to support operational efficiency.
- Monitored dispatching department activities to ensure safe, efficient, and responsive service for customers.
- Created efficient driving routes to optimize delivery times.
- Monitored truck movements to enhance safety for drivers and protect company equipment.
Education
Safety course - Occupational Health & Safety
Next level safety
Orange, TXTrade school - Occupational Health & Safety
Next level safety
Orange, TXClass A - CDL Trucking And Transportation
Professional Truck Driving
Paducah, KY 06.2002 - 06.2002
Skills
- Report writing
- Trenching excavation method
- Construction painting
- Adhering to traffic regulations
- Maintenance work
- Microsoft Teams
- OSHA compliance
- Procurement
- Heavy equipment training
- Construction compliance
- Office management
- Industrial chemical handling
- Air brake
- Vendor relationship building
- Safety regulations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Microsoft Office
- Task prioritization
- Risk management
- Decision making
- Loaders
- Equipment inspection
- Math
- GPX and Mapping Technical Skills: Proficiency in using excavation equipment
- Team management
- Cargo van operation
- Management
- Pre-trip inspection protocols
- LOTO
- Caterpillar
- Blueprint dimension interpretation
- Civil engineering
- Construction safety management
- Safe work practices
- Roll-off truck
- Electric pallet jack
- Process management
- Customer service
- Construction transport
- Maintenance task scheduling
- Mobile devices
- Vac truck
- Heavy lifting
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Project management experience
- Resource planning methods
- Computer operation
- Refrigerated goods transportation
- Routine inspections
- Industrial maintenance
- Semi-truck operation
- Workplace safety compliance
- Dangerous goods
- Equipment operator experience
- Regional lane
- Over the road (OTR) driving routes
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Team motivation (leadership skill)
- Construction material handling
- Unloading
- Freight
- Refrigeration
- Attention to detail
- Production scheduling
- Construction aggregates
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Student engagement
- As-built drawing coordination
- Computer skills
- Mentoring
- Box truck
- Supervising experience
- Heavy haul
- Safety certification
- Microsoft Access
- Workday
- Leadership
- Local driving routes
- Construction safety management
- Maintenance schedule development
- Company vehicle operation
- Dozer
- Occupational safety risk assessments
- Route planning
- Front loader truck
- Data interpretation
- Load securement
- Customer problem-solving
- Heavy machinery component lubrication
- Safety compliance
- Staff supervision
- Loading
- Operating heavy equipment
- Commercial driving
- Heavy equipment mechanics
- Fuel Truck
- Supply chain management
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Industrial construction
- Instructional delivery
- Heavy vehicle operation
- Liquid cargo transportation
- Complete knowledge of office equipment
- Dump truck
- Leading team collaboration initiatives
- Industrial painting
- Passenger
- Power tools
- Track ho
- Driver log management
- Hours of Service (HOS) regulations
- Loader operation
- Oil & gas
- Safety SOPs
- GPS surveying
- Mechanical knowledge
- Technical Proficiency
- Customer engagement
- Field assessments
- Fire safety
- Service technician experience
- Google Workspace
- DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
- Backhoe operation
- New construction projects
- Construction safety regulations
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Warehouse experience
- Transportation regulations
- Customer relationship building
- Load & unload
- Team scheduling
- Hand tools
- Construction trenching
- Site Layout
- Operating systems
- Grading
- Manual transmission
- Lifting
- Construction material transportation
- Safety protocol adherence
- Vehicle safety checks
- Quality control
- Computer literacy
- Delivery driver experience
- Conflict management
- Team leadership
- Vehicle inspections
- Driving
- Construction plans
- Specialized industrial tools
- Flatbed
- Analysis skills
- Long-haul driving experience
- Assembly
- Truck driving
- Transportation infrastructure projects
- Maintenance
- Vehicle backing operations
- Construction machinery maintenance
- Load securing safety procedures
- Construction management
- Time & attendance systems
- Surface preparation
- Inventory
- Underground utilities installation
- Excavation techniques
- Pain application
- FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations
- Microsoft Word
- Managing construction project teams
- Civil infrastructure projects
- Disciplinary action management
- General contracting method
- Industrial equipment
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Administrative experience
- Procurement management
- Trenching and excavation safety procedures
- Soil identification
- Construction subcontractor management
- Outdoor work
- Skid Steer loaders
- Staff development
- Customer communication
- Contractor management
- Van driver
- Desktop applications
- Equipment safety procedures
- Dry van
- Respiratory protection
- 24/7 scheduling
- Client relationship development
- Occupational safety regulation compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Attendance management
- Oil refineries
- Petroleum product handling
- Water truck
- Compliance
- Budget management
- Equipment service recordkeeping
- Safety training participation
- Hazardous materials transportation
- Double/Triple Trailer
- Efficient multitasking
- Corrosion control
- Forklift
- Post-trip inspection protocols
- Tanker
- Team development
- Route driving
- Word processing
- Relationship management
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder management
- Dedicated driving routes
- Near miss reporting
- Construction logistics
- Construction
- Project management in construction
- Record keeping
- Transportation planning
- Confined space entry safety procedures
- Excavator
- Coaching
- Training
- Construction team management
- Project leadership
- Productivity software
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Data entry
- Hazard assessment
- Automotive component lubrication
- EHS
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- OSHA
- Backfilling
- Supply chain
- Training development
- Digging
- Communication skills
- Safety instruction
- Equipment instruction
- Field supervision
- Permit coordination
- Schedule planning
- Employee onboarding
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Availability: Anywhere
Certification
- CDL
- TWIC Card
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- CDL A
- Driver's License
- OSHA Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Certification
- DOT Physical Certification
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
- Passenger Endorsement
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- School Bus Endorsement
- ARSC Basic Orientation Plus
- CDL B
- Chauffeur's Permit
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- Non-CDL Class C
- X Endorsement
Languages
Bilingual, English, Spanish
Timeline
Workforce Development Specialist
Bectel Construction Inc
07.2026 - Current
Earthworks field supervisor
Bectel Construction Inc
06.2025 - 07.2026
Earthworks General Foreman
Bectel Construction Inc
06.2024 - 06.2025
Industrial Paint Foreman
McDermott
10.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Foreman
Bechtel Construction
10.2022 - 10.2023
Truck Driver
Zachary Construction
10.2021 - 05.2022
Owner Operator - All States
A&J Circle Transport
11.2020 - 10.2021
Foreman Operator
S&B CONSTRUCTION
10.2019 - 07.2020
Fuel Truck Operator
S&B Construction
08.2019 - 10.2020
Industrial Painter
BECHTEL CONSTRUCTION
03.2019 - 08.2019
Sr. General Foreman
FLUOR CONSTRUCTION
06.2015 - 03.2018
Dispatch Supervisor
ACE RAM TRUCKING
04.2014 - 06.2015
Class A - CDL Trucking And Transportation
Professional Truck Driving
06.2002 - 06.2002
Safety course - Occupational Health & Safety
Next level safety
Trade school - Occupational Health & Safety
Next level safety