Luis Olivas
Canyon,TX
Summary
I’d like to consider myself a Jack of all trades. You’ll get someone who’s loyal, coachable, on-time, and ready to tackle any and all challenges.
You’re also getting someone who’s not afraid to stand up for what’s right and do the little things right even when no one is looking.
Leadership, Integrity, Faith, and simply someone who is going to work along side anyone to make the job is done correctly and efficiently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Inspector
Cathcart / Guardian Rail
Amarillo, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of rail components for quality assurance compliance.
- Evaluated materials and processes to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Trained new employees on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
- Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
Welder
BNSF Logistics
Sunray, TX
06.2020 - 07.2025
- Welder/ Fork Lift Operator/ D1.1 Certified/ ERail Safety badge
- Partnership with NASA - Houston where I did contract work welding Stainless Solar Panel Fixtures
- Trained junior welders on safe practices and technical skills.
- Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues during production runs.
- Adhered to BNSF Logistics safety protocols during all operations.
Welder
Cathcart
Amarillo, Texas
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated welding equipment to assemble metal components for logistics operations.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate fabrication tasks.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment to uphold operational readiness and safety protocols.
- Trained junior welders on techniques and safety practices in the workshop.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Field Service Specialist
BNSF Logistics
Sunray, TX
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Given blueprints from Engineering/ Quality for each build to lay out cars accordingly.
- Understand and have the necessary skills/ tools to lay out a blade or tower section out in within the deadline.
- Also having the knowledge and skills to safety lockout tracks/put in switches, look for any damage/ repairs for each car and understand the break down of different types of rail cars from a Quality standpoint.
- Hold other employees accountable to trust and follow my methods.
Grain Handler
Dumas Co-op
Dumas, TX
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Dump Grain trucks/ Climb tall distances to see if elevators were full
Ranch Hand
Dumas, TX
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Worked on fences, did weld repairs when needed, ran skid steer, looked after livestock, some basic maintenance.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Agricultural Business And Management
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX 07.2019 - 09.2019
High school diploma -
Dumas High School
Dumas, TXSkills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Forklift
- Blueprint Reading
- Lawn Care
- Farming
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Word processing
- Driving
- Maintenance
- Warehouse experience
- Field service
- Handyman experience
- Power tools
- Manufacturing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hand tools
- Time management
- Outdoor work
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Quality assurance
- Inspection techniques
- Welding procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Visual inspection
- VT , UT , UTT , RVI , Liquid Penetrate NDT’s ( Lacking a few hours / Need Classes)
Certification
- Welding Certification
- Forklift Certification
- AWS D1.1
- CDL A
- Driver's License
References
- Jeff Cain - (601) 508-2015
- Leopoldo Figueroa - (806) 236-0404
- Bicente Soto - (806) 881-7874
- John Dalman - (512) 850-8339
- Justin Jones - (251) 513-0748
Timeline
QA Inspector
Cathcart / Guardian Rail
08.2024 - Current
Welder
Cathcart
08.2024 - 01.2025
Welder
BNSF Logistics
06.2020 - 07.2025
Field Service Specialist
BNSF Logistics
06.2020 - 02.2024
Associate of Business Administration - Agricultural Business And Management
Angelo State University
07.2019 - 09.2019
Grain Handler
Dumas Co-op
08.2017 - 05.2019
Ranch Hand
01.2015 - 05.2018
High school diploma -
Dumas High School