Michael Bravo
Stephenville,TX
Summary
Quality control technician with field experience in aggregate mining and plant operations. Performs TXDOT lab testing on 50+ samples per week, supports AG101 lab duties, and documents material quality while flagging 15+ nonconforming loads per month, working beside crushers, stockpiles, and washing operations. Pairs lab discipline with production knowledge to support an Aggregate Quality Control Technician path.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Man/ QC technician
Kiewit
Santo, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee 5 crusher checks per shift while keeping wash-plant and aggregate flow on track.
- Operate Many pieces of heavy equipment per shift supporting aggregate mine production and material movement.
- Supervise crew and crushers to maintain safe, steady production across the aggregate mine.
- Lead washing-aggregate foreman duties, coordinating material flow and shift priorities.
- Perform AG101 lab technician duties, including sample preparation and sieve analysis for quality control.
- Document equipment inspection logs and work orders to support preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Update production reporting and Microsoft Office records to keep shifts aligned and information current.
Heavy Equipment Operator
BIG CREEK CONSTRUCTION
Lorena, TX
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported all material-handling tasks per shift to keep asphalt plant operations moving.
- Operated heavy equipment for asphalt plant construction, dirt work, and ongoing plant support.
- Used commercial driving and load planning skills to coordinate aggregate deliveries and keep trucks moving efficiently.
- Maintained Microsoft Office records and applied root cause analysis to support plant operations and equipment issues.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Victory Rock USA
Gordon, TX
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Operated the lead shipping and production front end loader for a newly producing mine in Gordon, TX.
- Loaded material from stockpiles onto highway trucks for shipping and kept production moving during plant output.
- Built stockpiles from plant product to support ongoing mine production and material flow.
- Performed daily and light maintenance on the loader to support safe, reliable operation.
- Applied root cause analysis and project management habits to keep production work organized and responsive.
Heavy Equipment Operator/ QC Technician
Vulcan Materials Company
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Tracked 25000 tons of quarry material per shift while supporting safe production flow in a busy pit.
- Operated heavy equipment safely in a rock quarry, supporting consistent material movement and site productivity.
- Applied QC training to collect samples, prepare materials, and support gradation testing during the three-month assignment.
- Documented work activity and equipment status using Microsoft Office, contributing to clearer production reporting and follow-up.
Heavy haul driver/Equipment operator
BESBison Energy Services
Cushing, OK
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Handled commercial driving and load planning for oversized and overweight equipment moves.
- Operated heavy equipment at right-of-way sites and supported equipment positioning as needed.
- Documented equipment inspection logs and coordinated haul readiness before dispatch.
Dot compliance inspector
Western Dairy Transport
Stephenville, TX
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Document safety findings in equipment inspection logs and Microsoft Office records for follow-up.
- Place unsafe trucks and trailers out of service when defects create compliance or roadworthiness risks.
- Coordinate repair priorities with shop and dispatch to keep critical loads moving on schedule.
Truck driverProduction water and frac sand
Heckmann water resources, Chalk mountain services, Rowdy farms
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Advanced into truck pusher duties, coordinating drivers and daily haul assignments at Beckman Water Resources.
- Used Microsoft Office to track haul activity, support shift scheduling, and organize route information.
- Applied root cause analysis and equipment checks to identify issues before they delayed production runs.
Driver trainer for Halliburton Energy Services.
Haliburton Energy Services
Alvarado, TX
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Trained drivers to earn Class A CDL credentials through structured instruction and hands-on road coaching.
- Achieved 100% pass rate on 290+ students by reinforcing safe driving standards and testing readiness.
- Evaluated driver performance, corrected weak areas, and adjusted coaching to improve licensing readiness.
- Maintained training records and progress notes in Microsoft Office to track student completion and follow-up.
- Supported new drivers with route awareness, equipment checks, and safe operating habits during training sessions.
Education
Bachelor's degree - undefined
09-2026
Associate of Arts - Business Management
UOPX
12-2021
Skills
Commercial driving
Project management
Microsoft Office
Root cause analysis
Leadership
Heavy equipment operation
Quarry production supervision
Crew supervision
Load planning
Material handling
Gradation testing
Sample preparation
Sieve analysis
Production reporting
Shift scheduling
Work order tracking
MSHA training
Equipment inspection logs
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Smith driver safety program also instructed course to Haliburton Energy services employees
Military Service
CPL | United States Marine Corps | United States
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Man/ QC technician
Kiewit
06.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
BIG CREEK CONSTRUCTION
01.2021 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Victory Rock USA
10.2020 - 02.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator/ QC Technician
Vulcan Materials Company
03.2018 - 10.2020
Heavy haul driver/Equipment operator
BESBison Energy Services
05.2017 - 04.2018
Dot compliance inspector
Western Dairy Transport
06.2015 - 05.2017
Truck driverProduction water and frac sand
Heckmann water resources, Chalk mountain services, Rowdy farms
12.2012 - 06.2015
Driver trainer for Halliburton Energy Services.
Haliburton Energy Services
01.2011 - 11.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Management
UOPX