Nathaniel Cazares
Houston
Summary
Dynamic & billingual engineering professional with extensive experience at SpaceX, excelling in civil construction and project management. Proven expertise in blueprint interpretation and documentation, coupled with strong time management skills. Successfully supervised operations, ensuring safety compliance and quality control, while fostering collaboration among teams to achieve project milestones efficiently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Inspector
Arkk Engineers
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in conducting inspections to ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
- Learned to utilize inspection tools and equipment for accurate assessments of projects.
- Created pay estimates and kept track of quantities used by contractors.
- Updated plan sets and created ( as-built ) plans for Municipal Public Works.
- Maintained effective communication with contractors and clients, fostering positive relationships and promoting a collaborative work environment.
Engineering Technician
Waller County Road & Bridge
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated surveying equipment to assist in road and bridge construction projects.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and tools for safety compliance.
- Assisted engineers in drafting design plans using AutoCAD software.
- Maintained accurate records of project materials and labor usage.
- Reviewed plans from developers and made sure they were in accordance with the county spec.
- Worked closely with a number of laboratories including Terracon, Geotest and UES exc.
Civil Superintendent
SpaceX
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised daily operations on construction sites ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated project schedules, resources, and communication among team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and enforce adherence to quality control measures.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices and safety protocols in construction environments.
- Managed subcontractor performance, ensuring timely completion of work within budget constraints.
- Assisted civil engineers in launch pad design.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Department of Defense
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, excavators, and loaders for various construction projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans efficiently while adhering to safety regulations.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and operational efficiency.
- Operated laser, sonic and gps Trimble systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2027
NSPS - Surveying
Army Corps of Engineers
ST. Roberts, MO01-2020
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Civil engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Construction
- Documentation skills
- Testing procedures
- Writing reports
- Soil testing
- Microsoft expertise
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Documented and resolved corrugated concrete issues which led to a re-design of the rebar spec. for waller county's collector roads.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Engineering Inspector
Arkk Engineers
10.2024 - Current
Engineering Technician
Waller County Road & Bridge
01.2024 - 10.2024
Civil Superintendent
SpaceX
08.2023 - 01.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Department of Defense
08.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Texas A&M University
NSPS - Surveying
Army Corps of Engineers