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Rafael Garza Castillo

Edinburg,TX

Summary

Attentive Foreman and General Foreman with more than 20 years of experience in Electrical field. With expertise in Reading blueprints, coordinating supplies, understanding project requirements and training new team members. Hardworking and reliable problem-solver with good organizational and communication abilities. Productive individual in inspecting completed work. Always making sure the safety for all my team. Always looking forward in helping others.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

General Foreman

Ardent
10.2022 - Current
  • Planned each job with appropriate safety measures.
  • Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans to meet project deadlines.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers at job sites.
  • Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.

Foreman Electrician

Ardent
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Conducted daily meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

Electrical Leadman

RCC ELECTRIC
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Installing 4" Rigid conduit for lights and Instruments
  • Installing cabinets and panels
  • Assembled, installed, tested and maintained electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.

Foreman Electrician

MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run wires, install electrical outlets and connect wires to central circuit panels.
  • Installing 4" Rigid conduit for heat trace trunk lines from panels to instruments
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
  • Wire pulling and Terminating

Foreman Electrician

Zachry Industrial
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • Installing cable tray and conduit for lights ,instruments and j-boxes.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment.
  • Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
  • Pulling wire and terminating panels.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers and service panels.

Journeyman Electrician

Bectel Electric
03.2013 - 01.2016
  • Completed termination, and underground work.
  • Interpreted blueprints and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Running conduit for lights and transformers.
  • Wire pulling.
  • Wearing proper P.P.E at all times and always being 100% alert.

Skills

  • Job Planning
  • Staff Supervision
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leading Teams
  • Refinery Operations
  • Quality Control
  • Electrical Installations
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Operations Processes

Timeline

General Foreman

Ardent
10.2022 - Current

Foreman Electrician

Ardent
01.2021 - 09.2022

Electrical Leadman

RCC ELECTRIC
02.2020 - 12.2020

Foreman Electrician

MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
01.2019 - 01.2020

Foreman Electrician

Zachry Industrial
02.2016 - 12.2018

Journeyman Electrician

Bectel Electric
03.2013 - 01.2016
Rafael Garza Castillo